Russian High Arctic Odyssey
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Highlights
- Discover the immense polar deserts of severnaya zemlya – a russian archipelago sandwiched between the barents and kara seas.
- Get up close to the stunning glacier of inostrantseva bay, perhaps catching sight of calving ice plummeting into the waters below on a zodiac excursion.
- Learn more about the biology, geography, history and glaciology of the russian high arctic with a number of onboard lectures presented by your expert expedition crew while at sea.
- After days of spotting wildlife on deck and cruising the seas in search of rugged arctic wilderness, relax on your polar vessel with comfortable staterooms, multiple lounging areas and a polar library.
- Explore the extraordinary mix of architectural influences and cultural sights in finland’s capital, helsinki, with included pre- and post-expedition accommodation.
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Your Arctic adventure begins in Helsinki, renowned for its extraordinary architecture and intriguing mix of eastern and western influences. If you arrive early, explore the many museums, galleries and restaurants, relax at a Finnish sauna or wander the vibrant Design District before retiring at your included hotel for the night.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and board your private charter flight to Murmansk, Russia. This is where you’ll board the ship that will be your home for the next two weeks. Once aboard, get acquainted with the ship, your fellow travellers and the crew and settle in for your voyage north.
Over the next two days, sail through the Barents Sea and your expedition team will prepare you for the adventures that await. The sea is named after the great Dutch explorer Willem Barents, who led two expeditions to Novaya Zemlya in the 1590s. Learn about the storied...
The next few days will be dedicated to exploring the largest of the Eurasian Arctic archipelagos, the rarely visited Novaya Zemlya, or New Land. It’s the third largest wilderness area in Europe and is actually made up of two main islands – Severny (northern) and Yuzhn...
Say goodbye to Novaya Zemlya as you cruise east to explore the Kara Sea, the westernmost Asian sea off Siberia. Weather dependent, there are several sites and small archipelagos along the Siberian coast your expedition crew will consider, tracing the path of polar exp...
Today there are several activities on board the ship to keep you entertained while at sea. Attend one or more of the lectures presented by onboard polar experts, relax in the vessel's polar library or simply spend some time on deck, admiring the sea and keeping an eye out for wildlife.
Sail towards Franz Josef Land – a remote group of 191 islands, many covered in ice, lying entirely within the Arctic Circle and part of the Russian Arctic National Park. Weather and ice conditions will shape your exploration, but hopefully you’ll get to explore histor...
As your Arctic expedition winds down, spend a couple of days sailing through this wildlife-rich sea, where whales of various species are often seen. Take in a presentation from the expert crew, reminisce about your incredible journey with your shipmates, relax in the ...
Returning to Russia’s most northerly city, you’ll have time to bid farewell to your expedition crew before catching your group charter flight back to Helsinki, where you will have another night in this exquisite city. You may want to head out for a final dinner with your group, or simply appreciate being back on dry land by exploring the city further.
With no activities planned for today, your journey ends today after breakfast. You may like to spend time exploring more of the Finnish capital, or instead organise an onward connection.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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