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Explore remote villages on one of the below 57 unique Svalbard cultural experiences for 2026 or 2027. Visit the local village, meet the people, experience local cuisine with a local English speaking guide on your own private tour or small group guided tour. Discover unique local cultures on trips that include activities like Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Hiking, Kayaking, and Archaeological Site Visits and cost from $3,000 for experiences of 6 to 19 days. Tell us about your ideal Svalbard cultural trip and our Svalbard experts will help you plan every detail of your next trip.

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Polar bear and cub
from $6,000
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North Spitsbergen, Arctic Summer

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Explore Longyearbyen historic sites
  • Sail Fuglefjorden’s polar haven
  • Visit Raudfjord’s icy expanse
  • Discover Trygghamna whaling relics
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Small Ship Sailing
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Variable
Set out on an 11-day expedition aboard the Rembrandt van Rijn, departing from Longyearbyen to explore remote North Spitsbergen. Discover historic whaling sites, pristine glaciers, and diverse Arctic birdlife like the Little Auk, and witness polar bears in their natural habitat.
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Hiking
from $37,650
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In the Ice of the Arctic, from Greenland to Svalbard

Reykjavík - Longyearbyen - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Cruise through Ammassalik fjords
  • Hinlopen Strait wildlife sailing
  • Travel Greenland and Norway routes
  • See North-East Greenland's wildlife
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Reykjavik / Longyearbyen
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Kayaking
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Variable
Sail from Reykjavík through Greenland and Svalbard aboard Le Commandant Charcot during a 17-day Arctic cruise. This itinerary stands out through rare access to North-East Greenland ice fields and isolated wildlife regions across the High Arctic.
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Incredible views in Burgerbukta
from $14,640
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Svalbard & The Arctic Circle

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares
  • Explore Alkehornet bird cliffs
  • Visit Gravneset whaling site
  • Discover Smeerenburg history
  • View Brasvellbreen ice front
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise around Svalbard on Aqua Lares, adjusting routes based on ice and wildlife. Explore historic whaling sites, observe majestic glaciers, and enjoy expert-led small group adventures for optimal wildlife viewing.
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Hiking in Spitsbergen
from $19,995
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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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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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Hiking in Spitsbergen
from $19,995
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Svalbard Summer Photo Tour

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
Activities
Photography Seminars, Archaeological Site Visits
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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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North Spitsbergen Polar Bear
from $3,250
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A Taste of North Spitsbergen - Compact Arctic Adventure

Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Explore Longyearbyen town
  • Visit Ny Alesund settlement
  • Reach the Arctic pack ice
  • Spot walruses at Poolepynten
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Sail aboard Ortelius on a 6-day Arctic cruise through Svalbard and North Spitsbergen. You explore Longyearbyen, Kongsfjorden, and the pack ice, visit Ny Alesund, and search for whales, walruses, and polar wildlife along remote fjords and coastlines.
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Iconic Krossfjorden
from $6,790
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Springtime in Svalbard

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 9 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Quest
  • Hike Alkhornet cliffs
  • Visit Prins Karls Forland
  • Walk Bellsund tundra
  • Search Hornsund fjord ice
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Embark on a 9-day Arctic cruise to Svalbard in May, where you can witness the stunning landscapes and wildlife, including polar bears and walruses. Experience the vibrant awakening of spring in this pristine environment aboard the M/S Quest.
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Enjoying the spring sunshine on a zodiac excursion in Svalbard
from $9,690
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Springtime in Svalbard

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 9 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Balto
  • Navigate majestic Hornsund
  • Explore remote Danskoya
  • Visit Prins Karls Forland
  • Sail through vast Isfjorden
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Hiking
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Variable
Embark on a 9-day cruise in Svalbard aboard the M/S Balto, witnessing iconic Arctic wildlife and stunning glacial landscapes. Explore historic Ny-Alesund and navigate fjords while observing seabirds and polar bears in their natural habitat.
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Iconic Krossfjorden
from $25,090
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Svalbard, Arctic Circle & Tromso

Longyearbyen - Tromso - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares
  • Explore Alkehornet cliffs
  • Discover Smeerenburg Fjord
  • Visit Gravneset whaling site
  • View Brasvellbreen glacier front
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Longyearbyen / Tromso
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Variable
Embark on a 13-day Svalbard expedition aboard Aqua Lares, adjusting routes for optimal wildlife viewing. Explore iconic sites like bird cliffs, historic cemeteries, and glaciers, with daily shore landings and expert guidance for safety and responsible encounters.
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Back of a large bowhead whale on the surface of the Arctic Sea
from $3,000
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Arctic Ocean - Spitsbergen: Jan Mayen, Ice Edge & Birding

Akureyri - Longyearbyen - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Explore Grimsey Island
  • Visit Jan Mayen volcano
  • Observe polar bears
  • Land at Alkhornet cliffs
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Akureyri / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 9-day Arctic cruise aboard MV Plancius, sailing from Iceland to Spitsbergen. Explore Jan Mayen, the sea ice edge, and rich bird colonies while observing whales, polar bears, and Arctic wildlife.
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Snow-covered mountain peaks
from $9,790
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Expedition Svalbard

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Quest
  • Explore Raudfjorden glaciers
  • View Liefdefjorden Monaco ice
  • Hike Edgeoya tundra
  • View Hornsund fjords alpine peaks
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Join this 12-day Arctic expedition to Svalbard on the M/S Quest, where you can witness summer's arrival in late June and vibrant tundra blooms. As the sea ice thaws, explore remote areas and enjoy stunning sunsets and wildlife sightings in the pristine landscape.
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Explore Svalbard
from $9,790
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Expedition Svalbard to the Pack Ice

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Quest
  • Sail through vast Isfjorden
  • Discover historic Ny-Alesund
  • Observe birds at Alkefjellet
  • Marvel at Nordaustlandet ice
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Embark on a 12-day expedition cruise on the M/S Quest to explore Svalbard's Arctic wilderness, where you witness polar bears and stunning glaciers under the midnight sun. Discover historic sites like Ny-Alesund and sail through breathtaking fjords while observing nesting guillemots and magnificent waterfalls.
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