Northeast Passage: An Unforgettable Voyage from Norway to Alaska

26 DAYS FROM $39,210

• Go where few others have gone before, traversing the length of the Northeast Passage. • Seek out walruses, whales, and narwhals; and watch glaciers calve straight into the sea. • Visit Wrangel Island, home to the world’s highest density of ancestral polar bear dens.

Expedition Cruise Light or Moderate

DAYS 1–5 I U.S./OSLO, NORWAY/TROMSØ/ NORWEGIAN FJORDS Depart the U.S. and arrive in Oslo the following morning. Tour the city and stay overnight before flying to Tromsø to embark the ship. Spend two days exploring Norway’s spectacular northern coast. Hotel Bristol or similar; National Geographic Endurance for the entire voyage Meals: 3B, 4L, 3D

DAYS 6–25 I THE RUSSIAN ARCTIC In keeping with the nature of an expedition, our day-by-day itinerary will be flexible. Below are some of the stops that we plan to make. FRANZ JOSEF LAND The world’s northernmost archipelago, Franz Josef Land’s uninhabited islands remain frozen under ice for much of the year. Here, observe polar bears, walruses, arctic seabirds, and perhaps narwhals. NOVAYA ZEMLYA AND SEVERNAYA ZEMLYA Cruise to the heavily glaciated coastlines of these two archipelagos. As we sail under 24 hours of daylight, be on the lookout for beluga whales and other marine mammals. NEW SIBERIAN ISLANDS These rocky outposts harbor abundant wildlife including walruses and seabirds. WRANGEL ISLAND Spend time exploring the Wrangel Island Reserve, home to the world’s highest density of ancestral polar bear dens. CHUKCHI SEA Visit Kolyuchin Island and Inlet in Chukotka. Explore untouched coastlines by Zodiac, and go hiking on shore. Meals: 20B, 20L, 20D

DAY 26 I NOME, ALASKA, U.S. Arrive in Nome, and fly home via Anchorage. Meals: 1B

An Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and a team of naturalists will accompany this trip.

Ralph Lee Hopkins Photographer Ralph Lee Hopkins is a photography instructor and geologist who served as a photographer on the 2008 Arctic Expedition for Climate Action and has traveled beyond the Antarctic and Arctic Circles many times. Many of his images have appeared in National Geographic’s publications. Find the departure(s) Ralph will join on our website.

INFORMATION

This trip is operated in collaboration with Lindblad Expeditions. Dates: This expedition is offered in July and August. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and vary by cabin category. Single supplement applies; please see our website. Airfare is not included in the price. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars and subject to change. This itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice. Please note: A Russian tourist visa is required.