Accommodation during the trip
Accommodation during the trip
Experiences you'll have
You will go to the farthest point of Eurasia. First you will come to Anadyr, the capital city of the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug. It has only fourteen thousand inhabitants; and yet it is the largest human settlement in Chukotka. During this trip, you will spend most of your time in the village of Lorino.
Marine motor boats will get you to the base of marine hunters; on the way, you will watch whales and ringed seals. You will visit the Lorino Hot Springs and swim there.
Lorino is the largest national village in Chukotka. Over 90% of its population are Chukchi. This village is sometimes referred to as the "whaling capital of Russia". Every year, some 60 whales are caught in this area. You will watch whale hunting and visit a bone-carving workshop. Also, you will visit Uelen village. It is the easternmost settlement in Russia and Eurasia. Everything it has is the "easternmost" specimen of its kind: there are the easternmost post office, the easternmost school, etc. It is the oldest settlement of Chukotka, more than two thousand years old now!
All data on the tour participants should be submitted minimum 50 days before the date of arrival in Chukotka. This time is needed for applying for the borderline zone permit.
Note: The order of days in the program can be shifted and the itinerary can be changed due to weather conditions.
Itinerary
The journey begins in Anadyr, where you must travel to on your own. We are ready to assist with the tickets purchasing. If necessary, leave a comment in your application.
Note that to be in Anadyr by the start of the program, you have to depart from Moscow the day before. The flight operated by Utair airline departs from Moscow, Vnukovo airport, at around 7 pm on Sunday. Contact our manager for details.
Weather in Chukotka is extremely volatile. Aircraft is the only mode of inter-district transport here. Flight delays due to weather are nothing uncommon. You have every chance to "get stuck" in Anadyr or Lavrentiya. To reduce risks, it is recommended to buy tickets to Moscow after you come back from Lavrentiya. The organizers can help you book the tickets for the closest departure of the Moscow flight.
Day 1 Anadyr tour
You will arrive in Anadyr at around 12:30 pm. Your English-speaking activity instructor will meet you at the airport, and you will have a transfer across Anadyr Bay to the city of Anadyr (approximately 1,5 hour). You will accommodate in a private apartment and have Russian dumplings for lunch.
After that, you will go for a walking tour of Anadyr. This northern town on the shore of the sea is the capital of Chukotka Autonomous District and the largest settlement in this area. You will see the city and visit a wooden Holy Trinity Cathedral.
In the evening, you will have dinner with red caviar and other local delicacies.
Day 2 Museum Center and workshops in Anadyr
After having breakfast, you will visit Museum of Chukotka Heritage in Anadyr.
After lunch with home-made cooking, you will visit a bone carving or tailoring workshop. In the evening there will be a performance of a folklore group on your choice — throat singing or dancing. Then, you will have a home-made dinner.
Day 3 Flight to the village of Lavrentiya
After early breakfast you will be transferred to Anadyr airport (1,5 hour). From here, you will depart with a local flight to the village of Lavrentiya. After lunch, you will have a walking tour and will visit the local museum.
Your next destination is the village of Loriono, where you will go with off-road vehicles. 90% of population in this settlement is indigenous people. Here you will stay in a private apartment and have a home-made dinner.
Day 4 A boat tour to the sea
This day, a boat tour to the sea is waiting for you. You will observe gray whales and learn the local traditions including whale hunting.
After lunch with seafood, you will have a walking tour of the village and visit the base of marine hunters.
Day 5 Lorino hot springs
Today, you will visit an underground glacier. Then, you will have a carving workshop. During tour to Lorino Hot Springs you will swim in the hot springs and have a picnic.
You will have dinner after returning to Lorino.
Day 6 Meeting with reindeer herders or a boat trip to Big Diomede Island
You can either spend a day in Lorino, or chose an optional service — visiting reindeer herders' camp or make a boat trip to Big Diomede Island (Russian for Ratmanov Island). These options are not included in the price of the tour.
By cross-country vehicles you will go to the reindeer herding brigade. You will photograph tundra along the route and have lunch on the road. After meeting with reindeer herders, you will exchange gifts and have dinner with traditional food. There will be a workshop of cooking venison dishes and throwing a lasso for catching reindeer. Reindeer herders will tell you their stories about life in tundra.
