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Walruses huddling together in Svalbard.
$4,300
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North Spitsbergen Explorer - Into The Pack Ice

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Experience Raudfjord's glaciers
  • Reach the northernmost point
  • Spot wildlife in Isfjorden
Starts / Ends:
Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on an 8-day voyage aboard the Ortelius cruise ship, venturing into the fascinating landscapes of North Spitsbergen. Explore the charming town of Longyearbyen, with its intriguing parish church and captivating Svalbard Museum. Prepare to be awed as you sail through the pack ice, discovering …
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Polar bears in the Arctic
$4,300
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North Spitsbergen Explorer - Polar Bears, Bowhead Whales & More

8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Witness Spitsbergen's beauty
  • Encounter the grandeur of Raudfjord
  • Watch for Greenland and minke whale
Starts / Ends:
Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Set sail on an 8-day North Spitsbergen Explorer cruise aboard MV Plancius. Departing from Longyearbyen, explore the icy waters of Isfjorden, keeping an eye out for minke whales.Journey into the pack ice and along rugged north Spitsbergen's remote shores. Marvel at Raudfjord's glaciers and …
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Polar bear in the Arctic
$11,695
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Spitsbergen Explorer: Wildlife Capital of the Arctic

12 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • View iconic arctic wildlife
  • Immerse in the icy realm of Arctic
  • Cruise in Zodiac to explore Arctic
  • Hike the tundra and polar desert
Starts / Ends:
Helsinki / Longyearbyen
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Connect with the unique Arctic wildlife as you travel to Spitsbergen for 12 days aboard Ultramarine. Your Arctic voyage begins and ends in Helsinki, Norway’s vibrant capital city. Fly by private charter to Longyearbyen. The archipelago is home to the iconic polar bear, as well as whales, …
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Hiking in Spitsbergen
$8,990
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Svalbard in Depth - Land, Sea and Ice

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Discover wildlife
  • Explore the Arctic
  • See polar bears
Starts / Ends:
Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Land & Sea Exploration, Photography Seminars, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on an 11-day Arctic expedition beginning in the Southeastern Svalbard and journeying to the far Northwest via Longyearbyen. This comprehensive trip combines two Polar Bear Express trips, offering a unique encounter with Svalbard's must-see destinations.

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$6,290
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Svalbard Adventure

9 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Quest
  • Tour and explore by Zodiac craft
  • See countless spectacular fjords
  • View large numbers of seabirds
  • Search for polar bears and seals
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on theM/S Quest and enjoy this incredible 9-day Svalbard Adventure. The bird colonies are teeming with life and the peaks of the dramatic mountain ranges are snow-covered. Ice still keeps the islands in its grip and you can admire the ever-changing ice formations while searching for polar …
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snow covered mountains
$8,590
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Svalbard Adventure

9 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Sjoveien
  • Cruise Arctic fjords and islands
  • Embark on daily Zodiac cruises
  • Explore Longyearbyen
  • See remains of Arctic exploration
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
The midnight sun reigns supreme, the bird colonies are teeming with life, and the peaks of the dramatic mountainranges are beautifully snow-covered. The ice still keeps the island of Svalbard in its grip and you can admire the ever-changingice formations. Spring has arrived and summer is just …
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Svalbard's magnificent glaciers
$5,790
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Springtime in Svalbard

9 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Quest
  • Enjoy Alkhornet's birdlife
  • Search for Arctic wildlife
  • Visit Prins Karls Forland
  • Discover historic Danskøya
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
It is spring in the Arctic and it is an indescribable experience to be there and witness the archipelago spring to life. The polar bear yearlings venture out for the first time, the Arctic foxes and the Svalbard reindeer still wear their winter fur and seals, and walruses can often be seen resting …
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Viewing Brunnichs guillemots on columnar basalt cliffs
$15,295
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Spitsbergen Circumnavigation: A Rite of Passage

14 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Helsinki
  • Discover Spitsbergen
  • Experience Spitsbergen
  • Lookout for Arctic wildlife
Starts / Ends:
Helsinki / Helsinki
Activities:
Adventure Options, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Easy Active
Embark on a 14-day expedition cruise roundtrip to Helsinki aboard the Ultramarine. Explore remote landing sites with glimpses into 16th-century maritime culture. Marvel at iconic Arctic wildlife like walruses, reindeer, and polar bears. Enjoy birdwatching at the 14th of July Glacier and …
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A single home in the desolate arctic.
$5,400
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Around Spitsbergen - Kvitoya, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice

10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Visit Ny-Alesund
  • See reindeer, walrus, and whales
  • Climb Soraberget to view the icecap
  • Explore rarely-visited Kvitøya
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Board the expedition ship MV Plancius and explore the shores of Spitsbergen on this unique Arctic cruise. This 10-day voyage around Spitsbergen gives you a great chance to see whales, foxes, reindeer, seals, and polar bears. The expedition makes a landing on the island of Kvitøya, a site of …
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$9,390
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Svalbard Adventure

9 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Stockholm
  • Explore Longyearbyen
  • Take daily Zodiac cruises
  • Search for Arctic wildlife
  • Explore grand icy landscapes
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Experience the majesty of the Arctic during this unforgettable 9-day trip aboard the M/S Stockholm. The atmosphere,the curiosity on board, the classic interior, and the delicious food are elementsthat make this trip unique. The midnight sun reigns supreme, the bird coloniesare teeming with life, …
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Walruses huddled together on the ice
$4,000
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North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile Landscapes, Sea Ice & Wildlife

