Sea Expedition
to Chukotka
to Chukotka
Duration: 17 days
Group: 8 people
Group: 8 people
We will go from Anadyr to Vankarem sailing around the eastmost point of Eurasia, Cape Dezhnyov, and back
A thousand miles under sail
Chukotka, located at the edge of Eurasia, is the most inaccessible region of Russia.
We suggest you explore it in the most comfortable way, that is, sailing.
We suggest you explore it in the most comfortable way, that is, sailing.
You'll dive into a true Arctic expedition
Arctic expedition with pristine nature, sheer cliffs, rookeries of walruses and seals, and, surely, with kings of the North — polar bears. More than that: sometimes our boat will be accompanied by whales!
This is not a fairy-tale — this is an expedition to Chukotka with RUSARC!
Join us!
This is not a fairy-tale — this is an expedition to Chukotka with RUSARC!
Join us!
PROGRAM OF THE SEA EXPEDITION TO CHUKOTKA
Day 1
Day 1
Starting from Anadyr
We'll start our journey in the morning, after getting accommodated on board. We'll spend the whole day at sea, it's a good chance to get to know the sails and each other.
Day 2
Day 2
Meechkin and Raatkyn Spits
Here our aim is to see a rookery of walruses. There are several rookeries here, so if we are not lucky with one, we'll definitely see these beauties at another one!
Day 3
Day 3
South of the Chukchi Peninsula
We'll land in an Eskimo village called Enmelen. One of its districts reveals remnants of semi-underground dwellings where ancient Eskimos used to live in the 1st millennium AD.
Day 4
Day 4
Provideniya Village
This village is an essential port of the Northern Sea Route. Vessels used to moor here as long ago as in the XVII century. We'll visit a local museum of regional history and we'll have a walk around — to enjoy the views of fjords and take pictures of sea lions.
Day 5
Day 5
Cape Chaplin and the Senyavin Strait
Our day will begin with a wildlife photography session with grey whales at Chaplin Cape. After sailing along the Senyavin Strait we'll have a hot bath in Gylmymyl springs.
Day 6
Day 6
Yttygran Island
Ittygran is famous for its whale alley, an Eskimo structure made of whale bones and skulls in XIV - XVI centuries. Also, if we are lucky enough, we'll watch humpback whales feed.
Day 7
Day 7
Lorino
Lorino is the largest national village on the Chukchi Peninsula, it is a centre of whale fishery.
Day 8
Day 8
Dezhnev Cape
We are at the edge of Eurasia! Alaska is only 50 miles away. Behind Dezhnev Cape we'll find ourselves in the Arctic Ocean, now we'll be heading West. After a long-haul transfer to Serdce-Kamen Cape (''Serdce-Kamen'' in Russian means ''Heart-Stone'') we'll see the largest rookery of walruses.
Day 9
Day 9
Kolyuchin Island
This is a small island — with an area of 8 square metres only — in the Chukchi Sea. A polar station used to be located here in the middle of the XX century. At the moment the island is uninhabited, polar bears being its main hosts. They are the ones we would like to catch sight of here.
Day 10
Day 10
Vankarem Village
There is a rookery of walruses close to the Vankarem village. That is why chances are high we will see polar bears here. From this point we start moving backwards, to Anadyr.
Day 11
Day 11
Uelen Village
Uelen is the eastmost village of Eurasia. The main craft here is bone carving, we'll have a sneak peek into a local workshop.
Day 12
Day 12
Lavrentiya Bay
The cosy Lavrentiya Bay presents a wonderful opportunity for fishing. Or for watching the brown bears fish :)
Day 13
Day 13
Yanrakynnot Village
We'll head for a village with an unpronounceable name Yanrakynnot through Mechigmen Bay. There, in the Senyavin Strait, we will watch whales.
Day 14
Day 14
Nunligran Village
This is a tiny village, but an ancient one. Four kilometres away from Nunligran there is a settlement dated the 1st millennium AD. Long time ago aboriginal sea hunters used to camp here, now it will be us who are going to fish in this ancient location.
Day 15
Day 15
Heading for Anadyr
Day 16
Day 16
An extra day in case we face bad weather
Day 17
Day 17
Anadyr
Note:
Please, take into account that the start date, the described route and the duration of stops during the expedition to the Chukotka might vary upon the captain's understanding depending on weather conditions and other circumstances.
Please, take into account that the start date, the described route and the duration of stops during the expedition to the Chukotka might vary upon the captain's understanding depending on weather conditions and other circumstances.