If you have chosen a trip to Big Diomede Island, you will have a boat journey today. This island is Russia's easternmost point with many stories about big travelers of the past. You will set a tent camp and spend a night here.
Day 7 Back to Lorino
After breakfast with reindeer herders, you will go back to Lorino. On the route you will have a picnic.
If you have chosen a boat trip to Big Diomede Island, after breakfast, you will have a trip back to Lorino.
Day 8 Cape Dezhnev
Today there is a sea voyage to Cape Dezhnev in the program. It is the most eastern point of the Eurosian continent. You will visit village of Naukan and see the monument to Semen Dezhnev, an abandoned weather station and a lighthouse.
Next location is Uelen settlement where you will visit bone carving workshop. After dinner, you will return to Lorino.
Day 9 Marine hunters' base
You will travel to Akkani, the base of marine hunters. Here is the rookery of seals — akiba and largha. You will get acquainted with the traditional marine hunting of indigenous people of Chukotka. Also, you will participate in a whaling competition with harpoon throwing, canoeing and hunting for walrus.
After coming back to Loriono, you will have dinner and visit a bath house.
Day 10 Fishing on Anadyr Bay
After early breakfastб you will be transferred to the village of Lavrentiya. From hereб you will have a flight to Anadyr.
In Anadyr, you will go fishing for salmon on Anadyr Bay. After picnic on the beach, you can buy caviar and other souvenirs.
In the evening there will be a farewell dinner at the restaurant "Otke House".
Day 11 An extra day
This day is reserved in case of bad weather or unforeseen circumstances.
Day 12 Departure to Moscow
After crossing Anadyr Bay with ferry you will have an excursion to the abandoned military base of Gudym with a picnic in the military style.
You will be transferred to the airport. Flight to Moscow is at 3 pm. You will arrive to Moscow on the same day at around 3-4 pm.
Accommodation during the trip
Accommodation during the trip
During the trip you will stay in double-basis private apartments. Days 1-2, 10-12 in Anadyr and days 3-9 in Lorino village.
In case you decide to visit a reindeer herders' camp on day 6, you will spend a night in a national raw-hide tent in the reindeer camp, or in an off-road vehicle. If on day 6 you chose a boat trip to Big Diomede Island, you will spend a night in a tent on the island.
Common questions
An experienced guide will meet you at Anadyr Airport and guide you throughout the journey
Summer-average temperature is about +10-15°С. However, as the tour mostly consists of sea trips, the perceived temperature is going to be around +5°С.
You should bring warm clothes:
Other:
The Chukotka Autonomous Okrug is located in a border area, so the rules of stay are very strict. You will need a pass to enter Chukotka.
All data on the tour participants should be submitted minimum 50 days before the date of arrival in Chukotka, in time for application for the borderline zone permit.
Upon landing, the copy of your Chukotka permit will be checked by local border officers. The original one will be with the guide who will meet you outside the airport.
Booking
Accommodation during the trip
accommodation as per itinerary
three meals per days
visa support
borderline zone permit
flights Anadyr — the village of Lavrentiya — Anadyr
transfers as per itinerary
English-speaking guide/activity instructor
concerts and sightseeing program as per itinerary
museum entrance fees
flights to/from Anadyr, starting at 50 000 RUB for a round-trip ticket
optional services available on the spot — visiting reindeer herders camp
optional services available on the spot — a trip to Big Diomede Island (Russian for Ratmanov Islannd)
accommodation as per itinerary
three meals per days
visa support
borderline zone permit
flights Anadyr — the village of Lavrentiya — Anadyr
transfers as per itinerary
English-speaking guide/activity instructor
concerts and sightseeing program as per itinerary
museum entrance fees
flights to/from Anadyr, starting at 50 000 RUB for a round-trip ticket
optional services available on the spot — visiting reindeer herders camp
optional services available on the spot — a trip to Big Diomede Island (Russian for Ratmanov Islannd)
Journey to Cape Dezhnev
