Overview - Franz Josef Land & Novaya Zemlya
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If unique wildlife and rugged Arctic landscapes are what you’re after, this is the expedition for you. From the remote, icy islands of Franz Josef Land to the isolated mountain ranges of Novaya Zemlya, this Arctic adventure visits some of the largest walrus rookeries and seabird nesting areas in the Arctic. Your journey is an expedition of extremes to a challenging land that has intrigued explorers since the 1800’s.
In brief:
- Zodiac landings provide access to seldom visited sites
- Birds-eye view of the archipelago with included helicopter rides
- On board lecturers and educational presentations from Polar Specialists
- Opportunities to see Polar wildlife in its natural habitat
- Crunch through Arctic ice on board an LL3 Icebreaker
Learn more about Franz Josef Land with Expedition Leader Laurie Dexter
Franz Josef Land & Novaya Zemlya Reviews
Reviews for this expedition
Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition
The night with the perfect light, cruising through channels; Nesting penguins and the iceberg graveyard.
Crossing the Circle
It was an extraordinary opportunity to visit places under the polar circle, places seldom seen by human beings. A close experience with Nature in the last virgin place on planet Earth.
Crossing the Antarctic Circle
Crossing the Drake passage: the feeling to be part of the mariner's world! Crossing the circle: icebergs in the mist, a fairy world Penguins colonies: the strength to be two of us
