Welcome to the Arctic, where crystal-clear waters and mysterious marine landscapes provide the perfect setting for polar diving. While there are many extreme dives, this adventure is truly unique. Join us and discover a world where every move is filled with excitement and adrenaline!

Dive with us!

Expedition route

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Krasnoyarsk — the capital of Siberia

3,780 km to the North Pole

NORTH POLE

Bolshevik Island

Ice Camp

Khatanga

Krasnoyarsk

Expedition starts in Krasnoyarsk, in the capital of Siberia

When you arrive, we will meet you and take you to your hotel in a comfortable transfer.

The most important part of the trip is the expedition briefing, where you'll get to hear all about what to expect and what to do. You cannot skip it(or anything else, for that matter).

Evening

A unique Siberian gastronomic experience. It's an absolute fact that the best chefs in Siberia and the Far East study, live and work in Krasnoyarsk. Get ready for the culinary adventure of a lifetime, where you'll be treated to the finest venison, wild boar, nelma fish and grayling, all accompanied by an array of exquisite side dishes and sauces. You are going to love the traditional Siberian dishes that our chefs have given a modern, haute cuisine twist! You will need plenty of energy to enjoy everything the trip has to offer. That is why dinner will be both delicious and hearty – after all, we are going on a five-day trip!

Khatanga — the gate to the Arctic

2,003 km to the North Pole

NORTH POLE

Bolshevik Island

Ice Camp

Khatanga

Krasnoyarsk

Morning

After a hearty Siberian breakfast, we will be transferred to the Krasnoyarsk airport in comfort. A modern plane will be waiting to take you from Krasnoyarsk to Khatanga. The flight takes three and a half hours and will take you above the Arctic Circle.

Midday

Khatanga

The Taymyr Peninsula, the 400-year-old village of Khatanga, is an outpost of great geographical discoveries and legendary Arctic expeditions.

Evening

In the evening, you can enjoy a delicious dinner with a special Arctic flavour, and the warm atmosphere of the Arctic region.

Ice Camp – the Arctic Ocean

100 km to the North Pole

NORTH POLE

Bolshevik Island

Ice Camp

Khatanga

Krasnoyarsk

Morning

Your morning in the Arctic will start with a big breakfast and a strong cup of coffee, and then you're off for a busy day – the Arctic is waiting for you!

Ice Camp

The expedition continues – an Antonov An-74 aircraft will take you to the airfield of the Ice Camp. On the way, we will stop on Bolshevik Island, which is part of the Severnaya Zemlya archipelago. It is a beautiful place at 79 degrees north latitude. We promise plenty of cold air and beautiful scenery.

Midday

The expedition leader will meet you at the Ice Camp and brief you on the location and the plans for the rest of the trip. After the briefing, you will get settled into the Arctic modules and have the chance to explore the area around the Ice Camp with the expedition leader. And if you want to capture the beauty of the Arctic, you'll have plenty of opportunity to take photos or selfies against the backdrop of the endless ice.

Flight to the heart of the Arctic

100 km to the North Pole

North Pole

Bolshevik Island

Ice Camp

Khatanga

Krasnoyarsk

Morning

The morning begins with a delicious and nutritious breakfast that will fill participants with energy and excitement. Here, amid the aromas of coffee and snacks, people with shared passions gather, ready to achieve great things. This isn't just a meal, it's a chance to share expectations and feelings ahead of the race.

Diving Camp

We are now ready to take off in a helicopter and embark on an exciting expedition to the heart of the Arctic: the North Pole. Together with the Ice Camp team, our task is to find the perfect location for a temporary diving camp as close to the North Pole as possible. We will need to land on the ice several times to check its thickness and strength. Every time we do this, our hearts skip a beat as we assess the possibility of setting up the camp. At last, we find a good place! We unload the equipment and gear from the helicopter and drop the team onto the ice. We set up the Arctic modules and settle in — marking the beginning of a new chapter in this harsh yet beautiful place.

Diving beneath the Arctic ice

Welcome to the North Pole – 0 km!

North Pole

Bolshevik Island

Ice Camp

Khatanga

Krasnoyarsk

Preparation

After a hearty breakfast, we start preparing the dive site first thing in the morning. The three mines are the windows into the underwater world, and we prepare our diving equipment. There is a sense of anticipation in the air as we begin the programme, full of hope of making amazing discoveries.

Diving beneath the Arctic ice

Get ready to explore the depths of the ocean, where you will discover unique ecosystems and unforgettable landscapes. Each dive is an adventure and a new story that will stay with us forever.

