This unique 13-day journey down the remote Siberian coast promises a rich cultural experience as well as an astounding array of wildlife. Wrangel Island Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Arctic Circle, is home to walruses and guillemots, as well as indigenous artists famed for their beautiful carvings on walrus ivory. Spend a few days in this pristine area, which is home to the highest density of ancestral polar bear dens, the world's largest population of Pacific walrus, and an astounding variety of plant life. Before this Russian Arctic voyage comes to a close, visit an ancient, strange display of whale bones and skulls on Yttygran Island.
Highlights
Observe majestic polar bears at Wrangel Island Reserve.
See gray whales in their northern feeding grounds in the Chukchi and Bering Seas.
Watch and photograph iconic wildlife such as Pacific walrus, polar bears, puffins and more.
Experience meaningful cultural exchanges across Beringia.
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
At the western limit of the rich transboundary area known as Beringia, Provideniya is often called “The Gateway to the Arctic.” It’s also the administrative center where we will conduct our clearance into Russia. Visit the excellent museum, and witness a traditional Yupik dance performance.
Round Cape Dezhnev, the easternmost point of the Eurasian continent and if conditions permit, make a landing and hike to the lighthouse. Then continue to the nearby Chukchi and Yupik village of Uelen, a major artistic center of the region known for its exquisite walrus ivory carving.
Located on the northern Chukotka coast, Kolyuchin Inlet is an enormous tidal estuary that offers excellent hiking and birding opportunities. Nearby on Kolyuchin Island find nesting puffins and guillemots, and occasionally Pacific walruses hauled-out. Explore the area by Zodiac and, conditions permitting, go ashore.
This UNESCO World Heritage site has the highest level of biodiversity in the High Arctic. Spend four fascinating days discovering the island’s abundant plant life and searching for polar bears, Pacific walrus, musk oxen, Arctic fox, gray whales, and 100 migratory bird species. You may also spot the bones and tusks of woolly mammoths jutting out from gravelly riverbeds—Wrangel Island was the last refuge for these ancient beasts.
Head back south from Wrangel Island and take advantage of the time at sea to attend informative talks, sort your photos, visit the Bridge to learn about navigation, or just relax and let the memories of the previous days soak in. At Lorino, the largest indigenous village in Chukotka, witness a dance performance and learn about traditional fishing, hunting and reindeer herding.
Continuing our journey down the coast of the rugged Russian Far East, we’ll take advantage of the flexibility of our schedule to explore by Zodiac, kayak, and by foot. In Provideniya we'll conduct our clearance formalities before heading east to Nome.
Spend the final day at sea, crossing one of the most iconic bodies of water on the planet. Linger on deck with binoculars in hand—the chances are great to spot whales and rare seabirds.
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12 Breakfasts, 11 Lunches, 12 Dinners
12 Nights Accommodations
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