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Q U E S T T O T H E N O R T H P O L E DEPART AUSTRALIA Day 1: Friday 23 June Don't forget to pack your gloves, things are about to get chilly. Set out for Singapore this afternoon with British Airways and then set forth for Helsinki with Finnair. ARRIVE HELSINKI (FINLAND) Day 2: Saturday 24 June Your Arctic expedition begins in the Finnish capital of Helsinki, where we begin to acclimatise – it's an average of 17 degrees in summer, not so far removed from parts of Australia at this time of year. We have two nights to admire the contemporary art of the Klaus K Hotel, centrally located a stone's throw from Vanha Kirkkopuisto park. HELSINKI Day 3: Sunday 25 June Helsinki is a chic city of blossoming culinary culture, architectural innovation and waterside charm. There's time to stroll around the harbour or explore the KIASMA modern art gallery and the Hvittrask museum of architecture. We reconvene later for an Arctic briefing, amping up the excitement of what's to come, before a Welcome Dinner tonight. MURMANSK (RUSSIA) JOIN 50 YEARS OF VICTORY Day 4: Monday 26 June You're sure to wake up bright and early – today's the day we've all been waiting for! Taking a short charter flight from Helsinki to Murmansk, Russia's last frontier before the Arctic, we ready ourselves to come face to face with 50 Years of Victory. The world's largest nuclear powered icebreaker, this hardy workhorse has pioneered, rescued and salvaged in some of the harshest climates in the world. It's also your reliable home for the next eleven nights. The adventure begins here as cabins, boots and expedition gear are assigned. This is really happening – there's no turning back now – the North Pole is waiting on the horizon! Murmansk Helsinki Franz Josef Land North Pole N o r t h A t l a n t i c O c e a n N o r t h A t l a n t i c O c e a n A r c t i c O c e a n A r c t i c O c e a n L a p t e v S e a L a p t e v S e a K a r a S e a K a r a S e a B a r e n t s S e a B a r e n t s S e a N o r w e g i a n S e a N o r w e g i a n S e a RUSSIA FINLAND Included Flight 50 Years of Victory Your adventure to the very top of the world commences as the ice begins to thicken Opposite: Join us onboard 50 Years of Victory 1800 650 738 | captainschoice.com.au 37