The giants of the Okhotsk Sea. Expedition to Ongachan and Wrangel bays

Feel like an explorer! Embark on a journey to an amazing place where time seems to stop and nature appears in all its splendor.

The Shantar Archipelago is a world of majestic wildlife, where bowhead whales, crystal clear waters and pristine islands await you. Incredible landscapes, rare animals and silence, interrupted only by the sounds of the sea, will become your companions on this journey.  

Here, every day is full of emotions, discoveries and unique opportunities to see the world where nature rules, experience the excitement of sea fishing and breathe in the fresh sea air.

Location

Khabarovsk
$4,797
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Duration
9 days
8 nights
Departures
14 - 22 Jul
18 - 26 Jul
27 Jul - 4 Aug
28 Jul - 5 Aug
3 - 11 Aug
11 - 19 Aug
18 - 26 Aug
31 Aug - 8 Sep
Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    3 nights
  • Tent
    4 nights
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic
  • Basic+
Difficulty
Challenging
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in a good physical shape
Group
From 1 to 12 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Group meet at
Khabarovsk
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Weekdays: 8am - 8pm
Weekends: 8am - 7pm (GMT +3)
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Tour highlights

Amazing animal world
Get a chance to see whales or killer whales
On SUP boards with whales
You will be able to get an unforgettable experience swimming with majestic sea giants
Sea fishing
Try your luck catching flounder, perch, navaga, cod and bullhead
Lectures by scientists
Get a chance to listen to fascinating lectures by scientists and biologists specializing in the study of whales and other marine mammals
Unity with nature
You will open your soul to new emotions and impressions surrounded by majestic expanses
The diversity of islands
Visit the Small Shantar Islands and Belichy Island, and if the weather is good, disembark and see interesting places.

Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Khabarovsk — Nikolaevsk-on-Amur — Wrangel Bay

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

    You must arrive in Khabarovsk the day before the start of the program.

    The meeting of the group takes place at the agreed time at the airport. Nevelsky in Khabarovsk. You need to get to the airport on your own.

    After meeting with the group at Khabarovsk airport, there will be a flight on an Aurora or Khabarovsk Airlines plane to Nikolaevsk-on-Amur, flight time 1 hour 35 minutes.

    Next, the group will be met by vehicles, which will take us to Cape Perovsky (2.5 hours to 4 hours on the way) on a gravel forest road.

    From Cape Perovsky by catamaran, you will travel to Wrangel Bay, depending on the sea conditions, the passage will take from 4 hours to 6 hours.

    Late arrival, check-in at the campsite for two people in one tent with separate rooms, briefing, acquaintance with the base, staff, dinner.

    Please note! The arrival time directly depends on the flight schedule. In case of late arrival of the aircraft, an overnight stay will be arranged in Nikolaevsk-on-Amur.

    The weather is an unpredictable factor and may actually differ from the forecast. The company is not responsible for the weather and the actual sea conditions, as it cannot influence them.

    1 more photo
  • Day 2 - The bay at Cape Wrangel
  • Day 3 - The bay at Cape Wrangel
  • Day 4 - Cape Wrangel Bay
  • Day 5 - Transfer to Ongachan base
  • Day 6 - Ongachan Bay and its surroundings
  • Day 7 - Small Shantar Islands
  • Day 8 - Departure to Nikolaevsk-on-Amur
  • Day 9 - Departure to Khabarovsk
Difficulty
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in a good physical shape

Accommodation

Accommodation
  • Camp Site
    3 nights
  • Tent
    4 nights
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic
  • Basic+

The tour includes accommodation at tourist bases and campsites, as well as 1 night in a hotel in Nikolaevsk-on-Amur.

The cost of the tour for 1 person is 348,000 rubles.

Camp Site 3 nights
1 more photo
Tent 4 nights
Hotel 1 night

Tour conditions

Group
From 1 to 12 tourists
Minimum age
5 years old
Duration
9 days 8 nights
Group meets at
Khabarovsk

Included in price

  • accommodation at tourist bases and campsites;
  • meals specified in the program (three meals a day in canteens at the Wrangel, Ongachan base);
  • flights Khabarovsk – Nikolaevsk-on-Amur – Khabarovsk (regular flights);
  • transfer Nikolaevsk-on-Amur – coast – Nikolaevsk-on-Amur;
  • the work of a cook, instructor, guide;
  • obtaining permission to visit the national park;
  • hiking and boat tours (except in bad weather);
  • group equipment and tour equipment;
  • speedboats, boats, SUP boards, wetsuits;
  • electricity is available at all bases.

