An expedition to the whales. Nicholas Bay and Wrangel Bay

Have you seen how whales pass a few meters from the sap board, how jasper rocks are crushed in the water, pink salmon are spawning, and the setting sun melts the sea? Take part in the expedition and you will understand why this journey is life-changing!

The Sea of Okhotsk in July resembles the Russian Arctic. Icebergs where seals rest and killer whales prowl in search of them, bowhead whales feeding on plankton and belugas following a shoal of fish.

This is a real adventure for those who are ready to visit the most inaccessible corners of the Khabarovsk Territory, see whales and test their strength.

On the last day of the tour, you will return to Khabarovsk by plane — the flight is already included in the price.

Location

Khabarovsk
from
US$ 2 558
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Duration
10 Days
9 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 9 – 18 Jul
    • 11 – 20 Jul
    • 13 – 22 Jul
    • 11 – 20 Sep
    • 13 – 22 Sep
or
Accommodation
  • Tent
    8 nights
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic
  • Basic+
Difficulty
Challenging
Does not require special skills, but tourists must be physically fit: expeditions, long rafting, etc.
Group
Up to 14 people
Minimum age
14 years old
Group meet at
Khabarovsk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Whale watching
You will visit their habitats and observe three species of whales at once — bowhead whales, belugas and killer whales
Arctic beauty
Beautiful views, bright sunsets, interesting geology and extraordinary landscapes
Gifts of the sea
You will enjoy local delicacies and taste a variety of fresh seafood
Fishing Paradise
On this trip you will be able to fish in the sea, on rivers, and on lakes. Where else is this possible?
On the SUP board to the whales
You will have a unique opportunity to get as close as possible to these incredible sea giants

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Khabarovsk — Sea of Okhotsk

    The journey begins in Khabarovsk, where you need to get there on your own.

    You must be in Khabarovsk the day before the start of the program. You need to prepare for a long journey.

    The gathering of the group for the transfer to the coast will take place at an agreed place, which we will inform you about in the chat.

    After meeting with the group in Khabarovsk, you will travel by minibus to the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk. We will be on the road from 18 to 24 hours. The path is not close and tedious, which we want to put special emphasis on! 

    Komsomolsk-on-Amur is waiting for us, a ferry across the Amgun River, a site where Albazino gold is mined, fords across rivers, as well as a long road through the pristine and incredibly beautiful Far Eastern taiga.

    Transfer to the coast is included in the price of the tour.

    On the shore, the group will be met by a boat that will take everyone to the Gorbusha recreation center, where a heated sauna and a hot dinner will be waiting.

    Camping accommodation for 2 people in tents with separate rooms.

    We recommend arriving at the beginning of the tour in Khabarovsk 1 day before the start of the trip. This is important because you need to rest and have time to spare in case of delays.

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  • Day 2 - Pink Salmon Base
  • Day 3 - Whale watching
  • Day 4 - Whale watching
  • Day 5 - Belugas of Nicholas Bay
  • Day 6 - Belugas of Nicholas Bay
  • Day 7 - Whale watching in Wrangel Bay
  • Day 8 - Whale watching in Wrangel Bay
  • Day 9 - Transfer to Nikolaevsk-on-Amur
  • Day 10 - Flight to Khabarovsk
Difficulty
Does not require special skills, but tourists must be physically fit: expeditions, long rafting, etc.
Tour organizer's comments

Travel Features:

  • full autonomy;
  • a long and tedious journey;
  • lack of communication with the outside world;
  • distance from settlements and medical institutions;
  • severe weather and its variability;
  • wildlife and related risks.

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Tent
    8 nights
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic
  • Basic+

The tour provides accommodation for:

  • 5 nights at Pink Salmon camping in tents for 2 people;
  • 1 night in a tent camp in the Bay of Nicholas;
  • 2 nights at the Cape Wrangel recreation center (accommodation in tents for 2 people);
  • 1 night in a hotel in Nikolaevsk-on-Amur.

The cost of the tour for 1 person is 225,000 rubles.

Campsite "Gorbusha" 5 nights

Accommodation in tents for 2 people. 

Camping tents with 2 separate rooms and a common vestibule. The tents have a polyurethane and inflatable mat. If desired, you can put a cot.

The base has 2 baths, a dining room, a campfire area, electricity, toilets with sanitary ware, showers with hot water, ecological trails.

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Tent camp in the Bay of Nicholas 1 night
Recreation center "Cape Wrangel" 2 nights
The Sever Hotel in Nikolaevsk-on-Amur 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
up to 14 tourists
Minimum age
14 years old
Duration
10 days 9 nights
Group meets at
Khabarovsk

Included in price

  • motor transport Khabarovsk — coast, coast — Nikolaevsk-on-Amur;
  • flights Nikolaevsk-on-Amur — Khabarovsk;
  • permission to travel on private roads and through secure facilities;
  • accommodation at the Gorbusha and Wrangel campsite (camping tents for double occupancy);
  • three meals a day;
  • the work of a cook, an instructor, a guide;
  • daily excursions;
  • group equipment and equipment for the tour;
  • SUP boards and wetsuit;
  • fishing gear;
  • sauna and showers at each base (hot/cold water);
  • charging gadgets on all bases;
  • lectures by scientists.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Khabarovsk and back;
  • accommodation in Khabarovsk before the start of the program and after its completion (in case of delays, it is paid for independently);
  • meals on the way in populated areas (even in case of delays);
  • accident insurance (we recommend insurance that covers transportation costs as much as possible);
  • equipment rental;
  • Personal equipment;
  • airport — hotel and city transfer;
  • overweight or additional. Luggage;
  • alcohol.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

To move to the sea:

  • storm clothes, storm suit (overalls or jacket and trousers);
  • shoes with warm insoles;
  • a windproof hat;
  • thermal socks or insulated socks (2 pairs);
  • waterproof gloves (preferably neoprene);
  • buff or balaclava.

For light trekking and camping:

  • a jacket (preferably a GORE-TEX with a hood in case of rain);
  • light shoes for the camp: sneakers or, for example, crocs;
  • trekking pants or encephalitis suit;
  • a baseball cap or a light cap;
  • lightweight gloves;
  • thermal underwear (2 pcs.);
  • the liner in the sleeping bag;
  • fleece (2 pcs. of different degrees of warmth);
  • underwear, T-shirts, socks (required quantity);
  • a camping towel;
  • bathing accessories (in case you want to get into the water);
  • sleeping bag (+5°With comfort). If there are not enough clothes for your head, stock up on a pillow (an airplane inflatable horseshoe pillow will do);
  • hermetic bag of the DRYBAG type (waterproof bag for all things);
  • a headlamp with spare batteries;
  • the hob (the seat);
  • a lightweight trekking backpack (if you are not a photographer) to pack the necessary small things (a bottle of water, a thermos, insulated clothes, etc.).

For photographic equipment:

  • waterproof backpack or hermetic bag for photographic equipment;
  • a lightweight DRYBAG for the boat, so as not to put the camera in the backpack every time during sea crossings.

Other necessary personal equipment:

  • personal first aid kit, hygiene kit, cosmetic bag, toothbrush, wet wipes, etc.;
  • a knife or a multitool.
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Dates and Prices

  • US$ 2 558
    9 – 18 Jul 10 days 9 nights
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    11 – 20 Jul 10 days 9 nights
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    13 – 22 Jul 10 days 9 nights
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    11 – 20 Sep 10 days 9 nights
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    13 – 22 Sep 10 days 9 nights
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