A remote archipelago situated just over 350 miles north of Norway's North Cape, Svalbard is a place of deep fjords, mountains and massive sheets of ice. During summer, when the sun never sets, the tundra experiences a warm awakening. It is carpeted with wildflowers. Ice-peppered fjords ring with the thunderous sound of glacial ice crashing to the sea. Walrus raise their sleepy heads to observe us. And everyone holds their breath as a polar bear is spotted and cameras click wildly. Experience nature in its purest form in the High Arctic.
This is as far north as it is possible to travel without an icebreaker, and you’ll experience the legendary midnight sun. With our fully stabilized ice-class expedition ship, we are able to probe the ice in search of wildlife. This voyage is undertaken in the spirit of discovery. Nature is full of wonderful surprises and we are guided by her. Our pace is unhurried and our options are many, so the day-by-day itinerary below is a thoughtfully considered framework based on our long experience in this region.
Tour Dates
Day 1: US/Fly Overnight to Oslo
Fly from Newark to Oslo on an overnight flight aboard SAS Scandinavian Airlines.
Day 2: Oslo, Norway/Continental Hotel
Arrive in Oslo, the capital city where each year the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in the presence of the King of Norway. Our introduction to Oslo begins with a stroll among the famed Vigeland sculptures--hudnreds of life-size human figures set in rolling parklands. Next we visit the Polar Ship Fram Museum, dedicated to Norwegian explorers Nansen and Amundsen. The evening is free to try one of the harbor restaurants or turn in early. Overnight at the Continental Hotel, or similar. (B)
Day 3: Oslo/Longyearbyen/Embark Ship
Depart Oslo on our private charter flight over beautiful vistas to Longyearbyen. Embark the ship.
Days 4 - 9: Exploring Svalabard
Our travel in the archipelago is truly exploratory by design. This is as far north as it is possible to travel without an icebreaker, and you’ll experience the legendary midnight sun. With our fully stabilized ice-class expedition ship, we are able to probe the ice in search of wildlife, and our exact day-to-day movements will remain flexible, depending on local conditions.
Our main focus is the search for Svalbard’s amazing wildlife: polar bear, reindeer and walrus. Observe seals and arctic foxes and search for the very symbol of the Arctic—majestic polar bears. Cruising in Svalbard’s fjords, venture to the foot of stunning tidewater glaciers. We take our Zodiacs and kayaks to cruise among beautiful icebergs, and experience the geology, wildlife and wildflowers that give color and vitality to the High Arctic.
Day 10: Longyearbyen/Disembark/Oslo
Disembark the National Geographic Explorer and explore Longyearbyen before we fly to Oslo. Overnight at the Radisson Blu Airport Hotel. (B,L)
Day 11: Oslo/Home
After breakfast, proceed to the airport for the flight to the U.S. aboard SAS Scandinavian Airlines, or continue on to other adventures.
* Itinerary may be subject to change
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Photography | $8,650 | $9,230 | $9,580 | $10,150 | $11,990 | $13,990 | $15,990 | $11,540 | $11,980 | $725 |
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Photography | $8,650 | $9,230 | $9,580 | $10,150 | $11,990 | $13,990 | $15,990 | $11,540 | $11,980 | $725 |
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Photography | $8,650 | $9,230 | $9,580 | $10,150 | $11,990 | $13,990 | $15,990 | $11,540 | $11,980 | $725 |
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Photography | $7,990 | $8,710 | $8,920 | $9,590 | $11,390 | $12,990 | $14,920 | $10,860 | $11,250 | |
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Photography Charter Air Greenland to Ottawa | $9,620 | $10,260 | $10,640 | $11,280 | $13,340 | $15,550 | $17,770 | $12,830 | $13,300 | $1,200 |
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Photography Charter Air: Ottawa/ Kangerlussuaq, Iqaluit/Ottawa | $16,160 | $17,240 | $17,840 | $18,890 | $22,400 | $25,690 | $29,850 | $21,550 | $22,290 | $1,600 |
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Photography Note: Travels in Reverse of Jul 27th Itinerary. Charter Air: Ottawa/Iqaluit and Kangerlussuaq/Ottawa | $16,160 | $17,240 | $17,840 | $18,890 | $22,400 | $25,690 | $29,850 | $21,550 | $22,290 | $1,600 |
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Kayak Free Charter Air! ($1200 Value) Expires May 31st Charter Air: Ottawa/Kangerlussuaq | $13,470 | $14,360 | $14,890 | $15,790 | $18,680 | $21,770 | $24,890 | $17,950 | $18,620 | $1,200 $0 |
Prices are per person, double occupancy unless indicated solo. All trips may incur a fuel surcharge.
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Photography | $8,990 | $9,590 | $9,960 | $10,560 | $12,470 | $14,550 | $16,630 | $11,990 | $12,460 | $725 |
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Photography | $8,990 | $9,590 | $9,960 | $10,560 | $12,470 | $14,550 | $16,630 | $11,990 | $12,460 | $725 |
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Photography | $8,990 | $9,590 | $9,960 | $10,560 | $12,470 | $14,550 | $16,630 | $11,990 | $12,460 | $725 |
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Photography | $7,990 | $8,690 | $8,990 | $9,790 | $11,580 | $13,860 | $15,980 | $10,860 | $11,240 | |
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Photography | $7,990 | $8,690 | $8,990 | $9,790 | $11,580 | $13,860 | $15,980 | $10,860 | $11,240 | |
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Photography | $24,990 | $26,950 | $27,980 | $29,990 | $35,970 | $41,390 | $47,990 | $33,690 | $34,980 | |
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Photography | $24,990 | $26,950 | $27,980 | $29,990 | $35,970 | $41,390 | $47,990 | $33,690 | $34,980 | |
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Photography | $7,320 | $7,760 | $8,050 | $8,540 | $10,070 | $11,750 | $13,450 | $9,690 | $10,070 |
Prices are per person, double occupancy unless indicated solo. All trips may incur a fuel surcharge.
