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Russian Far East: Jewel of the Russian Far East
offered by supplier M19682 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 19
- 20
day(s)
Group Size: 15
- 50
people
Destination(s):
Alaska
Russia
Specialty Categories:
Wildlife Viewing
Boating and Sailing
Season: September
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 10774 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 15678 US Dollar (USD)
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From Nome, Alaska in the north to Sakhalin, Russia in the south, this journey gives the opportunity to experience what no other expedition does – the entire coast of the Russian Far East. Explore a land and discover a people that, until recently, have been ‘off limits’ or ‘closed’ to western visitors. It is a journey of extremes, a myriad of different environments starting with the uninhabited islands off the shores of Chukotka and the vast north Russian tundra. These barren lands are inhabited by the Chukchi people who are predominantly reindeer herders living in an extremely harsh environment, much of which lies north of the Arctic Circle.
Just to the south are the forests and snow capped volcanoes of Kamchatka where you will see and experience wildlife in expansive colonies and rookeries, and possible encounters with Kamchatka Brown Bears and Arctic Foxes in addition to a great variety of marine mammals. We will focus on interactions with local people in genuine situations, enabling you to better understand their history and lifestyle. We sail further south to the volcanic islands of the Kuril Chain, which have the highest density of seabirds in northern Asia and are a well known migratory path for species breeding in the Arctic.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Night in an Anchorage hotel, dinner, bed and breakfast.
Day 2: Fly to the Port of Nome and join the vessel (flight costs additional).
Day 3: Sail the fabled Bering Sea and into Russia at Provideniya.
Day 4: Explore Yttygran Island, also known as ‘Whale Bone Alley’.
Day 5: Landings at Cape Navarin and Gavrilov Bay.
Day 6: Bukhta Natalia is known for a prime Walrus haul-out and Nomadic reindeer herders.
Day 7: Venture into the scenic Fiords at Bukhta Lavrova.
Day 8: Lorran Peninsula, Nature Reserve and Verkhoturova Island.
Day 9: Wander in the autumn colours on the tundra of Karaginskiy Island.
Days 10 & 11: Commander Island, site of Vitus Bering’s shipwreck and his final resting place.
Day 12: Cruise the Zhupanova River, great Kamchatka Brown Bear and Steller Sea Eagle country,
Day 13: Explore the City of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy and Avacha Bay region; join an optional helicopter flight to the iconic ‘valley of geysers’.
Day 14: Atlasova Island is a prime historical location in the Russia Far East; view an old Russian ‘Gulag’.
Day 15: Enjoy several hours combing the volcanic shores of Onekotan and Ekarma Islands.
Day 16: Visit one of the ornithological wonders of the world, the caldera of Yankicho Island.
Day 17: Iturup Island, land at the village of Kurilsk and enjoy the local hospitality.
Day 18: At sea, crossing the wildlife-rich seas to Ostrov Sakhalin.
Day 19: Port of Korsakov/Ostrov Sakhalin, departure homewards.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- 18 nights on board “Spirit of Enderby”
- 1 nights accommodation (twin share basis) the night before embarkation including dinner and breakfast the following morning
- A group transfer from the hotel to the ship at start of voyage (flight costs additional) and a transfer from the ship to either hotel or airport at conclusion of the voyage
- All meals on board “Spirit of Enderby”, An experienced Expedition Leader and knowledgeable Natural History Guides
- An extensive lecture program
- All excursions by zodiac
- Port taxes
- A detailed post-Expedition Log Book
- Letter of Invitation.
Price Excludes:
- Airfares and any airport taxes
- Travel and Cancellation Insurances
- The customary gratuity to the Ships Crew
- Any personal expenses such as bar and shop charges
- Your Visa application to the Russian Embassy
Additional Costs: US$300 landing fees.
Also see tour packages in:
USA
Alaska
Russia
Nature & Wildlife
Wildlife Viewing
Boating and Sailing
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