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Arctic Cruise on a Great Siberian River

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Cruise to Tiksi is a wonderful opportunity to explore Yakutia’s nature, history and indigenous peoples’ life conditions and traditions and also cross the Arctic Circle and visit the most northern settlement of Yakutia. Above all these the tour will have interesting entertainment onboard with different lectures on Yakutia’s history, different intellectual contests, disco nights with various performers.

from €1 468
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Duration
14 Days
13 Nights
Dates
  • group dates
    • 10 Jul – 23 Jul
    • 26 Jul – 8 Aug
    • 14 Aug – 27 Aug
Complexity
Without exercise
Accommodation
    Comfort
    Midscale
    Group
    Up to 210 people
    Group meet at
    Yakutsk
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    Main impressions

    The Polar Circle

    Go beyond the Polar Circle and walk on the coastline of the Arctic Ocean

    Tiksi

    Visit the most northern settlement of Yakutia

    The Lena Pillars

    See the most unique nature phenomenon listed as UNESCO World Heritage

    Route

    • Day 1 — Yakutsk

      Transfer from the airport starts at 8:00 am.

      Checking-in on board of the motor vessel starts on 10:00 am.

      After lunch you will have free time to walk in the city. We will depart at 7:00 pm.

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    • Day 2 — The Lena Pillars

      We will visit Lena Pillars, a famous Russian national park listed as UNESCO World Heritage. We will participate in a national welcome ritual and climb to a viewing point listening to guide’s stories. We will take beautiful pictures and then rest at the river bank after such an eventful day.     

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    • Day 3 — Buotama

      We will walk to “Ust-Buotama” Buffalo Park. A local guide will tell us everything about local flora and fauna and share interesting facts about inhabitants of the park.  

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    • Day 4 — On board

      This will be a relaxed trip but we will hardly get bored – the day on board promises to be eventful. We will have lectures and watch films about Yakutia. Furthermore, you will be able to visit various mater classes.

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    • Day 5 — Zhigansk

      We will start this day with ferrying, and then meet a local shaman (a real one, indeed!) who will perform an Evenki welcome ritual at the bank. After that we will walk to the centre of the settlement where indigenous villagers live by hunting and fishing. Furthermore, we will visit a folklore concert organized by grateful local villagers. You will be able to buy souvenirs and go to a small local history museum and an orthodox church.   

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    • Day 6 — Kyusyur

      We will move to a settlement located beyond the Polar Circle. We will walk to a local recreation centre and get an insight into local life. In the evening we will visit a folklore concert and an exhibition of souvenirs. You will also have an opportunity to walk over the city independently.

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    • Day 7 — Tiksi (Neelovo)

      At long last we will arrive at the seaside of the Laptev Sea! Transfer by buses.

      We will stop by the famous “Tiski” sign which is covered with snow for most of the year (but of course we will be lucky to see it!).

      We will visit a welcome ceremony and a purification rite and set on an intriguing excursion named the “Southern Coastline of the Laptev Sea”. We will also watch a short film about Tiksi, listen to a welcoming speech and watch a performance.

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    • Day 8 — Tit-Ary

      A local guide will meet us as we arrive at the island. The guide will lead us to a real glacier and tell everything about it. After that we will try local shockfrozen fish.

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    • Day 9 — On board

      We will spend the day on the board. The day promises to be eventful we will have lectures and watch films about Yakutia. Furthermore, you will be able to visit various mater classes.

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    • Day 10 — Polar Circle (or Utiny Island)

      We will stop by the “POLAR CIRCLE” sign. You will have free time to walk at the seaside, go fishing or try local fish soup.

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    • Day 11 — On Board

      Leisure time and entertainment on board.

    • Day 12 — Free tome on the shore of the River Lena

      Green stop. You will come ashore and have free time at the seaside to try shashlyk and sit by a parting Friendship Fire.

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    • Day 13 — Sottintsy

      Transfer by buses and microbuses to “Druzhba” Historical and Architectural OpenAir Museum. We will walk over the museum with an attending guide. After that you will have enough time to visit souvenir shops and rest at the riverside.

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    • Day 14 — Yakutsk

      Breakfast. Transfer to the airport

    Accommodation

    Comfort
    Midscale

    MIKHAIL SVETLOV boat

    Passenger capacity: 210 people

    SUN DESK

    BOAT DECK

    MAIN DECK

    Suite (Cabin 308)

    *With an additional air conditioning system

    1. Sun Deck

    4. Cinema Hall

    3. Lounge Bar

    4. Bow Lounge

    5. Restaurant

    6. Hairdresser’s Shop

    7. Sauna

    8. Medical Office

    9. Smoking Area

    Junior Suit

    *With an additional air conditioning system

    Cabins 106-113 and 200-210 are equipped with TV-sets (satellite TV)

    Cabins 100-105; 114-137; and 211-234 have connectors to connect to the on-board satellite TV system

    All cabins are connected to the common air conditioning system

    Cabins 106-113, and 200, 201 and 209 are equipped with fridges

    Single cabins

    *With an extra bed

    Double cabin

    *With an additional air conditioning system

    Triple cabins

    Quadruple cabins

    Prices for cabins

    Cruise type

    CABIN TYPE

    Cabin

    Quadruple cabin

    Triple/Double cabin

    Single cabin with an extra bed

    Junior suite

    Suite

    Number

    20

    34

    6

    8

    2

    Occupancy

    Quadruple occupancy

    Triple occupancy

    Double occupancy

    Triple occupancy

    Double occupancy

    Single occupancy

    Double occupancy

    Single occupancy

    Double occupancy

    Single occupancy

    Double occupancy

    Cost per cabin (Euro)

    6100 5670 5227 5562 5227 3780 4222 3110 5778 4072 7560

    Important to know

    • Are plane tickets included in the tour price?
    • Is insurance included in the tour price?

    Arctic Cruise on a Great Siberian River

    Duration
    14 Days
    13 Nights
    Group
    Up to people
    Complexity
    Without exercise
    Group meet at
    Yakutsk

    Included in price

    • transfers provided in the program;
    • accomodation according to the selected type of the cabin;
    • full board catering;
    • excursions;
    • on board entertainment;
    • entertainment at stops.

    Paid extra

    • plane or train tickets to Yakutsk and back;
    • transfer to Yakutsk and back;
    • accommodation in Yakutsk before and after the tour dates;
    • catering which is not provided in the tour program;
    • alcohol;
    • laundry services.
    from €1 468
    What’s included in the price? Submit request
    Duration
    14 Days
    13 Nights
    Dates
    • group dates
      • 10 Jul – 23 Jul
      • 26 Jul – 8 Aug
      • 14 Aug – 27 Aug
    Complexity
    Without exercise
    Accommodation
      Comfort
      Midscale
      Group
      Up to 210 people
      Group meet at
      Yakutsk
      The most profitable tickets to Russia

      Search for tickets of all airlines on Big Country Travel together with Aviasales!

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      from €1 468
      What’s included in the price? Submit request
      Duration
      14 Days
      13 Nights
      Dates
      • group dates
        • 10 Jul – 23 Jul
        • 26 Jul – 8 Aug
        • 14 Aug – 27 Aug

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