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The Best Time to Visit Svalbard and Spitsbergen

The best time to visit Svalbard and Spitzbergen is between June and September as it is high season for cruises, the wildlife is active, the ice flows have melted, and the days are long.
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What to Expect on an Arctic and Spitsbergen Expedition Cruise

Explore the celebrated shores of Spitsbergen, the largest islands of the Arctic Svalbard archipelago. You may even be joined by whales, polar bears, or reindeer! Natural beauty, local culture, and wildlife-wonders await on this Arctic adventure.
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First views of Baffin Island

Arctic Vacations: Where should I go in the Arctic

“The Arctic” is an umbrella term for a number of diverse destinations near the northern pole. This area includes parts of Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia, as well as the Arctic Ocean and adjacent seas. The region is home to unique ecosystems, flora and fauna, and cultures which have adapted to the extreme climate.
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Top 8 Things to Do in Svalbard - Must-See Attractions & Experiences

Discover the best things to do in Svalbard with our Arctic travel guide, from glacier hikes to northern lights, enjoy unforgettable wilderness adventures.
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Sister Adventure in the Arctic

We spent a week in pure luxury with Ponant Expeditions as we explored the frozen north!
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Svalbard: Polar Bear Adventure

In early June, I ventured to the High Arctic with Quark Expeditions aboard the Ocean Explorer, exploring the dramatic wilderness of Svalbard. Cruising through ice-choked fjords under the midnight sun, we were treated to unforgettable polar bear sightings, hunting from fast ice. It was a true Arctic safari, filled with awe, wildlife, and the raw …
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Reindeer overlooking ice landing towards snow mountains in Svalbard.

Early Season Svalbard

Follow along my journey to the Svalbard Archipelago in the Norwegian Arctic, also known as the "gateway to the North Pole," and a wildlife paradise aboard the new expedition ship, the Ultramarine with Quark Expeditions. A weeklong voyage that highlighted the incredible wildlife, stunning landscapes and incredible history of the Arctic in Spring. …
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Adventures in Svalbard

Haley and I had the opportunity to travel to the magical land of Svalbard, with a quick stop-over in Norway's lovely capital of Oslo. Svalbard is a place of mystery that draws people in with the lure of Polar Bears, and then blows them away with dramatic and sublime landscapes. We were spoiled-rotten on an 11-day cruise aboard the Sea Spirit. We …
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Shannon was always quick to reply to my questions and her honest answers helped us identify the right trip for us. Off to a great start!
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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.
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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.❤️
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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
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