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The Best of Kamchatka

Russian Arctic - Example 15 Day Cruise aboard L'Austral
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Part of the Earth’s history is written in Russia. Join L’Austral to discover the origins of the world, where fire, land and the ocean have created an untamed paradise which is still free and almost forgotten. Like a jewel in its presentation case, unspoiled nature reveals its volcanoes, acid lakes, and geysers in a part of the world that is unfamiliar to the general public. The volcanic Kamchatka Peninsula offers a truly remarkable and infinitely beautiful natural experience, where the word "wild" really comes into its own.
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Highlights
  • Explore by Zodiac dinghies with a team of experienced Naturalist-Guides
  • View lush taiga and vast tundra, volcanoes, geysers & black sand beaches
  • Spot walruses, whales, reindeer, brown bears, bird colonies, and more
  • Encounter and experience the traditions of the Chukchi and Koryak peoples
Places Visited
Activity Level: Relaxed
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
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Day 1: Embark in Nome, Alaska

Embark this evening between 5 and 6PM and settle into your luxurious accommodations as you prepare for your Arctic cruise to set sail.

Day 2-3: Date line change | Provideniya, Russia

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  • 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners

Day 4: Arakamchechen |Ittygran Island |Whalebone Alley

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Arakamchechen Island lies in the Bering Sea north of Cape Chaplino, separated from the continental shore by an 8 km wide sound. Visit the inhabited island's main town, Yanrakynnot village, and enjoy the rich wildlife found here.

Visit Ittygran Island, south of Arakamchechen in the Bering Sea. Beluga whales frequent this region, so be sure to keep an eye out. Your visit may also include a stop at the infamous Whale Bone Alley, where whale skulls, whale bones, and stones have been carefully arranged in long rows.

Day 5: Cap Navarin | Gravilla Bay, Russia

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Cape Navarin marks the place where the land bridge to North America began when sea levels were much lower. Strong tides around the cape have created an abundance of food, drawing numerous marine mammals and birdlife. Even gray whales are known to congregate here.

Day 6: Anastasia Bay

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Continue sailing southward. On your way, make a stop at Anastasia Bay. Excursion information forthcoming.

Day 7: Natalia Bay | Glubokaya

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Day 8: Olyutorskiy and the Koryak Region

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
A site of regional and historical importance, today Olyutorskiy is an administrative center. In 1714, it was home to an ostrog (fortress) that controlled the coast and land route from Kamchatka to Anadyrsk. The site lost its importance after the sea route from Okhotsk was opened.

Day 9: Verkhoturova | Tymlat

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Established in the mid 1800's as a trading post, today the village of Tymlat has roughly 500 inhabitants.

Day 10: Commander Islands | Nikolskoye

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Located off the Kamchatka Peninsula, the Commander Islands are the most western of the Aleutian chain. Visit the archipelago's only permanently inhabited village, Nikolskoye. Much of the remaining islands and surrounding marine areas are part of the Komandorsky Zapovednik Natural Preserve. Because of the protected areas and rich waters, the region is host to abundant wildlife including sea otters, Stellar sea lions, sperm whales, orcas, right whales, and others.

Day 11: Kronotskiy Biosphere Reserve

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Created in 1934 as a nature area reserved for scientific research, the reserve is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Home to geysers, volcanoes, as well as the largest population of protected Eurasian brown bears, the Kronotsky Reserve is a rare treat for visitors to Russia's Far East.

Day 12: Sailing Avacha Bay | Lisvenichnaya

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Lisvenichnaya is on the southeastern coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula in Eastern Russia near Petropavlovsk. Today is spent sailing Avacha Bay.

Day 13: Kekurney Cape | Russkaya Bay

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Sail into the fjord-like Russkaya Bay today. Admire the narrow, deeply curved bay walls while you also keep your eyes out for the sharks, whales, and sea lions who make the protected area home.

Day 14: Petropavlovsk

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Arrive in the capital and largest city on the Kamchatka Peninsula. Located on Avacha Bay, the town is unreachable by road and is entirely surrounded by high, snow-capped mountains and volcanoes. Optional excursions in this port may include activities from wildlife viewing to touring the city's many historic monuments and landmarks.

Day 15: Disembark in Petropavlovsk

  • 1 Breakfast
Disembark this morning and transfer to the airport. Board your private flight from Petropavlosk to Seattle and arrive on September 20, 2016 (due to crossing the date line).

Ship/Hotel

L'Austral

Enjoy a gourmet meal at the Gastronomic Restaurant.
Stunning views from the bar and lounge
Relax on the sun deck.

Dates & Prices

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$10,780
Superior Stateroom
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Superior Stateroom
8 cabins, 226 sq ft, located on Le Champollion Deck. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area and private bath.
Deluxe Stateroom
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Deluxe Stateroom
28 cabins, 200 sq ft with private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area, private bath.
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 4
200 sq ft with 43 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area, private bath.
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 5
200 sq ft with 43 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area, private bath.
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Prestige Stateroom - Deck 6
200 sq ft with 43 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area, private bath.
Deluxe Suite
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Deluxe Suite
3 suites, 290 sq ft with 54 sq ft private balcony, located on the Le France Deck. A/C, king or twin beds, seating area, desk, minibar, private bath.
Prestige Suite
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Prestige Suite - Deck 5
398 sq ft with 86 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, communicating cabins available. Separate living area, private bath.
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Prestige Suite - Deck 6
398 sq ft with 86 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, communicating cabins available. Separate living area, private bath.
Owner's Suite
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Owners Suite
484 sq ft with 97 sq ft private balcony. A/C, king or twin beds, communicating cabins available. Separate living, dining areas, private bath with large tub and shower, minibar, 2 flat screen TVs, DVD, CD, and IPOD, Video on demand, Satellite phone

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Fares are based on double occupancy and are capacity controlled. Rates may increase at any time as the ship sells out and subject to change without notice.
Included
  • 14 Breakfasts, 13 Lunches, 14 Dinners

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