Svalbard & Norway Expedition – Arctic Wildlife & Fjords Adventure

Embark on a journey through Norway’s most breathtaking Arctic landscapes. Begin in Oslo before flying to Longyearbyen, the gateway to Svalbard, where polar bears, walruses, and Arctic foxes roam. Navigate through icy fjords, paddle among icebergs, and witness stunning Arctic wildlife. Cruise to Bear Island, home to dramatic bird cliffs, before exploring Norway’s scenic coastal islands, Sørøya and Senja, known for their rugged mountains, picturesque fishing villages, and pristine fjords. This adventure blends polar exploration with the beauty of Norway’s northernmost landscapes.

12 Day Artic Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Oslo, Norway

Arrive in Oslo and transfer to your centrally located hotel. Explore the city’s museums, waterfront, and historic sites before meeting your expedition team.

Meals Included: Lunch / Dinner

Day 2: Flight to Longyearbyen & Embarkation

Fly to Longyearbyen, the northernmost settlement in the world. Discover its fascinating history before boarding your expedition ship and setting sail into the Arctic wilderness.

Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 3 - 8: Exploring Svalbard

Sail deep into Svalbard’s ice-covered landscapes, where each day’s itinerary is shaped by wildlife sightings and ice conditions. Keep watch for polar bears, walruses, and Arctic foxes. Explore glaciers and fjords by Zodiac, kayak among icebergs, and observe whales, including beluga and minke. A remotely operated vehicle (ROV) provides a rare glimpse into the Arctic’s underwater world.

Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 9: Bear Island (Bjørnøya)

Cruise around Bear Island’s towering cliffs, home to thousands of seabirds, including fulmars, kittiwakes, and guillemots. If conditions allow, take a Zodiac excursion to experience this isolated paradise up close.

Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 10 & 11: Sørøya & Senja Islands

Explore Norway’s stunning Arctic islands. Hike along Sørøya’s pristine landscapes and visit Senja, where dramatic peaks meet deep fjords. Kayak among small islands, capture stunning landscapes with a photography expert, or explore traditional Norwegian villages.

Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 12: Disembark in Tromsø & Return Home

Arrive in Tromsø, the "Gateway to the Arctic," and disembark. Transfer to the airport for your return flight home.

Meals Included: Breakfast

12 Day Artic Itinerary Highlights

Search for polar bears, walruses, and Arctic foxes in Svalbard’s icy wilderness.

Explore Bear Island’s towering bird cliffs, home to thousands of seabirds.

Kayak among icebergs and sail through Svalbard’s remote fjords.

Experience Norway’s Arctic beauty, from glacier-carved fjords to historic villages.

Visit the scenic islands of Sørøya and Senja, known for their stunning landscapes.

12 Day Arctic cruise activities

Under full instruction from your sea kayaking guide, experience true tranquillity as you paddle through clinking ice floes and realise the enormity of the surrounding scenery. Look out for breaching whales, lounging seals and penguins zipping alongside your kayak. Some experience is required.

Camp out on the ice and experience the silence which blankets the continent by night. This is your chance to completely connect with this ethereal ice world – wrap up warm and embrace the Antarctic elements.

Get a spring in your step when you slip on a pair of snowshoes in Antarctica. Enabling you to easily scale gentle slopes, this unique activity allows you to access hard to reach places and seek out the most impressive views.

Learn to capture wildlife and landscape shots in a small group photography program, including critiquing sessions and editing classes. Plus, Explorer Boat excursions with a dedicated photography expert on landings.

Achieve the best views and photographs from a forward facing Explorer Boats. They allow you to sit comfortably and securely while crackling through the ice-strewn waters. Look out for wildlife such as penguins, seals and whales as you cruise.

It doesn’t get more serene than complimentary yoga classes to the tune of glacial scenery. Join the most unique exercise setting in the world after a day of exploration. Classes are regular but are dependent on weather conditions and swell.

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