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Svalbard: In Search of Iconic Arctic Wildlife

Embark on a 10-day Svalbard expedition to witness iconic Arctic wildlife in its natural habitat. Spot polar bears on the ice, watch for whales and walrus, and explore remote fjords by Zodiac and kayak. Conclude your adventure with a return to Oslo.

Day by day

Day 1: Arrival in Oslo, Norway

Arrive in Norway’s capital and transfer to your centrally located hotel. Enjoy a day at your own pace, exploring Oslo’s museums, waterfront, and historic landmarks.

Day 2: Flight to Longyearbyen & Embarkation

Fly to Longyearbyen, the world’s northernmost settlement. Once a thriving coal-mining town, this Arctic outpost now serves as a gateway to the frozen wilderness. After exploring its unique history, board your expedition ship and set sail into Svalbard’s icy landscapes.

Day 3 - 8: Exploring Svalbard
Day 9: Disembark in Longyearbyen & Flight to Oslo
Day 10: Depart from Oslo
Kongsfjorden | Svalbard |  Antarctica
 | Disko Island | huge icebergs
+12
 | Falkland | Commerson’s dolphins

Highlights

Sail through Svalbard’s icy fjords, glaciers, and remote islands.
Search for polar bears, walrus, and Arctic wildlife in their natural habitat.
Kayak among icebergs in breathtaking Arctic landscapes.
Experience the Arctic’s midnight sun and pristine wilderness.
Use advanced technology like the ROV to explore the ocean depths.

Activities

Sea Kayaking
Sea Kayaking
Under full instruction from your sea kayaking guide, experience true tranquillity as you paddle through clinking ice floes and realise the enormity of the surrounding scenery. Look out for breaching whales, lounging seals and penguins zipping alongside your kayak. Some experience is required.
Ice Camping
Ice Camping
Camp out on the ice and experience the silence which blankets the continent by night. This is your chance to completely connect with this ethereal ice world – wrap up warm and embrace the Antarctic elements.
Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing
Get a spring in your step when you slip on a pair of snowshoes in Antarctica. Enabling you to easily scale gentle slopes, this unique activity allows you to access hard to reach places and seek out the most impressive views.
Photography
Photography
Learn to capture wildlife and landscape shots in a small group photography program, including critiquing sessions and editing classes. Plus, Explorer Boat excursions with a dedicated photography expert on landings.
Explorer Boats
Explorer Boats
Achieve the best views and photographs from a forward facing Explorer Boats. They allow you to sit comfortably and securely while crackling through the ice-strewn waters. Look out for wildlife such as penguins, seals and whales as you cruise.
Yoga
Yoga
It doesn’t get more serene than complimentary yoga classes to the tune of glacial scenery. Join the most unique exercise setting in the world after a day of exploration. Classes are regular but are dependent on weather conditions and swell.

Svalbard: In Search of Iconic Arctic Wildlife

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