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WHITE WHALE WATCHING IN THE BEAUTIFUL RUSSIAN NORTH (KL-04)
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We invite you to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the Solovetsky islands and watch the white whales in their natural habitat, close to the White Sea coast in Russia. These rare species have been settling in the Russian North for many years, even the well-known name of the ‘Beluga’ whale means ‘white one’ in Russian. Today the unique and beautiful ‘sea canaries’ are listed as vulnerable by the IUCN Red List. Located in the western part of the White Sea less than 150 km from the Polar Circle, the archipelago of the Solovetsky islands is one of the natural habitats of a thriving population of white whales, in the wild. The islands' picturesque relief, shaped by the steep hills and low banks of sand and stone, form a unique setting for the diverse ecosystems with their abundance of floral and animal wild life. On the largest Solovetsky Island there is a legendary medieval monastery complex which is included on UNESCO's World Heritage List. 

    
PRICES
LAND-ONLY PRICE: £737
PACKAGE PRICE: £1079

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Day 1 Arrival in St. Petersburg. Transfer to the hotel and check in. Optional – bus tour “St. Petersburg at night”.
Day 2 Sightseeing tour around St. Petersburg, visit to Peter & Paul Fortress and St. Isaac´s Cathedral. Transfer to the railway station to catch the overnight train to the White Sea coast. Overnight on a train (comfortable sleeping berths).
Day 3 Arrival to Kem city. Transfer to the hotel and check-in. Watching of Petroglyphs - famous prehistoric drawings. Visit to the local town of Belomorsk. Overnight in a hotel in Kem.
Day 4 Early breakfast. Departure for the Solovetsky Islands by ferry (3-3.5 hours ride). Transfer to the hotel. Lunch. Boar ride to the Belugas' Cape. Whale watching. Return to the hotel in the evening. Dinner.
Day 5 Tour to the Solovetsky Monastery Complex. Tour to the Belugas' Cape via ecological trail (by bus and on foot). Shore-based whale watching. Lunch served outdoors (lunch boxes). In the evening return to the hotel. Dinner.
Day 6 Sea boat tour to the Big Zayatsky Islands: you will see the prehistoric sacred labyrinths, burial mounds and a medieval church. Lunch. Departure for Kem. Transfer to the railway station to catch the overnight train back to St. Petersburg.
Day 7 Arrival in St. Petersburg in the early afternoon. Lunch. Free time. Transfer from the local airport to the international airport in the afternoon.

 

CUSTOMERS REVIEW
My Dad and I had a really special trip with lots of good memories. The quality of the trip guides organised by Go Russia for us was one of the highlights of our time. Their English was faultless and they looked after us very well, making us feel safe and well informed. St Petersburg is lovely but for me the highlight was the Soloveski Islands, wow!! I would use Go Russia again for another trip to Russia!
Gillian Brown

PRICES
LAND-ONLY PRICE: £737
PACKAGE PRICE: from £1079
NO HIDDEN COSTS!
SUMMARY
SEASON: Summer
DAYS: 7
GROUP SIZE: 2
TOUR GRADE:
Gentle
ACTIVITY:
Discovery Journey Whale Watching
ACCOMMODATION:
CottageHotel

DETAILS 

Accommodation & meals:
1 nts 3* hotel DBL SPb, 1 nts 2* hotel DBL Kem, 2 nts cottage hotel DBL Solovetsky Island;
2 breakfasts, full-board at the Solovetsky islands
Transport: Small coach and boat
Tour staff & support:
English-speaking guide, transfer driver 
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