This expedition starts in Longyearbyen and navigates through Isfjorden, close to the Russian enclave of Barentsburg, the second-largest settlement in the archipelago. Discover breathtaking glaciers, majestic mountains, and well-preserved ice floes searching for polar bears on the north coast. Enjoy great nature experiences and wildlife encounters during this expedition.
Highlights
Explore the breathtaking Dei Sju Isfjella glacier
Navigate through the most spectacular glacier views of Monacobreen
Discover rarely explored bays and impressive auk colonies
Search for polar bears and other iconic Arctic wildlife
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Depending on your arrival time in Longyearbyen, you will be able to enjoy some free time in town or be invited to board the ship upon arrival.. Navigate through Isfjorden, close to the Russian enclave of Barentsburg, the second-largest settlement in the archipelago.
Journey along Dei Sju Isfjella—once named The Coast of the Seven Icebergs by whalers—where a breathtaking glacier front extends over seven kilometers. Magdalenefjorden unveils an impressive setting of majestic mountains and glaciers, with scree slopes that are home to thousands of birds. The extended graveyard and remains of blubber ovens set in the Gravneset Peninsula bear testimony to the many whalers who used to find shelter in the fjord. Nowadays, the land welcomes a growing number of walruses.
Navigate among the well-preserved ice floes in search of polar bears on the north coast. Monacobreen is a glacier reaching down into Liefdefjorden, whose landscapes and icebergs provide some of the most spectacular views in the whole archipelago. Tonight, we'll travel towards the island of Moffen where whales, walruses, and bears like to dwell, before proceeding beyond the 80th parallel north, ice permitting.
Reach Murchisonfjorden, as famous for its buildings from the 1958 International Geophysical Year research expedition as it is for its walrus colonies. One of the largest and most remarkable bird colonies on the archipelago is nestled among the steep cliffs made up of dark basaltic rock and bright limestone. Ice permitting, we’ll resume our search for polar bears as we continue northeast.
Once home to a busy whaling station and a starting point for major Arctic expeditions, this legendary fjord—where glaciers form a spectacular ice front against the sea—has now been claimed by wildlife. Walruses and seals are a likely sight, as bears wander about the slopes of steep, rugged mountains with beautiful ice-sculpted tops. Discover rarely explored bays and impressive little auk colonies, the most populous bird species in Svalbard.
The pyramidal peaks of the majestic Tre Kroner mountains overlook Kongsfjorden, an inlet comprising several cultural-heritage sites. Norwegian explorer and key figure of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration Roald Amundsen made an attempt to reach the North Pole by flying boats from this area in the early 20th century. From gigantic icebergs calving from the edge of glaciers to bird colonies, nature reserves, and research stations, Kongsfjorden offers a unique array of riches. To top it off, you’ll likely cross paths with a few reindeer and arctic foxes!
Today visit Recherchefjorden. Amidst remnants of white whale hunts and evidence of retreating glaciers, we’ll observe the large bird colonies that make the archipelago famous. Take a walk through moraines and tundras, in close contact with the ice.
The south of Spitsbergen is known for its incredible landscapes and the 11 glaciers peaking in Hornsund, with its highest mountain culminating at 1,431 meters. All through history, the snow-covered fjord has welcomed whalers, early Russian explorers, Pomors, trappers, miners, and scientists, and is still home to a Polish research station that has been operating since 1957. Hornsund brims with impressive sights, including Brepollen—almost surrounded by glaciers extending over 20 kilometers—the strongly glaciated, vertical-rock wall area around Burgerbukta, the bird colonies in Gnålodden, and the polar bears who populate the area.
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Twin cabins with portholes
Cabins 207/ 209/ 211
•Separable beds (can be set as twin or double)
•14 sq²
•Portholes
•Television
•Cupboard (2 x 60 cm) and a place to store boots and hand jackets. Luggage can be stored under the bed
•Individual air conditioning/ heating
chair
•En-suite bathroom with Italian style shower
•Hairdryer/ toiletry
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Double bed cabin with portholes
Cabins 208 and 210
•Separable beds (can be set as twin or double)
•17 sq²
•Portholes
•Television
•Cupboard (2 x 60 cm) and a place to store boots and hand jackets. Luggage can be stored under the bed
•Individual air conditioning/ heating
chair
•En-suite bathroom with Italian style shower
•Hairdryer/ toiletry
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Mini Suite
Cabins 401 and 402
•Equipped with double bed
•17 square²
•Floor to ceiling window
•Part of the cabin is set as a small lounge with armchairs and a coffee table.
•Television
•Cupboard (2 x 60 cm) and a place to store boots and hand jackets. Luggage can be stored under the bed
•Individual air conditioning/ heating
chair
•En-suite bathroom with Italian style shower
•Hairdryer/ toiletry
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Single Cabin with panoramic window
Cabins 403 and 404
•Single beds
•11 sq²
•Panoramic window
•Television
•Cupboard (2 x 60 cm) and a place to store boots and hand jackets. Luggage can be stored under the bed
•Individual air conditioning/ heating
chair
•En-suite bathroom with Italian style shower
•Hairdryer/ toiletry
This was our first trip to South America and we were a little nervous. But Adventure Life made things so easy! All our questions were answered before we left, and our guide, Vidal, was amazing! He gave us enough space to explore without rushing us along. He also knew where the best picture taking opportunities were, which was great.
Lindsay Gompf
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1 day 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
2 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.