This expedition
is organized
on BAZILEUS Yacht
is organized
on BAZILEUS Yacht
1 - Double master cabin
2,3,4 - Double cabin with a bunk bed
5 - Single crew cabin
6 - Double crew cabin
7, 8 - Head
2,3,4 - Double cabin with a bunk bed
5 - Single crew cabin
6 - Double crew cabin
7, 8 - Head
9 - Galley
10 - Saloon
11 - Laundry room
12, 13 - Walk-in fridge
10 - Saloon
11 - Laundry room
12, 13 - Walk-in fridge
1 - Double master cabin
2,3,4 - Double cabin with a bunk bed
5 - Single crew cabin
6 - Double crew cabin
7, 8 - Head
2,3,4 - Double cabin with a bunk bed
5 - Single crew cabin
6 - Double crew cabin
7, 8 - Head
9 - Galley
10 - Saloon
11 - Laundry room
12, 13 - Walk-in fridge
10 - Saloon
11 - Laundry room
12, 13 - Walk-in fridge
Getting Ready
Low difficulty level
No age restrictions
Minors must be accompanied by adults
What you need to take:
- Warm fleece clothes and thermal underwear
- Several pairs of cotton and thermal socks
- Rubber boots with a warm insert for walking on shore
- Footwear to use on board (crocs)
- Windbreaker jacket, waterproof pants and clothing
- Gloves (better 2 pairs)
- Hat (better 2 hats)
- Sunglasses (with cord — not to let them get flown away by the wind)
- Personal hygiene products, a towel
- Face cream, hand cream, sun protection
- Waterproof cases for photo cameras and other equipment
- Personal medical kit with individual medicine
- Thermos for hot tea
(!) Everything should be packed in soft bags and backpacks
No age restrictions
Minors must be accompanied by adults
What you need to take:
- Warm fleece clothes and thermal underwear
- Several pairs of cotton and thermal socks
- Rubber boots with a warm insert for walking on shore
- Footwear to use on board (crocs)
- Windbreaker jacket, waterproof pants and clothing
- Gloves (better 2 pairs)
- Hat (better 2 hats)
- Sunglasses (with cord — not to let them get flown away by the wind)
- Personal hygiene products, a towel
- Face cream, hand cream, sun protection
- Waterproof cases for photo cameras and other equipment
- Personal medical kit with individual medicine
- Thermos for hot tea
(!) Everything should be packed in soft bags and backpacks
Low difficulty level
No age restrictions
Minors must be accompanied by adults
What you need to take:
- Warm fleece clothes and thermal underwear
- Several pairs of cotton and thermal socks
- Rubber boots with a warm insert for walking on shore
- Footwear to use on board (crocs)
- Windbreaker jacket, waterproof pants and clothing
- Gloves (better 2 pairs)
- Hat (better 2 hats)
- Sunglasses (with cord — not to let them get flown away by the wind)
- Personal hygiene products, a towel
- Face cream, hand cream, sun protection
- Waterproof cases for photo cameras and other equipment
- Personal medical kit with individual medicine
- Thermos for hot tea
(!) Everything should be packed in soft bags and backpacks
No age restrictions
Minors must be accompanied by adults
What you need to take:
- Warm fleece clothes and thermal underwear
- Several pairs of cotton and thermal socks
- Rubber boots with a warm insert for walking on shore
- Footwear to use on board (crocs)
- Windbreaker jacket, waterproof pants and clothing
- Gloves (better 2 pairs)
- Hat (better 2 hats)
- Sunglasses (with cord — not to let them get flown away by the wind)
- Personal hygiene products, a towel
- Face cream, hand cream, sun protection
- Waterproof cases for photo cameras and other equipment
- Personal medical kit with individual medicine
- Thermos for hot tea
(!) Everything should be packed in soft bags and backpacks
Price
€12,000
€12,000
That includes:
· Accommodation
· Three meals per day
· Excursions
· Fuel duty
· Accommodation
· Three meals per day
· Excursions
· Fuel duty
That DOES NOT include:
· Tickets to Anadyr from your location and back
· Personal medical insurance
· Souvenirs, other pocket expenses
· Satellite connection
· Tickets to Anadyr from your location and back
· Personal medical insurance
· Souvenirs, other pocket expenses
· Satellite connection
BOOK YOUR PLACE:
25.07.23 — 11.08.23
13.08.23 — 30.08.23
25.07.23 — 11.08.23
13.08.23 — 30.08.23
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