Scandinavia Wildlife Viewing Trips & Safaris

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Best of Svalbard

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit

• Explore Svalbard Museum exhibits
• Stroll charming Longyearbyen town
• Sail scenic fjords near Isfjorden
• Experience midnight sun’s glow

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 12-day expedition to and from Longyearbyen aboard the Sea Spirit to explore Svalbard's stunning Arctic landscape. Experience the Midnight Sun, encounter wildlife like polar bears, and enjoy breathtaking fjords and glaciers while visiting historic sites.

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from $19,690

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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

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 $19,690

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Svalbard Spring Photo Tour

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord

• Visit Poolepynten walrus colony
• Cruise near Svitjodbreen glacier
• Search ice edge wildlife
• Explore Hornsund bird cliffs

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

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Variable

Join a 10-day Svalbard cruise aboard MV Vikingfjord, sailing round-trip from Longyearbyen. Visit Poolepynten’s walrus colony, explore ice edges near Fuglefjorden, and land at sites like Copper Camp and Camp Bell. Discover Hornsund’s bird cliffs and historic huts before returning north through Isfjorden to Longyearbyen.

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from $9,395

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West Svalbard & Polar Ice Edge

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit

• Explore Longyearbyen’s center
• Admire Isfjorden’s Arctic views
• Visit Hornsund’s glacial fjords
• Tour Ny Alesund’s research outpost

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

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Variable

Join an 11-day Arctic expedition cruise on the Sea Spirit, starting in Longyearbyen with a hotel stay and exploration. Encounter stunning landscapes, wildlife like polar bears and walruses, and enjoy guided excursions before returning to Longyearbyen for disembarkation.

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from $18,735

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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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Small Ship Sailing

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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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from $11,595

EBD $2000

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Svalbard in Spring: Sea Ice, Pristine Snow and Wildlife

Helsinki Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer

• Navigate Svalbard fjords
• Observe Arctic wildlife
• View calving glaciers
• Discover migratory birds

Starts / Ends

Helsinki / Helsinki

Activities

Photography Seminars, Kayaking, Hiking

Activity Level

Variable

Start in Helsinki before flying to Longyearbyen to board Ocean Explorer for an 11-day journey through Svalbard’s spring environments. Travel through fjords, sea ice, and coastal areas while observing Arctic wildlife, glaciers, and shifting light. Return to Helsinki after exploring a wide range of remote and seasonal landscapes.

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from $6,495

EBD $2000

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Spitsbergen Highlights: Wildlife Capital of the Arctic

Helsinki Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Explore Helsinki’s Design District
• Witness Lilliehook Glacier calving
• Photograph Monaco Glacier icebergs
• Discover historic Smeerenburg settl

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Helsinki / Helsinki

Activity Level

Variable

Experience an 8-day Arctic expedition aboard Ultramarine from Helsinki to Longyearbyen. Explore glaciers, fjords, and wildlife in Svalbard. Visit historic whaling settlements, photograph towering cliffs and icebergs, and enjoy guided Zodiac excursions, Finnish saunas, and vibrant city experiences in Helsinki.

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from $7,000

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Exploring Svalbard Cruise

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana

• Spot wild polar bears
• Cruise icy Arctic fjords
• Visit Longyearbyen
• Observe whales in Arctic waters

Starts / Ends

Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

Variable

Travel through Svalbard on a guided 9-day Arctic cruise aboard SH Diana. Depart from Longyearbyen and explore fjords, glaciers, and tundra while spotting polar bears, walruses, and arctic foxes. Cruise on a small polar ship built for ice navigation, offering close-up access to remote wildlife habitats and dramatic scenery within the Arctic Circle.

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from $6,000

EBD 10%

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Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius

• Explore Longyearbyen historic sites
• Visit Krossfjorden’s glaciers
• Discover Ny Alesund’s settlement
• Spot wildlife in Bellsund

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 10-day cruise aboard the MV Hondius. On this expedition, cruise around Spitsbergen’s icy North Atlantic waters, offering chances to see whales, reindeer, Arctic foxes, walruses, seals, and polar bears.