Time to get back

Going back to the Ice Camp

North Pole

Bolshevik Island

Ice Camp

Khatanga

Krasnoyarsk

Ice Camp

It is time to get back. We pack our equipment, saying goodbye to this amazing place that we have got to know so well during the last few days. The programme is almost finished. All that's left to do is wait for the helicopter that will take us to the Ice Camp.

After returning to the Ice Camp to catch our breath, we head to a polar dinner where you will be awarded an official certificate confirming your arrival at the North Pole, as well as a commemorative expedition participant badge.

Return to the mainland

See you again at the North Pole!

NORTH POLE

Bolshevik Island

Ice Camp

Khatanga

Krasnoyarsk

Morning

Polar breakfasts will make you feel like a polar explorer! The expedition leader will hold a short briefing. Afterwards, you can visit the northernmost shop to buy North Pole souvenirs, before watching the unique landing of an Antonov An-74 plane on the ice runway – trust me, it's an amazing view!

Midday

Bolshevik Island

We are now ready to travel from the Ice Camp to Khatanga. The journey to the Severnaya Zemlya Archipelago will take two and a half hours, where we will stop for a short time to refuel. There, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the icy landscapes and take photos in a harsh Arctic environment.

Evening

Khatanga

Upon arrival in Khatanga, you will enjoy a northern gastronomic dinner and have the chance to mingle, chat and share experiences.

Krasnoyarsk

Our aircraft is all set for the flight to Krasnoyarsk, the capital of Siberia. The flight will take between three and three-and-a-half hours. When you arrive in Krasnoyarsk, our team will be there to take you to your hotel.

The expedition has come to an end.

See you at the North Pole!

questions and notes

The expedition fee includes

Meeting at Krasnoyarsk Airport

Transfer (airport – hotel – airport)

Accommodation and meals at a hotel in Krasnoyarsk

Flight: Krasnoyarsk – Khatanga – Ice Camp – Khatanga – Krasnoyarsk

Meals on board the aircraft

Accommodation and meals in Khatanga

Flight: Ice Camp – North Pole – Ice Camp

Accommodation and meals at the Ice Camp.

Commemorative certificate and badge confirming that you have reached the geographical North Pole.

The expedition fee does not include

Flight to and from Krasnoyarsk

Expedition clothing

Alcoholic beverages at any stage of the expedition

Luggage weighing more than 15 kg (additional cost is 3,500 roubles/1 kg)

Insurance

Souvenirs

Anything not specified in the price

Equipment for expedition participants

Down jacket (-40°C temperature range)

Down trousers (-40°C temperature range)

Two pairs of thin or medium thermal underwear

Fleece suit

Gloves or mittens

Thermal socks (2 pairs)

Sunglasses (100% UV and IR protection)

Hygienic lip balm and sunscreen

Windstopper membrane hat

Personal first aid kit

Warm boots or shoes

RGS Equipment Store, Krasnoyarsk

Meteorological data for April

Krasnoyarsk

+5 / +15 °C

Spring is in full swing

Khatanga

-10 / -25 °C

Windy, snowy and sunny

North Pole

-20 / -35 °C

The weather changes very quickly from sunshine to blizzard and snow

Meals

Full board throughout the expedition

Additional information

The organiser reserves the right to change the route and departure time in the event of adverse weather or ice conditions, or other circumstances beyond their control. The organiser is not responsible for expenses related to flight delays.

Participants must have insurance that covers emergency evacuation to participate in the expedition. This insurance must cover at least 10,000,000 roubles.

If you have any questions about the expedition, please get in touch and we will be happy to answer them.

The manager will accompany you throughout the expedition.

The following documents are required for customs and border control: a Russian passport; a foreign passport; an insurance document; and permission to enter the border zone (Arctic territory).

Requirements

You must have an ICE DIVER PADI certification or certification from another international training system that confirms you have the skills required for the ICE DIVER PADI course. You will need to have done at least 100 dives, including at least 40 in a dry suit and at least 20 under ice.

To complete the PADI ICE DIVER course, you will need to be able to do and demonstrate the following skills:
clear a mask of water;

switch from the primary regulator to the backup regulator and back;
connect to a buddy's backup regulator;
make an emergency ascent while breathing from a buddy's backup regulator;
make a dive plan;
navigate under ice;
use a safety line;
control your buoyancy;
exchange signals with your buddy and safety diver;
turn upside down under ice and return to a normal position.

You must finish your training at the The Arctic Circle Dive Centre and Lodge on the White Sea coast. You must do at least 10 ice dives there no more than 2 months before you leave to the Expedition. To complete this series of dives, you must use the same equipment that you will use for diving at the North Pole. The only thing that might be different is the weight. You need about 2 kg more weights at the Pole than in the White Sea because the salt content is different.

Be prepared for a lot of physical activity and for following the expedition rules.

Pass an interview with the leader of the expedition to the North Pole.