North Pole [15
days]
It is perhaps the most amazing location on our entire planet. There
are no four corners of the World there: the South is all around
you and any wind is southern. Over this “Top of the World”
stars never rise or set: instead they move around you with the Earth’s
rotation. The Polar Star, the beacon of all travelers in the Northern
Hemisphere, is invariably in its zenith.
On the way to the Pole we shall come across walruses, seals and
birds. Polar bears might get curious enough to approach the icebreaker
to examine it from a very close distance. Sometimes they rise onto
their rear paws, coming very close to the ship, It is like a Zoo
vice versa – with animals studying humans… [scroll
down for more details]
Package includes:
- 2 overnights in a 5* hotel in Moscow with breakfast;
- Airfares Moscow-Murmansk-Moscow;
- Group transfers between the airport, ship and airport
(from 15 passengers);
- Luggage transfer between the airport and the ship;
- 12 Days voyage aboard the vessel "Yamal";
- All shore excursions and activities throughout the
voyage by helicopters (as included in planned group
excursions);
- Program of lectures by noted naturalists and the service
of an experienced guide;
- Four meals a day;
- Pre-departure materials and expedition log;
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout
the program;
- Special expedition parka.
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Expedition |
| Dates |
US/CA |
EUR |
GBP |
| 22 Jul & 23 Aug |
21,900 |
15,000 |
10,950 |
| we offset your Carbon footprint for
this expedition; EUR 26.63 per person |
Not included:
- Flight or train ticket
- Tips & gratuities
- Insurance |
Note: Please
note that this is a unique expedition to a remote
and very little explored part of the globe. Our
sample itineraries should therefore be read as
a guide only, heavily dependent on weather and
ice conditions and other circumstances. |
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Tour Details:
Day 1: Welcome to Moscow
Your independent arrival at Moscow international airport is followed
by transfer to a 5* hotel centrally located.
Day 2: Moscow – Murmansk
After a short Moscow city tour we will go to the airport for our
2-hour flight to Murmansk. We’ll board "Yamal" and
leave the city port passing Kola Bay.
Day 3: The Barents Sea
Don’t miss the instructions on helicopter activities –
welcome to a Real Expedition.
We head northward towards the Franz Josef Land archipelago. In the
meantime we will be shown around the ship and the sophisticated
technical equipment in the engine room. Helicopter instructions
are obligatory for every passenger.
Days 4 – 5: Franz Josef Land Archipelago: The adventure
begins.
We cross 80° North latitude and penetrate the remote world of
ancient pack ice, towering volcanic mountains, icebergs and glaciers.
Discovered only in 1873 by an Austrian expedition aboard the "Tegetthoff",
most of the archipelago remains largely unexplored. Our onboard
helicopters will afford astonishing views of the area's magnificent
landscape.
If the weather and ice approve of our expedition plans we’ll
call at Tikhaya (Calm) Bay to view Rubini Rock with numerous seabird
colonies. Our experienced Captain will do his best to approach close
to the sheer basalt cliff. If there is no fog by the coast of the
bay we will witness a deserted research station.
We have good chances to encounter polar bears and walruses whilst
passing by the archipelago. Walruses are imposing, while the touching
behavior of polar bears sometimes makes us forget about the wild
and predatory nature of these animals. Attracted by the unfamiliar
object and smell curious polar bears approach close to the ship,
offering an excellent photographic opportunities.
Days 6 – 7: Towards the Pole
It’s hard to say whether the aim achievement is more exciting
than the process of achieving itself. The experience of watching
the 75,000 horsepower Yamal battling its way through some of the
toughest ice in the world may be one of the most memorable. Experiencing
the breathtaking views of the operating icebreaker as observed from
our helicopters will further deepen your emotions.
If we find a suitable block of ice we can take a walk on the ice.
Day 8: The North Pole
We expect to reach the North Pole in the evening. We will disembark
and have the North Pole picnic on the ice. Now you know what it
is like: standing on the top of the world. The most daring can take
a plunge into the Arctic Ocean. You can literally have a round-the-world
walk in our International round dance.
Days 9 – 11: Course due south
Though the North Pole is the main goal of our expedition, our adventure
is not over yet and we have some more interesting things to see
in the latter part of our expedition.
Our icebreaker is heading south, smashing through ice hummocks and
pack ice. If weather and ice conditions are not against our plans
we will visit some places on the Franz Josef Land archipelago.
Days 12 – 14: Barents Sea
You will have time to share your emotions with your companions and
Expedition team and to comprehend that now you belong to a select
group of people who have conquered the North Pole.
After disembarkation in the port of Murmansk we will fly to Moscow
to spend one more evening in the capital of Russia.
Day 15: Moscow
After breakfast group busses will take us to the international airport
for the flight home. Please, note: If your time of arrival does
not match the time of the group transfer, please, contact us for
booking an individual transfer for you.
Please note: This itinerary is a guide
only; our exact route and program varies according to weather and
ice conditions and the wildlife we encounter.
Prices are per person based on double occupancy.
Prices in GBP, USD and CAD are informative and may vary with the
official exchange rate.
Please don't forget to choose the charity
of your choice from our list!
Carbon Footprint for
this package: EUR 26.63
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