For many years Wrangel Island, scene of Steffanson's disastrous Karluk expedition, was closed to outsiders; now a nature reserve, it is the main breeding area of polar bears in the Russian Arctic and home to several species isolated in the last ice age. This voyage offers one of the few opportunities to visit the remotest and biologically richest part of the Arctic. Embark in Anadyr after a flight from UK via Moscow then sail along the Chukotka Peninsula landing at bird colonies, archaeological sites and Chukchi villages. After passing Cape Dezhnev, visit the abandoned weather station on Kolyuchin Island then pass into the pack ice to Wrangel Island. Spend two days on Wrangel visiting prehistoric and more recent archaeological remains while viewing polar bears, musk oxen, walrus and Russia's only population of snow geese. Return to Anadyr via walrus rookeries and local settlements while observing seabirds as the pack ice clears.
From |
To |
Duration |
Vessel |
Saturday 09 August |
Saturday 23 August |
15 days |
Marina Tsvetaeva |
Cabin |
Triple w/o facs. |
twin w/o facs. |
Twin with facs. |
Suite twin |
Corner Suite |
Single w/o facs. |
Single with facs. |
Price |
4100 |
4660 |
5200 |
6200 |
6700 |
7200 |
8100 |
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