Arctic Explorer

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Arctic Explorer

Group Travel | 12 Days

Into the Arctic by elegant Golden Eagle train
Savor spectacular scenery in Russia and Norway
Tour museums, monuments, and churches in St. Petersburg and Moscow
Watch for the aurora borealis
Seasonal options include a White Nights celebration or snow hotel stay

“This trip is for travelers in search of the extraordinary,” says our Linda De La Torre, champion of this celebratory Arctic Circle rail journey. A comfortable, en-suite train carries you into the planet’s far northerly reaches, lit up by the Northern Lights in winter. Along the way, you explore St. Petersburg and Moscow, as well as charming villages, all animated by the season’s festivities—from snowy adornments to Christmas décor to White Night celebrations.

Trip Overview

Day

1 – 3

Discover St. Petersburg, “Venice of the North,” seeing iconic sites such as Catherine's Palace and St. Issac's Cathedral.

Day

4 – 5

The Golden Eagle train takes you across the Arctic Circle to Kirkenes, Norway, where you may opt for a night at the illustrious Snow Hotel.

Day

6 – 8

Seek out the Northern Lights, fish for king crab, and traverse frozen fjords by snowmobile-drawn sleigh Relax aboard the train as you travel to Murmansk, Russia.

Day

9 – 12

Explore the historic villages of Petrozavodsk, Vladimir, and Suzdal en route to Moscow Tour Red Square and embark on a private viewing of the Kremlin Depart for home.

Dates & Prices

Dates

12/29/21 – 01/09/22 New Year departure | Moscow to St. Petersburg

02/01/22 – 02/12/22 St. Petersburg to Moscow

12/29/22 – 01/09/23 New Year departure | Moscow to St. Petersburg

Pricing

Standard Trip: From $13,495 per person

New Year Trip: From $15,995 per person

based on double occupancy

Inclusions

Expertise of GeoEx’s travel specialists
Services of GeoEx’s in-house air reservations team
All accommodations
All ground transportation and airport transfers
Sightseeing, events, visits, and entrance fees
Most meals
Bottled water at included meals and while sightseeing
Services of an expedition leader, lecturers, and support staff during voyage
Personal headsets on all off-train excursions
All gratuities
Emergency evacuation services and secondary medical expense insurance

A Journey Built Just For You

Take customization to the next level on a journey fully tailored to you. GeoEx's destination specialists will gladly tailor this existing itinerary—or build one completely from scratch—to suit your style, interests, and time frame. Contact us to see what's possible.