The ultimate North Pole tour
North Pole Deluxe takes you to the top of the world in style and comfort. Four jet flights, two helicopter flights, two nights hotel accommodation and a night at Barneo Ice Camp give you the deluxe version of North Pole travel.
- Gateway Krasnoyarsk, Russia
- Days on Ice no trekking
- Temp. Range -20 to -30°C
- Challenge 1 What's this?
- Conditions Cold climate, 24hr daylight
- Challenges Rustic living, cold management, shared accommodation
Trip Itinerary
Arrive in Krasnoyarsk. Transfer to hotel followed by briefing.
Antonov-74 charter flight to Khatanga, 3.5 hours. Check in to Mamont Inn followed by excursions to the Museum of Nature and Ethnography, the Mammoth Ice Museum and Fold Art Center. Meal at Mamont Inn.
Flight from Khatanga to Barneo Ice Camp above 89º, approximately 5 hours with refuel at Cape Baranova, Severnaya Zemlya. Transfer to your heated accommodation followed by helicopter flight to North Pole. Return to Barneo and stay one night.
Return to Khatanga. Accommodation and meal in Mamont Inn.
Breakfast followed by flight to Krasnoyarsk. End of services.
Inclusions
- Airport transfers
- Rental of polar jacket, pants and boots
- All plane and helicopter flights associated with the expedition program
- Accommodation and meals in Khatanga, 2 nights
- 15kg luggage allowance
- Full board and meals at Barneo, 1 night
- Guide
- North Pole certificate
Exclusions
- Transfer to your Krasnoyarsk hotel
- Hotel accommodation and meals in Krasnoyarsk
- Excess baggage (€50/kg)
- Additional costs (accommodation, meals etc.) due to changes beyond our control ie. weather delays
- Alcohol
- Evacuation, hospitalisation and repatriation costs and/or insurance
We meet you at Krasnoyarsk airport and transfer you to your hotel. The following day we board the Antonov-74 charter flight to Khatanga where we provide accommodation and meals at the hotel. After supplying you with your Arctic clothing we meet for a briefing about the trip followed by a local tour of local sites including the Mammoth museum.
We depart on the 5 hour Antonov-74 jet flight (refuelling at Cape Baranova in Severnaya Zemlya), landing at Barneo Ice Camp in the middle of the frozen Arctic Ocean. Located at approximately 89.20 degrees north, Barneo is a Swiss-owned temporary drift station that caters for the exclusive band of travellers that visit the North Pole every year. It will be your home for the next two days.
You will be escorted to your heated accommodation tent where you can make yourself at home. The tent is expansive and equipped with bunks and mattresses – a warm and comfortable haven. At first opportunity we will fly in the Mi-8 helicopter 40 minutes to the North Pole. To stand at the apex of the earth is a unique opportunity and you have two hours to soak up the experience. This enigmatic region is like no other on our planet; a frozen ocean where pressured ice and leads of open water dominate the landscape; where the skies are graced with 24-hour daylight; the point at which so much exploration history rests. The North Pole has a rich history and your guide will be happy to relate stories of struggle and achievement from centuries of Arctic exploration. Your guide can also take you on a short walk or you can simply spend your time filming, photographing and soaking up the experience.
We return to Barneo for a celebratory dinner and evening of chatting with explorers, scientists, guides and pilots from all over the world. The communal mess tent is the hub of social activities. Music, conversation and lectures are all found in this cocoon of warmth.
The following day you can relax in the comforts of camp or partake in a number of activities on offer including local walks. You can stand by the runway and watch the AN-74 arrive; a landing on ice is always a spectacle and a highlight of camp routine. The jet delivers a new band of adventurers and returns you to Khatanga for one night of accommodation and your onward flight to Krasnoyarsk.
North Pole Deluxe; the perfect tour for those short on time but high on adventure.
