During this icebreaker expedition we intend shore landings on Franz Josef Land, the most northerly group of islands in Europes, in Svalbard, an archipelago inhabited by only four species of land mammals and in a UNESCO international biosphere reserve, Northeast Greenland National Park. In true expedition-style, the daily adventures will unfold in response to local conditions, infusing this voyage with exhilarating surprise!

Itinerary: Day 1 Overnight Helsiniki, Finland Day 2 Embarkation Days 3 - 4 Barents Sea Days 5 - 7 Franz Josef Land Days 8 - 10 Svalbard Days 11 - 12 Ice Edge Days 13 - 15 Northeast Greenland Days 16 - 17 Denmark Strait to Reykjavik

Notes: Weather, ice or other conditions may require that changes be made to our itinerary and shore excursions.

Shipboard Accommodation: The Kapitan Khlebnikov is a polar-class icebreaker, combining power and technology with creature comforts. Originally designed for the rigors of northern Siberia, Kapitan Khlebnikov is one of a few vessels of its kind in the world.

Includes:

Flight from Helsinki, Finland to Murmansk, Russia

One night hotel accommodation prior to embarkation, with buffet breakfast

Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping

All breakfasts, lunches and dinners on board throughout your voyage.

All helicopter transfers and aerial sightseeing according to each day's program

All shore landings and Zodiac excursions per the daily program

Group transfer between hotel and airport in Alaska and between the Anadyr airport and the ship

Group transfer from the ship to the airport in Reykjavik

Loan of a pair of rubber boots for the duration of the voyage.

Complimentary parka

Photographic Journal on DVD

Trip Code: AI

Fuel Surcharge: Due to increased marine fuel costs a fuel surcharge of $330 per person will applied to the final invoice for passengers on this voyage.