valbard Arctic Expedition – 10-Day Polar Bear & Ice Adventure

Venture deep into the Arctic on an unforgettable expedition through Svalbard, one of the world’s last great wildernesses. Begin in Oslo before flying to Longyearbyen, the northernmost town on Earth. Set sail into the icy waters of the Svalbard archipelago, where towering glaciers, rugged fjords, and drifting sea ice create a stunning backdrop for wildlife encounters. Search for polar bears hunting on the ice, watch walrus lounging on the shores, and kayak past floating icebergs. With a flexible itinerary dictated by nature, this journey offers unparalleled opportunities to explore the Arctic’s pristine landscapes.

10 Day Artic Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Oslo, Norway

Arrive in Norway’s capital and transfer to your centrally located hotel. Spend the day exploring Oslo at your own pace, visiting its museums, waterfront, or historic sites.

Meals Included: Lunch / Dinner

Day 2: Flight to Longyearbyen & Embarkation

Fly to Longyearbyen, the northernmost settlement in the world. Explore this Arctic frontier town, once a coal-mining hub, before embarking on your expedition ship and setting sail into the Svalbard wilderness.

Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 3 - 8: Exploring Svalbard

Sail deep into the Arctic, where each day is shaped by ice conditions and wildlife encounters. Scan the icy horizon for polar bears, walrus, Arctic foxes, and reindeer. Watch for whales, including beluga and minke, as they surface near the ship. Explore hidden bays and fjords by Zodiac, and kayak among towering icebergs. The ship’s Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) provides a unique glimpse into the Arctic depths, revealing a world rarely seen.

Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 9: Disembark in Longyearbyen & Flight to Oslo

Return to Longyearbyen for a final taste of Arctic civilization. Fly back to Oslo and overnight at a hotel near the airport.

Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 10: Depart from Oslo

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your international flight home, concluding your Arctic adventure.

Meals Included: Breakfast

10 Day Artic Itinerary Highlights

Sail through Svalbard’s icy fjords, glaciers, and remote islands.

Search for polar bears, walrus, and Arctic wildlife in their natural habitat.

Kayak among icebergs in breathtaking Arctic landscapes.

Experience the Arctic’s midnight sun and pristine wilderness.

Use advanced technology like the ROV to explore the ocean depths.

10 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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