Russian High Arctic Odyssey
- Best price guaranteed
- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Wildlife
- Polar expeditions and cruise
- Family
- duration 22 days
- tour type Group
- age requirement 8-99 yrs
- max group size 132
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-23262
- 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
- Discover the immense polar deserts of Severnaya Zemlya.
- Get up close to the stunning glacier of Inostrantseva Bay.
- Search for polar bears, walrus and other wildlife in Franz Josef Land.
- Explore the extraordinary mix of Eastern and Western influenced architecture of Helsinki.
From the stunning wildernesses of the Russian Arctic to the bright lights of Helsinki, this is an adventure you’ll never forget. Make like a true polar explorer and voyage around unspoiled areas like Novaya Zemlya, Severnaya Zemlya and Franz Josef Land. You’ll never get tired of gazing up at the face of a glacier or watching a calving iceberg. Polar bear encounters are a real possibility and there will be plenty of opportunities to spot walrus, seals, whales and wide variety of seabirds.
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Day 1: Helsinki
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Day 2: Embarkation in Murmansk
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Day 3-4: At Sea
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Day 5-7: Exploring Novaya Zemlya
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Day 8-13: Exploring the Kara Sea and Severnaya Zemlya
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Day 14: At Sea
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Day 15-18: Exploring Franz Josef Land
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Day 19-20: At Sea
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Day 21: Disembarkation in Murmansk
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Day 22: Helsinki
- Expedition Cruise ship 13 nights, Quality hotel 2 nights
- 21 Breakfasts, 18 Lunches, 19 Dinners
- Expedition cruise ship , plane , Zodiac
- An expert tour leader
- Any international flights to/from Helsinki are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
- Travel insurance is not included in this Russian High Arctic Odyssey tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
- Earn US$ 350+ in travel credits.
- Best price guaranteed.
- No credit card or booking fees.
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- Carbon neutral tours.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Russian High Arctic Odyssey tour. You can cancel the tour up to 58 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 57 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 25 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 25 May 2024, a deposit of 400 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 57 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceRussian High Arctic Odyssey 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.
VisaFor this Russian High Arctic Odyssey 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.
Is this trip right for you:- As you’d expect, temperatures in the Arctic are very cold. A warm parka will be provided along with waterproof boots and unlimited hot drinks, but you should also bring base layers and lots of warm clothing. Please see the Essential Trip Information for further important details about what to bring.
- Weather depending, you will be making regular excursions in a Zodiac boat to explore the local area and look for wildlife. It can get very cold and wet on the Zodiac, so make sure you are dressed appropriately and that you keep your camera safe and dry. Sturdy sea legs are needed as you make wet and dry landings from the boat, and on steep terrain, snow and other uneven surfaces. Some ships also have a lot of stairs.
- The weather plays a pivotal part in this adventure and although there’s an itinerary in place, there are no guarantees that you’ll be able to do everything that is planned for. A level of flexibility and openness to embracing the unexpected are important in expedition travel, especially to such a remote area.
- This trip takes places during the time of year that Spitsbergen enjoys 24-hour daylight. Just one of the benefits of this is that incredible wildlife can be seen at any time of the day – be prepared to be woken at any time so as to not miss out on exciting animal sightings.
- Polar bears are one of the most incredible and appealing animals on the planet, but they are also powerful predators with little fear of humans. Therefore, it’s necessary to be aware of the guidelines surrounding any contact with Polar bears. Follow your leader’s instructions and do not stray from your group.
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 global standardised protocols have been adopted.
- Hygiene and safety guidelines will be followed to ensure your well being is looked after during travels.