Drift ice cruises provide a novel view of the coast of Okhotsk
Drifting into the ice-locked Sea of Okhotsk presents you a unusual different to see an unbelievable pure phenomenon from the comfort and safety of an icebreaker.
Fast data
The drift ice flows from the mouth of the Amur River in Russia and infrequently arrives in late January
Drift ice is normally thickest spherical Abashiri and recedes in late March
For a deeper understanding of drift ice flow into, go to the museums in Monbetsu and Abashiri
Okhotsk Monbetsu Airport, Memanbetsu Airport (for Abashiri) and Nemuro Nakashibetsu Airport (for Rausu) provide direct flights from Tokyo and Sapporo.
Abashiri will likely be reached by limousine bus from Memanbetsu Airport to Abashiri Bus Terminal in 40 minutes. From there it is a 10-minute stroll to the icebreaker Aurora. To Nakashibetsu, the bus to Rausu takes 75 minutes. Get off on the michi-no-eki (resting place) and two nature cruise retailers are correct subsequent door. For Monbetsu, take a 15-minute taxi from the bus station or airport to the icebreaker Garinko.
The bus from Sapporo to Monbeto takes about 4 hours, 6 hours to Abashiri and 7.5 hours to Nakashibetsu.
With or with out ice?
If you happen to occur to reach at your trip spot and there's not a speck of ice in sight, don't concern. Ice is usually solely a fast boat journey away. Take the time to review further regarding the fascinating science of drift ice on the Okhotsk Sea Ice Museum in Monbetsu or the Ryuhyo Museum in Abashiri. Don't neglect to hold your digicam to grab the spectacular winter scenes along with the bizarre wildlife that thrives throughout the harsh conditions.
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