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Franz Josef Land · Arctic & Polar Expeditions

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Franz Josef Land · Arctic & Polar Expeditions

**Unique Factor:** Remote archipelago, polar history **Key Experiences:** Walrus colonies, bird cliffs, historic sites **Best Season:** July-August Explore the remote Russian archipelago known for its wildlife colonies and significant polar history. Access is typically by expedition cruise with opportunities to visit important historical sites.

Destination Overview

**Unique Factor:** Remote archipelago, polar history **Key Experiences:** Walrus colonies, bird cliffs, historic sites **Best Season:** July-August Explore the remote Russian archipelago known for its wildlife colonies and significant polar history. Access is typically by expedition cruise with opportunities to visit important historical sites.

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Best season
Summer
Difficulty
4
Region
Russia, Arctic Ocean Archipelago

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A tranquil scene of green grass swaying in the wind creating a blurred landscape effect.

Photo by Stanislav Kondratiev

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Capture of tranquil reflections and lush hills at San Josef Bay, BC.

Photo by James Wheeler

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Photo by Adrien Olichon

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Lake Te Anau, 1888, New Zealand, by John Gully. Gift of the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts, 1936. Te Papa (1936-0012-57) https://collections.tepapa.govt.nz/object/38231

Photo by Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

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A tranquil scene of San Josef Bay's sandy beach with lush trees and distant mountains.

Photo by James Wheeler

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Italian Landscape c. 1790–92 John Robert Cozens (British, 1752–1797) England, London, 18th century Watercolor over graphite Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund 1997.137

Photo by The Cleveland Museum of Art

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Breathtaking landscape of Franz Josef Glacier with misty mountains and a flowing river in New Zealand.

Photo by Tim O'Farrell

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Photo by Leonhard_Niederwimmer

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A serene aerial view of turquoise ocean waves gently washing over a pristine white sandy beach.

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Panoramic View of the Alps, Les Dents du Midi, 1877. Gustave Courbet (French, 1819–1877).

Photo by The Cleveland Museum of Art

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