Across the Top of the World: Wrangel Island
DAYS 15 / SHIP Akademik Shokalskiy / Spirit of Enderby
DEPARTURES 19 Jul 2021 / 2 Aug 2021 / 2 Aug 2021 / 25 Jul 2022 / 8 Aug 2022 / 22 Aug 2022
PLACES VISITED Chukotka / Wrangel Island
PRICES FROM $9,350 USD (More Rates)
This unique expedition crosses the Arctic Circle and includes the isolated and pristine Wrangel and Herald Islands and a significant section of the wild North Eastern Siberian coastline. It is a journey only made possible in recent years by the thawing in the politics of the region and the retreat of summer pack ice in the Chukchi Sea. The very small distance between Russia and the USA along this border area was known as the Ice Curtain, behind which, then and now, lies one of the last great undiscovered wilderness areas in the world.
The voyage journeys through the narrow Bering Strait, which separates Russia from the United States of America, and then travels west along the Chukotka coastline before crossing the De Long Strait to Wrangel Island. There we will spend four to five days under the guidance of local rangers on the nature reserve. Untouched by glaciers during the last ice age, this island is a treasure trove of Arctic biodiversity and is perhaps best known for the multitude of Polar Bears that breed here. We hope to catch many glimpses of this beautiful animal. The island also boasts the world's largest population of Pacific Walrus and lies near major feeding grounds for the Gray Whales that migrate thousands of kilometres north from their breeding grounds in Baja, Mexico. Reindeer, Musk Oxen and Snow Geese can normally be seen further inland. A visit to massive bird cliffs on nearby Herald Island is also planned. The ‘mammoth steppe' vegetation complex, a rich and diverse relic from the Pleistocene epoch nurtures over 400 plant species and never fails to astound visitors with its sublime beauty. The number and type of endemic plant species, the diversity within plant communities, the presence of relatively recent mammoth tusks and skulls, a range of terrain types and geological formations in the small geographical space are all visible evidence of Wrangel's rich natural history and its unique evolutionary status within the Arctic.
The human history of Wrangel Island is fascinating in its own right. Highlights include a 3,400 year old Paleo-Eskimo camp in Krassin Bay, controversy over discovery and ownership of the island, the amazing story of the survivors of the Karluk, Ada Blackjack the heroine of the island, the Soviet occupation and militarisation and, more recently, the establishment of this world class nature reserve. A host of similarly enthralling stories hail from several optional landings along the northern coasts of Chukotka. Our expert expedition team will take you on guided walks, Zodiac cruises and provide lectures to help you better understand and appreciate this unique High Arctic landscape.
Exclusive Overland Experience - explore the interior of Wrangel Island by six-wheel Tundra vehicle, exclusive to Heritage Expeditions. The High Arctic environment that few people experience is now accessible on this 3 day- 2 night extension. You will travel by special tundra buggy, camp in field huts and enjoy wildlife encounters and photographic opportunities that professionals dream about.
This unique expedition crosses the Arctic Circle and includes the isolated and pristine Wrangel and Herald Islands and a significant section of the wild North Eastern Siberian coastline. It is a journey only made possible in recent years by the thawing in the politics of the region and the retreat of summer pack ice in the Chukchi Sea. The very small distance between Russia and the USA along this border area was known as the Ice Curtain, behind which, then and now, lies one of the last great undiscovered wilderness areas in the world.
The voyage journeys through the narrow Bering Strait, which separates Russia from the United States of America, and then travels west along the Chukotka coastline before crossing the De Long Strait to Wrangel Island. There we will spend four to five days under the guidance of local rangers on the nature reserve. Untouched by glaciers during the last ice age, this island is a treasure trove of Arctic biodiversity and is perhaps best known for the multitude of Polar Bears that breed here. We hope to catch many glimpses of this beautiful animal. The island also boasts the world's largest population of Pacific Walrus and lies near major feeding grounds for the Gray Whales that migrate thousands of kilometres north from their breeding grounds in Baja, Mexico. Reindeer, Musk Oxen and Snow Geese can normally be seen further inland. A visit to massive bird cliffs on nearby Herald Island is also planned. The ‘mammoth steppe' vegetation complex, a rich and diverse relic from the Pleistocene epoch nurtures over 400 plant species and never fails to astound visitors with its sublime beauty. The number and type of endemic plant species, the diversity within plant communities, the presence of relatively recent mammoth tusks and skulls, a range of terrain types and geological formations in the small geographical space are all visible evidence of Wrangel's rich natural history and its unique evolutionary status within the Arctic.