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL
Russia is open to international travellers. You are required to arrive in Krasnoyarsk on the day before your scheduled program start date and arrange accommodation. Thereafter we arrange everyghing.
By Air
Flights to Moscow or St. Petersburg are available from:
- Serbia, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia
- UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Iran, Iraq, Syria
- Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan
- China, India, Vietnam, Thailand, Sri-Lanka, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar
- Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Tunis, Seychelles, Ethiopia
- Venezuela, Cuba
Domestic flights to Krasnoyarsk are readily available. These flights are not included in the price.
By Land
You can fly to Finland or Estonia and take a regular bus or van to St. Petersburg.
DOMESTIC TRAVEL
There are several flights from Moscow and St. Petersburg to Krasnoyarsk every day.
VISAS
For most travellers a visa is required for Russia.
We will provide you with a formal letter of invitation which must be submitted together with your visa application to the Russian consulate in your country. As you will fly from Russia to Barneo Ice Camp and then return to Russia, considered an international flight, you should apply for a 2-entry Russian visa.
KRASNOYARSK
Krasnoyarsk is the capital of Siberia with a population over 1 million. You should arrive in Krasnoyarsk at least 1 day prior to the planned date of departure on your Barneo program. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
Accommodation
There is an abundance of hotels in the city that can meet every preference. Use your preferred accommodation aggregator to find suitable accommodation. Hotel accommodation in Krasnoyarsk is not included in the price.
Hospitality
Should you wish to arrive early you can discover range of Krasnoyarsk hospitality including restaurants and cafés of all tastes, city tours, museums, the Yenisey river and a visit to Pillars National Park can be arranged upon prior request.
HEADING NORTH
On the date of departure for your program you will be transferred from your hotel to the airport. Here you will board the Antonov-74 aircraft for a 5 hour charter flight north to Khatanga village. Khatanga your journey to Barneo starts (see the schedule attached).
KHATANGA
Khatanga is a village of 3500 inhabitants located just below 72º north. Here you will be accommodated in the newly refurbished hotel where we make final preparations for your North Pole journey.
Usual food staples are available as well as alcohol, medicines, dry goods, toiletries, however at a higher price than available in big cities.
There are flights with SAS and Norwegian Air almost daily from Oslo to Longyearbyen.
Can I leave bags in Longyearbyen?
Yes. We have a secure storage facility in Longyearbyen where you can leave bags.
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What should I wear on the flight from Longyearbyen to Barneo Ice Camp?
You will be briefed in Longyearbyen on exactly what to wear and bring on the flight to Barneo Ice Camp. Usual airline restrictions apply.
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How long is the flight to Barneo?
The flight from Longyearbyen to Barneo takes around 2.5 hours.
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Should I take money and my passport to Barneo?
Barneo sells alcohol and souvenirs in Euro. You do not need to bring your passport however there are often stamps available to add to your passport.
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What will be the temperature on arrival at Barneo?
The temperature at Barneo in April will be anywhere from -15 to -40C, 5 to -40F
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What are the sleeping arrangements at Barneo?
Large heated sleeping tents can accommodate 16 people each. Camp beds with sleeping bags and pillows are provided.
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How long is the helicopter flight to the the North Pole?
This depends on the location of Barneo which is a drift station. On average the flight from Barneo to 90° is 45 minutes.
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How do we know when we are at the North Pole?
The helicopter pilots use GPS to find the North Pole, exactly 90°.
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What is the thickness of the Arctic Ocean ice?
On average Barneo, situated on the frozen Arctic Ocean, is placed on ice 1.7 to 1.8 m thick.
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What food is served at Barneo?
You can find our menu here
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What if there is an emergency and how does Barneo communicate with the outside world?
In the event of an emergency the Antonov plane based at Longyearbyen can be tasked at short notice to fly to Barneo. Two helicopters and a doctor are based at Barneo. Barneo uses Iridium satellite telephones to communicate daily with the outside world.
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Feel free to submit your own questions.
