North Spitsbergen: 7-night cruise
9 days from £4,930pp
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
Itinerary idea in detail
Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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International outbound flight , Longyearbyen
Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Longyearbyen. Arrive in Longyearbyen and make your way to your hotel.
Accommodation
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Longyearbyen , Polar Cruise
After a morning to explore 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 the MS Expedition.
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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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Spend time out on deck watching for belugas and other wildlife.
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Longyearbyen , Polar Cruise
Visit an old whaling station and imagine what it must have felt like to live there.
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Pay a visit to Ny Alesund, the most northerly permanent research base in the world.
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Longyearbyen , Polar Cruise
Go for a long hike across the Arctic tundra, keeping an eye open for Arctic foxes.
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Absorb the scenery of Spitsbergen and listen to the sound of ice against the hull.
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Longyearbyen , International return flight
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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Contact a 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. Your dedicated specialist will take the time to understand your preferences and build them into an itinerary to match, working to your budget. He or she will keep perfecting it until you’re completely happy and ready to book.
When to go
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