Spitsbergen Snowshoeing
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| Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | ||||||
| Main Deck Triple | Twin Share | Twin Semi-private | Twin Private | Superior | Peregrine Suite | Cook Suite | |
| Jun 9 '12 |
$4,590 | $5,990 | $6,790 | $7,290 | $7,890 | $8,590 | $8,990 |
| Snowshoeing: Complimentary | |||||||
| Deals, Discounts... Savings! | ||
|---|---|---|
| Savings | Dates | |
| $750 | Jun 9, 12 | |
| 70% | Jun 9, 12 | |
| These special offers are applicable only to new bookings. Discounts are subject to availability, so contact us for more details. | ||
-Single Travelers: OPTIONAL single supplement of 70% for Standard Twins. There is no single supplement for travelers willing to share.
- All of the Akademik Vavilov's departures include optional sea kayaking - rate varies per departure.
-Emergency medical evacuation coverage for a minimum of US$100,000 per person required. Contact us for details on arranging travel insurance.
Deposit & Payment - All of the Akademik Vavilov's departures include optional sea kayaking - rate varies per departure.
-Emergency medical evacuation coverage for a minimum of US$100,000 per person required. Contact us for details on arranging travel insurance.
Day 1 Embarkation Day - Longyearbyen
Flying into Longyearbyen from Oslo, you'll see a mountainous landscape broken by valleys and fjords, sparkling in the early summer sun, under a blanket of snow. Board the Akademik Sergey Vavilov in the afternoon, at anchor off shore.
Days 2-4 Western Spitsbergen: 14th of July Glacier and Ny Alesund
Cruise in Zodiacs past the spectacular ice cliffs of the 14th of July Glacier. Watch for Purple Sandpipers, Common Eiders, Barnacle Geese and Arctic Terns. While visiting Ny Alesund, formerly a coal mining town, now one of the world's foremost Arctic researchs stations, you may spot a Svalbard reindeer. Svalbard reindeer are unique to the islands.
Days 5-6 Smeerenburg, Phippsoya and Tusenoyane
Smeerenburg is on low ground, a perfect location for donning snowshoes to trek from the landing beach to a 1906 memorial to whalers who lost their lives in the 17th and 18th century. Phippsoya is a well known polar bear and walrus haunt, great for taking brag-worthy photographs. Red-throated Divers and a beach whale skeleton are the highlights of your visit to Tusenoyane (Thousand Islands).
Phippsoya
The temperature drops as you continue northward, crossing 80° N, 965 km (600 miles) from the North Pole. Polar bear and walrus are known to inhabit the waters around this island, one of the most northerly in Svalbard!
Thousand Islands
Norway's Arctic Islands of Svalbard are so numerous that certain areas have names that reflect the profusion, Tusenoyane (Thousand Islands) for example. During this portion of the expedition itinerary, go ashore on Aekongen to seek Red-throated Divers and a whale skeleton.
Days 7-8 Alkefjellet, Torellneset and the Hinlopen Strait
The morning is on the water cruising in Zodiacs near the spectacular cliff face of Alkefjellet. Thousands upon thousands of Little Auks fly overhead. Their cries enveloping you. Take a moment to scan the base of the cliffs. Arctic fox and polar bears are known to scavenge for eggs that have fallen from the nests above. On Torellneset, don the snowshoes again. Moving northeast from the landing site, the ground rises to the southeast dome of the Austfonna ice cap, known as Vegafonna.
Days 9-10 Poolepynten and Alkhornet
The twin-tusked pinniped - the walrus - halus out to bask in the sun at Poolepynten. You'll want to have your camera handy! Alkhornet, the second destination of the day has something for everyone - spectacular rock formations, nesting Little Auks and Dovekies and quite possiblity an Arctic fox and Svalbard reindeer sighting.
Day 11 Disembarkation - Longyearbyen
Your Spitsbergen Snowshoeing adventure ends where it began, Longyearbyen. You'll be transferred from the ship to the airport for your flight home.
