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The Svalbard archipelago, of which Spitsbergen is the main island is arguably the best place in the world to see Polar Bear in the wild. In addition this cruise will give you a sense of travelling to your farthest north and show you whaling stations, marvelous scenery of mountains and glaciers, and other wildlife, including whales, reindeer, Arctic foxes, walruses and seals.
The Svalbard archipelago, of which Spitsbergen is the main island is arguably the best place in the world to see Polar Bear in the wild. In addition this cruise will give you a sense of travelling to your farthest north and show you whaling stations, marvelous scenery of mountains and glaciers, and other wildlife, including whales, reindeer, Arctic foxes, walruses and seals.
Norway, Arctic-, Svalbard (Spitsbergen)

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The realm of the polar bear - circumnavigation of Spitsbergen

Small-Ship Cruise

10

US$

days from

5650

The Svalbard archipelago, of which Spitsbergen is the main island is arguably the best place in the world to see Polar Bear in the wild. In addition this cruise will give you a sense of travelling to your farthest north and show you whaling stations, marvelous scenery of mountains and glaciers, and other wildlife, including whales, reindeer, Arctic foxes, walruses and seals.

Activity / Theme

Country

Expedition Cruise, Nature & Wildlife, Hiking, Mixed-Activity, Snow

Norway, Arctic-, Svalbard (Spitsbergen)

Comfort Level

Physical Rating

Comfortable

Leisurely / Moderate

Transportation

Accommodation

Comfortable ice-strengthened small expedition cruise vessel

Twin, triple or quadruple cabins with private shower & toilet

Months of Operation

April, May, June, July, August, September, October

Adventure Coordinators Insider Tip:

We have a variety of cruises around the Svalbard archipelago at different times of the summer.  Contact us for details.

Itinerary

DAY 1 Embark Longyearbyen
DAY 2 Cruising Krossfjorden - glaciers, wildflowers, bird cliffs, wildlife
DAY 3 Monaco Glacier - kittiwakes, polar bear
DAYS 4 – 5 Seven Islands, 80° north, polar bear among the pack ice
DAY 6 Hinlopen Strait- seal, polar bear, whale, bird cliffs, reindeer, walrus
DAY 7 Barentsøya’s - trapper’s hut, kittiwakes, hike, walrus haul-out
DAY 8 Hornsund - mountains & glaciers, seal, beluga, and polar bear
DAY 9 Bell Sund - history and wildlife; beluga, reindeer, little auks
DAY 10 Disembark in Longyearbyen

Inclusions

Voyage aboard
All meals throughout including snacks, coffee and tea
All shore excursions and activities by Zodiac
Ship-to-shore helicopter transfers
Program of lectures by noted naturalists
Leadership by experienced expedition staff
Free use of rubber boots and snowshoes
All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges
Comprehensive pre-departure material

Sample tour.  Itinerary, accommodation, transportation, inclusions and prices are correct at the time of publication but may change without prior notice.  Please inquire.

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