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The Great Salma. Summer diving at the White Sea 05.07-10.07.2008 |
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05.07.2008 - 10.07.2008 |
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White Sea |
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Arctic Circle Dive Center
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| Description |
A well-found base and experienced instructors, clear water, vast natural beauty of the Russian north, an exquisite underwater environment lure divers and nature lovers from around the world to experience the best diving and natural scenery Russia has to offer.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Colourful underwater environment of the Arctic Sea: soft coral colonies, Gorgon’s head, hermit crabs, sea anemones, shrimps, kelp forests, underwater cliffs and their inhabitants, mussel fields, seals and Beluga Whales. A wide variety of fish species, starfish, sponges. Shipwrecks – the fishing boat Yaroslavets and a patrol boat.
ACTIVITIES:
Drift diving with the current – the speed is up to 2m/sec. Daily diving from RIB poweboats.
Snorkeling and diving with Beluga Whales. Excursions to Pomor folk village, arctic fishing and daily Russian steam bath experience.
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| Programme |
TRAVEL:
You can choose one of the ways of getting to the Arctic Circle Dive Centre:
- Option 1 (travel by rail from St. Petersburg): Train from St. Petersburg to Chupa (19 hours); transfer to the Dive Centre (2 hours).
- Option 2 (travel by rail from Moscow): Train from Moscow to Chupa (28 hours); transfer to the Dive Centre (2 hours).
- Option 3 (travel by air from Helsinki): Flight from Helsinki to Kuusamo (1:15 hour); transfer to the Dive Centre through the Finish - Russian border (7- 8 hours).
- Option 4 (travel by air from Moscow): Flight from Moscow to Murmansk (2 hours); transfer from Murmansk to the Arctic Circle Dive Centre (5 1/2 hours).
SAMPLE DAILY DIVING PROGRAMME:
Day 1 Arrival at the Arctic Circle Dive Centre. Check dive; second dive – a slope near Maly Krestovy (Small Cross) Island. Kelp forests, crabs and starfish. Evening: a Russian banya and rest.
Days 2 - 5 Daily diving programme – 2 dives per day.
The programme includes:
Diving by a legendary cliff with sea anemones near the Krestovy (Cross) Islands.
Drift diving with the current.
Diving by a bank with soft corals.
Wreck diving: a wooden fishing boat Yaroslavets and steel scientific boat.
Lectures on White Sea biology.
Day 6 – Following the completion of the programme, at 23:30: departure from the Dive Centre for Chupa train station, Murmansk or Kuusamo Airport. Return to Moscow (the train arrives in Moscow on the fallowing day). The programme can be changed depending weather condition.
NOTE:
Itineraries can be tailor made on request;
The number of days in the programme can be changed upon request.
Overnight stays, tours and transfers in Moscow, St. Petersburg or Kuusamo can be arranged;
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| Price |
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Economy + Daily-diving (train from St. Petersburg)
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829 Euro |
| Economy + daily-diving |
629 Euro |
The cost includes:
- A place in an Economy Twin room with common toilet, and shared basin (per two rooms)
- Meals (full board);
- A daily visit to a Russian steam bath;
- 6 days diving programme (2 dives a day);
- Tank and weight hire.
The cost does not include:
- Diving gear hire (other than tanks and weights);
- Diving and snorkling with Beluga Whales;
- Excursion programmes;
- Alcoholic drinks;
- Tips for the Dive Centre staff.
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| Train St. Petersburg to Chupa return + transfer |
200 Euro |
The cost includes:
- Rail travel from St. Petersburg to Chupa and back (in 4 berth sleeping compartment)*;
- The transfers from Chupa Train Station to the Arctic Circle Dive Centre and back.
*The cost of rail travel may change if the carrier’s fares or the type (class) of compartment alter.
The cost does not include:
- Transfers and guide services in St. Petersburg
- Russian invitation for visa application
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Economy + Daily-diving (train from Moscow)
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851 Euro |
| Economy + daily-diving |
629 Euro |
The cost includes:
- A place in an Economy Twin room with common toilet, and shared basin (per two rooms)
- Meals (full board);
- A daily visit to a Russian steam bath;
- 6 days diving programme (2 dives a day);
- Tank and weight hire.
The cost does not include:
- Diving gear hire (other than tanks and weights);
- Diving and snorkling with Beluga Whales;
- Excursion programmes;
- Alcoholic drinks;
- Tips for the Dive Centre staff.
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| Train Moscow - Chupa return + transfer |
222 Euro |
The cost includes:
- Rail travel from Moscow to Chupa and back (in 4 berth sleeping compartment)*;
- The transfers from Chupa Train Station to the Arctic Circle Dive Centre and back.
*The cost of rail travel may change if the carrier’s fares or the type (class) of compartment alter.
The cost does not include:
- Transfers and guide services in Moscow
- Russian invitation for visa application
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Economy + Daily-diving (transfer from Kuusamo)
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843 Euro |
| Economy + daily-diving |
629 Euro |
The cost includes:
- A place in an Economy Twin room with common toilet, and shared basin (per two rooms)
- Meals (full board);
- A daily visit to a Russian steam bath;
- 6 days diving programme (2 dives a day);
- Tank and weight hire.
