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

• Trace the rugged coastlines of Siberia and Japan aboard a state-of-the-art expedition ship. • 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. 25 DAYSFROM $31,990

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 traditional Yup'ik 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: 4B, 4L, 4D

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 22–25 I NIIGATA, HONSHU/ 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: 4B, 3L, 3D

A diverse expedition team, including an Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and local naturalists, will accompany this trip. Acclaimed documentary photographer Chris Rainier will join the August 27, 2021 departure.

INFORMATION

2021 Date: Aug. 27–Sept. 21 2022 Date: Aug. 19–Sept. 13

See pages 63–64 for the ship descriptions and deck plans. Price is per person, double occupancy, varies by cabin category, and is subject to change. Single-cabin pricing is from $47,990. Airfare is not included in the price. The internal flight is an additional $350 per person (subject to change). Please note: A Russian Tourist Visa is required for this voyage.

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

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