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Hiking in Spitsbergen
from $19,995
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Svalbard Summer Photo Tour

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord
  • Hike historic Ytre Norskøya
  • Visit remote Kvitøya island
  • Spot whales near shelf edge
  • Explore Sjuøyane’s wild cliffs
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Explore Svalbard’s Arctic landscapes on this 10-day cruise aboard MV Vikingfjord. Visit walrus colonies, whaling sites, and bird cliffs. Cruise along glaciers, search the sea ice for polar bears, and take in the northernmost islands of Sjuøyane before returning to Longyearbyen.
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Exploring Greenland
from $11,995
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Ellesmere Island and North Greenland: Journey to the Top of the World

Qausuittuq Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • See Tallurutiup Imanga’s wildlife
  • Explore Devon Island
  • Experience Qaanaaq traditions
  • Cross Lancaster Sound
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Resolute / Resolute
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Begin a 13-day Arctic journey from Qausuittuq aboard Ocean Nova, traveling through Lancaster Sound, Devon Island, Qaanaaq, Kane Basin, Tartupaluk, Smith Sound, and Beechey Island. Encounter wildlife, local communities, archaeological sites, and remote northern landscapes while gaining insight into culture, history, and environmental change.
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Midnight sun light, Ilulissat
from $12,395
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West Greenland: Discovering Massive Icebergs and Inuit Communities

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Cruise Eternity Fjord amid cliffs
  • See Sisimiut’s Arctic culture
  • Hike Itilleq Fjord
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Experience an 11-day voyage from Reykjavík to Greenland aboard Ocean Explorer, visiting Eternity Fjord, Sisimiut, Eqip Sermia Glacier, and Ilulissat Icefjord, with glacier cruising, wildlife viewing, Zodiac landings, hikes, and visits to remote Inuit communities along Greenland’s eastern and northern coasts.
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Disko Bay
from $12,395
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West Greenland: Discovering Massive Icebergs and Inuit Communities

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Visit Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Discover Uummannaq Fjord
  • Explore Sisimiut Culture
  • Cruise Eternity Fjord
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Photography Seminars, Village Visits, Biking, Kayaking, Hiking, Citizen Science
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Explore Greenland and Iceland aboard Ocean Explorer on an 11-day Arctic journey from Reykjavik to Nuuk. Discover Ilulissat Icefjord, Sisimiut, Disko Bay, and Uummannaq Fjord. Experience glaciers, wildlife, Inuit culture, and dramatic Arctic landscapes on this immersive expedition.
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Colorful Sisimiut, Greenland
from $11,125
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Deep Greenland Expedition: Glaciers, Fjords, and the Disko Bay Circuit

Reykjavik - Kangerlussuaq - 14 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Explore Evigheds Glacier
  • Visit Polar Inuit Communities
  • Discover Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Explore Upernavik Museum
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Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq
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Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Archaeological Site Visits
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Variable
Join this 14-day expedition from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq aboard SH Vega. Explore Greenland's west coast, including Evigheds Glacier, Disko Island, Uummannaq, Thule, Siorapaluk, Qaanaaq, Upernavik, Eqip Sermia Glacier, Ilulissat and Sisimiut. Experience Arctic landscapes, Inuit communities, glaciers, wildlife and days at sea.
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Beautiful Hornsund, Norway
from $17,500
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Svalbard Spring Photo Tour

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Freya
  • Observe Arctic wildlife closely
  • Visit historic Arctic sites
  • Cruise glacier-filled fjords
  • Explore remote landing sites
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Explore Svalbard from Longyearbyen and return aboard MV Freya on a 10-day voyage. Visit Poolepynten, Fuglefjorden, Van Mijenfjord, Hornsund, and Isfjorden. Observe wildlife at the ice edge, land at historic camps, and travel by Zodiac through fjords. Includes daily excursions and guided landings.
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Walrus in the Arctic
from $17,500
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Svalbard Spring Micro Cruise

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Freya
  • Visit Poolepynten walrus colony
  • Discover Kvitøya island landscapes
  • Observe Alkefjellet bird cliffs
  • Explore Kongsfjorden glacier system
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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10-day Arctic expedition roundtrip from Longyearbyen aboard MV Freya. Visit Poolepynten walrus colony, Fjortende Julbreen glacier, Kvitøya, Alkefjellet bird cliffs, Kongsfjorden, Ny-Ålesund Research Station, and Svalbard glaciers, with wildlife and ice edge exploration.
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Visit the colorful town of Longyearbyen in the far north
from $17,500
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Svalbard Summer Micro Cruise

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Freya
  • Observe walrus colonies
  • Cruise past stunning glaciers
  • Explore historic whaling sites
  • Witness towering bird cliffs
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Embark on a 10-day Arctic adventure from Longyearbyen aboard MV Freya. Explore walrus colonies at Poolepynten, cruise past Fjortende Julbreen Glacier, witness seabird cliffs at Alkefjellet, and visit historic whaling sites. Experience polar landscapes, icy fjords, and the vibrant wildlife of Svalbard.
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Scoresby Sund
from $17,400
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Scoresbysund Northern Lights Photo Tour

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MV Freya
  • Explore Viking Bay coast
  • Hike Danmark Island tundra
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit settlement
  • Sail Hare Fjord region
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Northern Lights
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Variable
Travel from Iceland to East Greenland aboard MV Freya on a 9-day expedition. Visit Viking Bay, Danmark Island, Hare Fjord, Bear Islands, Sydkap, and Ittoqqortoormiit. Take Zodiac cruises, hike tundra, and view wildlife and Thule remains before returning to Reykjavík, with charter flights included.
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Exploring Greenland
from $10,395
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Arctic Sights and Northern Lights

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • Explore Scoresby Sund Fjords
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit Village
  • Observe Northern Lights Displays
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Variable
Discover Iceland and East Greenland on an 11-day Arctic expedition aboard Sea Spirit. Sail from Reykjavík to Scoresby Sund, explore fjords, glaciers, and remote Inuit villages, and watch for whales, seabirds, and the Northern Lights. Combine Zodiac cruising, hiking, and sea kayaking with cultural visits and scenic coastal exploration.
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Polar bear in the Arctic
from $14,995
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Svalbard Spring Photo Tour

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord
  • Cruise the ice edge
  • See walrus colony
  • Zodiac at Lilliehöökbreen
  • Land at Sallyhamna
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Enjoy exploring Svalbard’s icy wilderness on this 8-day cruise aboard MV Vikingfjord, sailing round-trip from Longyearbyen. Navigate to walrus colonies, historic trapper huts, and the Arctic ice edge. Visit sites like Alkhornet, Poolepynten, and Magdalenefjorden. Spot seals, seabirds, and polar bears, and cruise among calving glaciers by Zodiac.
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Spitsbergen zodiac
from $6,250
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Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Explore Longyearbyen historic sites
  • Visit Krossfjorden’s glaciers
  • Discover Ny Alesund’s settlement
  • Spot wildlife in Bellsund
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Embark on a 10-day cruise aboard the MV Hondius. On this expedition, cruise around Spitsbergen’s icy North Atlantic waters, offering chances to see whales, reindeer, Arctic foxes, walruses, seals, and polar bears.
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