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Jewels of the Russian Arctic JEWELS OF THE RUSSIAN ARCTIC Franz Josef Land & Novaya Zemlya A Contents 1 Overview 2 Jewels of the Russian Arctic: Franz Josef Land and Novaya Zemlya 2 16-Day Itinerary 5 Arrival and Departure information 7 Your Ship Options 9 Included Activities 10 Dates & Rates 11 Inclusions & Exclusions 12 Your Expedition Team 13 Extend Your Trip 14 Meals on Board 15 Possible Landing Sites 18 Packing List Overview Follow in the footsteps of early arctic explorers on the Jewels of the Russian Arctic: EXPEDITION IN BRIEF Franz Josef Land and Novaya Zemlya expedition, voyaging to two of the most Explore this rarely visited region of isolated, icy archipelagoes in the Russian High Arctic. From the mountains of the Russian Arctic Novaya Zemlya to the wildlife sanctuary of Franz Josef Land, these are rugged Encounter iconic arctic wildlife, such and essentially uninhabited landscapes that few have ever experienced. There’s no as polar bears, walrus and seabirds shortage of amazing adventures in these remote regions, where ice-capped peaks soar Explore glaciated Novaya Zemlya, where majestically out of the water and polar bears wander in their natural environment. the earliest Arctic explorers overwintered The Arctic has been inspiring explorers for centuries, and our expeditions offer the Visit significant sites at Franz Josef Land chance for you to discover why. We’re excited to host you on your unforgettable and learn about the region’s storied history adventure! Feel free to reach out to our team of Polar Travel Advisers or your travel professional, who can answer your questions and provide assistance at any time. Per informazioni - Ruta 40 Tour Operator - +39 0117718046 - [email protected] 1 Jewels of the Russian Arctic: Franz Josef Land and Novaya Zemlya 16-Day Itinerary DAY 1 | HELSINKI, FINLAND DAYS 3 AND 4 | AT SEA Your arctic adventure begins in As we sail through the Barents Sea, GREENLAND Arctic Ocean Helsinki, renowned for its extraordinary your Expedition Team will prepare you North Pole ° architecture and intriguing mix of for the adventures that await. Learn eastern and western influences. If you about the storied history and politics Greenland Sea Severnaya arrive early, explore the many museums, of the region, its fascinating wildlife, Franz Josef Zemlya galleries and restaurants, relax at a geology, ecology and climate, and the Svalbard Land ARCTIC Finnish sauna or wander the vibrant incredible sights you will soon explore. CIRCLE Barents Sea Design District before retiring at your Staff will keep a lookout for seabirds, Kara Novaya Sea included hotel. such as kittiwakes, skuas and fulmars Zemlya soaring above your ship. Whale and seal Murmansk DAY 2 | EMBARKATION IN sightings may also be possible in this Helsinki MURMANSK, RUSSIA biologically diverse sea. After breakfast, we will transfer to the RUSSIA Scheduled route Flight route airport and board our private charter DAYS 5 TO 7 | EXPLORING Areas where ice may be present flight to Murmansk, Russia. Once NOVAYA ZEMLYA aboard, get acquainted with the ship and The largest of the Eurasian arctic JEWELS OF THE RUSSIAN ARCTIC Franz Josef Land and Novaya Zemlya crew and settle in for your voyage north. archipelagoes, the rarely visited Onboard the Ocean Adventurer Flights to/from Helsinki Per informazioni - Ruta 40 Tour Operator - +39 0117718046 - [email protected] 2 Novaya Zemlya (“New Land”) is witnessing the wonders of calving ice. DAYS 8 | AT SEA the third-largest wilderness area in Encounters with Brünnich’s guillemots Bid farewell to Novaya Zemlya as we Europe. This seemingly long, narrow (thick-billed murres) are likely, owing cruise farther north to Franz Josef island actually consists of two main to a small colony in the coastal cliffs. Land. There are several activities to islands, Severny (northern) and Yuzhny keep you engaged while at sea. Attend (southern), separated by the imposing To the northwest side of Severny Island presentations by your Expedition Team, Matochkin Strait. are the Oransky Islands. Wildlife relax in our polar library or simply spend abounds here, with a variety of animal some time on deck, admiring the sea. As we explore Novaya Zemlya, expect and plant life to be discovered, Walrus a new adventure every day. Each have been sighted here on many DAY 9 TO 12 | EXPLORING FRANZ expedition will be unique, depending previous expeditions. Coming across JOSEF LAND on the weather and ice, but a few a walrus haul-out is unforgettable. This remote group of 191 islands, landing sites we strive to visit include These giant pinnipeds of the Arctic many covered in ice, forms the most Inostrantseva Bay, the Oransky Islands, create a raucous as each walrus vies for northerly archipelago in Eurasia and Cape Zhelaniya, Cape Spory Navalok a choice spot of coastline. Encounters lies entirely within the Arctic Circle. A