Northeast Passage: An Unforgettable Voyage from Norway to Alaska

• 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.

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 our ship. Spend two days exploring Norway’s spectacular northern coast. Hotel Bristol; 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 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 26 DAYS FROM $36,990

A diverse expedition team, including an Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and local naturalists, will accompany this trip. National Geographic photographer Erika Larsen will join the July 18, 2021 departure.

INFORMATION

2021 Dates: July 18–Aug. 11 | Aug. 11–Sept. 5* 2022 Dates: July 18–Aug. 11 | Aug. 11–Sept. 5*

*These departures follow the Itinerary shown but in the reverse order. See page 63 for the ship description and deck plan. Price is per person, double occupancy, varies by cabin category, and is subject to change. Single-cabin pricing is from $57,990. Airfare is not included in the price. The internal flight is an additional $870 per person (subject to change). Please note: A Russian Tourist Visa is required for this voyage.

NOW INCLUDED

Take advantage of a COMPLIMENTARY pre-voyage night in Anchorage. Also, we will cover your bar tab on board and all tips for the crew.

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