Spitsbergen Explorer: Wildlife Capital of the Arctic (2024)

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Summary:

Explore the Svalbard Archipelago, a paradise of ice and tundra, inhabited by Polar bears, walrus and seabirds

Duration

12 Days

Next Departure

22-May-2024

Starting at

± USD 6,540.00

Price per day

± USD 545.00

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Exodus

Operator Exodus Tour Spitsbergen Explorer: Wildlife Capital of the Arctic (2024) Travel Style Small Group Tour with More Flexibility Group Size 1-199 Overall rating (5.00) Age Group 18 - 99 Years Categories See All DetailsVisit Operator Website→ click here

Summary Explore the Svalbard Archipelago, a paradise of ice and tundra, inhabited by Polar bears, walrus and seabirds Day 1 Start In Helsinki, Finland Day 2 Embarkation Day In Longyearbyen, Svalbard Day 3-11 Exploring Spitsbergen And The Svalbard Archipelago Day 12 Disembark In Longyearbyen And Fly To Helsinki Details If there is such a thing as a “classic Arctic” expedition cruise, this is it. Get all the best of Spitsbergen by exploring the western edge of the island and venturing to some northern outlying areas home to Polar bears and walrus. Come across colonies of seabirds numbering into the thousands and watch for whales in the water. Packed with options for snowshoeing and sea-kayaking, this is the perfect expedition for exploring the “wildlife capital of the Arctic".In 2025 this itinerary is 10 days in duration, in 2024 it is 12 days in duration.
Highlights Sail beyond the Arctic Circle to 80° north Zodiac and shore excursions to discover the icy wilderness Arctic fox, whales, walrus and huge 200,000 strong colonies of Little auk Polar bears often seen hunting on ice floes Travel in a small expedition vessel Accompanied by extremely qualified Expedition Staff
Included in Price All meals while on the ship included. Typical Meals The ships galley offers good quality service and cuisine throughout, with excellent chefs preparing international menus including vegetarian dishes, accompanied by a wide variety of drinks from around the world on sale. Breakfast: Buffet style – unlimited tea and coffee, a selection of fruit juices, hot options including bacon and eggs or omelettes, a selection of bread and toast and jam/honey/marmalade, fruit and cereal. Lunch: Three course set meal or buffet, or the occasional BBQ. Dinner: Three or four courses with a starter of soup and/or salad, a choice of mains with at least one vegetarian option and a dessert, with tea and coffee. Vegetarians and vegans can be well catered for on this holiday - please do inform us before departure of any special dietary requests so that our local team can be well prepared. All meals while on the ship Beer and house wine during dinner All accommodation All transport and listed activities Tour leader throughout and qualified Expedition Staff Mandatory transfer package including return flights between Helsinki and Longyearbyen We can include flights from the UK. Please contact us for a quote.
NOT included in price Travel insurance Single accommodation (available on request) Visas or vaccinations
Travel Package Coming from Going to Tour... Longyearbyen Longyearbyen
This is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.
Tour Variations Spitsbergen Highlights: Expedition in Brief (7 Days) Pack in all the excitement of an epic long Arctic cruise into only seven days! Next Departure: 15-May-2024 Starting at: ± USD 4,069.00 Details Spitsbergen In Depth: Big Island, Big Adventure (14 Days) An extended expedition encompasing Spitsbergen and smaller outlying islands Next Departure: 10-Jul-2024 Starting at: ± USD 10,547.00 Details Spitsbergen Photography: In Search of Polar Bears (14 Days) Be immersed in the natural wonders of the land of the midnight sun and pursue a quest to photograph Arctic wildlife Next Departure: 10-May-2024 Starting at: ± USD 8,712.00 Details Spitsbergen Explorer: Best of High Arctic Norway (2025) (10 Days) Explore the Svalbard Archipelago, a paradise of ice and tundra, inhabited by Polar bears, walrus and seabirds Next Departure: 22-May-2024 Starting at: ± USD 6,053.00 Details
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