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Mutnovsky & Gorely Volcanoes

Dramatic views of active volcanic calderas and steaming vents immediately after departure from Petropavlovsk.

Sea of Okhotsk

A vast expanse of deep blue water, often filled with ice floes during the spring and early summer months.

Verkhoyansk Range

Rugged, razor-sharp peaks in one of the coldest inhabited regions on Earth, showcasing extreme Siberian topography.

Lena River Basin

The massive, winding silver threads of the Lena River as it snakes through the Yakutian taiga.

Central Ural Mountains

The geological border between Asia and Europe, featuring ancient, forested ridges and deep valleys.

Volga River Heartland

The industrial and agricultural heart of Russia, with views of major cities like Nizhny Novgorod as you approach Moscow.

Koryaksky & Avachinsky

The 'home volcanoes' of Petropavlovsk, providing a stunning backdrop during the initial ascent.

Kolyma Mountains

Stark, high-altitude landscapes of the Magadan region, often covered in snow year-round.

Putorana Plateau

A distant view of the vast, flat-topped basalt wilderness, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Ob River Delta

The sprawling mouth of the Ob River as it heads toward the Kara Sea in the Arctic North.

Northern Ural Peaks

Higher and more glaciated peaks of the Ural range compared to the southern sections.

Arctic Aurora

On night flights during winter months, this side faces North, offering the best chance to see the Northern Lights.