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Polar bear overlooking the ocean from Herald Island | Rachel Imber
Chukchi Wrangel Island Sea
russian far east
Cape Dezhnev Russia
across the top of the world
15 day voyage 14 nights aboard Kapitan Khlebnikov
Voyage into the High Arctic across the Bering Strait
to the wild Wrangel and Herald Islands
This is arguably one of the greatest high Arctic journeys in the world. It is only made possible by the collapse of communism, the relaxing of rules and the retreat of the Arctic sea ice. Our journey begins in Anadyr, the administrative centre of the Chukotka autonomous region. We then travel through the Bering Strait west along the north Siberian coastline, before crossing the Longa Strait to Wrangel and Herald Islands. Enroute to Wrangel Island we plan to land at Cape Dezneva, the north‐eastern extremity of the Eurasian land mass, where there is a monument to early explorers. We also visit the small island of Kolyuchin, that was once an important Russian Research Station, where we visit some of the most amazing bird cliffs in the Arctic. Once we reach Wrangel and Herald Islands, we spend 3‐4 days under the guidance of the Rangers and staff of the reserve. Untouched by glaciers during the last ice age, it is a treasure trove of Arctic biodiversity. It is perhaps best known for the high number of Polar Bears, and this remote outpost is often referred to by biologists as the ‘Polar Bear Maternity Ward’, on account of the large number of cubs born there each year. While on this voyage, we will take every opportunity to discover the rich biodiversity and history of this wild and beautiful land with landings, walks and zodiac excursions.
BRIEF ITINERARY: DAY 1 | Arrive Anadyr, board the Spirit of Enderby 2 | Sail across Anadyrskiy Bay 3 | Yttygran, Nuneangan and Akamchrchen Islands 4 | Cape Dezhnev and Uelen Village 5 | Kolyuchin Island 6/10 | Explore the High Arctic Russian Nature reserve of Wrangel and Herald Islands 11 | North Siberian Coast 12 | Kolyuchin Inlet 13 | Bering Strait and Chukotka Coast 14 | At sea 15 | Disembark Anadyr where trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 14 dinners departure transfer to the airport or hotel comfortable cabin accommodation on the voyage all shore excursions as outlined in itinerary services of specialist expedition leaders and staff all activities while on cruise including lectures, slide and film shows use of all ship facilities and public areas onboard
TRIP CODE: ATW
Anadyr
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DATES | 2019
22 Jul - 05 Aug 1,2,3 05 Aug - 19 Aug 1,2,3
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