Paid extra

  • air and railway tickets to Khabarovsk and back;
  • accommodation in Khabarovsk before and after the start of the program, as well as in case of delays;
  • meals in populated areas (including in case of delays);
  • accident insurance;
  • Personal equipment;
  • sleeping bag (available for rent at the base);
  • airport – hotel – airport and Khabarovsk city transfer;
  • excess or extra baggage.

It's important to know

Personal equipment you need for the tour

To move to the sea:

  • warm hat (synthetic fleece) – 1 pc.;
  • buff, balaclava – 1 pc.;
  • storm (moisture-proof) clothing: (jumpsuit / jacket and pants) – 1 pc.;
  • thermal socks or insulated socks – 2 pairs;
  • waterproof gloves (rubberized on top, fleece on the inside) – 1 pair;
  • shoes with warm insoles – 1 pair;
  • medium-length rubber boots (needed for boarding and disembarking the boat). They must be without spikes. There are wading boots on the base and boats (the number of sizes is limited) – 1 pair;
  • DRYBAG type air bag (waterproof bag for all things)/waterproof bag/suitcase case – 1 pc.

For light trekking and camping:

  • trekking pants – 1 pc.;
  • lightweight jacket (preferably GORE-TEX with a hood in case of rain) – 1 pc.;
  • hiking gloves (fleece) – 1 pair;
  • underwear (T–shirt, T-shirt, underwear, socks, etc.) - required quantity;
  • thermal underwear (of varying degrees of warmth, so that you can choose the best option for each type of application) – 2 sets;
  • fleece jacket – 1 pc.;
  • baseball cap, light cap, panama hat. kerchief, bandana – 1 pc.;
  • replaceable shoes for traveling on excursions, in parking lots and overnight stays (trekking boots/ sneakers with a rigid back for fixing the foot under different loads) – 1 pair;
  • lightweight shoes for camping and going to the sauna: sneakers or, for example, crocs – 1 pair;
  • sleeping bag (comfort limit is minus 5). If there are not enough clothes for your head, stock up on a pillow (an airplane inflatable horseshoe pillow will do) - 1 piece each.;
  • bathing accessories – 1 pc.;
  • bath and hygiene supplies (camping towel, toothpaste, brush, wet wipes, lipstick, soap, shampoo, etc.) – required quantity;
  • flashlight (head–mounted or hand-held) - 1 pc.;
  • spare batteries for the flashlight – 1 set;
  • hob (to sit harmlessly on rocks, logs, etc.) – 1 pc.;
  • a lightweight trekking backpack (if you are not a photographer) to pack the necessary small items (a bottle of water, a thermos, insulated clothes, etc.) – 1 pc.

For photographic equipment:

  • waterproof backpack or camera bag – 1 pc.;
  • lightweight DRYBAG for the boat, so as not to put the camera in the backpack every time during sea crossings – 1 pc.

Other necessary personal equipment:

  • a personal first–aid kit (motion sickness remedy, painkiller, etc.) is a mandatory attribute – the required amount;
  • sunglasses – 1 pc.;
  • sunscreen from 30 SPF – 1 pc.;
  • hermetic packaging for documents – 1 pc.;
  • water bottle/thermos 0.5 l. – 1 pc.;
  • Powerbank (check the rules of carriage with the airline, usually allowed without problems with a capacity of up to 20,000 mAh) – 1 pc.;
  • Raincoat – 1 pc.;
  • tick repellent – 1 pc.
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Dates and Prices

  • $4,797
    14 – 22 Jul 9 days 8 nights
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  • $4,797
    18 – 26 Jul 9 days 8 nights
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  • $4,797
    27 Jul – 4 Aug 9 days 8 nights
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  • $4,797
    28 Jul – 5 Aug 9 days 8 nights
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  • $4,797
    3 – 11 Aug 9 days 8 nights
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