Whales of Wrangel Bay. Expedition tour

Immerse yourself in a unique journey to the whales in Wrangel Bay, where the Sea of Okhotsk will greet you with its mesmerizingly beautiful landscapes. 

This adventure will give you the opportunity to be in one of the few places on the planet where you can see the rarest inhabitants of the sea — bowhead whales and killer whales. You will find a rich program with fishing in the sea, whale watching from observation decks, trekking along ecotropes, lectures by scientists and, of course, riding on SUP boards.

The combination of active recreation, unity with nature and soulful evenings will make the trip unforgettable!

Location

Khabarovsk
from
$3,448
$3,233
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Duration
9 Days
8 Nights
Departures
  • Group departures
    • 14 – 22 July
    • 11 – 19 August
    • 25 August – 2 September
or
Accommodation
  • Tent
    5 nights
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic
  • Basic+
Difficulty
Challenging
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health
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

Unique sunsets
Admire the picturesque sea distances in the rays of the setting sun
Greenland whales and killer whales
You will see the majestic inhabitants of the ocean in a natural environment
Boat and walking tours
Discover new horizons while trekking through ecotropes, walking along the coast or going out to sea
A sea of knowledge
You will learn how the inhabitants of the Sea of Okhotsk live and discover many interesting facts from scientists
Silence and privacy
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of absolute tranquility away from civilization
Sea fishing
Try your hand at salmon and ketu fishing — tackle and unforgettable emotions are included

Itinerary

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

    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. 

    The meeting of the group takes place at the agreed time at the airport. Nevelsky in Khabarovsk. You need to get to the airport yourself. This is how you need to prepare for a long journey.

    After meeting with the group at the Khabarovsk airport, you will have 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 you to Cape Perovsky (on the way from 2.5 hours to 4 hours) along a gravel forest road. 

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

    On this day, a hotly heated sauna and dinner will be waiting for you.

    The arrival time directly depends on the flight schedule. In case of late arrival of the aircraft, an overnight stay will be organized on the coast of the Sea of Okhotsk.

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  • Day 2 - The bay at Cape Wrangel, Wrangel base
  • Day 3 - The bay at Cape Wrangel, Wrangel base
  • Day 4 - The bay at Cape Wrangel, Wrangel base
  • Day 5 - The bay at Cape Wrangel, Wrangel base
  • Day 6 - The bay at Cape Wrangel, Wrangel base
  • Day 7 - The bay at Cape Wrangel, Wrangel base
  • Day 8 - The way to Nikolaevsk-on-Amur
  • Day 9 - Flight to Khabarovsk
Difficulty
Does not require specific skills, but one must be in good health
Tour organizer's comments

Travel Features:

  • full autonomy;
  • 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
    5 nights
  • Hotel
    1 night
Comfort
  • Basic
  • Basic+

The tour provides accommodation for:

  • 7 nights at Cape Wrangel base in tents (accommodation for 2 people) using sleeping bags. On request, cots and lighting can be installed in the tents. The settlement is carried out by the database administrator;
  • 1 night in a hotel in Nikolaevsk-on-Amur.

The cost of the tour for 1 person is 285,000 rubles.

Recreation center "Cape Wrangel" 5 nights
Accommodation in tents for 2 people. 
 
Camping tents with 2 rooms and a common vestibule. 
 
The tents have a polyurethane and inflatable mat. 
 
The base has:
  • 2 baths
  • showers
  • clothes and equipment dryer
  • laundry
  • dining room
  • campfire area
  • electricity
  • toilets with sanitary ware
  • ecological trails.
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The North 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 specified in the program;
  • meals specified in the program (three meals a day);
  • flights Khabarovsk – Nikolaevsk-on-Amur – Khabarovsk;
  • transfer Nikolaevsk-on-Amur — coast and back;
  • the work of a cook, instructor, guide;
  • one sea trip — excursion (except bad weather);
  • group equipment and equipment for the tour;
  • SUP boards and wetsuit;
  • shower, electricity on the basis of "Wrangel" (hot/cold water);
  • drying room for clothes and equipment;
  • camping tents for double occupancy;
  • 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 in populated areas (even in case of delays);
  • accident insurance;
  • 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 clothing, storm suit (jumpsuit or jacket and pants);
  • shoes with warm insoles;
  • windproof hat;
  • thermal socks or insulated socks (2 pairs);
  • waterproof gloves (preferably neoprene);
  • buff or balaclava.

For light trekking and camping:

  • jacket (preferably 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 pieces of different degrees of warmth, so that you can choose the best option for each type of application);
  • 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;
  • hoba (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

  • $3,233
    14 – 22 Jul 9 days 8 nights
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    11 – 19 Aug 9 days 8 nights
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    25 Aug – 2 Sep 9 days 8 nights
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