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In our imagination the North Pole is perhaps even more unattainable than the top of Mount Everest. But with this expedition cruise this is no longer the case. Cruise by icebreaker through multi-year ice, take a balloon flight over the Arctic landscape, stand where few people have stood before you and to top it all off, discover the wildlife and scenery of remote Franz Josef Land.
In our imagination the North Pole is perhaps even more unattainable than the top of Mount Everest. But with this expedition cruise this is no longer the case. Cruise by icebreaker through multi-year ice, take a balloon flight over the Arctic landscape, stand where few people have stood before you and to top it all off, discover the wildlife and scenery of remote Franz Josef Land.
Arctic-, Russia

Furthest North - Expedition to the North Pole

Small-Ship Cruise

14

US$

days from

33495

In our imagination the North Pole is perhaps even more unattainable than the top of Mount Everest. But with this expedition cruise this is no longer the case. Cruise by icebreaker through multi-year ice, take a balloon flight over the Arctic landscape, stand where few people have stood before you and to top it all off, discover the wildlife and scenery of remote Franz Josef Land.

Activity / Theme

Country

Expedition Cruise, Nature & Wildlife, Snow, Hiking

Arctic-, Russia

Comfort Level

Physical Rating

Comfortable

Leisurely

Transportation

Accommodation

Arktika-class nuclear-powered icebreaker

Twin cabins or suites, all with private facilities

Months of Operation

June, July

Adventure Coordinators Insider Tip:

Plan to arrive a day ahead in Helsinki to buffer for any flight cancellations.  Day 2 sees your flight to Murmansk and this is one flight you cannot afford to miss.

Itinerary

DAY 1 Arrive Helsinki, Finland
DAY 2 Fly Murmansk, Russia, board ship
DAYS 3 to 6 Northbound in the Arctic Ocean - helicopter rides, lectures
DAY 7 90° North - toast and a barbecue on the ice, polar plunge, hot air balloon ride
DAY 8 Southbound in the Arctic Ocean - spot polar bears
DAYS 9 and 10 Franz Josef Land - history, bird cliffs & helicopter rides
DAYS 11 and 12 Southbound at Sea
DAY 13 Disembarkation in Murmansk, fly Helsinki
Day 14 Trip ends in Helsinki

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Inclusions

Accommodation in Helsinki
Charter flight Helsinki - Murmansk v.v.
Transfers to and from the ship
Leadership by experienced Expedition Team
All Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program
All shore landings per the daily program
Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board
Beer and wine during dinner
Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
Formal and informal presentations
A photographic journal documenting the expedition
A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan
Expedition parka to keep
Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
All luggage handling aboard the ship
Emergency Evacuation insurance
Russian invitation letter for visa application

Sample tour.  Itinerary, accommodation, transportation, inclusions and prices are correct at the time of publication but may change without prior notice.  Please inquire.

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