Start at Norway's capital city checking out museums, parks, and cutting-edge architecture and embark on a 10-day cruise from the unique Arctic town of Longyearbyen. Eastern Svalbard boasts the highest population of polar bears on the archipelago, admire this incredible species while you discover this wonderful island. Explore the Isfjord, the most prominent fjord system on Svalbard. The landscape features immense U-shaped valleys carved out of the mountains by the giant glaciers that covered the area some 10,000 years ago. The area is home to large populations of Svalbard reindeer.
Highlights
Visit Kongsfjord, considered one of Spitsbergen's most beautiful fjords
Admire the beautiful and dramatic bird cliffs at Alkefjellete
Enjoy close encounters with the spectacular Spitsbergen wildlife
See the enormous Monaco Glacier in the Liefdefjord
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
This grand Arctic circumnavigation starts with an evening flight from Oslo. Spend the day in Norway's capital city checking out museums, parks, and cutting-edge architecture or enjoy the lively cafe or bar scene. The contrast can be significant when you arrive in Longyearbyen.
After an overnight hotel stay and before boarding MS Spitsbergen, tour the unique Arctic town of Longyearbyen. A polar environment dominates here, but the town maintains a surprisingly cosmopolitan character. Longyearbyen is often called an antidote to modern-day life and today serves as a prime destination for adventure travelers.
Sail into the Kongsfjord, considered one of the most beautiful fjord regions in Spitsbergen. Watch mighty glaciers calve icebergs into the sea, framed by the backdrop of stunning mountain formations. Then visit the former mining settlement of Ny-Alesund. Sailing northwest, we reach the Krossfjord and Mitrahalvoya, See the enormous Monaco Glacier in the Liefdefjord.
Day 6-8: Eastern Svalbard Nature Reserves and South Spitsbergen National Parknd Oslo.
Eastern Svalbard boasts the highest population of polar bears on the archipelago! Explore the Sorgfjord, which borders the North East Svalbard Nature Reserve. Enjoy the view as we pass the spectacular bird cliffs of Alkefjellet. Continue to the southernmost tip of Spitsbergen. Ice being pushed into the fjord early in the season attracts polar bears that hunt on the floes, so keep an eye out.
Spend today exploring the Isfjord, the most prominent fjord system on Svalbard. The landscape features immense U-shaped valleys carved out of the mountains by the giant glaciers that covered the area some 10,000 years ago. The area is home to large populations of Svalbard reindeer.
Day 10: Longyearbyen | Disembark | Fly to Oslo
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Sadly, every great expedition comes to an end. Many of your guests report a subtle exhilaration after journeying to the very top of the world. A transfer takes you early in the morning to the airport for your flight back to Oslo.
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Initial deposit is 20%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
This was my first experience with Adventure Life - and I couldn't have been more pleased with the trip. The guides and local staff in both Buenos Aires and Uruguay were terrific - extremely helpful and accommodating. I really enjoyed meeting the friendly staff in Buenos Aires in person (I left my bags with them for the afternoon).
Karen Snider
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The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
3 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
4 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.
