Experience the breathtaking wilderness of Svalbard in the summertime, when the sun never sets, on this 9-day Svalbard micro cruise aboard MV Kinfish. Your journey begins in Longyearbyen before sailing through Adventfjord, it also includes a stop at Prins Karls Foreland, where you can step ashore and visit an area where walruses haul out. You may also get a chance to look out for wildlife all the way to the North Pole. Over the next few days, you'll have the opportunity to explore Svalbard's northwestern coast. Embark on a scenic cruise, stopping at various natural and historical sites, including glaciers, and going on wilderness hikes to fully appreciate the raw beauty of the Arctic. Disembark in Longyearbyen.
Highlights
Explore the breathtaking wilderness of Svalbard during the summer months
Visit Prins Karls Foreland to see walruses in their native habitat
Enjoy afternoon hiking in Spitsbergen & a chance to spot Svalbard reindeer
Observe for whales on the deck of the ship as you sail through the Isfjord
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 9 days. As you sail out through the Isfjord, you spend time on deck watching for the whales that frequent the waters.
In the morning, you approach Prins Karls Foreland, an uninhabited island with beautiful scenery off the west coast of Spitsbergen. You drop anchor and launch the Zodiac landing craft to go ashore and visit an area where walruses haul out. In the afternoon, you do a wilderness hike and frequently see Svalbard reindeer here. If the conditions allow, you sail up to the edge of the sea ice which extends all the way to the North Pole. In calm conditions, you cruise the edge of the sea ice keeping a sharp lookout for wildlife including polar bears that hunt on the ice.
Every voyage we undertake to Svalbard involves an element of exploration. A part of your Svalbard experience is to have a few days with no set itinerary. Under the guidance of your expedition leader, we will work with the weather and sea ice conditions to show you the best that the northwest coast has to offer. Over the next 3 days, we will cruise around the coast with regular shore landings to visit different natural and historical sites including glaciers, do wilderness hikes, and spend some time enjoying the raw nature of the Arctic.
Day 9: Longyearbyen | Disembark
1 Breakfast
In the morning, you arrive back at the port of Longyearbyen. After breakfast, you say your goodbyes, having made new friends and shared a wonderful adventure together.
The above itinerary serves only as a guide. Flexibility is a crucial part of any Arctic adventure, allowing you to take advantage of the ever-changing weather and ice conditions. Your expedition leader will ensure that you see as much as possible during your voyage.
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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
This was my first experience with Adventure Life - and I couldn't have been more pleased with the trip. The guides and local staff in both Buenos Aires and Uruguay were terrific - extremely helpful and accommodating. I really enjoyed meeting the friendly staff in Buenos Aires in person (I left my bags with them for the afternoon).
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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
2 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
3 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.
