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Explore Svalbard; the Arctic land which is the last stop before the North Pole by an expedition cruise. The purpose of this tour is to provide maximum enjoyment to travellers by taking them as close to icy and pristine Arctic nature, as well as the North Pole. 

 

Follow the icy, rugged coastline of this Norwegian island which serves as a base for many expeditions to the North Pole. Visit the land of Polar Bears, Arctic Whales, Walruses, Seals, and millions of sea birds by cruising through gigantic icebergs on a newly built ship. 

 

This tour is filled with natural beauty and wildlife, and options for adventure activities such as Kayaking, Snowshoeing, and traveling via Zodiac boats right up to icebergs.

Departer Dates : 

  • 26 June 2024 
  • 3 July 2024 

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Highlights

  • Explore Svalbard, the last stop before the North Pole
  • Visit Longyearbyen, one of the northernmost towns in the world
  • Reach 80° north when you cruise towards Sjuøyane, close to the pack ice.
  • Witness Arctic Wildlife such as Polar Bears, Whales, and Walruses
  • Travel aboard a newly built expedition ship with comfortable rooms, a spa, a swimming pool, and jacuzzis
  • Witness the natural phenomena of the Midnight Sun, where the sun never sets
  • Go up close to the massive Lilliehöök Glacier
  • Adventure activity options of Kayaking, Snowshoeing, and Zodiac Boat travel
Price Includes: 1 Hotel(s), 13 Sightseeing
Day 01
 Ship Embarkation in Longyearbyen

Board a chartered flight from Oslo to arrive at Longyearbyen, one of the northernmost towns in the world. Head towards the coast to embark on the expedition ship and check into your room. Before dinner, your Expedition Leader will take you through the safety drills as you cruise through the Advent fjord.

 

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Sight Seeing Included:
Longyearbyen
    • Dinner
      Included
Expedition Cruise
Room Included :
Deluxe Room
Meals at hotel : FB included only
Day 02
The Lilliehöök Glacier

The captain will try to dock the ship as you reach Möllerhamna, where you will be able to see thousands of Arctic birds migrating during the summertime. You will cross Regnardneset in the innermost area of Krossfjorden, which is one of the most beautiful regions in the world. In the afternoon, depending on the weather, you would be able to participate in a Zodiac cruise and go right up close to the Lilliehook Glacier. You would also be visiting Fjortende Juli, where the glacier Fjortende Juli-Breen calves into the fjord.

 

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Sight Seeing Included:
Lilliehook Glacier / Fjortende Juli / Arctic Birds
    • Breakfast
      Included
    • Lunch
      Included
    • Dinner
      Included
Expedition Cruise
Room Included :
Deluxe Room
Meals at hotel : FB included only
Day 03
Smeerenburg and Ytre Norskøya

As you enter northwest Svalbard, which was declared a National Park in 1973, weather permitting, the day could begin with a Zodiac cruise in Danskergattet, looking for seals in Virgohamna, before reaching Smeerenburg, the legendary whaling town of 17th century. Explore the town of Spitzbergen before heading towards Ytre Norskøya.

 

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Sight Seeing Included:
Ytre Norskøya / Spitsbergen
    • Breakfast
      Included
    • Lunch
      Included
    • Dinner
      Included
Expedition Cruise
Room Included :
Deluxe Room
Meals at hotel : FB included only
Day 04
Alkefjellet Region and Torrelnesset

A wildlife-heavy day, this morning, the ship will cruise slowly past the Alkefjellet region, giving you a view of stunning, steep cliffs, which is home to the Brünichs guillemots birds. You would then head towards the polar desert landscapes of Torrelnesset, where an abundance of Walrus population will welcome you.

 

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Sight Seeing Included:
Walrus
    • Breakfast
      Included
    • Lunch
      Included
    • Dinner
      Included
Expedition Cruise
Room Included :
Deluxe Room
Meals at hotel : FB included only
Day 05
Polar Bear Region at 80 Degrees North

Get ready for some thrill as the captain tries to take the ship to almost 80 Degrees north. You would go to the edge of the Polar Ice pack, where you will have the opportunity to see Polar Bears. Enjoy sessions on Polar Bears and the Arctic environment on board. Later, the ship heads to the island of Sjuøyane, which is 1000 km north of Norway’s mainland. Walk on this barren, icy terrain where you will get to see some more Arctic birdlife.

