The vast untouched regions of Siberia offer a unique travel experience for the genuine traveller. The scarcity of roads and railways means that the most common method of transportation is by river. The Lena, one of the mightiest rivers in the Russian Federation, flows through the Yakutia- Sakha Republic in north-east Siberia into the Arctic Ocean.

During this unique cruise we will sail through unspoiled natural scenery, taking a short detour to the Lena Pillars National Park before continuing downstream to where the river meets the Arctic Ocean at the polar harbour of Tiksi before heading back to Yakutsk. From the comfort of your floating hotel, the Mikhail Svetlov, you will see the landscape slowly change from verdant taiga to polar tundra and enjoy the magical “white nights” in a place where the sun barely sets in the summer. One of the most fascinating aspects of the cruise will be the opportunity to visit the people in riverside settlements along the way. Their culture, lifestyle and language will be a constant source of wonder especially their ability to thrive in the most hostile of environments.