8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Explore North Spitsbergen
  • Visit the Monaco Glacier
  • See polar bears at Hinlopen Strait
  • Visit St. Johns Fjord
Starts / Ends:
Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Start your North Spitsbergen cruise with a trek around historic Longyearben, then join this 8-day expedition to the north of the island to take in the fantastically beautiful landscapes, the thousands of seabirds, and of course the star of the show, the polar bear. This voyage aboard the MV …
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Northern lights dance across the Arctic landscape
$4,790
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Whales and Northern Lights in Northern Norway

Alta Roundtrip - 7 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Stockholm
  • Encounter orca and humpback whale
  • Explore Oksfjorden
  • Witness Northern Lights Display
  • Enjoy thrilling Zodiac cruises
Starts / Ends:
Alta / Alta
Activities:
Hiking, Northern Lights, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 7-day Arctic expedition cruise from Alta, Norway, aboard the historic M/S Stockholm. Experience the Northern Lights, encounter whales, and explore dramatic landscapes. Set sail into the fjords outside Alta to witness the mesmerizing Aurora Borealis dance in the sky. Encounter orca and …
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An early morning view of Alesund, Norway
$14,660
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Autumn Splendours: From Lofoten to the Norwegian Fjords

Narvik-Bergen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Featuring Nick Rains
  • Explore Lofotr Viking Museum
  • Witness the cod fishing tradition
  • Embrace Bronnoysund's environment
Starts / Ends:
Paris / Bergen
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
Set sail on a 14-day cruise aboard Le Commandant Charcot, venturing into Autumn Splendours: From Lofoten to the Norwegian Fjords. Narvik, near the Arctic Circle, awaits potential recognition as a sustainable tourist destination, offering stunning mountain and fjord vistas. The historic Ofoten Line …
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Polar bears in the Arctic
$8,691
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Circumnavigating Spitsbergen: In the Realm of the Polar Bear

10 Day Itinerary aboard MS Spitsbergen
  • Sail to the far north
  • Watch for polar bears
  • Explore the Arctic landscapes
  • Admire the Svalbard archipelago
Starts / Ends:
Oslo / Spitsbergen
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Take this epic voyage to attempt to find a way through the Arctic’s ever-changing sea ice and venture above the 80th parallel north. If the ice allows, complete a circumnavigation of the island of Spitsbergen, and visit some other highlights of the Svalbard archipelago. Spend time exploring …
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Colorful houses of Svalbard
$7,395
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Introduction to Spitsbergen: Fjords, Glaciers and Wildlife of Svalbard

Helsinki to Helsinki - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Adventurer
  • View iconic arctic wildlife
  • Immerse in the icy realm of Arctic
  • Cruise in Zodiac to explore Arctic
  • Hike the tundra and polar desert
  • Experience continuous daylight
Starts / Ends:
Helsinki / Helsinki
Activities:
Adventure Options, Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Join this 10-day polar expedition on Ocean Adventurer that gives you a taste of everything Spitsbergen has to offer, beginning in Longyearbyen, the island’s largest settlement. The largest island of the Svalbard archipelago is known as the "wildlife capital of the Arctic," and on …
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Glass-still waters around Spitsbergen
$4,000
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North Spitsbergen - Basecamp

Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Search for the King of the Arctic
  • Enjoy excursions in Zodiacs
  • Explore Longyearbyen
  • Watch thousands of birds
Starts / Ends:
Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on an 8-day roundtrip cruise from Longyearbyen aboard the Ortelius. Exploring historic sites and plant life. Watch for minke whales in Isfjorden. Visit Ny Alesund in Kongsfjorden, a mining and research hub with vibrant bird colonies. Hike remnants in Amsterdamoya and enjoy views from …
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Scattered houses of Tromso
$14,810
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From the Northern Lights to the Polar Night

Tromso - Lakselv - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Explore the Paris of the North
  • Witness the Northern Lights in Alta
  • Discover Hammerfest
  • Sail by Bear Island
Starts / Ends:
Paris / Paris
Activities:
Northern Lights, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Set off on a 12-day cruise aboard Le Commandant Charcot with British Photo Ambassador Ian Dawsonstarting in Tromso and ending in Lakselv. Explore Tromsø, the "Paris of the north," with its neoclassical architecture and iconic Arctic Cathedral. Witness the Northern Lights in Alta …
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Dynjandi Waterfall
$13,780
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Svalbard and the North Cape Explorer

12 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • Experience North Cape's monument
  • Look out for Arctic wildlife
  • Discover the Svalbard archipelago
  • Enjoy views from Mount Storstei­nen
Starts / Ends:
Tromso / Tromso
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a thrilling 12-day Arctic cruise with SH Diana. Explore Svalbard's polar landscapes, witness bear habitats, and cruise to North Cape's majestic beauty. This cruise offers a glimpse into the rich biodiversity of Earth's northernmost realms. From the dramatic bird cliffs of Bear …
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Cheska is a great asset for your company she is very knowledgeable and pleasant to work with
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Adventure Life set us up with great guides and locations, seamless transportation, and good advice. Will work with them again. Thanks
Scott Sepsy
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4 days ago
Amazing trip and the best customer service
Liz
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5 days ago
Hannah and Nur got the gist of what we wanted our trip to be. They got us in hotels that were located centrally to historic tours. Tours and excursions that were significant, enriching and enjoyable. We had drivers that were on time/reliable. We got from location to location with ease. I would never have been able to plan this myself. I would not have known enough to ask for what we needed. This was above and beyond what I expected. Well done!
Kelly Mattingly
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This is at least the fifth trip we have booked with AdventureLife. Jess has always had excellent ideas.
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