Realm of the Polar Bear

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8 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

12 peopleMaximum group size

10 - 100 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

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Longyearbyen, Norway

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Highlights

Spend time on deck searching for polar bears and whales.

Cruise through breathtaking fjords and admire massive glaciers.

Experience the midnight sun.

Learn about Arctic history and ecology from our expert guides.

Brave the Arctic waters and take the polar plunge.

Enjoy the silence of the Arctic tundra

Itinerary

From close-up encounters with icebergs and glaciers to the region’s plentiful wildlife, this is a voyage of non-stop highlights. Always on the lookout for wildlife that live in this polar wilderness, you’ll explore this landscape not only by ship but also on foot and via Zodiac. Roaming polar bears, lounging seals, grazing reindeer, and colonies of birds all co-exist in this harsh land we dare only to explore a few months of the year.

day 1Longyearbyen/Svalbard

Transfer from Longyearbyen to the Expedition for a late afternoon embarkation.
Please make sure you drop your checked luggage off at the meeting point between 9am - 12pm. A local representative will be in the luggage storage room. They can provide general information about the town or your embarkation process.
All passengers will be transferred to the ship as a group for embarkation at 4pm. Please ensure that for embarkation you have your passport accessible (not in your luggage which is being transferred separately to the ship).

Meal

Dinner

Transport

Arrival Transfer

Included Activities

Arrival Day, Embarkation of the Expedition

day 2 - 7Svalbard

day 8Svalbard/Longyearbyen

What's Included

Accommodation

Aboard the Expedition in triple-, twin-share cabins, or suites (all with en suite bathrooms and porthole or window, 7 nts). Please note that all cabins consist of twin-size berths and are ocean-facing. Suites have one queen-size bed.

Meals

7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
Note: Allow USD25-35 for meals not included. Drinks and tips on board not included.

Transport

Expedition, Zodiac, local bus, walking.

Guide

One expedition team member per 10 guests.

Included activities

7 nts aboard the ExpeditionArrival transferZodiac excursions with our expert expedition teamLectures and educational programsInsulated, waterproof boots supplied for USA sizes 4 - 16Expedition parka

What's Excluded

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