Aurora Borealis hunting tour
PRICES for a person:
(may be increased for the New Year holidays period)
(may be increased for the New Year holidays period)
Adult in a mini-group of up to 7 people
5000 rub.
If you book for 1-5 persons
Adult in a mini-group of up to 7 people
4800 rub.
If you book for 6-8 persons
Big company
on request
If you book for 9-14 persons
Child up to 7 years old
4500 rub.
One child accomanied by 2 parents can be taken at this price
START
20:30 - 21:00
DURATION
4-6 hours
SEASON
September - March
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SEASONSeptember - March -
DURATION4-6 hours - START20:30 - 21:00
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Get your high quality photos taken by the guide for free!We use only high quality phototechnics designed for low light pictures
Aurora Borealis or The Northerns Lights is one of the most impressive natural phenomena which can be observed at high lalitudes only and the "hunting" itself is a very exciting and hazardous adventure!
The "hunting" season lasts from the beginning of September till the end of March.
The Northern Lights can be caught in the lens quite often but for success we still have to comply with some conditions: solar activity and at least partly clear sky. Another thing to do is to avoid the light pollution caused by towns and large settlements.
Make sure to reserve 2-3 nights for your Aurora Bourealis tour as we may need several attempts in case of cloudy weather or "lazy" sun. And don't worry about your daytime activity - we have other exciting tours to offer!
The "hunting" season lasts from the beginning of September till the end of March.
The Northern Lights can be caught in the lens quite often but for success we still have to comply with some conditions: solar activity and at least partly clear sky. Another thing to do is to avoid the light pollution caused by towns and large settlements.
Make sure to reserve 2-3 nights for your Aurora Bourealis tour as we may need several attempts in case of cloudy weather or "lazy" sun. And don't worry about your daytime activity - we have other exciting tours to offer!
How is the hunt going?
Meeting
Our photographer guide and a comfortable 4WD transport meet you at the hotel in Murmansk. Group gathering takes 15-30 minutes.
Start
According to the forecast of cloudiness, wind and other relevant data we choose one of the most promising directions and drive from 30 to 100 km or more to a convenient observation point. Sometimes in the process of hunting we are forced to change the direction of movement and locations - the weather in our coastal climate changes quickly.
How much time do we need?
Usually it takes us 3-5 hours but the time flies by quickly. During the trip, you will learn how the aurora is bourn, where it takes place, what kinds of it can be observed and much more. You will learn about the legends and ideas of the northern peoples associated with this unique phenomenon.
Will it be cold out there?
Most probably it will! After all, even in autumn, there can be frost late in the evening and at night. But don't worry - if we have to wait, it will be in a warm car. And we will definitely offer you hot tea and sweets.
BUT, in any case be sure you will need warm clothes, shoes, a hat and mittens for this and other winter tours.
And don't forget that the most beautiful winter photos we get when the clothes are bright and colorful!
Even in the coldest weather, you will have warm memories!
BUT, in any case be sure you will need warm clothes, shoes, a hat and mittens for this and other winter tours.
And don't forget that the most beautiful winter photos we get when the clothes are bright and colorful!
Even in the coldest weather, you will have warm memories!
Parting
and very soon we will send professional photos with the northern lights!And filally cones the time when we have to part. We will deliver your to your hotel in Murmansk and very soon we will send a link to download professional photos with your northern lights!
What is the mysterious KP?
Now everyone uses the apps that predict the Aurora Borealis and, first of all, look at the KP index planning the"hunting" tour. Let's see what it is. Kp comes from "Kennziffer" - "index" in German and "planetary". The Kp index is a scale used to characterize the magnitude of geomagnetic disturbances from 0 to 9. A geomagnetic storm (G1) starts at Kp5, after which the G scale is also used. Magnetometers tied to a specific station measure the strength of the Earth's magnetic field for it and the Kp-index is calculated by combining data from several magnetic observatories around the world to determine the global planetary index.
