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Scotland to Spitsbergen: Puffins, Sea Ice and Wildlife

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17 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
199 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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Highlights

Explore two Scottish archipelagos: Shetland and Orkney

Learn from experts in Scottish Neolithic and Norwegian history, ornithology and glaciology

Rare visit to Bear Island

Photograph massive bird colonies in Scotland and Svalbard

Visit Scottish Neolithic sites and Norse ruins

Encounter sea ice, the foundation of polar life

View Iconic wildlife of the Arctic and North Atlantic

Travel in a small expedition vessel

Accompanied by extremely qualified Expedition Staff

Itinerary

day 1Start in Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Arrive any time on Day 1 and make your way to the group hotel, which is included in your Charter Flight & Hotel Package. The Scottish city of Aberdeen, your gateway for this adventure, is known as the Granite City, as it was once the granite capital of the world. You’ll understand as soon as you see the grey Victorian buildings—that sparkle in the sunlight. A bustling cultural hub, Aberdeen also offers a range of museums, galleries, theaters, shops, cafés and restaurants to explore.

day 2Embarkation Day

day 3Orkney

day 4Shetland

day 5 - 7At Sea

day 8Bear Island

day 9 - 10Storfjorden

day 11Hornsund

day 12Bellsund

day 13Krossfjorden

day 14Smeerenburgfjorden

day 15Isfjorden

day 16Disembark in Longyearbyen

day 17Depart Helsinki

What's Included

Accommodation
All accommodation: 14 nights on the ship, 1 night hotel in Aberdeen, 1 night hotel in Helsinki
Meals
All meals while on the ship, plus beer and house wine during dinner
Transport
Immersive itinerary featuring all transport and listed activitiesMandatory transfer package including flights from Longyearbyen to Helsinki
Others
Qualified Expedition Staff to enhance your adventure

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