 

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Sight Seeing Included:
Polar Bear / Island of Sjuøyane
    • Breakfast
      Included
    • Lunch
      Included
    • Dinner
      Included
Expedition Cruise
Room Included :
Deluxe Room
Meals at hotel : FB included only
Day 06
Texas Bar and the Monaco Glacier

Cruise along the mighty Monaco Glacier, where you will be able to see miles of icebergs wherever you look. Many hunters stayed here in winter and built cabins, which are known as Texas Cabins. The most popular cabin is called the Texas Bar, which you would be able to explore and walk around.
 

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Sight Seeing Included:
Monaco Glacier
    • Breakfast
      Included
    • Lunch
      Included
    • Dinner
      Included
Expedition Cruise
Room Included :
Deluxe Room
Meals at hotel : FB included only
Day 07
Ny Ålesund and Ny London

As you wake up in the morning, you would have arrived at Kongsfjord. The ship docks at Ny Ålesund, where you might have a chance to go for a stroll in the remote town which hosts scientific research stations. Later, visit the abandoned marble mining town of Ny London, and stroll around the settlement, where again, you might experience some Arctic wildlife before returning back to the ship.

 

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Sight Seeing Included:
NY London / Arctic Wildlife
    • Breakfast
      Included
    • Lunch
      Included
    • Dinner
      Included
Expedition Cruise
Room Included :
Deluxe Room
Meals at hotel : FB included only
Day 08
Disembarkation in Longyearbyen

Bid farewell to the crew and your cruise experience as you disembark in Longyearbyen. A transfer to the airport will be arranged for you.

 

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Sight Seeing Included:
Longyearbyen City
    • Breakfast
      Included
Inclusions
  • 8-day/7-night cruise on the expedition ship in a shared outside double room with a private bathroom in the category chosen
  • Charter flights Oslo-Longyearbyen-Oslo
  • English-speaking expedition staff
  • Guided walks with the expedition team
  • Nature hikes and Zodiac cruises per itinerary
  • Information briefings and lectures by the expedition team
  • Special photo workshop
  • Full board on the ship
  • Dinner drink package
  • Free coffee, tea, and afternoon snacks on the ship
  • Welcome and farewell cocktails
  • Taxes, tariffs, and landing fees
  • Digital visual journal link after the voyage, including voyage log, gallery, species list, and more

 

Exclusions

 

  • International flights
  •  Extra excursions and activities not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Hotel accommodation in embarkation/disembarkation locations
  • Single-room supplement and cabin upgrades
  • Meals not on board the ship
  • Beverages (Other than coffee and tea and dinner-drink package)
  • Tips for the crew
  • Personal expenses
  • Transfer to the ship
  • Travel, cancellation, and senior insurance
  • Anything not mentioned under ’Inclusions’

 

  • In case client wishes to prepone /postpone his or her travel dates, we request you to kindly reach us 15 days prior to journey date via e-mail/SMS.

  • The customers can prepone /postpone their tour once without any additional charges (if intimated before 15 days of travel date in written). However postponing & preponing second time will attract additional charges.

  • Also note that few service providers (Hoteliers, Transporter etc.) may apply postpone/prepone charges even after meeting above requirement. In such cases postpone/prepone charges will deducted from the advance amount deposited.

  • In all prepone or postpone scenarios, the services and the costing will be subject to availability of Hotel/Volvo and season/off season time.

  • We do not accept any changes in plan within 15 days of travel date. However in rare cases like adverse climatic conditions or strikes, package can be postponed which will be intimated to you beforehand.

  • The validity to utilize your Advance payment in prepone/postpone scenarios is 1 Year from the date of advance payment.

  • The advance payment and the invoice Number allotted to you, are transferable i.e. you can pass on your booking to any of your friends/ relatives. (Please Note: In order to transfer your booking you must meet the above terms and conditions first).

  • 50 advance to be paid at the time of booking.
  • Air fair is calcualted at the time of proposal creation and is subject to change at the time of booking.
  • 100 payment is to be made for domestic packages before 4 days of departure date.
  • 100 payment is to be made for international packages before 7 days of departure date.
  • In case of cancellation standard cancellation policies will be applicable or may be changed as per the policies

If you Cancel your Holiday

  • 30 days or more before date of departure : 25% of total cost

  • 29 - 20 days before date of departure : 50% of total cost

  • 19 days or less before date of departure : 100% of total cost

 

Svalbard Explored
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