The cost does not include:
- Diving gear hire (other than tanks and weights);
- Diving and snorkling with Beluga Whales;
- Excursion programmes;
- Alcoholic drinks;
- Tips for the Dive Centre staff.
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| Transfer from the Kuusamo airport return |
214 Euro |
The cost includes:
- The transfers from Kuusamo airport to the Arctic Circle Dive Centre and back
*The cost based on 3 pax and more. Please enquire for individual rates.
The cost doesn’t include:
- Tours and guide services in Kuusamo
- Russian invitation for visa application
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Economy + Daily-diving (flight from Moscow)
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986 Euro |
| Economy + daily-diving |
629 Euro |
The cost includes:
- A place in an Economy Twin room with common toilet, and shared basin (per two rooms)
- Meals (full board);
- A daily visit to a Russian steam bath;
- 6 days diving programme (2 dives a day);
- Tank and weight hire.
The cost does not include:
- Diving gear hire (other than tanks and weights);
- Diving and snorkling with Beluga Whales;
- Excursion programmes;
- Alcoholic drinks;
- Tips for the Dive Centre staff.
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| Flight Moscow- Murmansk return + transfer |
357 Euro |
The cost includes:
- Air travel from Moscow to Murmansk and back;
- The transfers from Murmansk to the Arctic Circle Dive Centre and back.
The cost of air travel may change if the carrier’s fares or the type (class) alter.
The cost does not include:
- Transfers and guide services in Moscow
- Russian invitation for visa application
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Comfort + Daily-diving (flight from Moscow)
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1351 Euro |
| Comfort + daily-diving |
994 Euro |
The cost includes:
- A place in a Comfort Twin room with toilet, basin and shower
- Meals (full board);
- A daily visit to a Russian steam bath;
- 6 days diving programme (2 dives a day);
- Tank and weight hire.
The cost does not include:
- Diving gear hire (other than tanks and weights);
- Diving and snorkling with Beluga Whales;
- Excursion programmes;
- Alcoholic drinks;
- Tips for the Dive Centre staff.
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| Flight Moscow - Murmansk return + transfer |
357 Euro |
The cost includes:
- Air travel from Moscow to Murmansk and back;
- The transfers from Murmansk to the Arctic Circle Dive Centre and back.
The cost of air travel may change if the carrier’s fares or the type (class) alter.
The cost does not include:
- Transfers and guide services in Moscow
- Russian invitation for visa application
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Comfort + Daily-diving (transfer from Kuusamo)
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1208 Euro |
| Comfort + daily-diving |
994 Euro |
The cost includes:
- A place in a Comfort Twin room with toilet, basin and shower
- Meals (full board);
- A daily visit to a Russian steam bath;
- 6 days diving programme (2 dives a day);
- Tank and weight hire.
The cost does not include:
- Diving gear hire (other than tanks and weights);
- Diving and snorkling with Beluga Whales;
- Excursion programmes;
- Alcoholic drinks;
- Tips for the Dive Centre staff.
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| Transfer from the Kuusamo airport return |
214 Euro |
The cost includes:
- The transfers from Kuusamo airport to the Arctic Circle Dive Centre and back
*The cost based on 3 pax and more. Please enquire for individual rates.
The cost doesn’t include:
- Tours and guide services in Kuusamo
- Russian invitation for visa application
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Comfort + Daily-diving (train from Moscow)
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1216 Euro |
| Comfort + daily-diving |
994 Euro |
The cost includes:
- A place in a Comfort Twin room with toilet, basin and shower
- Meals (full board);
- A daily visit to a Russian steam bath;
- 6 days diving programme (2 dives a day);
- Tank and weight hire.
The cost does not include:
- Diving gear hire (other than tanks and weights);
- Diving and snorkling with Beluga Whales;
- Excursion programmes;
- Alcoholic drinks;
- Tips for the Dive Centre staff.
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| Train Moscow - Chupa return + transfer |
222 Euro |
The cost includes:
Rail travel from Moscow to Chupa and back (in 4 berth sleeping compartment)*;
The transfers from Chupa Train Station to the Arctic Circle Dive Centre and back.
*The cost of rail travel may change if the carrier’s fares or the type (class) of compartment alter.
The cost does not include:
Transfers and guide services in Moscow
Russian invitation for visa application |
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Comfort + Daily-diving (train from St. Petersburg)
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1194 Euro |
| Comfort + daily-diving |
994 Euro |
The cost includes:
- A place in a Comfort Twin room with toilet, basin and shower
- Meals (full board);
- A daily visit to a Russian steam bath;
- 6 days diving programme (2 dives a day);
- Tank and weight hire.
The cost does not include:
- Diving gear hire (other than tanks and weights);
- Diving and snorkling with Beluga Whales;
- Excursion programmes;
- Alcoholic drinks;
- Tips for the Dive Centre staff.
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| Train St. Petersburg - Chupa return + transfer |
200 Euro |
The cost includes:
- Rail travel from St. Petersburg to Chupa and back (in 4 berth sleeping compartment)*;
- The transfers from Chupa Train Station to the Arctic Circle Dive Centre and back.
*The cost of rail travel may change if the carrier’s fares or the type (class) of compartment alter.
The cost does not include:
- Transfers and guide services in St. Petersburg
- Russian invitation for visa application
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