The human history of Wrangel Island is fascinating in its own right. Highlights include a 3,400 year old Paleo-Eskimo camp in Krassin Bay, controversy over discovery and ownership of the island, the amazing story of the survivors of the Karluk, Ada Blackjack the heroine of the island, the Soviet occupation and militarisation and, more recently, the establishment of this world class nature reserve. A host of similarly enthralling stories hail from several optional landings along the northern coasts of Chukotka. Our expert expedition team will take you on guided walks, Zodiac cruises and provide lectures to help you better understand and appreciate this unique High Arctic landscape.
Exclusive Overland Experience - explore the interior of Wrangel Island by six-wheel Tundra vehicle, exclusive to Heritage Expeditions. The High Arctic environment that few people experience is now accessible on this 3 day- 2 night extension. You will travel by special tundra buggy, camp in field huts and enjoy wildlife encounters and photographic opportunities that professionals dream about.
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Across the Top of the World - 19 Jul 2021 to 2 Aug 2021 - Spirit of Enderby
Cabin Category | Price USD | Description | Availablity |
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Main Deck Triple | $9,350 | Has one bunk (one upper and one lower) and one lower berth, wardrobe, drawers, a desk and wash basin. The nearby showers and toilets are shared with other Main Deck cabins. | Limited |
Main Deck | $10,400 | Two lower berths, writing desk, wardrobe, and drawers. Private washbasin. Shared shower and toilet facilities nearby with other Main Deck cabins. These cabins have a porthole. | Available |
Superior | $11,500 | One bunk (one upper and one lower berth), writing desk, wardrobe, and drawers. Private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. These cabins have windows. | Waitlisted |
Superior Plus | $12,600 | Two lower berths, writing desk, wardrobe, and drawers. Private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. These cabins have windows. | Available |
Mini Suite | $13,000 | Separate bedroom with a double bed and a single bed or sofa in the lounge, writing desk, wardrobe and drawers. Private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. Mini Suites have windows. | Waitlisted |
Heritage Suite | $13,800 | Large lounge area, separate bedroom with double bed, single bed in the lounge, writing desk, wardrobe, drawers, and fridge. There is a private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. Large forward and side facing windows with great views. | Waitlisted |
- Additional fees
Local Payment: $500.00pp
- Includes:
Pre/post cruise transfers, all on board ship accommodation, meals and all expedition shore excursions.
- Excludes:
All items of a personal nature, laundry, drinks, gratuities. International/domestic flights, visas and travel insurance.
Private charter flight Nome to Anadyr to Nome US$2,000pp
Overland Traverse US$1,450ppVoyage #2128
Nome to Nome
#2118 18th July to 1st August 2021
Anadyr to Anadyr
#2118 19th July to 2nd August 2021
Across the Top of the World - 2 Aug 2021 to 16 Aug 2021 - Spirit of Enderby
Cabin Category | Price USD | Description | Availablity |
---|---|---|---|
Main Deck Triple | $9,350 | Has one bunk (one upper and one lower) and one lower berth, wardrobe, drawers, a desk and wash basin. The nearby showers and toilets are shared with other Main Deck cabins. | Waitlisted |
Main Deck | $10,400 | Two lower berths, writing desk, wardrobe, and drawers. Private washbasin. Shared shower and toilet facilities nearby with other Main Deck cabins. These cabins have a porthole. | Available |
Superior | $11,500 | One bunk (one upper and one lower berth), writing desk, wardrobe, and drawers. Private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. These cabins have windows. | Waitlisted |
Superior Plus | $12,600 | Two lower berths, writing desk, wardrobe, and drawers. Private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. These cabins have windows. | Waitlisted |
Mini Suite | $13,000 | Separate bedroom with a double bed and a single bed or sofa in the lounge, writing desk, wardrobe and drawers. Private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. Mini Suites have windows. | Waitlisted |
Heritage Suite | $13,800 | Large lounge area, separate bedroom with double bed, single bed in the lounge, writing desk, wardrobe, drawers, and fridge. There is a private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. Large forward and side facing windows with great views. | Waitlisted |
- Additional fees
Local Payment: $500.00pp
- Includes:
Pre/post cruise transfers, all on board ship accommodation, meals and all expedition shore excursions.
