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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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Spa Relaxation
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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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Dynjandi Waterfall
from $10,100
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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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from $11,790
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The Norwegian Fjords, Bear Island, and Svalbard

Bergen - Longyearbyen - 17 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Stockholm
  • Explore charming Alesund
  • Discover Grip fishing village
  • Sail past Torghatten mountain
  • Tour historic Kjerringoy
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Bergen / Longyearbyen
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Embark on a 17-day cruise on the M/S Stockholm from Bergen to Svalbard, exploring Norway's stunning coast, historic sites, and wildlife. Discover glaciers, sea ice, and wildlife like polar bears and walruses in the High Arctic.
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Arctic fox during spring in Svalbard
from $11,055
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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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Whale sighting in Polar waters!
from $11,800
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Arctic Circle Odyssey

Reykjavík to Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Explore Iceland's Westfjords
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • Visit Volcanic Jan Mayen
  • Explore Svalbard's Wilderness
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Reykjavik / Oslo
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Take a 12-day expedition from Reykjavík to Longyearbyen aboard World Navigator, exploring Iceland's Westfjords, Jan Mayen and Svalbard. Cross the Arctic Circle, navigate the Greenland Sea and search for polar wildlife, glaciers and remote Arctic landscapes on Captain's Choice landings and Zodiac safaris.
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View of Longyearbyen
from $10,749
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Arctic Isles & Volcanic Shores

Longyearbyen to Reykjavik - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Explore Longyearbyen and Svalbard
  • Search for Arctic wildlife
  • Visit remote Jan Mayen
  • Explore Iceland's Westfjords
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Oslo / Reykjavik
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Sail Svalbard, Jan Mayen and Iceland on a 12-day Arctic expedition from Longyearbyen to Reykjavík aboard World Navigator. Discover Arctic wildlife, remote islands, historic settlements, volcanic landscapes and Westfjords scenery, with Captain's Choice landings shaped by local conditions.
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Whale sighting in Polar waters!
from $10,451
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Islands Of Ice

Longyearbyen to Reykjavík - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Explore Svalbard Arctic Wildlife
  • Visit Jan Mayen Island
  • Explore Djúpavík's History
  • Discover Dynjandi Waterfall
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Oslo / Reykjavik
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Explore Svalbard, Jan Mayen, the Arctic Circle, and Iceland from Longyearbyen to Reykjavík in 12 days aboard World Navigator. Discover remote Arctic landscapes, wildlife, volcanic islands, Drangey Island, Djúpavík, and Dynjandi Waterfall, with Captain's Choice landings and Zodiac safaris subject to conditions.
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Polar bear and cub
from $12,699
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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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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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Arctic fox during spring in Svalbard
from $12,000
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The Arctic Explorer: Iceland to Svalbard Cruise

Reykjavík to Longyearbyen - 13 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Look for whales off Husavík
  • Visit volcanic Jan Mayen Island
  • Seek polar bears in Svalbard
  • Spot puffins on Hrísey Island
  • Admire Dynjandi in the Westfjords
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Reykjavik / Copenhagen
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Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Photography Seminars, Kayaking
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Embark on a 13-day Arctic cruise aboard SH Vega along Iceland's north coast to Dynjandi waterfall, bird-rich Hrísey, and the whale-watching hub of Husavík. After a stop at remote, volcanic Jan Mayen, spend four days in Svalbard's fjords looking for polar bears and walrus.
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Glacier reflections contrast the red rock landscape
from $23,595
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Jewels of the Arctic: Svalbard & East Greenland

Reykjavik - Oslo - 15 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Navigate East Greenland fjords
  • Spot seals in the Greenland Sea
  • Tour the bays of Spitsbergen
  • Experience remote Longyearbyen
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Reykjavik / Oslo
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Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking
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Join a 15-day cruise on the Douglas Mawson from Svalbard to East Greenland in the Arctic summer. Explore fjords and tundra, encounter wildlife like polar bears and walruses, and hike across the stunning landscape.
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Unforgettable shades of blue
from $8,300
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Spitsbergen, Northeast Greenland & Scoresby Sund, Including Long Hikes

Longyearbyen- Akureyri - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • View the Northern Lights
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit settlement
  • Watch whale and seabird migration
  • Observe cathedral-like icebergs
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Longyearbyen / Akureyri
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Spitsbergen and Northeast Greenland are two of the most beautiful places in the world, and this 14-day trip takes you there. A midnight view of the Aurora Borealis is included in the tour, which includes a visit to seals, seabirds, and polar bears aboard MV Ortelius.
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One of Greenland's many glaciers
from $14,650
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Svalbard, Greenland and Iceland Arctic Islands

Longyearbyen to Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Discoverer
  • Cruise past polar bears in Svalbard
  • Explore Greenland's largest fjord
  • Discover Dynjandi's waterfall
  • Visit Flatey's historic village
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Paris / Reykjavik
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Village Visits
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A 15-day cruise linking Norway's Svalbard archipelago, East Greenland's Scoresby Sund, and Iceland's western fjords aboard Heritage Discoverer. Zodiac landings track polar bears, walrus, musk oxen, and calving glaciers by day. Suited to travelers wanting three Arctic regions in one trip, comfortable with a weather-driven schedule.
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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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