and Russkaya Gavan. with whales and seabirds are possible, nature reserve, it is part of the Russian Boasting one of the most picturesque as well as polar bears, a genetically Arctic National Park. Weather and ice glaciers in the entire archipelago, distinct subpopulation here. conditions will shape our exploration, Inostrantseva Bay provides but we do hope to explore historical breathtaking panoramic views of A significant site in polar exploration, sites, remote seabird colonies and walrus pristine arctic wilderness. If conditions Novaya Zemlya also offers a number haul-out at some notable destinations, allow, we may explore ashore, or of opportunities for you to trace the such as Cape Flora, Cape Norway, Bell Zodiac cruise along the face of the footsteps of famous explorers and Island and Tikhaya Bukta. Polar bear glacier, at a safe distance, possibly reflect on the region’s history. encounters are also possible. Per informazioni - Ruta 40 Tour Operator - +39 0117718046 - [email protected] 3 On Jackson Island, Cape Norway is DAYS 13 & 14 | AT SEA As your arctic expedition winds down where Norwegian explorers Fridtjof IMPORTANT REMINDER you have a couple of days to sail through Nansen and Hjalmar Johansen wintered Embracing the unexpected is part from 1895 to 1896. The conditions were this wildlife-rich sea, where whales of of the legacy—and excitement—of astonishingly difficult, but they survived various species are often seen. Take in expedition travel. When traveling until the summer and continued their a presentation, reminisce about your in extremely remote regions, your journey south. The remains of their small incredible journey with your shipmates, Expedition Team must allow the sea, relax in the lounge while swapping hut are still here today, along with a the ice and the weather to guide route stories and photos or enjoy the solitude and itinerary details. This itinerary memorial marking the event. of the sea. Expedition staff will be on is a tentative outline of what you’ll Exploring Tikhaya Bukta (Calm Bay), the hand to answer any remaining questions experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be site of an abandoned weather station on and spot wildlife. guaranteed. By the same token, wildlife Hooker Island, will feel like stepping back DAY 15 | DISEMBARKATION encounters as described are expected in time. There is plenty to discover as you MURMANSK & FLY TO HELSINKI but not guaranteed. Your Expedition wander the ruins, immersed in Russian Returning to Russia’s most northerly Team will use their considerable polar history, and you may even be able to city, you’ll have time to bid farewell to experience to seek out wildlife in send a postcard from the post office! your Expedition Team and crew before known habitats, but the presence of any particular species of bird or catching our group charter flight back to The Stolichky and Appolonov Islands marine wildlife is not a guarantee. Helsinki, where you will have one more offer plentiful walrus encounters, as the night in this exquisite city. lumbering giants can be found hauled out here. If ice and weather are in our favor, DAY 16 | HELSINKI we’ll explore the area by Zodiac, at a safe After breakfast, spend time exploring distance, to view these pinnipeds of the more of the Finnish capital or catch your Arctic in their natural habitat. homeward-bound flight. Per informazioni - Ruta 40 Tour Operator - +39 0117718046 - [email protected] 4 Jewels of the Russian Arctic: Franz Josef Land and Novaya Zemlya Arrival & Departure Details As you prepare for your journey, you may be interested to know the details of your arrival and departure. Since air transportation to and from your voyage is not included in the cost of your expedition, you have some flexibility in planning your flights. Looking to extend your adventure beyond your polar cruise? Learn how to add on a pre- or post-expedition stop—or both!—in your gateway city on page 21. Arrival ARRIVING IN HELSINKI You may arrive in Helsinki at any time during Day 1 of the itinerary. Your included accommodation will be at the airport hotel, so arrival transfers are not necessary. PLEASE NOTE On arrival at the hotel, you will receive a welcome letter outlining the departure There is a strict luggage limit of 44 lbs information for the following day’s flight. An agent representing Quark Expeditions® (20 kg) checked luggage and 11 lbs (5 kg) will be available in the lobby of the hotel that evening to answer any questions about cabin baggage on the flights between the charter flight(s) scheduled for the following morning. Helsinki and Murmansk. Should you have additional luggage, it can be stored MURMANSK AND EMBARKATION at the hotel in Helsinki. There is NO Your flight to the Arctic is expected to depart from Helsinki to Murmansk on Day 2 option to pay for additional luggage. of the itinerary.
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