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from $6,250

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South Spitsbergen Explorer - Bear Island - Diving

Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

• Explore Hornsund fjords
• Uncove Bear Island cliffs
• Search pack ice wildlife
• Spot ivory gulls Agardhfjellet
• Examine dinosaur tracks Boltodden

Starts / Ends

Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activities

Scuba Diving

Activity Level

Variable

Explore the Arctic on a 10-day voyage aboard Ortelius around South Spitsbergen and Bear Island. Visit fjords, seabird cliffs, fossil sites, and tundra landscapes while watching for whales, seals, walruses, and polar bears.

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from $6,000

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North Spitsbergen Explorer – Into the Pack Ice – Polar Bear & Whale

Longyearbyen-Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

• Explore Longyearbyen town
• Encounter Arctic wildlife
• Sail near Monaco Glacier and observ
• Spot polar bears & whales

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 10-day North Spitsbergen Expedition aboard the MV Plancius, sailing deep into the Arctic pack ice and remote northern Svalbard. Explore Longyearbyen, Raudfjord, and Monaco Glacier while watching for polar bears, walruses, whales, and seabirds in their natural Arctic habitat.

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from $8,350

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Around Spitsbergen, Arctic Summer

Longyearbyen-Longyearbyen - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn

• Visit Svalbard Museum
• See stark countryside plant species
• Spot minke whales
• Visit Alkhornet
• Sail through Fuglefjorden
• Whalers' tracks, Basque ovens

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

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Variable

Sail through Svalbard on a 15-day voyage with the Rembrandt van Rijn, starting in Longyearbyen. Explore historic mining towns, spot Arctic wildlife, and sail through picturesque fjords. Highlights include the Svalbard Museum, Isfjorden, Trygghamna, and Bellsund, with opportunities to see minke whales, polar bears, and reindeer.

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from $4,500

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North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile landscapes, sea ice & wildlife - Summer Solstice

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

• Wander Longyearbyen charming street
• Visit Svalbard Museum exhibits
• Explore Raudfjord expansive glacier
• Sail Isfjorden scenic waters

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

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Variable

Set sail on an 8-day Arctic cruise aboard the MV Plancius, exploring northern Spitsbergen’s stunning landscapes, from vast sea ice to dramatic coastlines. Enjoy incredible wildlife sightings, including whales and polar bears, scenic landings, and coastal hikes.

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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

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 $3,250

EBD 10%

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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

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits

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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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from $3,250

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South Spitsbergen, Bear Island & Mainland Norway - Aurora Borealis

Longyearbyen - Tromso - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

• Experience Hornsund fjords
• Zodiac to Hornbreen
• Sail Arctic sea boundaries
• Land on Bear Island
• Watch whales at sea

Starts / Ends

Longyearbyen / Tromso

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Village Visits, Northern Lights

Activity Level

Variable

Join Ortelius on a 6-day Arctic cruise through Spitsbergen and Bear Island. You explore Hornsund’s glaciers, sail productive Arctic seas, land on Bear Island, watch for whales and seabirds, and end your voyage among Norway’s fjords in Tromso.

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from $3,950

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Alpine Peaks of Spitsbergen, Ski & Sail

Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn

• Watch for polar bears and walrus
• Visit Kongsfjorden and Isfjord
• Ski the snowy Arctic terrain
• Enjoy zodiac cruising and hiking

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activities

Skiing

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Variable

Set sail on an 8-day Arctic expedition aboard the sailing vessel Rembrandt van Rijn. Explore Western Spitsbergen and have multiple opportunities to ski in the alpine terrain of the Arctic.

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from $4,000

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North Spitsbergen - Arctic Spring , Hike & Sail

Longyearbyen-Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn

• Discover Longyearbyen’s history
• Spot Arctic wildlife
• Hike Alkhorne
• Explore historic Ny Ålesund

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

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Variable

Embark on an 8-day adventure aboard Rembrandt van Rijn through Svalbard’s Arctic wilderness. Visit remote settlements, observe wildlife, and explore the region’s history and culture.

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