Svalbard in Spring: Arctic Wildlife, Light and Ice | National Geographic Resolution Expedition Ship

Svalbard in Spring: Arctic Wildlife, Light and Ice

Embark on a 10-day Arctic expedition to Svalbard, where spring brings stunning light and incredible wildlife encounters. Search for polar bears, walrus, and seals while navigating icy waters by Zodiac. Experience the magic of the Arctic before concluding your journey in Oslo.

Day by day

Day 1: Arrival in Oslo, Norway

Touch down in Norway’s capital and transfer to your hotel. Spend the day exploring at your leisure before meeting your expedition team in the evening.

Day 2: Flight to Longyearbyen & Embarkation

Fly to Longyearbyen, the gateway to the High Arctic, where dramatic peaks and icy fjords define the landscape. Explore this remote research settlement before boarding your expedition vessel.

Day 3 - 8: Exploring Svalbard

Day 9: Disembark in Longyearbyen & Flight to Oslo

Day 10: Depart from Oslo

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Highlights

Experience Svalbard in early spring, when ice and light create breathtaking landscapes.

Search for polar bears, walrus, and Arctic foxes in their natural habitat.

Cruise among ice floes by Zodiac and possibly walk on the frozen ocean.

Capture stunning Arctic photography with guidance from a National Geographic expert.

Witness the return of the midnight sun, illuminating the icy wilderness.

Activities

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

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

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

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

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

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.