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In this tour we will set out on a quest to conquer the Polar Circle – and only the strongest will make it! We will visit national parks and local settlements, get an insight into hard life of local people, and walk over an incredibly cold glacier.
In this tour we will:
- go beyond the Polar Circle and walk on the coastline of the Arctic Ocean;
- see Aurora borealis with our own eyes;
- learn why Canadian buffalos live in a Yakutia wildlife sanctuary;
- meet a real shaman.
- group dates
- 8 Jul – 21 Jul
- 24 Jul – 6 Aug
- 11 Aug – 24 Aug
- 25 Aug – 7 Sep
- Cabin13 nights
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 — 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
- Cabin13 nights
MIKHAIL SVETLOV boat |
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Passenger capacity: 210 people |
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SUN DESK |
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BOAT DECK |
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MAIN DECK |
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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 |
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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 |
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Single cabins *With an extra bed |
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Double cabin *With an additional air conditioning system |
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Triple cabins |
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Quadruple cabins |
Prices for cabins
Cruise type |
CABIN TYPE |
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Cabin |
Quadruple cabin |
Triple/Double cabin |
Single cabin with an extra bed |
Junior suite |
Suite |
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Number |
20 |
34 |
6 |
8 |
2 |
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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) |
5660 |
5250 |
4840 |
5150 |
4840 |
3500 |
3910 |
2880 |
5350 |
3770 |
7000 |
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Arctic Cruise on a Great Siberian River
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
- 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.
- group dates
- 8 Jul – 21 Jul
- 24 Jul – 6 Aug
- 11 Aug – 24 Aug
- 25 Aug – 7 Sep
- Cabin13 nights
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- group dates
- 8 Jul – 21 Jul
- 24 Jul – 6 Aug
- 11 Aug – 24 Aug
- 25 Aug – 7 Sep

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