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Expedition |
| Start: | Anadyr, Russia |
| Finish: | Anadyr, Russia |
| Length: | 14 days |
| Grade: | A (you need to be in reasonably good health) |
| Price: | US$5639 |
| Extra Costs: | Landing Fees US$280 |
| Departs: | 28 Aug 2008 - 10 Sep 2008 - see Departures |
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Highlights: Discover the north eastern part of Eurasia (Chukotka) in a way that has never been possible before. On this expedition we cruise across the Arctic Circle through the Bering Strait and into the Arctic sea. It will be mid summer with 24 hour daylight and the ice will have retreated. On shore you will meet the Chukchis, who have learnt how to live in one of the harshest environments on the globe. You will see an abundance of wildlife, many of the species are migratory, coming here only to breed, but for others like the polar bear, walrus, and reindeer this is their home. We plan two days at Wrangel Island, a world class Nature Reserve, which is often referred to as the 'Polar Bear Maternity Ward'.
Day 1: Join our vessel 'Spirit of Enderby' at the Port of Anadyr. A number of Beluga Whales frequent the waters around Anadyr so be out on deck as we depart to watch for the white whale.
Day 2: Continue across Anadyrskiy Bay.
Day 3: Explore Arakamchechen archipelago and an ancient ceremonial site nicknamed 'Whale Bone Alley'. Hopefully encounter Grey Whales and walrus. Later follow in the wake of Capt. James Cook entering Layrentiya Bay.
Day 4: Land at Cape Dezhnev on the extreme north eastern edge of Eurasia on the border of two oceans the Pacific and the Arctic.
Day 5: Land on the small island of Kolyuchin where there is a Russian Polar Research Station. This is a walrus haul out area as well as an important seabird nesting island.
Day 6 and 7: Spend two full days exploring the remote and seldom visited high arctic Wrangel Island. The shores house the highest density of Polar Bear dens in the world, and with such high concentrations we hope for some great encounters.
Day 8: Launch zodiacs at the Amguema River mouth east of Cape Schimdt and spend the day exploring. There will be ample opportunities for photographing and exploring the surrounding tundra landscape.
Day 9: Explore the Kolyuchinskaya and Belyaka Inlets. Emperor geese breed here. Our naiads and zodiacs are the perfect craft for exploring these shallow sheltered waters.
Day 10: Head southwards through Bering Strait to Provideniya.
Day 11: Enjoy the hospitality of the people of Provideniya this morning.
Day 12: From Egvekinot, travel by Urals (large Russian made trucks) on an expedition into the tundra interior where reindeer herders graze their herds. There will be the option to camp out overnight or return to the ship in Egvekinot.
Day 13: Continue exploration of the region, returning to the ship mid afternoon.
Day 14: On arrival at Anadyr, around midday, we will use our zodiac craft to take you ashore to hotels if you are continuing your stay or to connect with flights.
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