Voyage in the Ring of Fire: Kamchatka the Kuril Islands, and Hokkaido

25 DAYS FROM $31,990

• Cross the Bering Straight and trace the rugged coastlines of Siberia and Japan. • Explore volcanic isles, wildlife-rich waters, and ancient cultures in Russia’s Far East. • Venture into stunning national parks and learn about the Ainu people on Hokkaido.

Expedition Cruise Light or Moderate

DAYS 1–7 I ANCHORAGE, ALASKA, U.S./ NOME/PROVIDENIYA, RUSSIA/CHUKOTKA AND KORYAK COASTS Arrive in Anchorage and fly to Nome to embark our ship. Cross the Bering Strait to the Russian port of Provideniya, and enjoy a cultural music and dance performance. Spend several days exploring Koryak and the Chukotka Peninsula on hikes and visits to coastal villages. National Geographic Orion or National Geographic Resolution through Day 22 Meals: 6B, 7L, 7D DAYS 8–16 I COMMANDER ISLANDS/ KAMCHATKA PENINSULA/KURIL ISLANDS Sail the wildlife-rich waters of the Commander Islands, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve; visit Bering Island; and ride Zodiacs on the pristine Zhupanova River. In stunning Avacha Bay, dock at the port town of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, framed by snow-capped volcanoes. Then discover the Kuril Islands, a mostly uninhabited volcanic archipelago with a complex political history. Meals: 9B, 9L, 9D

DAYS 17–22 I KORSAKOV/HOKKAIDO, JAPAN Cross the Sea of Okhotsk to Korsakov, then set sail for Hokkaido, Japan. Browse the Hokkaido Museum of Northern Peoples in Abashiri, and venture to spectacular Shiretoko National Park. Dock in Kushiro, and head inland to visit the wetlands of Kushiro Shitsugen National Park and the misty lakes of Akan Mashu National Park. Meals: 6B, 6L, 6D

DAYS 23–25 I NIIGATA/TOKYO/U.S. Disembark in Niigata and board a bullet train to Tokyo. Delve into this vibrant city on a tour of its temples and neighborhoods, and enjoy free time to discover it on you own. Depart for home after breakfast on our final day. Conrad Tokyo I Meals: 3B, 2L, 2D

A diverse expedition team, including an Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and local naturalists will accompany this trip.

Chris Rainier Documentary Photographer Chris Rainier documents endangered cultures and languages around the globe and directs the Cultural Sanctuaries Foundation. He co-founded National Geographic’s Enduring Voices Project, and served as a contributing editor for National Geographic Traveler. Chris journeyed to the Russian North Pole on a Russian icebreaker just after the fall of the Soviet Union.

INFORMATION

This trip is operated in collaboration with Lindblad Expeditions. Dates: This expedition is offered in 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. Internal flights are an additional $350 per person. 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 for this trip.