Jewels of the Russian Arctic: Franz Josef Land and Novaya Zemlya

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 16 days
  • tour type Group
  • age requirement 18-95 yrs
  • max group size 132
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-22351
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
  • Starts/Ends Helsinki, Finland
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Explore this rarely visited region of the Russian Arctic
  • Encounter iconic Arctic wildlife, such as Polar bears, walrus and seabirds
  • Explore glaciated Novaya Zemlya, where the earliest Arctic explorers overwintered
  • Visit significant sites at Franz Josef Land and learn about the region’s storied history
The Jewels of the Russian Arctic: Franz Josef Land and Novaya Zemlya tour starts and ends in Helsinki. The Jewels of the Russian Arctic: Franz Josef Land and Novaya Zemlya is a polar expeditions and cruise tour that takes 16 days taking you through Helsinki, Finland and other destinations in Finland.

Follow in the footsteps of early Arctic explorers, voyaging to two of the most isolated, icy archipelagoes in the Russian High Arctic. From the mountains of Novaya Zemlya to the wildlife sanctuary of Franz Josef Land, these are rugged and essentially uninhabited landscapes that few have ever experienced. There’s no shortage of amazing adventures in these remote regions, where ice-capped peaks soar majestically out of the water and Polar bears wander in their natural environment.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Helsinki, Finland
  • Day 2: Embarkation in Murmansk, Russia
  • Day 3-4: At Sea
  • Day 5-7: Exploring Novaya Zemlya
  • Day 8: At Sea
  • Day 9-12: Exploring Franz Josef Land
  • Day 13-14: At Sea
  • Day 15: Disembarkation Murmansk and fly to Helsinki 
  • Day 16: End Helsinki
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • All accommodation
Meals
  • Beer and house wine during dinner
Transport
  • All transport and listed activities
  • We can include flights from the UK.  Please contact us for a quote.
Others
  • All meals while on the ship
  • Full complement of qualified Expedition Staff
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request)
  • Visas or vaccinations
  • Mandatory transfer package (including charter flights from Helsinki to Murmansk return) which is £1700 per person (or equivalent in booking currency) paid upon booking
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GOOD TO KNOW Download trip notes
CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Jewels of the Russian Arctic: Franz Josef Land and Novaya Zemlya tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 28 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 28 June 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Jewels of the Russian Arctic: Franz Josef Land and Novaya Zemlya tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Jewels of the Russian Arctic: Franz Josef Land and Novaya Zemlya tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
  • Group sizes are kept small to maintain a low risk ‘small group bubble’, with an average of 10 guests in each group.
  • Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
  • All travellers will be required to be fully vaccinated no less than two weeks prior to travel.
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