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Frozen Svalbard Photo Tour with Roger Brendhagen

Example 8 Day Cruise aboard MV Villa
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Take an 8-day Frozen Svalbard Photo Tour with pro photographer Roger Brendhagen on an expedition onboard the MV Villa, a 12-guest vessel. The journey takes you up the north coast of Spitsbergen with the view to opening up as many photo opportunities as possible. Explore frozen shores and photograph the Arctic wildlife and landscapes of Svalbard. This unique voyage takes place early in the season as Svalbard emerges from the winter. The mountains are snow-covered, the shores still frozen, offering some great photo opportunities. 

 
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Highlights
  • Develop your photography skills in the field with a highly experienced Arctic photographer
  • Explore the frozen North-west of Spitsbergen with a good chance of encountering polar bears
  • Encounter the wildlife which could include polar bears, walruses, Arctic foxes, Svalbard reindeer, and whales.
  • Learn about the area from an expert Svalbard guide
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Activity Level: Relaxed
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
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Day 1: Longyearbyen | Embark

Meet your dedicated expedition team and crew at the dock in Longyearbyen at 16:00hrs, where you embark MV Villa and make yourself at home. After settling in your cabin, join the mandatory safety briefing before you sail out from Adventfjorden into Isfjorden. For the next 8-days, explore the rugged coastline, searching for landscape and wildlife photography opportunities at every stage. As you sail north, you might likely encounter glaciers and sea ice, making the perfect photo subjects. Early in the season, the sea ice conditions determine your exact route, which can vary year on year.

Day 2: Prins Karls Foreland

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
As you leave the Isfjord, keep a good lookout on deck for whales and other marine life that are common in this area. You might have frequently encountered whales including, blue and humpback whales, belugas, and walruses. The crew plans to land on the island of Prins Karls Foreland and do a short hike to a walrus colony. Here, spend some unhurried time observing and photographing the walruses as they swim and haul out onto the beach.

Day 3-6: Sea Ice and North West Spitsbergen

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  • 4 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners
Sail as far north as possible along the west coast of Spitsbergen, keeping a lookout for wildlife including, polar bears that inhabit the area. The ultimate plan, if the conditions allow is to venture up to the edge of the sea ice and spend some time there searching for polar bears that use the sea ice for hunting. The sea ice itself is a mesmerizing photography subject. And in calm conditions, it can be possible to launch the landing craft to cruise in between the ice. Then explore the frozen north-west coast traveling as far as the ice allows you in search of photography opportunities. 

Day 7: Ny-Alesund

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  • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
As the adventure head back south towards Longyearbyen, if the ice conditions permit, visit the scientific research settlement of Ny Alesund, the most northerly settlement on earth. Explore the area around Kongsfjord and sail as close as you can get to one of Svalbard’s largest glaciers on the Lillyhook fjord for some great photo opportunities.
 

Day 8: Longyearbyen | Disembark

  • 1 Breakfast
Your Svalbard photography tour ends back in Longyearbyen. After final breakfast, say our goodbyes and disembark at the port after making new friends and sharing an exciting photography adventure.
 

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Included
  • 7 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 7 Dinners
  • 7 Nights Accommodations
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
  • Use of Zodiac (Dinghies) for shore landings and photography opportunities
  • Full Board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
  • Highly experienced Captain and Cook
Excluded
  • Gratuities
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
  • Medical and Evacuation insurance coverage.
  • Any additional expenses such as museum entry

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