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Take a trip back in time on one of these 14 Svalbard archaeology tours in 2025. Explore ruins, excavations, and archaeology digs near hot spots such as Longyearbyen, Bear Island, Alkefjellet, Hornsund, and Kvitøya on a guided private or small group tour with an exceptional multi-lingual guide aided by historians and archaeologists. These 14 archaeology trips also afford plenty of opportunities to enjoy Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Village Visits, Hiking, and KayakingTell one of our Svalbard travel experts about your ideal archaeology trip they will help you start planning a seamless adventure.
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Hiking in Spitsbergen
from $19,840
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Svalbard Summer Photo Tour with Paul Goldstein

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord
  • Hike historic Ytre Norskøya
  • Visit remote Kvitøya island
  • Spot whales near shelf edge
  • Explore Sjuøyane’s wild cliffs
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Photography Seminars
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Variable
Explore Svalbard’s Arctic landscapes on this 10-day cruise aboard MV Vikingfjord. Visit walrus colonies, whaling sites, and bird cliffs. Cruise along glaciers, search the sea ice for polar bears, and take in the northernmost islands of Sjuøyane before returning to Longyearbyen.
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Visit the colorful town of Longyearbyen in the far north
from $18,875
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Svalbard Summer Micro Cruise

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord
  • Search icy polar habitats
  • See Austfonna ice cap
  • Observe Alkefjellet bird cliff
  • Visit Ny-Ålesund station
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Small Ship Sailing
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Explore Svalbard on a 10-day cruise aboard MV Vikingfjord, sailing roundtrip from Longyearbyen. Visit walrus colonies at Poolepynten, glaciers like Bråsvellbreen and Kronebreen, bird cliffs at Alkefjellet, and historical sites such as Sallyhamna and Hamburgbukta. Search for polar bears and wildlife along the ice edge.
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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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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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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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Scattered houses of Tromso
from $7,499
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Captivating North Cape

Tromso - Longyearbyen - 9 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Skarsvag North Cape stop
  • Explore Hammerfest's polar heritage
  • Captain’s Choice Arctic navigation
  • Explore Svalbard glaciers
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Tromso / Oslo
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Embark on a 9-day cruise beginning in Tromso and sail north aboard World Navigator through the Arctic waters of Norway. Visit Skarsvag, Hammerfest, Bear Island, and Svalbard. Experience dramatic fjords, glaciers, and rare wildlife, including puffins and polar bears.
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Discover ancient cultures of the Orkney islands
from $13,395
EBD $2000
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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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Whale Watching, Kayaking, Spa Relaxation
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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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Glacier reflections contrast the red rock landscape
from $22,995
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Jewels of the Arctic - Spitsbergen & East Greenland

Oslo - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Explore Oslo’s vibrant city
  • Sail through Svalbard’s coastlines
  • Spot whales in Greenland
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit village
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Oslo / Reykjavik
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Experience the beauty of Svalbard and East Greenland on this 15-day adventure cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle. See polar bears, walruses, and guillemots in their natural habitats. Explore the world's largest fjord, Scoresbysund, and visit the remote Inuit settlement of Ittoqqortoormiit.
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Incredible ice in Svalbard
from $11,499
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Svalbard & Greenland Explorer

Longyearbyen - Reykjavik - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Explore Ny-Alesund station
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit community
  • Discover Reykjavik
  • Explore Longyearbyen neighborhood
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Oslo / Reykjavik
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Set sail on a 13-day cruise from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik aboard the World Voyager, exploring Greenland's glaciers, Arctic wildlife, Ny-Alesund's history, and Iceland's rugged beauty.
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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
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking, Village 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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Arctic fox during spring in Svalbard
from $10,999
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Arctic Circle Explorer

Reykjavik to Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Visit Jan Mayen volcano
  • Observe puffins in Malmey
  • Watch whales in Greenland
  • Discover Djupavík's herring factory
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Reykjavik / Longyearbyen
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Cruise from Reykjavik to Longyearbyen on a 12-day Arctic cruise aboard World Voyager. Explore Iceland’s waterfalls, fjords, and bird cliffs before sailing past Jan Mayen and crossing the Arctic Circle. Encounter glaciers, polar bears, whales, and Arctic foxes during Zodiac excursions and Captain’s Choice landings in the High Arctic.
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Polar bear and cub
from $9,999
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Midnight Fjord Quest

Longyearbyen to Reykjavík - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Explore Svalbard wilderness
  • Visit Longyearbyen village
  • Observe whales and seabirds
  • Watch Arctic whales
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Oslo / Reykjavik
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Variable
Set sail on a 13-day Arctic cruise from Oslo to Reykjavik aboard World Voyager. Experience the wild beauty of Svalbard, remote Jan Mayen, and Greenland’s stunning fjords. Spot polar bears, whales, and reindeer, and cross the Arctic Circle as expert guides lead Zodiac landings and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
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Broch of Mousa, Scotland
from $28,420
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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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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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One of Greenland's many glaciers
from $7,850
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Northeast Greenland Extreme

Akureyri - Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Spot East Greenland’s seabirds
  • Sail Scoresby Sund
  • Explore Ittoqqortoormiit daily life
  • Venture through Alpefjord
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Reykjavik / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Join a 14-day cruise on the MV Plancius to explore Northeast Greenland's stunning coastline and Scoresby Sund, the world's largest fjord, with chances to see whales and musk oxen. Navigate through icy straits and fjords while experiencing the breathtaking contrasts of this unspoiled wilderness.
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Homes in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway
from $11,180
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From Scotland to Spitsbergen

Glasgow to Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Walk Glasgow's historic center
  • View Callanish standing stones
  • See Tromso Arctic Cathedral
  • Spot belugas near Spitsbergen
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Glasgow / Longyearbyen
Activities
Urban Exploration
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Variable
Sail from Glasgow to Longyearbyen on a 14-day Arctic expedition aboard Le Lyrial. Explore the Scottish Isles, Viking-era ruins, Arctic fjords, and glacial landscapes. Visit Iona, Callanish, Mousa, Tromso, and Spitsbergen. Observe seabirds, seals, and whales while navigating Norway’s Trollfjorden and remote polar waters.
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