Steppes Travel announces North Pole cruise itineries for 2008

Steppes Travel (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk) is pleased to announce the availability of cruise holidays to the North Pole lasting 16 days. The once in a lifetime trip departs from Helsinki and returns via Franz Josef Land (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk/the-north-pole-page2751.aspx).

The trip itinerary is as follows: Day 1: Arrive in Helsinki, just south of the Arctic Circle; Day 2: Fly from Helsinki to Murmansk, then board the icebreaker ship, Yamal; Days 3-7: Northbound on the Arctic Ocean. During the day, your onboard polar specialists will regale you with fascinating lecturers covering the history and geology of the Arctic region, while your ornithologist will accompany you topside to identify birds on the wing; Day 8: The North Pole; Days 9-11: Southbound on the Arctic Ocean; Day 12: Franz Josef Land. As long as visibility is sufficient the helicopters will transfer you to one of the flat-topped islands that comprise the archipelago; Days 13-14: Barents Sea; Day 15: Disembarkation/Murmansk; Day 16: Helsinki.

Justin Wateridge, MD of Steppes Travel, commented: “Dare to undertake this ultimate expedition to the ends of the earth and join that exclusive club of those who have achieved the ultimate destination. Travelling aboard the powerful icebreaker Yamal, this is a purely destination focused trip, with sightseeing in Franz Josef land only once you've 'bagged' the pole itself. Hardy adventurers can use the holes created in the ice to plunge into the most exclusive swimming hole on Earth, while others may prefer the amazing views from the onboard helicopters. Its truly a once in lifetime trip.”

The first North Pole cruise trip departs 23^rd June 2008 and prices start from £12250 per person. For more information visit (http://www.steppestravel.co.uk/the-north-pole-page2751.aspx).

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Justin Wateridge

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