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Helicopter Expedition: in 24 hours to the North Pole (North Pole Joy).
 
Tour Code: NPJ
 
Duration (Barneo-Barneo): 1 day
                 (Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen): 4 days/3 nights

Please note: all flights are heavily weather dependent!

Experience skiing or helicopter expeditions in the midnight sun to the Geographical North Pole. These are the very rewarding tours for those who can accept camping in tents and appreciate wilderness. In April the climate is at its best with temperatures ranging from -300C to -200C. With an aircraft we will bring you from Spitsbergen to the ice camp Barneo situated at the latitude approx. 89 0. North. Well-trained skiers will walk to the Pole with skis and pulks pushing through the pressure ridges, crossing the frozen leads and experience the feelings of the real Arctic explorers. For ski fans, who prefer to spend a night in a warm place we suggest ski tours in the vicinity of the ice camp Barneo during the day and rest at night in the heated tents of the ice camp Barneo. They also have a great chance to witness a rich activity of the camp, share the camp with world-class skydivers, scuba divers or Arctic explorers. They will fly to the Pole with a helicopter. On the Pole all parties will have a celebration and contemplate the exploits of those who succeeded or failed to reach the place on the Earth where all meridians unite. From the Pole a helicopter and a plane will bring the travelers back to the civilized world. Polar Expeditions also provides logistics support for self guided expeditions in the area of the North Pole. 
 

1st Day
Independent transfer to your hotel.
 
At your hotel you'll receive a message, where and when will be our Informational meeting, where our staff will brief you on the current situation at the ice camp Barneo, inform you about polar flight departure time, and answer any questions you might have.

Free time in the capital of Spitsbergen – Longyearbyen.
 
 
2nd Day
 
Transfer to the airport for the flight to ice camp Barneo.

Flight from Longyearbyen to Barneo by AN-74 aircraft (approx. flight duration: 2 hrs 30 min).

Arrival to Barneo, acquaintance with ice camp Barneo, located at 89 degree North.

MI-8 helicopter brings you to the geographic North Pole at first chance, depending on weather and ice conditions (approx. flight duration: 40 min). 

Celebrating of the arrival to the North Pole right on spot! You have an opportunity to make a short phone call to your friends or relatives via satellite phone. We have about 1-2 hours at the North Pole.

Return to the ice camp Barneo by MI-8 helicopter, approx. flight duration: 40 min.
Full catering during your stay at ice camp Barneo.

The North Pole Certificate ceremony at Barneo’s the most Northern Polar Cafe.

6-7 hours after arrival to Barneo we take off back to Longyearbyen on the AN-74 aircraft (approx. flight duration 2 h 30 min).

Transfer to hotel.
 
 
3rd Day
 
Additional day for possible unforeseen weather changes and second chance to reach the North Pole.
 
Meanwhile your free time in Longyearbyen.
 
4th Day
Free time. You have a chance to take part in Svalbard adventure activities (not included, advance booking required).

Independent transfer to the airport for your flight home. 
NB! Ice camp Barneo operates Longyearbyen time.
 
Changes and amendments may apply to the program, depending on the weather, ice or other conditions. It is important to consider possible delays or alterations, and take them with patience. We strongly recommend you to acquire insurance against full or partial cancellation of the expedition.
 
Important: Each expedition to the North Pole is the ultimate adventure full of random factors. Though we are making all possible efforts to accomplish every expedition, Polar Expeditions reserves the right to change or cancel an itinerary due to weather and / or ice conditions, group fitness, political situation, strikes, wars, revolutions, terrorism and / or other factors beyond its control. Such changes are to be made in our customers’ interests and with regards to their safety. Please, see our Terms and Conditions.
 
Schedules of The North Pole Joy:
11 April
 
List of equipment for the expedition The North Pole Joy (you should bring your own):

• Thin underwear made of Polycolon(so-called thermal underwear): 1 set
• Fleece jacket and trousers made of Polartec 300 or Polartec 200
• Mittens or gloves you are usually using during the winter: 1 pair (if you do not book “Arctic Dressing Point”)
• Thick expedition socks: 2 pairs
• Sunglasses 100% UV & IR: 1
• Sun protection cream: SPF 40
• Hygienic lipstick: SPF 40
• Personal medical kit: medicine, you normally take along with aspirin, plaster, bandage, etc
• Large bag or rucksack for your gear: 1 or 2
• Casual look garment for civilized places

P.S. Polartec 300 or 200 jacket and trousers could be replaced with your usual winter pullovers and long knit pants if worn over the thermal underwear.
 
• Winter coat and trousers with Thinsulate insulation: 1 set
• Expedition footwear: 1 pair
• Expedition mittens: 1 pair
• Woolen hat with Windstopper membrane: 1
ATTENTION: We advise you with optional basic polar expedition clothes kit, everyone endures cold differently. Therefore, if you have some items in your wardrobe, which are tested in cold environment and suit you, you are welcome to bring them.

Qualification of the expedition members
Participation in The North Pole Joy is not extremely difficult, if you do not have a serious disability. There are no any special requirements to potential members of the expedition. If you are able to fly on the regular flights, it is most likely you can fly on the aircraft AN-74. AN-74 is a simple yet reliable and comfortable jet airplane, and MI-8 helicopter, though having a plain interior, meets all the safety requirements. Barneo Ice Camp meets all the standards of the winter base-camp. It is equipped with heated tents for sleeping accommodation and large and comfortable mess- tent – our Polar Café . 

Staying at the Barneo Ice Camp and the North Pole includes walks in the surrounding, exploration of the local ice summits (ice-hummocks of 1-2 m high), photographing etc.

Generally, you don't have to worry about anything; our friendly and experienced guides would always take care of.


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