For us KP first of all means at what latitude we will be able to observe the Aurora Borealis and how low to the south it will "descend":
Now everyone uses the apps that predict the Aurora Borealis and, first of all, look at the KP index planning the"hunting" tour. Let's see what it is. Kp comes from "Kennziffer" - "index" in German and "planetary". The Kp index is a scale used to characterize the magnitude of geomagnetic disturbances from 0 to 9. A geomagnetic storm (G1) starts at Kp5, after which the G scale is also used. Magnetometers tied to a specific station measure the strength of the Earth's magnetic field for it and the Kp-index is calculated by combining data from several magnetic observatories around the world to determine the global planetary index.
For us KP first of all means at what latitude we will be able to observe the Aurora Borealis and how low to the south it will "descend":
Kp0 = quiet magnetosphere (Kirkenes, Tromsø)
Kp1 = calm magnetosphere (middle of the Kola Peninsula: Murmansk, Olenegorsk, Monchegorsk)
Kp2 = calm magnetosphere (includes the entire Kola Peninsula and the north of Karelia)
Kp3 = quiet magnetosphere (approximately Segezha, Karelia) Kp4 = excited magnetosphere (captures Petrozavodsk)
Kp5 = weak storm (G1) (captures St. Petersburg)
Kp6 = moderate storm (G2)
Kp7 = severe storm (G3)
Kp8 = very strong storm (G4)
Kp9 = extreme storm (G5)
Kp1 = calm magnetosphere (middle of the Kola Peninsula: Murmansk, Olenegorsk, Monchegorsk)
Kp2 = calm magnetosphere (includes the entire Kola Peninsula and the north of Karelia)
Kp3 = quiet magnetosphere (approximately Segezha, Karelia) Kp4 = excited magnetosphere (captures Petrozavodsk)
Kp5 = weak storm (G1) (captures St. Petersburg)
Kp6 = moderate storm (G2)
Kp7 = severe storm (G3)
Kp8 = very strong storm (G4)
Kp9 = extreme storm (G5)
Anyone who monitors the KP index has probably noticed that very often it is Kp2. And from this, we first of all can conclude that at the latitude of Murmansk the Aurora Borealis can be observed very often. Also do not forget that this is an average index for different stations, and local disturbances can be stronger and more interesting - many times we caught wonderful flares during normal solar activity in the forecast. In fact, for accurate short-term forecasts, we use other data that give the accuracy of the appearance of the outburst in 30-70 minutes or more. We will definitely tell the participants of the "hunt" about it and much more.
What does it look like? Always different!
Although the Aurora is unique and never repeats itself, several of its types can be conventionally distinguished in terms of shape and intensity:
- the eye does not see the Aurora, the camera captures only a greenish background in the atmosphere (diffuse Aurora);
- a static white-green arc not high above the northern horizon;
- the arc is higher, it can resemble a ribbon slowly swaying in the wind. Moments of shape change can be almost invisible to the eye. The emergence of light columns.
- the Aurora is gaining "density", the green tint is more distinctly visible, the shape changes clearly for the eyes - the Aurora "runs" and "plays", it is visible higher above the horizon;
- the Aurora is of a distinctly green hue, lilac-pink tones are clearly visible, sometimes yellowness. Forms change quickly, it can split into several ribbons.
- something immense blazes in the sky from horizon to horizon. A magnificent sight!
- the eye does not see the Aurora, the camera captures only a greenish background in the atmosphere (diffuse Aurora);
- a static white-green arc not high above the northern horizon;
- the arc is higher, it can resemble a ribbon slowly swaying in the wind. Moments of shape change can be almost invisible to the eye. The emergence of light columns.
- the Aurora is gaining "density", the green tint is more distinctly visible, the shape changes clearly for the eyes - the Aurora "runs" and "plays", it is visible higher above the horizon;
- the Aurora is of a distinctly green hue, lilac-pink tones are clearly visible, sometimes yellowness. Forms change quickly, it can split into several ribbons.
- something immense blazes in the sky from horizon to horizon. A magnificent sight!