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Discover the beauty of Norway's Arctic archipelago on a kayaking tour in Svalbard, for 2026 and 2027. Svalbard is an unspoiled wilderness of glaciers, vast fjords and rugged mountains, teeming with wildlife like polar bears, walruses and seabirds. Be awed by colossal icebergs, dramatic landscapes, and breathtaking sunsets while learning about local communities' traditional ways of life. With Adventure Life's kayaking tours, explore Svalbard safely while respecting its fragile environment. Our trips range from $6,395 to $37,295 for expeditions of 8 to 17 days, and are customizable to your wishes. Join us and uncover Norway's secret gems! Contact one of our specialist kayaking trip advisors to start planning your next seamless trip today!
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Alkhornet Hiking
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Spitsbergen Circumnavigation: A Rite of Passage

Roundtrip Helsinki - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Helsinki museums
  • Spot polar bears hunting on the sea
  • Visit the 14th of July Glacier
  • Admire Alkefjellet cliffs
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Helsinki / Helsinki
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Discover Spitsbergen on this 15-day cruise aboard the Ultramarine exploring glaciers, fjords, and tundras. Spot polar bears, walruses, and seabirds like puffins and guillemots. Visit historical whaling outposts, colorful tundra meadows, and breathtaking locations like Alkefjellet and the 14th of July Glacier.
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A colony of walruses resting on the beach
from $17,695
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Spitsbergen Circumnavigation: A Rite of Passage

Roundtrip Helsinki - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Explore Helsinki museums
  • Spot polar bears hunting on the sea
  • Visit the 14th of July Glacier
  • Admire Alkefjellet cliffs
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Helsinki / Helsinki
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Explore Spitsbergen’s on this 15-day cruise from Helsinki and back aboard Ocean Explorer. Witness the untamed beauty, cruising past towering glaciers, colorful tundra, and dramatic fjords. Spot polar bears, seabird colonies, and walrus haul-outs. Discover sites like Alkefjellet, Ny-London, and 14th of July Glacier.
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Incredible ice in Svalbard
from $10,395
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Svalbard in Spring: Sea Ice, Pristine Snow and Wildlife

Helsinki Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Navigate Svalbard fjords
  • Observe Arctic wildlife
  • View calving glaciers
  • Discover migratory birds
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Helsinki / Helsinki
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Start in Helsinki before flying to Longyearbyen to board Ocean Explorer for an 11-day journey through Svalbard’s spring environments. Travel through fjords, sea ice, and coastal areas while observing Arctic wildlife, glaciers, and shifting light. Return to Helsinki after exploring a wide range of remote and seasonal landscapes.
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Homes in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway
from $9,795
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Svalbard in Spring: Sea Ice, Pristine Snow and Wildlife

Helsinki Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Cruise Svalbard Fjords
  • Spot Polar Bears
  • Visit Hornsund Glacier
  • Discover Helsinki's museums
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Helsinki / Helsinki
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Experience an 11-day cruise from Helsinki, Finland to Svalbard aboard Ultramarine. Explore the pristine Arctic wilderness under the Midnight Sun, spot polar bears, walruses, and seabirds, and marvel at glaciers, fjords, and snowcapped peaks. Enjoy scenic flights, expert guidance, and immersive exploration in the High Arctic.
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Visit the colorful town of Longyearbyen in the far north
from $10,295
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Svalbard in Summer: Tundra, Whales and Wildlife

Helsinki Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Cruise Arctic Fjords
  • Spot Polar Bears
  • Discover Seabird Cliffs
  • Explore Hornsund Glacier
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Helsinki / Helsinki
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Hiking
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Set sail from Helsinki on an 11-day cruise aboard Ocean Explorer to experience Svalbard’s summer landscapes. Navigate scenic fjords, watch for wildlife, explore Arctic shorelines, and take in the midnight sun before returning to Helsinki on a charter flight.
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Riding zodiac in Arctic Ocean
from $9,595
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Svalbard in Spring: Sea Ice, Pristine Snow and Wildlife

Helsinki Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Cruise Svalbard Fjords
  • Explore rugged Bellsund fjord
  • Navigate pristine ice in Hornsund
  • Spot majestic polar bears
  • Photograph vast Raudfjorden mountai
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Helsinki / Helsinki
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Embark on an 11-day Svalbard expedition aboard Ocean Explorer. Navigate dynamic sea ice, explore glaciers, fjords, and snow-covered mountains. Observe polar bears, walruses, Arctic foxes, and seabird colonies while witnessing spring awakening in the High Arctic. Landings, ice walks, and guided exploration highlight this rare Arctic adventure.
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Polar bear and cub
from $9,895
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Svalbard in Summer: Tundra, Whales and Wildlife

