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Embark on a journey through time with our 70 meticulously curated archaeological site visits in Scandinavia for 2026. These tours offer an unparalleled opportunity to delve into the region's rich history and cultural heritage, set against the backdrop of its awe-inspiring natural beauty. Over a span of 12 days, you can explore ancient sites like Visby, a UNESCO World Heritage Site brimming with historic allure, and marvel at Karlskrona's splendid 17th-century architecture. The Scandinavian panoramas unfurl as you sail along Norway's majestic fjords, each turn revealing vistas that are both profound and picturesque. With prices starting from $2,880 to $206,140, this is your chance to witness the harmonious blend of past civilizations with modern-day charm on our small ship cruises complete with village visits that bring local traditions to life. To weave these timeless tales into your own narrative of exploration, contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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A polar bear climbs glacial ice in the Arctic
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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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Photography Seminars, Whale Watching, Kayaking, Citizen Science
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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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Reindeer walk in Arctic woodlands
from $8,990
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Finland's Autumn Aurora and Arctic Adventure

8 Day Itinerary
  • Visit Finland's most popular sights
  • Visit to Santa Claus Village
  • Enjoy aurora photography
  • Walk through the Arctic woodlands
  • Watch Arctic wildlife up close
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Helsinki / Rovaniemi
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Northern Lights
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Easy Active
This 8-day autumn journey runs from Helsinki to the forests of Lapland. Explore a sea fortress, then ride an overnight sleeper train to Rovaniemi. Cross the Arctic Circle to meet Santa, walk with reindeer, float beneath the stars, dig for amethyst, and meet polar bears, all while hunting the Northern Lights over golden autumn woods.
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SUP in the lake during summer
from $6,094
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Midnight Sun in Finnish Lapland

7 Day Itinerary
  • Visit Finland's most popular sights
  • Enjoy a floating sauna cruise
  • Visit to Santa Claus Village
  • Dig for amethyst in historic mine
  • Enjoy the Eeron Polku trail
  • Take a jet ski ride
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Helsinki / Rovaniemi
Activities
Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Spa Relaxation
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Easy Active
Set out on this 7-day summer journey from Helsinki to Rovaniemi under the Midnight Sun. Tour the capital and its sea fortress, then take an overnight sleeper train north. Cruise a Finnish floating sauna, cross the Arctic Circle to meet Santa, dig for amethyst at a mine, hike to a summit, and ride a jet ski across a lake in Lapland's golden light.
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View on the Waterfalls of the seven sisters at Geiranger Fjord in the morning light
from $8,310
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Cruising the Norwegian Fjords – with Smithsonian Journeys

Bergen to Oslo - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse
  • Explore Bergen’s historic streets
  • Explore Gothenburg’s culture
  • Visit Olden’s Briksdal Glacier
  • Wander Arendal’s coastal landscapes
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Bergen / Oslo
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Sail through Norway on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Laperouse, exploring breathtaking fjords, historic cities, and cultural landmarks. Encounter towering cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and charming Nordic villages while experiencing the best of Scandinavian nature and culture.
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Famed Pulpit Rock in Norway
from $9,810
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Cruising the Norwegian Fjords – with Smithsonian Journeys

Bergen to Fredrikstad - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse
  • Explore Alesund Art Nouveau streets
  • Cruise Geiranger UNESCO fjord
  • Witness the Seven Sisters waterfall
  • Explore Olden's churches
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Bergen / Gothenburg
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Variable
Explore Norway’s iconic fjords from Bergen to Fredrikstad on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Laperouse. Explore Ålesund’s Art Nouveau, Geiranger’s UNESCO fjord, Olden’s glaciers, Lysefjorden’s cliffs, Stavanger’s Viking history, Arendal’s coast, and Gothenburg’s canals. Enjoy local culture, nature, and unforgettable views.
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Colorful sunset over Tallinn, Estonia
from $7,540
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Iconic Capitals and Towns of the Baltic

Helsinki to Copenhagen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
  • Explore Tallinn Old Town
  • Visit Stockholm archipelago capital
  • Explore Baltic Sea route
  • Visit UNESCO heritage towns
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Helsinki / Copenhagen
Activities
Urban Exploration, Local Market Visits
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Champlain and travel through Northern Europe. Visit Tallinn’s UNESCO Old Town, explore Stockholm’s island capital, and discover Visby’s medieval streets on Gotland. The cruise connects Finland, Estonia, Sweden, Poland, and Denmark through culture, history, and coastal scenery.
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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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Visit the colorful town of Longyearbyen in the far north
from $19,995
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Svalbard Summer Micro Cruise

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord
  • Search icy polar habitats
  • See Austfonna ice cap
  • Observe Alkefjellet bird cliff
  • Visit Ny-Ålesund station
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Explore Svalbard on a 10-day cruise aboard MV Vikingfjord, sailing roundtrip from Longyearbyen. Visit walrus colonies at Poolepynten, glaciers like Bråsvellbreen and Kronebreen, bird cliffs at Alkefjellet, and historical sites such as Sallyhamna and Hamburgbukta. Search for polar bears and wildlife along the ice edge.
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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
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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Visit the colorful town of Longyearbyen in the far north
from $17,500
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Svalbard Summer Micro Cruise

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Freya
  • Observe walrus colonies
  • Cruise past stunning glaciers
  • Explore historic whaling sites
  • Witness towering bird cliffs
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Embark on a 10-day Arctic adventure from Longyearbyen aboard MV Freya. Explore walrus colonies at Poolepynten, cruise past Fjortende Julbreen Glacier, witness seabird cliffs at Alkefjellet, and visit historic whaling sites. Experience polar landscapes, icy fjords, and the vibrant wildlife of Svalbard.
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Polar bear in the Arctic
from $14,995
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Svalbard Spring Photo Tour

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord
  • Cruise the ice edge
  • See walrus colony
  • Zodiac at Lilliehöökbreen
  • Land at Sallyhamna
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Enjoy exploring Svalbard’s icy wilderness on this 8-day cruise aboard MV Vikingfjord, sailing round-trip from Longyearbyen. Navigate to walrus colonies, historic trapper huts, and the Arctic ice edge. Visit sites like Alkhornet, Poolepynten, and Magdalenefjorden. Spot seals, seabirds, and polar bears, and cruise among calving glaciers by Zodiac.
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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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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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