Ice Waterfalls, Wildlife & Arctic Colors Svalbard Autumn Photo Tour

The expedition departs from Longyearbyen, the most northerly town on earth. You leave the port late in the afternoon. For the next 10 days, you are saying goodbye to civilization as you sail to the far northeast. Whales are active this time of year, and you spend time out on the deck looking for photo opportunities as you sail out through Isfjord. The aim of this expedition is to spend lots of time exploring the nature, scenery, wildlife, and glaciers of Svalbard, and every expedition offers a different experience.

On a daily basis, you launch the Zodiacs to go exploring. During September, undertake lots of Zodiac cruises and shore landings to open up different photography opportunities. On the first morning, you sail alongside Prins Karls Foreland, an island known for its dramatic scenery and walrus colonies. If conditions allow, you land at a walrus colony which offers some great shots of walruses. As you head north, visit some of Svalbard's glaciers bathed in golden light while keeping a good lookout for polar bears that roam the shores.

The plan is to sail around the northwest coast of Spitsbergen to reach the east of Svalbard. At this time of year, there are great photo opportunities at sunrise and sunset to capture Svalbard's stunning landscapes and glaciers in the glorious autumn light. During the days, you launch the Zodiacs and spend lots of time outside exploring wild nature. The area is good for sighting polar bears, and you sail close to the coast, keeping a lookout for wildlife at all times.

As you continue your exploration of the East of Svalbard, you attempt to visit the meltwater waterfalls pouring from the edge of the Austfonna Ice Cap. Alongside spending time capturing this amazing natural spectacle, you go in search of wildlife, which includes walruses that frequent the area, and spend lots of time out on deck scouting for polar bears. You do lots of exploring with the Zodiacs and spend some time exploring ashore in less visited places as you head back south.

Either late the previous evening or early in the morning, you arrive back at the port of Longyearbyen. Today, your Svalbard photography tour ends after breakfast, when 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.