Helsinki Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Cruise Arctic Fjords
  • Spot Polar Bears
  • Discover Seabird Cliffs
  • Explore Hornsund Glacier
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Helsinki / Helsinki
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Embark on an 11-day Arctic adventure from Helsinki, Finland to Svalbard aboard Ultramarine. Experience stunning fjords, towering glaciers, and thriving wildlife under the Midnight Sun. Discover seabird cliffs, walruses, and reindeer while exploring the pristine wilderness of Hornsund, Isfjorden, and Krossfjorden before returning to Helsinki.
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A polar bear climbs glacial ice in the Arctic
from $6,395
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Spitsbergen Highlights: Wildlife Capital of the Arctic

Helsinki Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Helsinki’s Design District
  • Witness Lilliehook Glacier calving
  • Photograph Monaco Glacier icebergs
  • Discover historic Smeerenburg settl
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Helsinki / Helsinki
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Experience an 8-day Arctic expedition aboard Ultramarine from Helsinki to Longyearbyen. Explore glaciers, fjords, and wildlife in Svalbard. Visit historic whaling settlements, photograph towering cliffs and icebergs, and enjoy guided Zodiac excursions, Finnish saunas, and vibrant city experiences in Helsinki.
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Walruses coming ashore in the arctic
from $7,895
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Svalbard: North to the Midnight Sun

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Discoverer
  • Explore Northeast Svalbard
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Visit Ny-Alesund station
  • Explore Longyearbyen
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Sail through these 8-day breathtaking Arctic landscapes of Svalbard, from Longyearbyen to the icy edge of the North Pole aboard MV Discoverer. Encounter glaciers, walruses, seabirds, and polar bears while uncovering the region’s rich exploration history.
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A polar bear climbs glacial ice in the Arctic
from $9,295
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Svalbard Circumnavigation: The Ultimate Arctic Quest

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Discoverer
  • Witness polar wildlife
  • Cruise Hinlopen Strait
  • Encounter walrus colonies
  • Visit Ny-Ålesund settlement
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Whale Watching, Archaeological Site Visits, Citizen Science
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Experience a 10-day Arctic expedition roundtrip Longyearbyen aboard MV Discoverer. Explore remote fjords, towering glaciers, polar deserts, and historic settlements across Svalbard. Search for polar bears, walruses, whales, and seabirds while discovering Arctic exploration history amid some of the planet’s most spectacular wilderness.
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Beautiful Hornsund, Norway
from $14,595
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Three Arctic Islands: Extended Passage

Reykjavík to Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MV Discoverer
  • Explore East Greenland
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit Community
  • Cross Northeast Greenland Park
  • Discover Svalbard Regions
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Reykjavik / Longyearbyen
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Spa Relaxation, Village Visits
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Explore the Arctic on this 14-day voyage from Reykjavik, Iceland to Longyearbyen, Svalbard aboard MV Discoverer. Travel through East Greenland, visit Ittoqqortoormiit, cross the Greenland Sea, and explore remote regions of Svalbard. Encounter wildlife, glaciers, fjords, historic sites, and polar landscapes along the route.
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Discover ancient cultures of the Orkney islands
from $13,395
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Scotland to Spitsbergen: Puffins, Sea Ice and Wildlife

Aberdeen, Scotland - Helsinki - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Orkney Neolithic Ruins
  • Cruise Norwegian Arctic Fjords
  • Discover Shetland Viking Sites
  • Observe Bear Island Birds
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Aberdeen / Helsinki
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Sail on 17 days aboard Ultramarine from Aberdeen to Longyearbyen. Explore Orkney and Shetland’s Neolithic ruins, Norwegian fjords, and Svalbard’s glaciers, ice, seabird colonies, and Arctic wildlife. Participate in Zodiac cruises, hikes, and cultural encounters while observing polar bears, walrus, whales, and Arctic birds in their natural habitats.
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3 weeks ago
great travel company. We called for a last minute trip to Svalbard. Kevin gave great advice and worked fast, and emailed promptly. He even got us some last minute discounts. Highly recommend! We also traveled through Adventure Life on another Arctic cruise, and they supported us through some trying circumstances.
Karen G
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It was a great experience arranging our Svalbard wildlife cruise (Around Spitzbergen - in the reals of polar bear and ice, on MV Plancius) with Adventure Life. They are very reliable with information and trustworthy with payment handling. We organised this trip one year ahead and we were kept up to date all the way. Our dedicated travel advisor, Chloe made our travel experience extra convenient and super easy. Very happy with Adventure Life's service and support. Would recommend them 100% to everybody.❤️
Aindrila Chakrabarti
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Wonderful and very Memorable trip! Both me and my wife enjoyed the incredible scenery, excursion and good company or people we met. Some confusion on Svalbard arrangements but they were eventually resolved. More than happy to recommend to others
Raj Kamdar
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7 months ago
This is our second polar cruise with Adventure Life. Very competent, helpful and informative. Highly recommend.
Lilliana Corredor
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8 months ago
I've worked with Kassandra for many years, and she knows what I like now. She is fun to talk to on the phone and has been to many places, in order to offer her first-hand experiences.
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