- Excludes:
All items of a personal nature, laundry, drinks, gratuities. International/domestic flights, visas and travel insurance.
Private charter flight Nome to Anadyr to Nome US$2,000pp
Overland Traverse US$1,450ppVoyage #2130
Nome to Nome
#2130 1st to 15th August 2021
Anadyr to Anadyr
#2130 2nd to 16th August 2021
Across the Top of the World - 2 Aug 2021 to 16 Aug 2021 - Akademik Shokalskiy
Cabin Category | Price USD | Description | Availablity |
---|---|---|---|
Main Deck Triple | $9,350 | Has one bunk (one upper and one lower) and one lower berth, wardrobe, drawers, a desk and wash basin. The nearby showers and toilets are shared with other Main Deck cabins. | Available |
Main Deck | $10,400 | Two lower berths, writing desk, wardrobe, and drawers. Private washbasin. Shared shower and toilet facilities nearby with other Main Deck cabins. These cabins have a porthole. | Available |
Superior | $11,500 | One bunk (one upper and one lower berth), writing desk, wardrobe, and drawers. Private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. These cabins have windows. | Available |
Superior Plus | $12,600 | Two lower berths, writing desk, wardrobe, and drawers. Private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. These cabins have windows. | Waitlisted |
Mini Suite | $13,000 | Separate bedroom with a double bed and a single bed or sofa in the lounge, writing desk, wardrobe and drawers. Private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. Mini Suites have windows. | Waitlisted |
Heritage Suite | $13,800 | Large lounge area, separate bedroom with double bed, single bed in the lounge, writing desk, wardrobe, drawers, and fridge. There is a private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. Large forward and side facing windows with great views. | Waitlisted |
- Additional fees
Local Payment: $500.00pp
- Includes:
Pre/post cruise transfers, all on board ship accommodation, meals and all expedition shore excursions.
- Excludes:
All items of a personal nature, laundry, drinks, gratuities. International/domestic flights, visas and travel insurance.
Private charter flight Nome to Anadyr to Nome US$2,000pp
Overland Traverse US$1,450ppVoyage #2108
Nome to Nome
#2108 1st to 15th August 2021Anadyr to Anadyr
#2108 2nd to 16th August 2021
Across the Top of the World - 25 Jul 2022 to 8 Aug 2022 - Spirit of Enderby
Cabin Category | Price USD | Description | Availablity |
---|---|---|---|
Main Deck Triple | $9,350 | Has one bunk (one upper and one lower) and one lower berth, wardrobe, drawers, a desk and wash basin. The nearby showers and toilets are shared with other Main Deck cabins. | Waitlisted |
Main Deck | $10,400 | Two lower berths, writing desk, wardrobe, and drawers. Private washbasin. Shared shower and toilet facilities nearby with other Main Deck cabins. These cabins have a porthole. | Available |
Superior | $11,500 | One bunk (one upper and one lower berth), writing desk, wardrobe, and drawers. Private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. These cabins have windows. | Available |
Superior Plus | $12,600 | Two lower berths, writing desk, wardrobe, and drawers. Private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. These cabins have windows. | Available |
Mini Suite | $13,000 | Separate bedroom with a double bed and a single bed or sofa in the lounge, writing desk, wardrobe and drawers. Private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. Mini Suites have windows. | Waitlisted |
Heritage Suite | $13,800 | Large lounge area, separate bedroom with double bed, single bed in the lounge, writing desk, wardrobe, drawers, and fridge. There is a private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. Large forward and side facing windows with great views. | Waitlisted |
- Additional fees
Local Payment: $500.00pp
- Includes:
Pre/post cruise transfers, all on board ship accommodation, meals and all expedition shore excursions.
