Discover the crown of Arctic Norway: Svalbard. Experience the North Cape and isolated Bjørnøya as well as the famed Lofoten Islands. Observe Polar bears roaming in the wilderness, seals diving, and birds swooping. Longyearbyen snuggles up and hunkers down against the cold Arctic air, just 840 miles from the North Pole. Enjoy this captivating archipelago with the people who know it best.
Highlights
Explore the untouched Arctic landscape on Svalbard
Visit Bjørnøya, the southernmost island of the Norwegian archipelago
Admire the unparalleled scenery of this spectacular region
Discover the amazingly and stunning narrow Trollfjord
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Historic Bergen is famous for its charm and ambiance. Wander the scenic streets before embarking the MS Spitsbergen and starting your northbound expedition.
See Torghatten the mountain with a massive hole in the middle, along with the Helgeland coast. Go ashore, explore the island, and walk through the hole.
Visit Traena, an area with more than 1,000 islets and fewer than 500 inhabitants. Also go ashore on the island of Vikingen, situated on the actual border of the Arctic Circle.
North Cape has long been a destination for adventurers. Standing at the edge of mainland Europe and gazing out at the infinite Arctic horizon is a powerful experience.
The remote island of Bjornoya in the Arctic Ocean has only nine inhabitants and the largest concentration of seabirds in the Northern Hemisphere. Arctic water meets warm Gulf Stream currents here, forming optimal feeding grounds.
South Spitsbergen National Park is part of your history, as the old Hurtigruten steamer D/S Lyngen stopped here to serve trappers. See the majestic mountains Hornsundtinden and Bautaen, which resembles a giant Viking sword.
The Kongsfjord is one of the most beautiful fjord regions in Spitsbergen. Visit the former mining settlement of Ny-Alesund and sail in the Isfjord on your way to Longyearbyen.
Day 12: Longyearbyen | Disembark | Fly to Oslo
1 Breakfast
Arrive in Longyearbyen for the night flight back to Oslo.
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Polar Inside - B
Outside cabin, 193 sq ft. With limited/ no view, queen bed, kettle, TV, bathroom with shower. Accessible to guests with limited mobility
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Polar Inside - I
Most cabins have separate beds, where one can be turned into a sofa, some have a double bed or upper and lower berths, shower/wc
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Polar Inside - K
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Polar Outside - AJ
Upper and lower berths, shower/wc, limited/no view
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Polar Outside - J
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Polar Outside - A
Upper and lower berths, shower/wc
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Polar Outside - N
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Polar Outside - O
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Arctic Superior - P
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Arctic Superior - U
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Arctic Superior - QJ
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Expedition Suite - Q
One room with a double bed, some with seating area, some with 3-4 beds that can be upper beds, TV, mini bar, kettle, coffee/tea, shower/wc, view
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Expedition Suite - MG
One or two rooms with seating area, double bed, TV, stereo, mini bar, kettle, tea/coffee, shower/wc, some with bathtub, most with private balcony or bay window
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Expedition Suite - MX
Two rooms with a double bed, seating area, dining table, TV, mini bar, kettle, coffee/tea, stereo, shower, w/c, private balcony
Initial deposit is 20%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 90 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
We are so glad that we chose Adventure Life. The service is top-notch. Everything is well taken care of and we just have to print the documents and go. Franny even gave us timely updates on possible airport strike.
KC Chan
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7 hours ago
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.
