Realm of the Polar Bear in Depth

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11 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

12 peopleMaximum group size

10 - 100 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

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

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Longyearbyen, Norway

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Highlights

Take a turn on "polar bear watch" with a member of the expedition staff.

Opt to challenge yourself with a polar plunge.

Capture a herd of Svalbard reindeer in your viewfinder.

Enjoy spectacular vistas under the midnight sun.

Learn from lectures on history and natural sciences

Itinerary

Similar to our "Realm of the Polar Bear" tour, but with three additional days of exploring. Scour the ice and tundra in search of the elusive polar bear and encounter even more icebergs, glaciers, and unique wildlife than you ever thought possible on this 11-day expedition. Search for lounging seals, grazing reindeer, and colonies of birds under the midnight sun.

day 1Longyearbyen

Get a first glimpse of the midnight sun in Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen's capital. Transfer from the town to the Expedition for a late afternoon embarkation.
Please make sure you drop your checked luggage off at the meeting point between 10:30am - 1:00pm. A local representative will be in the luggage storage room. They can provide general information about the town or the 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

Embarkation of the Expedition, Arrival Day

day 2 - 10Svalbard

day 11Longyearbyen

What's Included

Accommodation

Aboard the Expedition in triple-, twin-share cabins, or suites (all with en suite bathrooms and porthole or window, 10 nts). Please note that all cabins consist of twin-size berths and are ocean-facing. Suites have one queen-size bed.

Meals

10 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 10 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

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

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