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Every year from the end of June to the early of August, Beluga white whales gather
near Solovetsky Archipelago in the White Sea, north of Russia. This period of Polar white nights is a
time for Beluga whales for mating, socializing and birth of their young.
Beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) is a small polar whale. It is a highly intellectual
species with an interesting social behavior. They grow up to 5 meters long, feeding on
fish and squid. Looking for food, grown-up males can dive up to a depth of 500 meters,
females and kids up to 350 meters. After the birth, Beluga calves are brown and while growing
older their color becomes lighter. At the age of 4-5 years beluga white whales whales become completely white.
There are several accumulations of Beluga whales in the southern part of the White Sea,
totally about 1500 whales.
One of them could be observed during our Beluga whale watching tour at the Solovetsky Islands,
where the famous medieval monastery is situated.
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| Day 1 |
Arrival in the town of Kem by the White Sea coast by train from Moscow or Saint Petersburg.
Transfer from the train station to the hotel "Prichal".
Overnight at the hotel.
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| Day 2 |
Breakfast.
Meet with the tour leader.
Departure for the Solovetsky Islands by the morning boat (travel time is about 2 hours).
The Islands, located in the White Sea, are known for the unique historical and cultural heritage,
as well as natural attractions.
Arrival at Solovetsky Island, transfer to the hotel "Priut" or "Solovki-Hotel".
Beluga whale watching tour, shore-based or by boat.
Overnight at the hotel.
(B)
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| Day 3 |
Breakfast at the hotel.
Beluga whale watching tour, shore-based or by boat.
Overnight at the hotel.
(B)
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| Day 4 |
Breakfast.
Walking tour to the Solovetsky Monastery and Fortress.
Transfer to the pier.
Departure for Kem by evening boat.
Transfer to the train station.
~20:25 - Departure for St. Petersburg by overnight train (train for Moscow leaves on the next day).
(B)
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| Price: |
RUB 21300 per person.
Single supplement: RUB 4900.
Single supplement payment does not apply if a traveller shares a room.
We accept payments in Rubles, Euro and USD.
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| Included: |
1. Accommodation at the hotels (rooms with en-suite WC and shower);
2. Car/bus and boat transfers as per itinerary;
3. Meals as per itinerary (B - breakfast, L - lunch, D - dinner);
4. Entrance fees and tours as per itinerary;
5. English-speaking tour leader and local guides' services.
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Departure
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28.06.12 - 01.07.12
22.07.12 - 25.07.12
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| Notes: |
1. All boat trips are weather dependent.
2. Beluga whale watching is arranged at the low tide. The exact timetable of the trips
will be advised by your tour leader.
3. Standard terms and conditions apply.
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