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Embark on an unforgettable journey to Svalbard in 2026, where you can actively participate in citizen science initiatives while exploring the beauty of the region. These tours offer a unique opportunity to engage with local ecosystems, contribute to important research, collect environmental data, and make a meaningful impact. Choose from the 9 top-rated Svalbard tours ranging from $6,895 to $30,095, which include a variety of activities that allow you to contribute to real-world scientific projects. Popular activities this year include Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Photography Seminars, Whale Watching, and Archaeological Site Visits. Share your ideal citizen science experience with us, and our team of travel experts will help you plan a trip that makes a difference.
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Beautiful Hornsund, Norway
from $7,895
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Svalbard Circumnavigation: The Ultimate Arctic Quest

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Witness polar wildlife
  • Cruise Hinlopen Strait
  • Encounter walrus colonies
  • Visit Ny-Ålesund settlement
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Experience a 10-day Arctic cruise aboard the Ocean Albatros, exploring Svalbard’s dramatic landscapes and historic sites. Witness towering glaciers, walrus colonies, and seabird cliffs as the expedition sails through ice-filled waters.
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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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Archaeological Site Visits
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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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An Arctic fox gazes across the landscape
from $7,895
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Svalbard: North to the Midnight Sun

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Explore Northeast Svalbard
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Visit Ny-Ålesund station
  • Explore Longyearbyen
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Sail through this 8-day breathtaking Arctic landscapes of Svalbard, from Longyearbyen to the icy edge of the North Pole aboard Ocean Albatros. Encounter glaciers, walruses, seabirds, and polar bears while uncovering the region’s rich exploration history.
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Incredible ice in Svalbard
from $6,895
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Svalbard Express

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Discover Northwest Svalbard
  • Navigate Arctic ice
  • Reach High Arctic islands
  • Visit Ny-Alesund station
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Sail through Svalbard’s high Arctic on a 7-day cruise from Longyearbyen aboard Ocean Albatros. Navigate fjords, polar deserts, and the Arctic ice pack while visiting historic whaling sites, remote islands, and scientific outposts. Observe seabirds, walrus, and polar wildlife in protected Arctic environments.
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Arctic puffins
from $17,495
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Ultimate Arctic Odyssey: Svalbard, Lofoten, East Greenland & Iceland

Longyearbyen to Reykjavík - 18 Day Itinerary aboard MV Discoverer
  • Explore Ny-Ålesund History
  • Discover Bear Island Wildlife
  • Experience East Greenland Culture
  • Explore Greenland National Park
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Longyearbyen / Reykjavik
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Village Visits
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Discover the Arctic on this 18-day expedition from Longyearbyen, Svalbard, to Reykjavik, Iceland, aboard MV Discoverer. Visit Kongsfjorden, Bear Island, the Lofoten Islands, Jan Mayen, Ittoqqortoormiit, and Northeast Greenland National Park while exploring Arctic wildlife, polar history, remote communities, glaciers, and fjords.
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Hiking in Spitsbergen
from $12,595
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Four Arctic Islands

Longyearbyen to Reykjavik - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Visit Ny-Alesund
  • Discover Northwest Svalbard
  • Land on Jan Mayen
  • Enter Scoresbysund fjords
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Longyearbyen / Reykjavik
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Sail on a 13-day Arctic expedition from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik aboard Ocean Albatros. Navigate Svalbard’s fjords, Jan Mayen’s volcanic coast, and East Greenland’s remote shores. Visit Ny-Ålesund, Ittoqqortoormiit, and Scoresbysund while observing seabirds, marine mammals, glaciers, and historic exploration sites across the High Arctic.
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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
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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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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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Walruses huddling together in Svalbard.
from $11,195
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Svalbard in Summer: Tundra, Whales and the Midnight Sun

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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Citizen Science, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Hiking
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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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