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Glacier on Spitsbergen

Spitsbergen circumnavigation 9-night cruise

12 days from £6,525pp

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Tour highlights

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

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

  • 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.

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 transfer to your hotel.

    • Longyearbyen
      Longyearbyen
    • Polar bear, Spitsbergen
      Polar bear, Spitsbergen
    • A bear tucking in to a washed up whale carcass
      A bear tucking in to a washed up whale carcass

  • After a morning to explore Longyearbyen and the excellent museum you will board the ship and set sail along the fjord. (Twin private cabin with window included in this itinerary). The itinerary that we have included here is what you are likely to do, but please bear in mind that all plans are subject to change by the captain and expedition leader dependent on conditions at the time.

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    • 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
    • A mother bear and her cub
      A mother bear and her cub

  • Visit the 14th July Glacier and the research base of Ny Alesund.

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  • Explore the whaling station at Smeerenburg.

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  • Experience the surreal ice sculptures of Sparreneset.

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  • Visit the northern island of Phippsoya.

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  • Keep an eye open for polar bears on Kvitoya.

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  • Beluga whales are often in the waters here and the best place to see them is from the deck.

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  • Go kayaking in the quiet waters near Sundneset.

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  • Reach the most southerly point as you round the southwestern corner of Spitsbergen.

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  • Sailing up through dramatic scenery you make your way north again toward Longyearbyen. Disembark in Longyearbyen and fly south to Oslo to continue your homeward journey.

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    • 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
    • Two bears prowl around a whale carcass
      Two bears prowl around a whale carcass

  • Sailing up through dramatic scenery you make your way north again toward Longyearbyen. Disembark in Longyearbyen and fly south to Oslo to continue your homeward journey. Your return flight will arrive the same day.

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    • A mother leads her cub over the ice
      A mother leads her cub over the ice
    • A mother protects her cub from a male bear
      A mother protects her cub from a male bear
    • Mother and cub feeding on a whale carcass
      Mother and cub feeding on a whale carcass

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.

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      G Adventures 'Realm of the polar bear in depth'

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