An Arctic Weekend: an Introduction to Chukotka

- Arrival at the Yuri Rytkheu International Airport of Anadyr on a flight from Moscow;

- Airport pick-up and transfer into town: crossing the Anadyr lagoon by air-boat/hydrofoil/helicopter (depending on the weather);

- Hotel check-in;

- Supper and sampling of local delicacies;

- Post-flight acclimatisation time/free time.

- Breakfast;

- Learning the Chukchi art of dog sledge driving, a ride in a dog sledge;

- Photoshoot with the dog team;

- Excursion to the Chukotka Heritage museum centre;

- Dinner;

- Sightseeing tour of the city (in a game format styled as an 'Arctic Quest');

- Supper.

- Breakfast;

- Arctic all-terrain vehicle (Burlak or Trekol) journey to the volcanic Mount Dionysia;

- Accommodation in a guest house;

- If guests desire, they may climb to the top of Mount Dionysia to enjoy the gorgeous view;

- Observation deck overlooking Anadyr Bay in the Bering Sea;

- Arctic picnic;

- If guests desire they may enjoy a Russian banya experience with snow-bathing;

- Snowtubing;

- Snowmobile riding;

- Return to Anadyr;

- Supper;

- Weather permitting, observation of the Aurora Borealis. 

- Breakfast;

- Introduction to the culture and customs of the Chukchi people, a visit to a traditional Chukchi hut, the Yaranga, attend a ritual of offering thanks to the spirits, learn about the nuances of Chukchi hospitality;

- The 'Real Chukchi' initiation rite;

- Dinner;

- A visit to the local branch of the Ergyron National Academic Chukchi and Eskimo Dance Ensemble, a workshop on the Chuckchi dance, Staying Wakeful Lest You Freeze;

- Shopping for gifts and souvenirs;

- A visit to a bone-carving studio, bone-carving workshop;

- Farewell supper, presentation of Chukotka mementoes;

- Breakfast;

- Trip to the village of Gudym and tour of an abandoned Cold War-era military base;

- Transfer to the Yuri Rytkheu International Airport of Anadyr;

- Departure for Moscow.