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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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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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Colorful homes in Longyearbyen, Svalbard
from $10,970
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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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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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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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Embarking on a Svalbard cruise
from $6,690
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Lofoten, Bear Island & Svalbard

Tromso - Longyearbyen - 11 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Quest
  • Explore scenic Senja island
  • Watch whales in Vesteralen
  • Visit Reine in Lofoten
  • Navigate through Trollfjorden
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Tromso / Longyearbyen
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Embark on an 11-day cruise from the stunning Lofoten Islands to the icy Svalbard aboard the M/S Quest. Discover remote Bear Island, home to a vast seabird colony, and explore the Arctic wilderness while observing wildlife like polar bears and walruses.
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Glaciers and beautiful arctic tundra.
from $16,595
EBD $2000
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Three Arctic Islands: Iceland, Greenland and Spitsbergen

Helsinki - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Spot Arctic Wildlife
  • Explore East Greenland
  • Sail Scoresbysund Fjords
  • Visit Iceland's Westfjords
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit Community
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Helsinki / Reykjavik
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Hiking, Photography Seminars
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Variable
Sail from Helsinki to Reykjavik on this 15-day Arctic expedition aboard Ultramarine. Explore Spitsbergen, cross the Greenland Sea, visit East Greenland by Zodiac, sail through Scoresbysund, and discover Iceland's Westfjords. Look for polar bears, walrus, muskoxen and seabirds while learning about Arctic history, wildlife and landscapes.
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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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Archaeological Site Visits, Citizen Science
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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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One of Greenland's many glaciers
from $11,800
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Midnight Fjord Quest

Longyearbyen to Reykjavík - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Explore Longyearbyen History
  • Search Svalbard Wildlife
  • Discover Scoresby Sound
  • Visit Dynjandi Waterfall
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Oslo / Reykjavik
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Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching
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Variable
Discover a 13-day expedition from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik aboard World Voyager. Explore Longyearbyen, search for Arctic wildlife in Svalbard, cross the Greenland Sea, visit Greenland's fjords, Scoresby Sound and Ittoqqortoormiit, cross the Arctic Circle, and end at Iceland's Dynjandi waterfall before arriving in Reykjavik.
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Incredible ice in Svalbard
from $10,959
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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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Variable
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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Whale sighting in Polar waters!
from $17,550
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From Svalbard to Iceland: A Polar Odyssey

Longyearbyen to Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Explore Ny-Ålesund History
  • Search Scoresby Sound Wildlife
  • Experience Ittoqqortoormiit Culture
  • Discover Iceland's Northern Coast
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Longyearbyen / Reykjavik
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Kayaking, Spa Relaxation
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Variable
Explore the Arctic on this 14-day expedition from Longyearbyen to Reykjavík aboard Le Lyrial. Visit Spitsbergen, East Greenland, Scoresby Sound, Húsavík and Grundarfjörður. Experience Zodiac excursions, Arctic wildlife, remote settlements, fjords, glaciers and time at sea with onboard activities across three northern regions.
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Homes in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway
from $11,495
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Arctic Odyssey

Longyearbyen - Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Svalbard’s icy fjords
  • Visit historic Ny Alesund
  • Observe polar bears safely
  • Explore East Greenland fjords
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Longyearbyen / Reykjavik
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Local Market Visits
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Variable
Embark on a 14-day Arctic expedition aboard Sea Spirit from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik. Explore Svalbard’s glaciers, wildlife, and historic towns. Cross the Greenland Sea, visit East Greenland’s fjords, glaciers, and Inuit settlements, and enjoy 24-hour daylight, wildlife spotting, and expert-led presentations.
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Dynjandi Waterfall
from $9,600
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Cruise from Iceland to Svalbard

Reykjavik - Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Explore Reykjavik
  • Visit Dynjandi Waterfall
  • Visit the Arctic Circle
  • Discover Hrisey Island
  • Explore Husavik
  • Visit Jan Mayen Island and Svalbard
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Reykjavik / Copenhagen
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Embark on a 12-day Arctic Discovery cruise aboard SH Vega from Reykjavik to explore iconic landmarks, natural wonders, and diverse wildlife. Highlights include the Dynjandi Waterfall, Grimsey Island’s seabird colonies, Husavik’s whale-watching, and Svalbard’s polar landscapes. The journey ends in Longyearbyen, the world’s northernmost town.
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Arctic fox during spring in Svalbard
from $11,800
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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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Variable
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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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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This is our second polar cruise with Adventure Life. Very competent, helpful and informative. Highly recommend.
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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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