Wild Wonders of the Arctic

Highlights

• Longyearbyen - Start your voyage in the northernmost town in the world.
• Experience high summer in the Arctic with Ocean Albatros - one of the few ice-class expedition ships built to withstand the polar pack ice.
• North West Svalbard - Discover one of the largest protected wilderness areas in Europe, where Walrus can be found lazing on beaches and polar bears wander
• Northeast Svalbard - See glaciers flow from the mountains into the sea in this vast icy wilderness and spot hardy animals such as Arctic foxes on the chilly shores
• North Svalbard - Spot wonderful birdlife on the barren, high Arctic islands of Nordaustlandet and Sjuoyane islands
• Svalbard Pack Ice - Enter the vast shape-shifting realm of floating ice which crowns our planet, stretching all the way to the North Pole and look out for polar bears hunting for prey
• Kongsfjord - Marvel at the spectacular scenery in one of the most beautiful and tranquil places on Earth
• Ny Alesund - Explore this settlement of scientific stations, which is in fact further north than Longyearbyen.

Included in Price

• 8 day / 7 night cruise on the Ocean Albatros in an en suite outside cabin in the category chosen
• 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners - full board with a dinner drink package
• Free coffee, tea, and afternoon snacks on the ship
• Welcome and farewell cocktails
• Services of an English-speaking expedition team
• Guided walks with the expedition team
• Nature hikes and Zodiac cruises per itinerary
• Information briefings and lectures by the expedition team
• Special photo workshop
• Taxes, tariffs, and landing fees
• Digital visual journal link after the voyage, including voyage log, gallery, species list, and more

NOT included in price

• Optional Transfer Package: Flights between Oslo - Longyearbyen - Oslo and group transfer between Svalbard Airport and the vessel. To be booked 11 months prior to departure at an additional cost
• International flights and visas
• Tips for the crew (we recommend USD 16 per person per day)
• Beverages (other than coffee and tea and dinner-drink package)

Travel Package

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.

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