Discover the stunning landscapes, glaciers, and unmatched natural beauty of this Arctic archipelago by taking a 8-day summer cruise around Svalbard aboard the MV Vikingfjord. Your expedition starts in Longyearbyen, the most northern town in the world. Spend some time on the deck as you cruise through the Isfjord looking for whales. Visit Prins Karls Foreland in the morning, observe walrus colonies, and go on wilderness hikes to enjoy the wild nature. As you sail back south, you'll explore Kongsfjorden and its beautiful fjords and glaciers. One highlight of this region is the Lilliehook glacier, one of the largest calving glacier fronts on Svalbard. Take the opportunity to witness the raw beauty of nature with numerous options for shore landings and zodiac exploration. Disembark in Longyearbyen.
Highlights
Visit Longyearbyen's stunning natural surroundings and rich history
Discover the uninhabited island off the west coast, Prins Karls Foreland
Explore glaciers and go on short hikes in north west of Spitsbergen
See one of the largest calving glacier fronts on Svalbard, Lilliehöök Glacier
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Your expedition begins in the most northerly town in the world, Longyearbyen. In the afternoon, you embark on your expedition vessel at the port of Longyearbyen. After an introduction from your expedition leader and a safety briefing from the Captain, you set sail out through the majestic Adventfjord. As Longyearbyen disappears astern, you wave goodbye to civilization for the next 7 days. As you sail out through the Isfjord, you will spend time on deck watching for the whales that frequent the waters.
In the morning, you will approach Prins Karls Foreland, an uninhabited island with beautiful scenery off the west coast of Spitsbergen. You will drop anchor and launch the Zodiac landing craft to go ashore, where you will have the opportunity to observe the many walrus colonies in the area up close. In the afternoon, you will go on a wilderness hike, where Svalbard reindeer are frequently spotted. It is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the wild nature of the region.
Your plan is to sail to the northwest of Spitsbergen and explore the area by Zodiac. This area is home to countless glaciers, and you plan to launch the zodiacs to experience these natural monuments up close. These days allow you time to do some shorter-length hikes and spend some time outdoors enjoying nature. The area has many historical sites. When back onboard the ship you will continue your search for polar bears and other wildlife.
As you sail back south, you explore Kongsfjorden, with its majestic glaciers and some of Svalbard's most beautiful fjords and scenery visible from the decks. Here, you encounter one of Svalbard's most breathtaking sights, the Lilliehook glacier, which is one of Svalbard's largest calving glacier fronts. You have the opportunity to spend time here, witnessing nature's beauty in its rawest form, with numerous options for shore landings and exploring by Zodiac.
In the morning, you arrive back at the port of Longyearbyen. After breakfast, you say your goodbyes after making new friends and sharing a wonderful adventure together.
The above itinerary is a guide only. A part of any Arctic adventure is the flexibility to take advantage of the weather and ice conditions. Your expedition leader will make sure you see as much as possible.
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$10,960
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Type A - Double with En-Suite
Cabin size: 15 m² with double bed, window, desk & chair, wardrobe and an ensuite shower and toilet. Located on deck 3.
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Type B - Double / Twin with En-suite
Cabin size: 15 m² with twin bed, window, desk & chair, wardrobe and an ensuite shower and toilet. Located on decks 1 & 2.
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Type C - Single Cabin with En-suite
Cabin size: 10 m² with single bed, desk & chair, wardrobe and an ensuite shower and toilet. Located on deck 3.
Initial deposit is 30%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 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
Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
Meyer Smolen
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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.
