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Embark on a journey to the land of northern lights and polar bears - Norway's Svalbard. With Adventure Life, experience a wildlife safari like no other, with the opportunity to spot majestic arctic creatures such as walruses, polar bears, whales and seals. Choose from one of these 15 Wildlife Viewing Tours in 2026 or 2027, ranging from 6 to 17 days and starting from as low as $3,050. Explore the wilds of Bear Island and capture its captivating beauty with an unforgettable tour led by local experts. Make your next trip seamless by contacting one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next wildlife adventure in Svalbard!
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Polar bears in the Arctic
from $9,999
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Arctic Norway Passage

Tromso to Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Explore Tromso’s Arctic culture
  • Discover Bear Island wildlife
  • Join Zodiac glacier landings
  • Watch whales in fjords
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Tromso / Oslo
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Variable
Embark on a 12-day Arctic cruise to Svalbard aboard World Voyager. Cruise past North Cape and Bear Island. Explore glaciers, fjords, and tundra while spotting wildlife such as polar bears, whales, and puffins. End your adventure in Longyearbyen surrounded by Arctic peaks and icy fjords.
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Spot the Minke whale
from $3,050
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South Spitsbergen - Bear Island - Norway

Longyearbyen - Tromso - 6 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Cruise Arctic fjords
  • Chance to see polar bears
  • Explore historic whaling station
  • See Aurora Borealis
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Longyearbyen / Tromso
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Northern Lights
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Variable
Set sail on a 6-day Arctic adventure aboard MV Plancius and discover South Spitsbergen, Bear Island, and Tromsø, spotting polar bears, whales, seabirds, and glaciers. Enjoy historic sites, fjord cruising, and the breathtaking Aurora Borealis.
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Embarking on a Svalbard cruise
from $6,290
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Lofoten, Bear Island & Svalbard

Bodø - Longyearbyen - 11 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Quest
  • Visit the fishing village of Reine
  • Cruise through Trollfjorden
  • See immense seabird colonies
  • View iconic Arctic wildlife
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Bodo / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Join this 11-day expedition cruise aboard M/S Quest to Lofoten, Bear Island, and Svalbard. It's a busy time of year for wildlife in northern Norway! On this journey see tens of thousands of seabirds, arctic foxes, and whales, and polar bears. Cruise along vast, glaciated archipelagos dominated by mountain ranges and magnificent wilderness.
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Bearded seal in Svalbard, Norway
from $33,385
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Norway's Fjords and Arctic Svalbard

Bergen to Longyearbyen - 16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
  • Explore the rare northern fjords
  • Paddle in a deep fjord
  • Explore Lofoten Islands
  • Visit the famous building in Tromso
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Bergen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Cruise across Norway's fjords and Arctic Svalbard on a 16-day expedition aboard the National Geographic Endurance, and explore the wilderness, wildlife, and scenery on Bergen, Tromso, Lofoten Islands, Tysfjorden and Bear Island.
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Scattered houses of Tromso
from $10,150
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Svalbard, Bear Island & Tromso

Longyearbyen - Tromso - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares
  • Explore Longyearbyen’s landscapes
  • Witness Samarinvagen’s glaciers
  • Discover Bear Island’s cliffs
  • Observe Gjesvaer’s seabird colonies
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Longyearbyen / Tromso
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Variable
Embark on a 6-day Arctic expedition from Longyearbyen to Tromso aboard Aqua Lares, exploring Svalbard’s stunning landscapes and wildlife. Discover puffin colonies, calving glaciers, and the pristine ecosystems of Europe’s largest seabird habitats before concluding your journey in Tromso.
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Colorful homes in Longyearbyen, Svalbard
from $10,150
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Tromso, Bear Island & Svalbard