Itinerary Notes
This expedition includes:- 10 nights of shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
- Shipboard breakfasts, lunches and dinners
- Snowshoeing activities, including the use of a pair of snowshoes
- Shore landings included in the daily program
- Professional Expedition Leadership
- All Zodiac excursions and transfers included in the daily program
- Formal and informal educational presentations by the Expedition Team
- Photographic Journal on DVD, documenting your trip
- Loan of a pair of waterproof boots for the duration of the voyage
- An official Quark Expeditions parka to keep
- Coffee, tea, and cocoa available
- Hair dryer and bathrobes in each cabin
- Comprehensive pre-departure materials, including a map and a meticulously researched Reader
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
- All shipboard luggage handling
- Emergency Evacuation Insurance to a maximum benefit of $100,000 per person
- Day 1: Group transfer from a pre-arranged location in Longyearbyen to the ship
- Day 11: Group transfer from the ship to the airport
- A group transfer from the airport to the hotel, if you choose to arrive the day before embarkation
This expedition excludes:
- Any airfare
- Passport and visa expenses.
- Government arrival and departure taxes
- Meals ashore
- Baggage, cancellation and medical travel insurance
- Excess baggage charges
- Laundry, bar, beverage and other personal charges
- Shipboard or land telecommunication charges
- Gratuities for ship's crew, Hospitality and Expedition Team members
- Any overnight accommodation required due to flight connections
Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is 20% (minimum $1000), and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, and Discover. Alternatively, you can send a check to our Missoula, Montana, office or register online at: https://www.adventure-life.com/forms/fourways.php
Final payment is due 130 days prior to departure.
Final payment by bank transfer, check or Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or AmEx. Credit Card payments subject to 3% convenience fee and maximum $15,000 charge.
Booking last minute? No problem! Please contact one of our trip planners, and we can get you on your way if booking less than 130 days prior to departure.
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Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to departure | Fee |
|---|---|
| 180 days or more | $1000 per person |
| 179-120 days prior to departure | deposit |
| 119 Days or less | 100% total cost |
Akademik Sergey Vavilov
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 110
Widely regarded as the finest expedition ship operating in Polar waters, the Akademik Sergey Vavilov offers a high level of comfort for Antarctic and Arctic cruises - in her appointment, stability and strength.
As a working scientific research vessel, the Akademik Sergey Vavilov forms the ideal platform from which to explore during your Polar travels. Including all the equipments needed for exploring, from Zodiac landing craft to kayaks and camping gear, even snowshoes.
The Akademik Sergey Vavilov is a well-equipped, ice-rated ship capable of carrying up to 110 passengers. In terms of stability and speed, she is 'state of the art' and, while not luxurious, she's very comfortable and kept in top condition.
All cabins have an outside view, with portholes or a window, and are comfortably furnished. Most of them have semi-private (one bathroom between two cabins) or private facilities. On-board facilities include a spacious top deck, where you can enjoy spectacular views, and a refreshing sauna and plunge pool - a great place to relax after your shore excursions. In addition, there is also a well-stocked library, a comfortable lounge and a friendly bar. Other facilities include an exercise room, gift shop and laundry.
| Cabins | |
|---|---|
 | Main Deck Triple Bunk beds and a sofa bed. Facilities are shared and there are 2 Portholes. There are 2 cabins in this category. |
 | Twin Share Bunk beds and shared facilities. Portholes. There are 8 cabins in this category. |
 | Twin Semi-private One lower berth and one sofa bed and semi-private facilities (one bathroom between two cabins). Porthole Windows. There are 12 cabins in this category. |
 | Twin Private A typical superior twin cabin arrangement. One lower berth, one sofa bed, and private facilities. Windows. There are 18 cabins in this category. |
 | Superior 2 lower berths, sofa and private facilities. Windows. There are 5 cabins in this category |
 | Peregrine Suite The Peregrine Suite is one of our fine premium cabins. 1 double bed, 1 sofa bed, separate sleeping quarters, and private facilities. Windows. There are 5 cabins in this category. |
 | Cook Suite The Cook Suite is our finest premium cabin. 1 double bed, 1 sofa bed, separate sleeping quarters, and private facilities. Windows. There is 1 cabin in this category. |
