This has to be one of the last great journeys in the world. Cruise from Nome, Alaska across the Bering Strait to Chukotka in the Russian Arctic and discover a land and a people that few have been privileged to experience in the way that you will on this expedition. At this time it will be late summer, and the ice which encases the region every winter will have retreated far to the north. On shore we will meet the Chukchi and Siberian Yupik Eskimo people who have learnt to survive and even thrive in one of the harshest environments on the planet. You will see an abundance of wildlife - many of the bird species are migratory, coming here to breed, taking advantage of the seasonally brief but exceptionally abundant resources the land and sea provide. We plan to spend two days at Wrangel Island, an isolated outpost in the high Arctic, exploring the history and natural history of this wild and beautiful land. Wrangel Island is known to biologists as a Polar Bear “maternity ward” on account of the number of cubs born here winter. The history and natural history encountered and experienced on this voyage can only be described as unique.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Night in an Anchorage hotel, dinner, bed and breakfast.
Day 2: Fly to the Port of Nome, where you will be met by your expedition team and welcomed onboard ‘Spirit of Enderby’, (flight costs additional).
Day 3: Arrive at the Russian town of Provideniya, clear Customs and explore the town where there is a very good museum.
Day 4: We visit Laventiya, an historic bay and a rare opportunity to meet the local Chukchi people.
Day 5: Attempt a landing at Cape Dezneva, the northern most point of Eurasia. Visit the nearby village of Uelen, which is renowned for ivory carving.
Day 6: On Kolychin Island we hope to spend time with walrus.
Days 7-10: Ice and weather conditions permitting, we will spend this time on Wrangel Island, an outstanding high Arctic Nature Reserve often referred to as a ‘Polar Bear Maternity Ward’. There is also a chance to meet the local people.
Day 11: An expedition stop at Cape Vankkarem on the northern coast of Chukotka.
Day 12: Kolyuchin Inlet is an opportunity to explore a large wetland area.
Day 13: The historic archaeological site at Whalebone Alley is a rare opportunity to explore the indigenous culture.
Day 14: Visit Provideniya again to clear Russian Customs and depart for Nome, Alaska.
Day 15: Arrive Nome and disembark.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Prices:
- Suite: $11,326.00 USD p/p. Has a large lounge area, a separate bedroom with double bed, a single bed in the lounge, writing desk, wardrobe, drawers, fridge. There is a private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin.
- Mini suite: $10,254.00 USD p/p. Has a small bedroom with a 3/4 bed and a single bed in the lounge, wardrobe, drawers.
- Superior Plus: $9,344.00 USD p/p. Cabins have two lower berths, wardrobe, drawers, a private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin.
- Superior: $8,872.00 USD p/p. Cabins have one bunk (an upper and lower – two), wardrobe, drawers, a desk, a private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin.
- Main Deck: $8,271.00 USD p/p. Cabins have two lower berths, wardrobe, drawers, a desk, washbasin.
- Main Deck Triple: $7,067.00 USD p/p. This cabin has one bunk (one upper and one lower) and one lower berth, wardrobe, drawers, a desk and washbasin.
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