Hunting for the Northern Lights

Northern lights... According to an ancient Sami legend, Aurora Borealis (northern lights) it appears in the sky when a polar fox runs along the northern hills and throws snow sparks into the sky. Also, for many peoples of the far North, it is the border between the world of the living and the dead. Now we know that this phenomenon is provoked by the solar wind — a stream of ionized particles emanating from the Sun at a speed of 300-1200 km/s. When these particles reach the Earth's magnetic field, they merge with the atmosphere and paint it in multicolored stripes. By following this program, you will be able to see live what so fascinated many peoples, was the cause of many rituals, legends, riddles, fairy tales and myths. You will find out what the Northern lights are from a modern, scientific point of view, enjoy the most beautiful natural phenomenon and be able to capture it in a photograph, keeping it forever as a souvenir. There is also a belief that anyone who has seen the northern lights at least once will definitely return to the north. Important! It is necessary to take with you a great mood and readiness to hunt for the northern lights!

Program:

• 21:00 - departure from Murmansk.
• We are looking for and visiting convenient viewing platforms, "hunting for radiance"
• We arrange a light snack on one of the sites (hot tea with buns will help to warm up in the Arctic Circle)
• We take photos against the background of the radiance, our photographer also takes photos, later the photos are sent in a convenient format
• We are returning to Murmansk

Important! The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon, the company cannot give 100% guarantees that it will be possible to capture this natural phenomenon.The departure time specified in the program is preliminary.

The analysis of the most suitable departure time is carried out and the exact time is reported for the day.Upon request, an individual trip can be organized, for this you need to contact the specified contacts of the company, we will specify the cost and possible departure date.

Meeting place of the group: In the lobby of the Azimut hotel (1st floor) at the address Murmansk, Lenin Ave., 82. Escort with a sign (name of the tour)

Seasonality: Autumn-Winter-Spring

Cost: 5000 rubles/person

The price includes: Transport support along the route

• Services of a tour guide
• Light snack (tea with buns)
• Photographer's services