- Excludes:
All items of a personal nature, laundry, drinks, gratuities. International/domestic flights, visas and travel insurance.
Private charter flight Nome to Anadyr to Nome US$2,000pp
Voyage #2229
Nome to Nome
#2229 24th July to 7th August 2022
Anadyr to Anadyr
#2229 25th July to 8th August 2022Overland Traverse US$1,450
Across the Top of the World - 8 Aug 2022 to 22 Aug 2022 - Spirit of Enderby
Cabin Category | Price USD | Description | Availablity |
---|---|---|---|
Main Deck Triple | $9,350 | Has one bunk (one upper and one lower) and one lower berth, wardrobe, drawers, a desk and wash basin. The nearby showers and toilets are shared with other Main Deck cabins. | Waitlisted |
Main Deck | $10,400 | Two lower berths, writing desk, wardrobe, and drawers. Private washbasin. Shared shower and toilet facilities nearby with other Main Deck cabins. These cabins have a porthole. | Available |
Superior | $11,500 | One bunk (one upper and one lower berth), writing desk, wardrobe, and drawers. Private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. These cabins have windows. | Waitlisted |
Superior Plus | $12,600 | Two lower berths, writing desk, wardrobe, and drawers. Private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. These cabins have windows. | Available |
Mini Suite | $13,000 | Separate bedroom with a double bed and a single bed or sofa in the lounge, writing desk, wardrobe and drawers. Private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. Mini Suites have windows. | Limited |
Heritage Suite | $13,800 | Large lounge area, separate bedroom with double bed, single bed in the lounge, writing desk, wardrobe, drawers, and fridge. There is a private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. Large forward and side facing windows with great views. | Waitlisted |
- Additional fees
Local Payment: $500.00pp
- Includes:
Pre/post cruise transfers, all on board ship accommodation, meals and all expedition shore excursions.
- Excludes:
All items of a personal nature, laundry, drinks, gratuities. International/domestic flights, visas and travel insurance.
Private charter flight Nome to Anadyr to Nome US$2,000pp
Voyage #2231
Nome to Nome
#2131 7th to 21st August 2022
Anadyr to Anadyr
#2131 8th to 22nd August 2022Overland Traverse US$1,450
Across the Top of the World - 22 Aug 2022 to 5 Sep 2022 - Spirit of Enderby
Cabin Category | Price USD | Description | Availablity |
---|---|---|---|
Main Deck Triple | $9,350 | Has one bunk (one upper and one lower) and one lower berth, wardrobe, drawers, a desk and wash basin. The nearby showers and toilets are shared with other Main Deck cabins. | Waitlisted |
Main Deck | $10,400 | Two lower berths, writing desk, wardrobe, and drawers. Private washbasin. Shared shower and toilet facilities nearby with other Main Deck cabins. These cabins have a porthole. | Available |
Superior | $11,500 | One bunk (one upper and one lower berth), writing desk, wardrobe, and drawers. Private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. These cabins have windows. | Limited |
Superior Plus | $12,600 | Two lower berths, writing desk, wardrobe, and drawers. Private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. These cabins have windows. | Available |
Mini Suite | $13,000 | Separate bedroom with a double bed and a single bed or sofa in the lounge, writing desk, wardrobe and drawers. Private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. Mini Suites have windows. | Waitlisted |
Heritage Suite | $13,800 | Large lounge area, separate bedroom with double bed, single bed in the lounge, writing desk, wardrobe, drawers, and fridge. There is a private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. Large forward and side facing windows with great views. | Available |
- Additional fees
Local Payment: $500.00pp
- Includes:
Pre/post cruise transfers, all on board ship accommodation, meals and all expedition shore excursions.
- Excludes:
All items of a personal nature, laundry, drinks, gratuities. International/domestic flights, visas and travel insurance.
Private charter flight Nome to Anadyr to Nome US$2,000pp
Voyage #2233
Nome to Nome
#2233 21st August to 4th September 2022
Anadyr to Anadyr
#2232 22nd August to 5th September 2022Overland Traverse US$1,450
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