Anadyr - Wrangel Island - Anadyr Cruise

Anadyr. We embark the "Marina Tsvetaeva" and set sail in the afternoon.

If weather permits we will land at Cape Achen where dramatic bird cliffs tower over Achen Lake, a unique place for spawning of several valuable fish species.
Late in the afternoon we visit Provideniya, the local administrative centre, where we meet the local Chukchi to learn about history and culture of Chukotka.

Early in the morning we visit Yttigran Island where the impressive "Whale Bone Alley" is one of the masterpieces of Arctic culture. The bones of Bowhead Whales are laid out along the beach, the huge jawbones and ribs creating fantastic archs.
We also plan to land at Arakamchechen Island to enjoy the mountain landscape and wildlife. The island is remarkable for its numerous Walrus breeding sites.

Cape Nunyamo. Our visit to Nunyamo village Ethnographic Complex is a good opportunity to observe Chukchi cultural treasures. Later we pass Cape Dezhnev, once called "The big Chukchi's Nose". The Cape is the easternmost point of Eurasia and has several interesting sites which we plan to visit:

- The Weather station

- The Monument to the Russian explorer Semyon Dezhnev, who discovered that Eurais and America were separate continents and was the first man to sail through the Bering Straits

- The Chukotka Ethnographic Complex

In a small Uelen settlement we discover carvings and other traditional crafts in the local museum.

Today we visit the stunning Kolyuchiy Island, the gloomy, abandoned weather station enlivened by the tireless cries of thousands of nesting Puffins, Murres (Guillemots) and Cormorants.

We plan to visit Wrangel Island on the afternoon of Day 6.
The Wrangel Island Nature Reserve has a unique and rich biodiversity which is not typical of the Arctic. The island flora and fauna include about 40 endemic species, some of which are relics of the last Ice Age, when the island amazingly escaped glaciation. Many of the endemics are vulnerable. The island's fauna species include polar bear (Wrangel is the main breeding place of the bears in the Russian Arctic), walrus, lemming found only on the island, Russia's only breeding population of Snow Geese, and Musk-ox which were brought here in 1974.

At sea.

Lorino is a very traditional Chukchi village. We will be greeted by typical cultural events on the beach - national dances, a sled dog demonstration and, perhaps, umiak racing. The umiak is the local boat, made of walrus skin.

At sea.

Anadyr. In the morning we disembark the vessel and start our journey home.

- Group transfers between the airport and the ship;
- Luggage transfer between the airport and the ship;
- Voyage aboard the vessel "Marina Tsvetaeva" as indicated in the itinerary;
- All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by zodiacs (as included in planned group excursions);
- Program of lectures by noted naturalists and the service of an experienced guide;
- Four meals a day;
- Pre-departure materials and expedition log;
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program.

- All airfares;
- Passport and visa expenses (if required);
- Government arrival and departure taxes (if required);
- Meals and hotel accommodation ashore;
- Luggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is strongly recommended);
- Excess luggage charges;
- Telecommunication services; laundry, bar charges aboard the vessel;
- Standard tips at the end of the voyage for stewards and other service personal aboard (at your discretion);
- Any optional excursions.

Length: 89.98 m
Beam: 17.20 m
Draft: 5.25 m
Tonnage: 4575 GRT
Cruising speed: 12 knots
Crew: 40
Passengers: 86 (up to 115)
Flag: Russian Federation

A deposit of 20% of the cabin rate is required to confirm a reservation with final payment due 60 days prior to departure. All prices and payments are in EURO and no other currencies can be accepted.

All requests for cancellation must be received in writing. Cancellations received 60 days prior to departure are fully refunded less an administrative fee of EUR 500 per person. Please note that within the 60 days limit all deposits and tariffs are forfeited.

For these and other reasons mentioned below, you are strongly encouraged to obtain trip cancellation insurance. Prices quoted are based on group participation, and no refunds will be made for any part of the program in which you choose not to participate, including any helicopter flying time (if applicable and which at the discretion of the captain and expedition leader may or may not be utilized). It is understood that refunds cannot be made to the passengers who do not complete the tour for any reason whatsoever. The Cruise Operator reserves the right to cancel any departure due to insufficient reservations up to eight weeks before the date of departure (Passenger may be offered alternative cruise dates.) The Cruise Operator also reserves the right to cancel any departure up until the date of that departure due to force majeure or other circumstances beyond the control of the Cruise Operator that prevent the operation of the tour. The Cruise Operator or its agents are not responsible for costs or penalties related to air transport or other services that are cancelled.

The Cruise Operator is not liable for failure to provide the services or accommodations offered to the extent that such services or accommodations cannot be provided due to force majeure or other circumstances beyond its control.

The itinerary described is subject to change at the discretion of the expedition leader or of the Cruise Operator. This is an expedition to a remote and scarcely populated part of the world, and we expressly reserve the right to change the itinerary, the date or place of departure due to weather conditions, availability of anchorages, political conditions and other factors beyond our control without consulting the participants. It is understood that such decisions will be made in the interests of all passengers aboard and with regard to the safety of the vessel. Participants have no right to any refund or other considerations in the event of these inevitable itinerary changes. Nothing in this brochure is meant to signify the use of any specific design or model of helicopter or of inflatable boat.

If a passenger misses any scheduled sailing of the vessel from any port or place, including any stopover, the Cruise Operator shall not be liable for any costs, expenses or damages incurred by the passenger as a result of his/her action and no refund of fare shall be granted.

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