Tromso - Longyearbyen - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares
  • Explore Tromso above Arctic Circle
  • Discover Gjesvaer and its wildlife
  • Visit Skarsvag, northern villages
  • Experience Reinoya’s landscapes
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Tromso / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Embark on a 6-day Arctic expedition aboard Aqua Lares, starting in Tromso and visiting Gjesvaer, Skarsvag, and Bear Island, rich in seabird life. Conclude your journey in Longyearbyen, exploring glaciers and unique wildlife along the way.
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Ivory Gulls on the pristine snow
from $6,250
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South Spitsbergen Explorer - Bear Island - Diving

Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Explore Hornsund fjords
  • Uncove Bear Island cliffs
  • Search pack ice wildlife
  • Spot ivory gulls Agardhfjellet
  • Examine dinosaur tracks Boltodden
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Scuba Diving
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Variable
Explore the Arctic on a 10-day voyage aboard Ortelius around South Spitsbergen and Bear Island. Visit fjords, seabird cliffs, fossil sites, and tundra landscapes while watching for whales, seals, walruses, and polar bears.
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Scattered houses of Tromso
from $20,990
No SS
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Norwegian Discovery: Svalbard and the Northern Fjords

Longyearbyen to Tromso - 12 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
  • Kayak at glacial fjords
  • See Soroya's rugged landscapes
  • Arctic wildlife sightings
  • Bear Island bird cliffs
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Oslo / Tromso
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Hiking, Village Visits, Kayaking
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Variable
Travel across Arctic Norway on a 12-day cruise from Longyearbyen to Tromso aboard National Geographic Endurance. Sail Svalbard fjords, explore Bear Island, kayak icy bays, and visit Soroya and Senja.
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Iconic Krossfjorden
from $24,360
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Svalbard, Arctic Circle & Tromso

Longyearbyen - Tromso - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares
  • Explore Alkehornet cliffs
  • Discover Smeerenburg Fjord
  • Visit Gravneset whaling site
  • View Brasvellbreen glacier front
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Longyearbyen / Tromso
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Variable
Embark on a 13-day Svalbard expedition aboard Aqua Lares, adjusting routes for optimal wildlife viewing. Explore iconic sites like bird cliffs, historic cemeteries, and glaciers, with daily shore landings and expert guidance for safety and responsible encounters.
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A pair of young Arctic reindeer resting in Alkhornet, Svalbard.
from $24,360
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Tromso, Arctic Circle & Svalbard

Tromso - Longyearbyen - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares
  • Discover Gjesvaerstappan wildlife
  • Visit Skarsvag northernmost village
  • Step ashore on Reinoya
  • Observe Bear Island cliffs
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Tromso / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Embark on a 13-day Aqua Lares cruise exploring Svalbard, starting in Tromso and visiting northern villages and seabird colonies. Experience guided wildlife walks, witness glaciers, and search for polar bears and walrus in the Arctic's stunning landscapes.
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Broch of Mousa, Scotland
from $29,820
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Scottish Isles, Arctic Circles & Svalbard

Glasgow - Longyearbyen - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares
  • Explore Iona landscapes
  • Discover Staffa and sea caves
  • Visit Callanish Stones site
  • Admire Alesund's coastal views
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Glasgow / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Embark on a 15-day cruise aboard the Aqua Lares through Scotland, Norway, and Svalbard, visiting historic sites and wildlife-rich areas. Experience the beauty of remote landscapes and Arctic wildlife while enjoying expert-guided excursions and small-ship comfort.
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Colorful sunset over the Scottish Highlands
from $28,420
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Svalbard, Arctic Circle & Scottish Isles

Longyearbyen - Glasgow - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares
  • Observe Samarinvagen’s glacier
  • Discover Bear Island cliffs
  • Walk Reinoya’s raised beaches
  • Visit Skarsvag to see wild reindeer
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Longyearbyen / Glasgow
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Archaeological Site Visits
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Variable
Embark on a 15-day cruise aboard Aqua Lares, starting in Longyearbyen and exploring Norway's scenic fjords and coastal towns, including Tromso and Alesund. Discover the Shetland Islands and iconic sites in Scotland like the Callanish Stones and the Isle of Iona before concluding in Glasgow.
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