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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.
The specialist who creates your trip
"Plan your trip with an expert who’ll get to know you, listen to you, and guide your plans around exactly what trip you want to take."
Shannon, Country Specialist
Price:
9 days from £5,900pp
What's included in your Audley booking?
By booking one of our bespoke tours, you can rest assured that our experts will consider every aspect of your trip. We make sure that everything runs smoothly so you spend less time planning
and more time living!
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Scheduled international flights
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In-destination transfers
Activities
Activities and excursions as detailed
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All accommodation
Support 24/7
24-hour support while you travel
Knowing we’ve taken care of everything
“We know that the small details make all the difference. It’s why we won’t stop finessing your trip until you say it’s just right. From the outset, we’ll focus on bringing the experience you want to life, down to the finest detail."
Itinerary idea
Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Longyearbyen. Arrive in Longyearbyen and make your way to your hotel.
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A view of Spitsbergen from the plane -
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The sign that greets you in Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
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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.
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Arctic Sea Ice
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Each and every day will be different as you explore the coast. Polar bear sightings can happen anywhere at any time.
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Arctic Landscapes -
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Polar landscape -
![Guillemot in Flight]()
Guillemot in Flight
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Spend time out on deck watching for belugas and other wildlife.
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Arctic Landscapes -
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Polar landscapes
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Visit an old whaling station and imagine what it must have felt like to live there.
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Arctic Reindeer -
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Arctic Reindeer -
![Polar Bear and Cub]()
Polar Bear and Cub
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Pay a visit to Ny Alesund, the world's most northerly permanent research base.
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Female Polar Bear -
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Arctic Polar Bear Cub -
![A Fulmar Following the Ship]()
A Fulmar Following the Ship
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Go for a long hike across the Arctic tundra, keeping an eye open for Arctic foxes.
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Exploring the coastline by Zodiac -
![Polar bear, Spitsbergen]()
Polar bear, Spitsbergen
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Absorb the scenery of Spitsbergen and listen to the sound of ice against the hull.
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A polar bear tests the water
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Disembark in Longyearbyen and fly south to Oslo to begin your journey home. Your return flight will arrive the same day.
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A mother bear and her cub
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Accommodation
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Basecamp Hotel ![Basecamp Hotel]()
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Albatros Expeditions 'Svalbard - Last Stop Before The North Pole'
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Contact an Arctic specialist
The specialist who designs your trip to the Arctic will have explored the country many times and, in some cases, lived there. Their first-hand knowledge gives us the belief that no other travel company can match our expertise in helping you plan your trip.
When to go
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Place | Daily max temperature (°C) | Monthly rainfall (mm) |
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| Longyearbyen |
