90 Degrees North
Travel by icebreaker to the iconic yet little visited North Pole.
Travel on-board a state of the art nuclear-powered icebreaker to the top of the world on this North Pole voyage, joining the exclusive club of humans who have arrived at this iconic and little-visited destination.
Key Highlights of this Itinerary
Helicopter Flightseeing
Fly above the icebreaker and watch it progress through the frozen ocean.
North Pole Ballooning
View the top of the world from a tethered hot air balloon.
The 50 Years of Victory
Travel aboard the 50 Years of Victory, the largest icebreaker ever constructed.
Why we like it
The North Pole can only be reached by pushing through thick pack ice, metres thick in places; a challenging undertaking that very few vessels are capable of achieving. Travelling on an impressive icebreaker, cut through 2.5-metre-thick ice while voyaging to the North Pole. Live a moment on the Earth’s axis of rotation, take an infamous polar plunge and helicopter over the vessel on this truly remarkable adventure.
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Day 1
Helsinki
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Day 2
Helsinki - Murmansk
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Days 3-8
Sail the Russian Arctic: Sailing to the North Pole
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Day 8
North Pole
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Day 9
Sail the Russian Arctic: Sailing Southbound
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Day 10
Sail the Russian Arctic: Franz Josef Land
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Days 11-12
Sail the Russian Arctic: Sailing to Murmansk
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Day 13
Murmansk - Helsinki
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Day 14
Helsinki
Day 1
Helsinki
Day 2
Helsinki - Murmansk
Travel aboard the 50 Years of Victory, the largest icebreaker ever constructed.
Days 3-8
Sail the Russian Arctic: Sailing to the North Pole
Fly above the icebreaker and watch it progress through the frozen ocean.
Day 8
North Pole
View the top of the world from a tethered hot air balloon.
Day 9
Sail the Russian Arctic: Sailing Southbound
Day 10
Sail the Russian Arctic: Franz Josef Land
Arrive at remote Franz Joseph Land, an uninhabited Russian archipelago, which was only discovered in 1865.
Days 11-12
Sail the Russian Arctic: Sailing to Murmansk
Day 13
Murmansk - Helsinki
Day 14
Helsinki
Arrive at 90 Degrees North
Arrive at the North Pole and revel in the sense of achievement. Some travellers mark the occasion by clasping a special memento, some wave their national flag and others hold makeshift signs created on the spot. It is also possible to take a unique hot air balloon flight to get a birds’ eye view of the top of the world.
Helicopter over Pack Ice
Watching the ship break through formidable pack ice that would defeat most ships is a memorable sight, and one that can only be appreciated during an exhilarating helicopter flight above the icebreaker.
Take a Polar Plunge
The most hardy travellers can utilise the holes created in the ice to plunge into the most exclusive swimming pool on earth. Nicknamed the polar plunge, this unique experience is commonly seen as a rite of passage for adventurous Arctic travellers. But look out for the polar bear, whales and seals that call this place home!
The 50 Years of Victory
Sail on the 50 Years of Victory, the most sophisticated and powerful icebreaker ever constructed and the first Arktika-class icebreaker to have a spoon-shaped bow. Due to the unpredictable nature of Arctic Ocean conditions, the journey time can vary considerably; it may take as long as eight days to reach the North Pole. This unpredictability heightens the sense of adventure that underlies all true expeditions.
Visit Franz Josef Land
Arrive at remote Franz Joseph Land, which was only discovered in 1865. An uninhabited Russian archipelago, it is made up of a series of vast flat-topped islands with steep cliffs that are home to a number of seabirds and surrounded by fast ice. Transfer ashore by helicopter and spend time hiking, beach-combing or admiring the local birdlife.
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A note on price
Prices will vary depending on the time of year you are travelling. Prices do not include international flights. Please ask one of our Travel Experts for an accurate quote. Flights purchased through Steppes Travel departing from the UK are ATOL protected.
Why Choose Steppes?
Our knowledge and expertise set us apart. So too our curiosity. It is this that drives us to create a journey that is really bespoke to you, all the while ensuring we travel and operate sustainably.
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