Svalbard Explorer: Best of High Arctic Norway
Tour Operator:
Tour Code:
BQMB
Start City:
Helsinki
End City:
Helsinki
Tour Style:
Tour Quality:
First Class
Tour Length:
10 days
Age Requirement:
8+ Years Old
Tour Capacity:
128
Physical Rating:
1 - Light
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| Start Date | End Date | Offers | Brochure Land Price | Quote |
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| Wednesday, May 07, 2025 | Friday, May 16, 2025 | $10,290 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Sunday, May 11, 2025 | Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | $11,190 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Thursday, May 15, 2025 | Saturday, May 24, 2025 | $11,490 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Friday, May 23, 2025 | Sunday, Jun 01, 2025 | $11,990 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Saturday, May 24, 2025 | Monday, Jun 02, 2025 | $11,190 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Saturday, May 31, 2025 | Monday, Jun 09, 2025 | $11,890 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Sunday, Jun 01, 2025 | Tuesday, Jun 10, 2025 | $11,190 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Sunday, Jun 08, 2025 | Tuesday, Jun 17, 2025 | $12,690 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Jun 09, 2025 | Wednesday, Jun 18, 2025 | $11,690 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
| Monday, Jun 16, 2025 | Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025 | $12,690 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
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| Wednesday, Jul 02, 2025 | Friday, Jul 11, 2025 | $12,690 | Get Our Price | Get Quote |
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Tour Itinerary
Discover the shivery essence of the Arctic as you explore Spitsbergen and its outlying islands. Search for wildlife at every turn, and be prepared for close encounters with lumbering polar bears, noisy walruses and huge colonies of seabirds. This is the largest island in Svalbard and boasts an astonishing array of wild, natural landscapes. Hike flowering tundra at the base of the 14th of July Glacier, roam the rocky, cliff-lined shores of Alkefjellet or grab your snowshoes for an inland excursion to the abandoned whaling sites of Smeerenburg. Along the rugged western coast, be captivated by untouched fjords and discover the many enchanting shades of ice. This trip captures the icy spirit of the polar regions, giving you a unique perspective of the history and geology of this mystical place at the northern reaches of the world.
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Day 1
Helsinki, FinlandYour arctic adventure begins in Helsinki, where you may arrive at any time today. Known for its extraordinary architecture, Helsinki is a great place to spend time, exploring the many museums, galleries and restaurants. Perhaps relax at a Finnish sauna or wander the vibrant Design District before retiring at your included hotel.
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Day 2
Helsinki, Finland to Longyearbyen for embarkationThis morning, the group will transfer to the airport and board our private charter flight to Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen’s largest settlement. As your ship sets sail, enjoy your first view of the island’s rugged, glacier-topped mountains rising majestically from frigid waters.
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Day 3
Exploring SpitsbergenYou’ll cruise around this magical island on a constant search for wildlife. Your expedition will cover western Spitsbergen as well as stunning fjords to the north. From polar flora to immense glaciers, the natural landscape here is just as varied as the wildlife.Each expedition presents new opportunities and different weather and ice, so there is no fixed itinerary; however, some of the places we may visit include the 14th of July Glacier, Smeerenburg, Alkefjellet and the Hinlopen Strait. The destinations visited will be selected for optimum wildlife viewing with an appreciation of the history and geology of Spitsbergen.The island offers multiple opportunities for wildlife photography. Since most of Svalbard’s Arctic ecosystem is uninhabited and well-protected, this remote archipelago is one of the world’s best places to spot polar bears against stunning natural backdrops of mountains and ice.The towering cliffs of Alkefjellet provide homes to thousands of Brünnich’s guillemots (thick-billed murres). Coming across a walrus haul-out is a moment you won’t soon forget. Get a chance to witness the intimate gatherings of giant pinnipeds as they haul out together on small coastal strips.If you’re itching to experience a more intimate view from the water, you can book the sea kayaking or paddling excursion adventure options.In Spitsbergen, there is no shortage of natural beauty. The tundra can be surprisingly colorful in summer, with wildflowers bursting for a taste of sunshine. Each day, you’ll see something interesting, whether it is an ever- changing gallery of spectacular icebergs, a polar bear resting between hunts, or an abandoned historical site from centuries ago.
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Day 10
Disembark in Longyearbyen and Fly to HelsinkiThe time to say goodbye to your Expedition Team and shipmates has come. Your adventure ends as it began, in the historic frontier-style settlement of Longyearbyen after breakfast. From here, transfer to the airport for your return group charter flight to Helsinki. Your trip comes to an end on arrival at Helsinki airport
Meals: Breakfast
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- Uncover the incredible landscape of Spitsbergen, from the quirky northernmost city of Longyearbyen and brilliantly blue glaciers like the ‘14th July Glacier’, to stunning fjords and towering mountains and cliffs
- Experience the unique and memorable sensation of 24 hours of sunlight
- Scour sheets of ice and hopefully be rewarded with unforgettable sightings of the ruler of the Arctic – the Polar Bear
- With endless daylight there are also endless wildlife-viewing opportunities – elusive Arctic foxes, breaching whales, lounging masses of walruses, and enchanting seabirds dotted along the cliffs of Alkefjellet
- Choose to get even closer to this amazing environment with optional activities like snowshoeing, hiking, and gliding along pristine waters between icebergs in a sea kayak
Meals
9 Breakfast(s) Included
7 Lunch(es) Included
8 Dinner(s) Included
Style: Comfort
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Our tour guide was wonderful. She was knowledgeable, fun, energetic, and made our week run very smoothly. The trip itself was fantastic! We saw a lot and the islands are absolutely beautiful. Great food, great new friends made on the tour, and would absolutely book with Intrepid again.
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The trip was both both educational and exciting. I very much enjoyed the sights and culture.
The itinerary was just as I expected! The guide was very good as were the accomodations
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Taiwan people very friendly. Accommodation were centrally located and easily accessible. Did extra activities then in brochure which was greatly.
Larus our tour guide did an excellent job and was very attentive to our needs. He is very knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor.
Our guide Tarang chandola was exceptional. Courteous, knowledgeable, organized, polite, professional and went above and beyond taking care of our needs and requests offen anticipating what that might be. He made sure we all had the best possible time and offered suggestions to meet the needs of everyone on the tour. This made the trip even more enjoyable.
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