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Aeroflot has opened sales on great-value flights to the Russian Far East for summer 2026. It’s the perfect time to plan a trip to the Magadan Region, Primorye, Kamchatka, Chukotka, or the Kuril and Shantar Islands.
Explore our journeys to the Russian Far East and book yours at a great rate—these fares tend to sell out quickly.
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The Shantar Islands are a remote archipelago known for their magical fogs and one of the best places in Russia to encounter marine giants. This is home to the largest population of bowhead whales in the Sea of Okhotsk—and if you’re lucky, you may even paddle alongside them on a SUP board.
Flights to Khabarovsk — from ₽31,000 round trip, baggage included.
Archipelago of Discoveries
Expedition to the Shantar Islands
29 Jul 2026 — 6 Aug 2026
9 days
This is an expedition into terra incognita, deep in the protected upper reaches of the Kolyma River. You’ll travel to a glacial lake named after the famous writer, navigate part of the route by motorboat, and cross mountain passes with sweeping views of ridges and valleys.
Flights to Magadan — from ₽33,000 round trip, baggage included.
Expedition to Jack London Lake
Trekking in the "Chersky" National Park
22 Jun 2026 — 30 Jun 2026
9 days
Our longest and most immersive journey to Chukotka. You’ll observe seals and humpback whales, visit Beringia National Park—the easternmost protected area in Russia—and explore Cape Dezhnev and remote islands. You’ll also visit Lorino, the capital of Chukchi whalers.
Flights to Anadyr — from ₽33,000 round trip, baggage included.
The Great Chukotka Expedition
Journey to the Beringia National Park: Cape Dezhnev and the Senyavin Strait
24 Jul 2026 — 7 Aug 2026
15 days
Explore our full collection of tours for summer 2026—featuring even more Far East itineraries that pair with these great-value Aeroflot fares.
If you need help with booking, call us at +7 (495) 104-64-36, or email us at hello@russiadiscovery.ru.
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