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Svalbard Spring Photo Tour w/ Randy Hanna

This location stands as the perfect dream place for adventure photographers because Randy Hanna teaches the skills to thrill-seekers and photography fans through his 30 years of experience. Towering peaks capped in a blanket of unblemished white snow. The fjords' glaciers display a sparkling diamond appearance that resembles a thousand small diamonds spread throughout the frozen ocean. Wildlife emerges from its prolonged winter rest once the seasons begin to change. The morning sun's soft light combines with the quiet shades of pastel colors during sunset.

Day by day

Day 1: Embark on a Dream Expedition

Depart Longyearbyen right at 4 pm, gliding past the stunning Fuglefjella plateau — also known as Bird’s Mountain — a dramatic cliffside that offers a beautiful first glimpse of Svalbard’s rugged landscape.

Day 2: The Picturesque Land of Prins Karlsforth

Check out Poolepynten, a rugged peninsula located on the picturesque Prins Karls For land, where you can spot a walrus colony and stumble upon an ancient burial site.

Day 3 - 7 : From Calving Glaciers to Copper Camp: A Journey Through Svalbard’s Wild Heart
Day 8 - 9 : Gnålodden Highlights: Majestic Bird Cliffs and the Path Back to Isfjorden
Day 10: Disembark in Longyearbyen
 | Lemaire Channel  |  Antarctica
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Longyearbyen | Svalbard |  Antarctica

Cruise Includes

Lectures and tutorials on board
Zodiac excursions (MK V heavy-duty inflatable boats) for shore landings and unforgettable photography opportunities
Free use of the ship’s Wi-Fi powered by Starlink
Full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), all-day soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages served with dinner
Rubber Muck boots for shore landings
All transfers included—from your hotel on arrival, between your hotel and the ship for embarkation and disembarkation, and from your hotel to the airport on departure day

Cruise does not include

International flights – we recommend booking early.
Travel and cancellation insurance – we strongly recommend securing coverage to protect your expedition. For guidance, see our Travel Insurance Checklist
Additional expenses – any extra costs such as museum entry or optional activities

Highlights

Visit the Arctic, capturing frozen seascapes, crystalline icebergs, and snow-covered mountains in soft-hued light.
The Arctic environment provides travelers with the opportunity to observe whales and Arctic foxes and Svalbard reindeer and walruses and seals, and polar bears in their natural snowy habitats.
Polar photography with tuition experts – you’re learning from the very best.
Enjoy a Zodiac cruise in Fuglefjord to witness the thrilling calving of Svitjodbreen.
Discover the history of Johnsfjord at Copper Camp and visit Camp Bell in Van Mijenfjord with chances to spot reindeer.

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 Spring Photo Tour w/ Randy Hanna

From USD 16500,00

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