NORTHPOLE
The passengers should keep in mind that is a unique expedition to aremote and very little explored part of the globe. Our sample itineraries should therefore be read as aguide only, depending heavily on weather and ice conditions, as well as on other circumstances. Our aspiration is to reach the ‘Top of the World ‘visiting historic sites and learning wildlife on the way to the Nort pole.

Day 1 Moscow :
We arrive at the international airport in Moscow.comfartable buses will take us to 5*hotel located in the center of the city where we will be able to rest after the flight.

Day 2 Moscow :
Murmansk : After a short Moscow city tour , the buses take us to the airport for our 2-hour flight to Murmansk. Upon arrival we are transferred to the ice breaker ‘Yamal ‘ . We sail late in te evening.

Day 3 Barents Sea :
Today we head towards the Fransz Josef Lond archipelago. In the meantime we are introduced to the ship and the sophisticated operations, anda re instructed hoe to use safety equipment and the lifeboats. Lifeboat drill is obligatory for every passenger.

Day 4-5 Franz Josef Land archipelago:
We cross 80 Nort latitude and penetrate the frozen world of the age-long pack ice , towering volcanic mountains , icebergs and glaciers.Discovered only in1873 by an Austrian expedition aboard the ‘Tegetthoff’ , most of the archipelago remainss largely unexplored. Our onboard helicopters afford astonishing views of the areas magnificent landscape.

We plan to call at Call Bay to view Rubini Rock and its numerous nesting seabird colonies, closely approaching the sheer basalt cliff if conditions permit . close by is a deserted research station and, offshore, enermous fragments of calving glaciers are sometimes seen. We also expct to spot polar bears and waruses. Surpsingly, the polar bears and walruses. Surprisingly, the polar bears often ignore the ship, an deven cruiously approach it, thus enabling us to take wonderful photos.We might visit Cape Norway Where Norwegian explorers Fridtjof Nansen and Hjalmar Johansen wintered in 1896-1897.

Day 6-7 Towards the Pole :
Heading due North, the ‘Yamal’forces its way through thick, multiyear pack ice, riding up on top of several meters of ice that breaks under the ship’s tremendous weight. Our expedition is divided into several groups to board the helicopters and watch the operation of our

Vessel from above.Once a solid piece of ice found,the ship makes a stop so that we can take a walk on the ice.during these days scientists,travelers,and explorers who have dedicated their lives to this austere world deliver series of interesting lectures on board.

Day 8 North Pole:
Today in the evening the expedition to reach the geographic North Pole.this time of year the weather is usually mild,with air temperatures of 0-1C (32-34C f).As our vessel steadily approaches 90C N,we meet on the bridge of the ‘’ Yamal’’to celebrate our achievement.upon reaching our goal,we disembark ontothe ice.the crew of the ship prepares for a celebration including a picnic on the ice,and the most daring take a plunge into the arctic ocean.special communication facilities permit contact with civilization tos hare our achievement with friends.the celebration is in progress.

Day 9-11 Course due South :
Our icebeaker moves on, smashing through high ice hummocks pack ice. We make ice reconnaissance flights and flight-seeing excursions. We may see solid white lvory gulls, and realize that soon we may view a dark strip of land on the horzion…On our way back, if the weather and ice conditions permit, we intend to visit some extra sites on the Franz Josef Land archipelago.