Svalbard Trips with Village Visits

from $5,700

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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

Activity Level

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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from $14,210

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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

Activity Level

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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from $20,060

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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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Small Ship Sailing

Activity Level

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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from $6,490

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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

Activity Level

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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from $24,360

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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

Activity Level

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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from $24,360

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Tromso, Arctic Circle & Svalbard

Tromso - Longyearbyen - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares

• Discover Gjesvaerstappan wildlife
• Visit Skarsvag northernmost village
• Step ashore on Reinoya
• Observe Bear Island cliffs

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Tromso / Longyearbyen

Activities

Hiking

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 13-day Aqua Lares cruise exploring Svalbard, starting in Tromso and visiting northern villages and seabird colonies. Experience guided wildlife walks, witness glaciers, and search for polar bears and walrus in the Arctic's stunning landscapes.

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from $3,250

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South Spitsbergen, Bear Island & Mainland Norway - Aurora Borealis

Longyearbyen - Tromso - 6 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius

• Explore South Spitsbergen fjords
• Zodiac excursions in Hornsund
• Discover Bear Island wildlife
• Northern Lights viewing nights
• Watch for whales at sea

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Longyearbyen / Tromso

Activities

Local Market Visits, Northern Lights

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 6‑day Arctic expedition aboard MV Hondius from Longyearbyen to Tromso, exploring South Spitsbergen’s glaciers and fjords, visiting remote Bear Island, watching for whales and seabirds, and chasing the Northern Lights under polar skies

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from $10,150

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Svalbard, Bear Island & Tromso

Longyearbyen - Tromso - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares

• Explore Longyearbyen’s landscapes
• Witness Samarinvagen’s glaciers
• Discover Bear Island’s cliffs
• Observe Gjesvaer’s seabird colonies

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Longyearbyen / Tromso

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 6-day Arctic expedition from Longyearbyen to Tromso aboard Aqua Lares, exploring Svalbard’s stunning landscapes and wildlife. Discover puffin colonies, calving glaciers, and the pristine ecosystems of Europe’s largest seabird habitats before concluding your journey in Tromso.

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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

Starts / Ends

Akureyri / Longyearbyen

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Archaeological Site Visits

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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from $22,160

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Norwegian Discovery: Svalbard and the Northern Fjords

Southbound - 12 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution

• Explore the Svalbard coast
• Discover islands and fjords
• Actively explore the scenery
• Explore the coves and inlets

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Oslo / Oslo

Activity Level

Variable

This 12-day Arctic expedition on National Geographic Resolution takes you to the remote islands and fjords of northern Norway such as Sørøya Island and Senja Island before moving towards Svalbard, where the wildlife and rugged landscapes will take your breath away.

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from $36,190

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The Geographic North Pole

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot

• Explore Longyearbyen frontier
• Navigate drifting Arctic sea ice
• Reach the Geographic North Pole
• Visit Ny Alesund scientific base

Starts / Ends

Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 13-day Arctic expedition aboard Le Commandant Charcot, starting in Longyearbyen and sailing through Spitsbergen's stunning landscapes to the North Pole. Experience wildlife encounters, visit Ny Alesund, and explore breathtaking fjords while enjoying Zodiac landings with expert guides.

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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

Starts / Ends

Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activities

Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Citizen Science

Activity Level

Variable

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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from $10,150

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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

Activity Level

Variable

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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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

Activity Level

Variable

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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from $44,720

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Total Solar Eclipse in The Far North

Longyearbyen - Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial

• Explore Spitsbergen
• Visit Ny-Alesund
• Discover Jan Mayen
• Explore Ittoqqortoormiit

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Longyearbyen / Reykjavik

Activities

Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 14-day expedition from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik aboard the Le Lyrial, exploring glaciers, wildlife, and isolated Jan Mayen Island. Visit the Inuit community in Ittoqqortoormiit, traverse Scoresby Sound's fjords, and conclude in Iceland's legendary landscapes from Isafjordur to Westfjords.

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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

Activity Level

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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from $11,725

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Arctic Odyssey from Svalbard to Iceland

Longyearbyen - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega

• Explore Svalbard’s icy fjords
• Sail past Beerenberg volcano
• Discover Scoresbysund fjords
• Encounter Arctic wildlife

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Longyearbyen / Reykjavik

Activity Level

Variable

Sail across the Arctic on a 15-day cruise from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik aboard SH Vega. Spot polar bears in Svalbard, see Jan Mayen’s volcanic landscapes, and explore Greenland’s Scoresbysund fjord system and remote town of Ittoqqortoormiit. Visit Iceland’s Ísafjordur and seabird-rich Vigur Island before ending in vibrant Reykjavik.

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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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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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