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Polar bear and walrus colony spotted on a North Spitsbergen cruise

North Spitsbergen: 7-night cruise

9 days from £5,900pp
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Tour highlights

  • Spend time on deck looking out for the elusive polar bear, huge walrus and surfacing whales.

  • Look for Arctic foxes on the prowl at the bottom of impressive cliff nesting colonies.

  • Walk through the barren landscape and learn the fascinating history of the whalers and trappers who once sheltered here.

  • Marvel at icebergs carved into hypnotic shapes by the wind and water.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Longyearbyen. Arrive in Longyearbyen and make your way to your hotel.

    • Longyearbyen
      Longyearbyen
    • A view of Spitsbergen from the plane
      A view of Spitsbergen from the plane
    • The sign that greets you in Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
      The sign that greets you in Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen

  • After a morning exploring Longyearbyen and the excellent Polar Museum, you will board the ship and set sail along the fjord. This entry-level option is based on a berth in a twin cabin.

    On board ship, Albatros Expeditions 'Svalbard - Last Stop Before The North Pole'   
    • Wildlife watching by Zodiac, Spitsbergen
      Wildlife watching by Zodiac, Spitsbergen
    • Arctic Ice Flows
      Arctic Ice Flows
    • Arctic Sea Ice
      Arctic Sea Ice

  • Each and every day will be different as you explore the coast. Polar bear sightings can happen anywhere at any time.

    On board ship, Albatros Expeditions 'Svalbard - Last Stop Before The North Pole'   
    • Arctic Landscapes
      Arctic Landscapes
    • Polar landscape
      Polar landscape
    • Guillemot in Flight
      Guillemot in Flight

  • Spend time out on deck watching for belugas and other wildlife.

    On board ship, Albatros Expeditions 'Svalbard - Last Stop Before The North Pole'   
    • Arctic Landscapes
      Arctic Landscapes
    • Arctic Landscapes
      Arctic Landscapes
    • Polar landscapes
      Polar landscapes

  • Visit an old whaling station and imagine what it must have felt like to live there.

    On board ship, Albatros Expeditions 'Svalbard - Last Stop Before The North Pole'   
    • Arctic Reindeer
      Arctic Reindeer
    • Arctic Reindeer
      Arctic Reindeer
    • Polar Bear and Cub
      Polar Bear and Cub

  • Pay a visit to Ny Alesund, the world's most northerly permanent research base.

    On board ship, Albatros Expeditions 'Svalbard - Last Stop Before The North Pole'   
    • Female Polar Bear
      Female Polar Bear
    • Arctic Polar Bear Cub
      Arctic Polar Bear Cub
    • A Fulmar Following the Ship
      A Fulmar Following the Ship

  • Go for a long hike across the Arctic tundra, keeping an eye open for Arctic foxes.

    On board ship, Albatros Expeditions 'Svalbard - Last Stop Before The North Pole'   
    • Kayaking in polar waters
      Kayaking in polar waters
    • Exploring the coastline by Zodiac
      Exploring the coastline by Zodiac
    • Polar bear, Spitsbergen
      Polar bear, Spitsbergen

  • Absorb the scenery of Spitsbergen and listen to the sound of ice against the hull.

    On board ship, Albatros Expeditions 'Svalbard - Last Stop Before The North Pole'   
    • A bear tucking in to a washed up whale carcass
      A bear tucking in to a washed up whale carcass
    • A bear tucking in to a washed up whale
      A bear tucking in to a washed up whale
    • A polar bear tests the water
      A polar bear tests the water

  • Disembark in Longyearbyen and fly south to Oslo to begin your journey home. Your return flight will arrive the same day.

    On board ship, Albatros Expeditions 'Svalbard - Last Stop Before The North Pole'   
    • A mother bear and her cub
      A mother bear and her cub
    • A bear feasts on a washed up whale carcass
      A bear feasts on a washed up whale carcass
    • A mother bear and her cub
      A mother bear and her cub

Accommodation options

While the itinerary price reflects the suggested accommodation, Audley trips are 100% tailor-made, and a specialist can help you select the option best suited to your tastes and budget.

    • Albatros Expeditions 'Svalbard - Last Stop Before The North Pole'

      Albatros Expeditions 'Svalbard - Last Stop Before The North Pole'

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