In 2026, Khatanga, being from time immemorial the starting point of great Arctic expeditions and a Russian outpost, will celebrate its 400th anniversary. We take into account the unique location of Khatanga and the huge scientific potential of the territory: the presence of regular air services, logistical accessibility to remote and little-studied places, as well as tourist attractive sites. Continuing the best Soviet traditions of scientific study of the Far North and expanding the presence of the Russian state in the high-latitude Arctic, the 9th Pole company, together with the Krasnoyarsk regional branch of the Russian Geographical Society, organizes flights to an ice drifting station in the area of the geographic point of the North Pole.
Alexander Bondar
Director of company «9-th Pole»
tour program
Meeting at Krasnoyarsk airport (transfer to the hotel). Information breakfast, briefing on the upcoming expedition, information about the current situation (weather conditions) in Khatanga and in the area of the ice station. Checking equipment; if necessary, purchase of missing elements or rental of equipment in Krasnoyarsk (Expedition Center "9-Polyus").
Breakfast at the hotel in Krasnoyarsk. Transfer to Krasnoyarsk airport, flight by plane to Khatanga (about 3 hours). Meeting of expedition tour participants in Khatanga.
Border control. Accommodation in Khatanga.
Lunch with tasting of northern dishes (stroganina, yukola, etc.). Visit to the Glacier - Mammoth Museum, Holy Epiphany Church, Folk Art Center, acquaintance with the Museum of Nature and Ethnography at the Taimyr Nature Reserve, visit to the fishermen's camp. Return to the hotel. Rest.
Breakfast. Departure from the village. Khatangi to Cape Baranova (Bolshevik Island) An-74 plane (estimated travel time 1 hour 40 minutes) Arrival. Refueling. One-hour introductory excursion to the polar station. Meeting with polar explorers.
Departure from Cape Baranova (Bolshevik Island) to the Ice Drifting Station (Arctic Ocean) - (Plane AN-74). (estimated travel time 2 hours 40 minutes).
Lunch on board the plane (lunch boxes).
Arrival. Upon arrival, a sightseeing tour at the base, getting to know the life of polar explorers. Accommodation in warm tents for 10-12 people.
Waiting for favorable weather conditions to fly to the North Pole. Approximate flight time is 30-40 minutes (Mi-8T helicopter).
Arrival at the geographical point of the North Pole. Upon arrival, celebration of visiting the North Pole. (photography, champagne).
The time spent in the area of the geographic point of the North Pole is approximately 1 hour (60 minutes).
Return to the Ice Drifting Station (Arctic Ocean). A small buffet in honor of visiting the North Pole.
Departure from the ice drifting station to Khatanga with refueling on the island. Bolshevik (total flight time about 6 hours).
Arrival in Khatanga. Accommodation in Khatanga. Rest. Dinner. Summing up the results of the expedition.
Ceremony for presenting commemorative certificates of reaching the North Pole and souvenirs from the 9-Polyus company.
Breakfast. Departure by plane to Krasnoyarsk. End of the tour.
Included in cost
Air travel
Krasnoyarsk-Khatanga-Krasnoyarsk
Air travel
Khatanga – Ice drifting station – Khatanga (An-74 aircraft)
Air travel
Ice drifting station – geographical point of the North Pole - Ice drifting station (Helicopter MI-8T)
Transfer
airport-hotel-airport along the entire route according to the program
Accommodation
Hotel accommodation in Krasnoyarsk (1 night)
Accommodation
Accommodation at the Mamont Inn hotel in Khatanga (2 nights)
Accommodation
If necessary, accommodation at an ice drifting station (warm tents for 10-12 people) (1 night)
Nutrition
3 meals a day according to the program
Not included
Flight to Krasnoyarsk and back.
Honey. insurance (amount from 10,000,000 rubles with emergency evacuation coverage) and travel insurance.
Additional meals, additional excursions, any other services not specified in the program
Notes
It is possible to change the route, departure and return times due to weather and other conditions beyond the control of the Organizer.
An expedition to the North Pole is an extreme event that can be influenced by many random factors. Doing everything possible to ensure the safety of tourists, the Organizer reserves the right to change the route, time and schedule of flights due to unfavorable ice conditions and weather conditions, as well as other conditions of force majeure and beyond the control of the Organizer. The organizer is NOT responsible for costs associated with flight delays.
The organizer strongly recommends purchasing insurance against the impossibility of full or partial participation in the expedition.
To participate in the expedition, it is mandatory to have medical insurance that includes emergency evacuation coverage. The insurance amount must be at least 10,000,000 rubles.
The difficulty of the route is basic. No special preparation required.
Normal atmospheric pressure at the North Pole is 760 mmHg;
Children can participate if accompanied by their parents or other legal representatives.
Group of 10-30 people.
Baggage limit: no more than 15 kg per person.
Accommodation conditions at the Ice Drifting Station: spacious heated tents made of modern thermal insulation material; collapsible canvas beds and sleeping bags. The average temperature in the tent is maintained around +16/+18 C.
Meals: Full board throughout the tour.
Weather in the Arctic in April: polar day. The sun is already quite active, but snowstorms and wind gusts of up to 30 m/s are not uncommon.
Average temperature -22/-28 C.
Weather in Krasnoyarsk in mid-April: on average from +5 to +15 degrees during the day, at the end of April it can reach +25.
The weather in Khatanga averages from -1 to -15.
Under favorable weather conditions, an Express tour is possible:
Arrival of tourists in Krasnoyarsk and flight Krasnoyarsk-Khatanga on the same day, or on the 2nd day of the program. In this case, the excursion part will be reduced.
LIST OF EQUIPMENT
Winter jacket Pants with Thinsulate insulation
Knitted underwear (thermal underwear)
Polartec fleece jacket and trousers
Thick wool socks (2 pcs.) Expedition shoes
Hat with Windstopper membrane Mittens
Sunglasses: Glasses 100UV and IR Cream SPF 40
Hygienic lipstick SPF 40 Personal first aid kit
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To know
We recommend a basic set of clothing for a polar expedition, but everyone handles the cold differently. So if you have items in your wardrobe that are cold-tested and work for you, we recommend taking them with you.