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The North Pole express
The North Pole express

Arctic expedition by helicopter

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The North Pole express
Difficulty
Difficulty levels
Easy. Passive relaxation and sightseeing — cruises for example. No physical activities. Good for older people.
Normal. Active tours. You don’t have to be a sportsman, but you need to be strong enough to ride a snowmobile or go hiking in the mountains.
Advanced. Get ready for a challenge — long trekking with a heavy backpack on the shoulders, rafting along mountain rivers.
Hard. Professional training and perfect physical fitness are required. The level involves climbing to the tops of the mountains (above 3000 meters), freeriding and North Pole diving.
Age
6 y.o.
Duration
5 days

Accommodation during the trip

3 nights
1 night

Languages

EN
guide
Start date
11 April 2024
  • 11 April 2024
End date:
15 April 2024
28 500 EUR

If you want to visit the North Pole, but you are lack of time for the longtime expedition, choose this route. In just 5 days you will reach the top of the world, ski in the High Arctic, have a chance to swim in the Arctic ocean and even jump with a parachute.

 

SPECIAL ONE-TIME OFFER IS VALID ONLY IF THE PROGRAM IS PAID IN FULL UNTIL DECEMBER 10, 2023. Special one-time offer: 23 500 EUR per person

Most popular
The North Pole express
Difficulty
Difficulty levels
Easy. Passive relaxation and sightseeing — cruises for example. No physical activities. Good for older people.
Normal. Active tours. You don’t have to be a sportsman, but you need to be strong enough to ride a snowmobile or go hiking in the mountains.
Advanced. Get ready for a challenge — long trekking with a heavy backpack on the shoulders, rafting along mountain rivers.
Hard. Professional training and perfect physical fitness are required. The level involves climbing to the tops of the mountains (above 3000 meters), freeriding and North Pole diving.
Age
from 6 y.o.
Duration
5 days

Accommodation during the trip

3 nights
1 night

Languages

EN
guide
Start date
11 April 2024
  • 11 April 2024
End date:
15 April 2024
28 500 EUR

Experiences you'll have

To the North Pole by helicopter

Helicopter expedition is the fastest and the most affordable way to get to the North pole. Unlike the 13-days cruise by the nuclear icebreaker, this tour will let you reach the top of the world in just 5 days.

 

Taking off from Khatanga, Russia, by the AN-74 aircraft, you will land on the ice camp "Barneo", located on a drifting ice floe near the North Pole. You will get a chance to learn all about the North Pole firsthand: meet with scientists working at the polar station and see in what conditions the Arctic expeditions are held. You will spend a day like a real polar explorer. The next day you will fly to the North Pole by Mi-8 helicopter

Taking inro account the short duration of the spring season, you will be the first tourists to reach the top of the world  in 2024

Different optional activities are available for you to get even more exciting experience of visiting the North Pole:

  • swimming in the special ice pool with water from the Arctic ocean
  • visiting the polar bath
  • taking a small ski route with a loaded sled through the ice hummocks 

 

These options require a prior booking, so if you wish, please leave a comment in the application.

Itinerary

The journey begins in Krasnoyarsk, Russia, where you should travel to on your own. We are ready to help you to get Russian visa and purchase tickets. If necessary, leave a comment in the application.

 

Note: the Arctic ocean is one of the most unpredictable and unfriendly places on our planet. Therefore, the expedition dates as well as the program itself may change depending on weather, ice or other conditions. 

 

We strongly recommend you to leave 2-3 additional days before and after the trip and to take out an insurance against the impossibility of full or partial participation in the expedition.

Day 1 Arrive to Krasnoyarsk, Russia

Arrival in Krasnoyarsk (Russia).

 

Upon arrival into Krasnoyarsk (Russia), we will transfer you to your hotel.

 

You must arrive in Krasnoyarsk (Russia) at least one day before your flight to Khatanga and plan your flight home the day after your return from Khatanga.

 

Our staff will brief you on the current situation at the ice base Barneo, inform you about departure time to Khatanga, and answer any questions you might have.

 

Free time in Krasnoyarsk, Russia

Day 2 Airflight to Khatanga, Russia

Transfer from your hotel to the airport.

 

Flight from Krasnoyarsk to Khatanga by AN-74 aircraft (approx. flight duration: 3 hrs 30 min). Accommodation and meal in Khatanga (Hotel Mamont Inn).

 

At the hotel you will receive the message, when and where our Information meeting will take place. Our staff will brief you on the current situation at the ice base Barneo, inform you about polar flight departure time, and answer any questions you might have.

 

Excursion to the Museum of Nature and Ethnography at the Taimyr Reserve.

 

Visit to the Folk Art Center, acquaintance with everyday life and crafts of indigenous peoples. Excursion to the Mammoth Ice Museum.

 

Night in the hotel.

Day 3 Flight from Khatanga to Barneo and then to the North Pole

Today you will move to the airport and board the special Antonov AN-74 aircraft for the approximately 5-hour flight to Barneo. It is the ice camp, located on a drifting ice floe at 89 degrees North latitude. On your route, you'll make one stop for refueling at Cape Baranova, Severnaya Zemlya archipelago.

 

One of the unique thrills of this expedition is landing on the ice runway at Barneo, a seasonal air strip constructed on the polar ice cap each year, and the only facility that allows external access to the base.

 

MI-8 helicopter takes you to the geographic North Pole at first chance, depending on weather and ice conditions (approx. flight duration: 40 min). With the help of GPS-devices, you will determine the point where all the meridians converge, and install a memorial pillar at this spot.

 

You will spend about 1-2 hours here — walking, celebrating and capturing those moments on camera. Then you will take the helicopter back to the Barneo ice camp.

