Lorino: A journey of whales and whalers in Chukotka, Russia (11 days)
Join UIMLA-certified guide Ramon Dies Miracle as he leads you on this unique, interesting and wild 11-day journey of whales and whalers in the Bering Strait, Chukotka, Russia, the most remote and inaccessible region of Russia and one full of fascinating wildlife, including of course, whales.
Group
11 Days
Jul - Sep
Intermediate
Beginner
Highlights
- Discover the wild and remote frontier of Chukotka in Far East Russia!
- See whales frolicking in the ocean, and learn about local whaling culture
- Indulge in activities such as hot spring swimming and reindeer herding
- Explore the vast and harsh landscape, scenery and terrain
- See animals such as moose, bears, wolverines and puffins
Description
Join me on this trip and we will discover and explore one of the most remote civilizations and regions on earth, as we go on an 11-day journey of whales and whalers in Lorino, Chukotka, Russia, a land that makes few concessions to the modern world, containing spectacular scenery and wildlife, and maintains the strong history, culture and traditions of the indigenous Chukchi population
Chukotka is an autonomous region of Russia located in the Far East of the country, not that far from Alaska, and contains the lowest population density in the country. It is known for its unique diversity of plants and animals, and sea hunting, fishing and reindeer herding remain the dominant occupations.
We begin our trip in the Easternmost town in Russia, Anadyr, where spend the night before flying the next day to Lavrentiya and then onwards to Lorino, our base for the week.
Every day involves a new, exciting and different activity, with the first few days entailing whale watching, swimming in hot springs and spending a day with local reindeer herders.
The second half of the trip involves much exploration and discovery of the local surrounds, including trips to indigenous villages and communities and more whale watching, involving learning about whaling techniques and participating in a traditional whaling competition.
There will be ample time take in and admire the cold, desolate landscape, scenery and terrain, with the massive valleys and plains seemingly stretching on forever in to the distance, the constant cold climate and low sun adding to its mysterious and eerie vibe.
There will hopefully be opportunities to encounter many of the animals that live here such as moose, brown bears, polar bears, wolverines and puffins.
We finish the journey on the 11th day back in Anadyr, immensely happy with the truly special and unique experiences we have had in this isolated part of the world.
This journey is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience this remote part of earth ā book now so you donāt miss out!
Price includes
- Accommodation included
- Guiding fee
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Transport during the trip
- Transportation start and back
- Permit and entrance fees
Price details
- Price does not include: Visa, flights, personal expenses, insurance, excess baggage, equipment
Itinerary
Day 1: Start
Arrival in Anadyr
Meeting with a guide at the airport,
Registration at the border guard office. When arriving at Anadyr you must pass the internal customs controls (border area), which can take a few hours.
At this point of the program you must have patience, we are in a destination very remote and border with the United States, and the controls are exhaustive (personal interviews to each passenger).
Crossing the bay by ferry for the city
Accommodation at the apartment,
Lunch
City tour (monuments of Grinevetsky, Rytkheu, Mandrikov, St. Nicholas)
Dinner at the apartment, tasting of local delicacies: red fish, caviar and other.
A story about local rituals and traditions. The ritual of feeding the spirits.
Day 2: Lorino
Breakfast,
Crossing the bay for the airport.
Flight Anadyr-Lavrentiya,
Marking the documents at the border guards
Lunch in the local cafe
Walking tour of the village, visiting the local Museum,
Transfer to the village of Lorino,
Accommodation at the apartment
Dinner
Day 3: Boat Trip
Early breakfast
Boat trip and observation of gray whales,
Lunch: meat of sea animals.
Walking tour of the village
Dinner
Overnight at the apartment
Day 4: Hot Springs
Breakfast
Visit the underground meat storage ice chambers
Visiting bone-carving workshop,
A trip to the hot springs, swimming
Picnic
Return to the village,
Dinner
Overnight at the apartment
Day 5: Reindeer Herding
Leaving by all-terrain vehicles for the reindeer herding brigade.
Taking pictures of tundra on the way.
Picnic
Meeting with reindeer herders, exchanging of gifts
Dinner: reindeer meat
Talking with reindeer herders, stories around the campfire about life in the tundra
Master class on lassoing
Day 6: Picnic
Breakfast
Returning to Lorino,
Picnic on the way
Overnight at the apartment
Day 7: Boat Trip
Sea voyage for a Cape Dezhnev
Visit the village of Naukan and the monument of Semen Dezhnev.
