Jewels of the Russian Arctic: Franz Josef Land and Novaya Zemlya
Follow in the footsteps of early arctic explorers on the Jewels of the Russian Arctic: Franz Josef Land and Novaya Zemlya expedition, voyaging to two of the most isolated, icy archipelagoes in the Russian High Arctic.
- Duration16 days
- Group Size2 to 12
- Difficulty
- Season
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.
The Arctic has been inspiring explorers for centuries, and our expeditions offer the chance for you to discover why. We’re excited to host you on your unforgettable adventure! Feel free to reach out to our team of Polar Travel Advisers or your travel professional, who can answer your questions and provide assistance at any time.
Highlights: - 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
Important Reminder: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your expedition staff must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.
- Group transfer to and from charter flight
- Group transfers from your hotel to the airport for your charter flight (return)
- Everything mentioned as per Itinerary
Dates of charter flights may be altered due to weather conditions. Please keep this in mind when making international flight arrangements. Consider purchasing flexible, changeable airline tickets or booking a one-way flight home after completing the expedition, to help reduce ticket change fees. These delays may not be covered by travel insurance.
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Day 1 — Helsinki, Finland
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Day 2 — Embarkation in Murmansk, Russia
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Days 3 and 4 — At Sea
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Days 5 to 7 — Exploring Novaya Zemlya
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Day 8 — At Sea
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Days 9 to 12 — Exploring Franz Josef Land
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Days 13 and 14 — At Sea
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Day 15 — Disembarkation Murmansk & Fly to Helsinki
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Day 16 — Helsinki
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- As mentioned In the Itinerary.
Life is unpredictable and we understand that sometimes you have to cancel or change your trip dates and it is our endeavor to make it as easy as possible for you. However, please understand that we plan everything including guide fees, permits, accommodation and ration in advance. Therefore, any cancellation means inconvenience and certain losses to the people involved in various stages of the program. Keeping that in mind, our cancellation charges are as below,
- Cancellations prior to 30 days from the start of the event: Full refund as cash.
- Cancellations between 30 days and 15 days to the start of the event: 50 % refund as cash.
- Cancellations less than 15 days to the start of the event: No refund.
- Cancellations will be accepted only by email.
Note: We reserve the right to cancel a program before departure in the event of logistical problems arising due to natural calamities, strikes, wars or any other circumstances that make the event inadvisable. In this case, we will refund 50% of the event fees.
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