 

Upon returning, you'll have North Pole Certificate ceremony at Barneo’s the most Northern Polar Cafe.

 

 

After this, there will be a chance to get acquainted with the peculiarities of the daily life of the drifting station. You will meet with scientists, observe the work of Arctic expeditions. If desired, you will try yourself in the role of an polar explorer: you will ski a short distance on the drifting ice with a loaded sled.

 

Sleeping in the heated tent at Barneo Ice base.

 

Day 4 Flight from Barneo to Khatanga

After lunch, you will depart for Khatanga by AN-74 aircraft.

 

Accommodation and meal in Khatanga at Hotel Mamont Inn.

Day 5 Flight from Khatanga to Krasnoyarsk

After breakfast at the hotel, you'll have a flight from Khatanga to Krasnoyarsk by AN-74 aircraft (approx. flight duration: 3 hrs 30 min).

 

Transfer to your hotel. End of the tour.

Most popular
The North Pole express
Difficulty
Difficulty levels
Easy. Passive relaxation and sightseeing — cruises for example. No physical activities. Good for older people.
Normal. Active tours. You don’t have to be a sportsman, but you need to be strong enough to ride a snowmobile or go hiking in the mountains.
Advanced. Get ready for a challenge — long trekking with a heavy backpack on the shoulders, rafting along mountain rivers.
Hard. Professional training and perfect physical fitness are required. The level involves climbing to the tops of the mountains (above 3000 meters), freeriding and North Pole diving.
Age
6 y.o.
Duration
5 days

Accommodation during the trip

3 nights
1 night

Languages

EN
guide
Start date
11 April 2024
  • 11 April 2024
End date:
15 April 2024
28 500 EUR

Accommodation during the trip

You will spend the first night in the hotel, that you should book by yourself in advance. We are ready to help with the booking. If necessary, leave a comment in the application. 

 

 

The second and fourths day of expedition you will stay at Hotel Mamont Inn in Khatanga, standard room.

 

The third day you will stay at the Barneo Ice Camp, located at 89° north on a drifting ice floe. There are special heated tents, that can accommodate 10 up 12 people. The tents are made of modern thermal insulation material that can resist low temperatures and strong winds. The temperature inside the tent is around +68°F (20°C). You will be provided with a portable awning beds and sleeping bags.

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What to bring with me +
  • a warm jacket, resisting a temperature of 30-40°C
  • warm winter pants (downy and polyester batting)
  • winter expedition boots
  • thermal underwear
  • a warm cap
  • a mask, buff or scarf to protect your face from the wind
  • windproof gloves or mittens (2 pairs)
  • warm socks (2 pairs)
  • winter sunglasses
  • sunscreen, hygienic lipstick 
  • a personal first aid kit
What is the weather like? +

Outside temperatures can range from minus 4°F to minus 25°F (minus 20°C to minus 30°C)

Discount for children +

Children under 16 years old accompanied by parents receive a 50% discount.

Booking

Most popular

The North Pole express

Difficulty
Difficulty levels
Easy. Passive relaxation and sightseeing — cruises for example. No physical activities. Good for older people.
Normal. Active tours. You don’t have to be a sportsman, but you need to be strong enough to ride a snowmobile or go hiking in the mountains.
Advanced. Get ready for a challenge — long trekking with a heavy backpack on the shoulders, rafting along mountain rivers.
Hard. Professional training and perfect physical fitness are required. The level involves climbing to the tops of the mountains (above 3000 meters), freeriding and North Pole diving.
Age
from 6 y.o.
Duration
5 days

Accommodation during the trip

3 nights
1 night

Languages

EN
guide
28 500 EUR
What's included in the price:
  • Transfers airport-hotel-airport in Krasnoyarsk before/after Barneo program

  • flight Krasnoyarsk - Khatanga - Krasnoyarsk

  • accommodation and meal in Khatanga

  • flight Khatanga – Barneo - Khatanga

  • helicopter flight Barneo - North Pole - Barneo

  • stay at ice camp Barneo as described in the program

  • catering at ice camp Barneo

  • certificate of the North Pole achievement

  • polar guides at Barneo

  • 15 kg of luggage on Barneo flight

Extra charge:
  • flights to/ from Krasnoyarsk, Russia

  • accommodation, meal and  activities in Krasnoyarsk

  • alcoholic drinks (except for drinks at the welcome and farewell dinner)

  • health insurance covering emergency evacuation from hard-to-reach places (up 100 000 EURO)

  • baggage in excess to the ice camp "Barneo" (+40 EURO/kg)

  • unexpected expenses related to flight delays

In the price:
Included Extra charge
  • Transfers airport-hotel-airport in Krasnoyarsk before/after Barneo program

  • flight Krasnoyarsk - Khatanga - Krasnoyarsk

  • accommodation and meal in Khatanga

  • flight Khatanga – Barneo - Khatanga

  • helicopter flight Barneo - North Pole - Barneo

  • stay at ice camp Barneo as described in the program

  • catering at ice camp Barneo

  • certificate of the North Pole achievement

  • polar guides at Barneo

  • 15 kg of luggage on Barneo flight

  • flights to/ from Krasnoyarsk, Russia

  • accommodation, meal and  activities in Krasnoyarsk

  • alcoholic drinks (except for drinks at the welcome and farewell dinner)

  • health insurance covering emergency evacuation from hard-to-reach places (up 100 000 EURO)

  • baggage in excess to the ice camp "Barneo" (+40 EURO/kg)

  • unexpected expenses related to flight delays

11 Apr 2024, Thu — 15 Apr 2024, Mon
28 500 EUR
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