Picnic
Boat trip to the village of Uelen If the weather conditions allow
Visit to the Museum and bone-cutting workshop.
Returning to Lorino
Dinner
Day 8: Whaling
Breakfast
Visiting old abandoned village of Akkani, now it is a huntersā base for the l;ocal community.
Observation of a rookery of spotted seals and local hunting traditions
Demonstration of traditional cutting pinnipeds,
Lunch: meat of sea animals
Participation in traditional competition of whalers; harpoon throwing, rowing on a canoe, knitting knots, etc.
Returning to Lorino
Dinner
Overnight at the apartment
Day 9: Fishing
Early breakfast,
Transfer to the Airport of Lavrentiya
Flight to Anadyr.
Observation of fishing for salmon on the shore
Picnic. Tasting of just made red caviar.
Ferry to the city.
Accommodation at the apartment
Dinner
Day 10: Farewell Dinner
Breakfast
Visiting the Museum āHeritage of Chukotkaā in Anadyr .
Lunch
Free time
Farewell dinner at the restaurant, exchanging of impressions,
Option: performance of the folk group (throat singing or dancing)
Day 11: Finish
Breakfast
Crossing the bay by ferry.
Excursion to the abandoned military base Gudym.
Picnic ā Packed army ration
Transfer to the airport
Departure from Anadyr
End of program.
About the guide
Ramon
5.0
(10)
Mountain Leader
My father and grandfather taught me to love the mountains from a very young age. At 12, I did my first rappel... down the wall of the village church (the priest wasn't there). That's where it all started...
I'm passionate about nature, climbing, mountaineering and ski touring and have been calling the Lleida Pyrenees home for as long as I can remember.
WHAT DEFINES ME: Responsibility, discipline, gratitude, passion, respect
As a UIMLA-mountain leader, I have led trips and expeditions in America (Peru, US and Canada), the Alps, the High Atlas and even Ladakh (Indian Himalaya) and Yamalia (Russian Arctic). Since 2014, I am in charge of snow and avalanche training at ACNA (AsociaciĆ³n Conocimiento Nieves y Aludes).
I am also an accredited canyoning, via ferrata and kayak guide and Wilderness guide Level 2 in Arctic/Polar regions.
For me, guiding is not work: it is my passion. Each trip and expedition provides a new chance to discover and share what surrounds us. Respect for the environment, nature and local culture are at the basis of my philosophy of life, which I try to share with joy.
Languages
Russian | English | Catalan
Certificates
AEGM | UIMLA
What people are saying about Ramon
Cara
For only having 2 days to hike in the area we got to see and experience so much! Ramon was an excellent guide! He was immediate to respond to any questions with WhatsApp. And very informative about the area. He clearly has a passion for nature! I warn you tho, you may be late for dinner while trying to find more red deer š The hut we stayed in was super cozy and Gabby cooked amazing meals! I could go on forever about places and things you will see but I donāt want to spoil anything for you. āŗļø Just know itās worth it! Ramon is able to cater the hiking to your abilities and liking as well. He will go above and beyond to make your experience an unforgettable one. I only wish we could have stayed longer! Thank you Ramon! š
Valentina
We had a wonderful time with Ramon - he was extremely helpful, approachable, and professional from the start. He was also very knowledgeable and experienced, and very flexible, accommodating and adaptable in the face of changing circumstances. Unfortunately we were not able to do the planned route on Day 2 due to the snow conditions and the high risk of avalanche but Ramon planned an alternative route instead which was very attractive and culminated in a stunning frozen lake nestled in a basin, surrounded by peaks on all sides - a wonderfully serene and almost otherworldly location. Our experience with Ramon was very positive, and we had an enriching and life-affirming 3 days. My only suggestion would be to perhaps inform guests ahead of time about what conditions they can expect in the hut (conditions in huts can vary hugely, particularly when it comes to huts that are closed) to make sure that we are fully prepared. I would not hesitate to use Explore Share again, and I hope that we can stay in touch with Ramon and plan future adventures. :)
Job
Alexus
I had such a fantastic adventure. The scenery was gorgeous and we were the only ones in the park. Ramon was a pleasure and this excursion was everything that I hoped it would be.
NAOMI
Ramon is a fabulous guide. We had an amazing trip, thanks to Ramon's expertise and his ability to customize the trip to our goals, needs, and skills. I highly recommend him. Thank you, Ramon!
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