Scandinavia Wildlife Viewing Trips & Safaris

from $35,660

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In the Ice of the Arctic, from Greenland to Svalbard

Reykjavík - Longyearbyen - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot

• Discover the Nordaustlandet
• Explore Søraust-Svalbard Nature
• Sail through Hinlopen Strait
• Watch the arctic wildlife

Starts / Ends

Reykjavik / Longyearbyen

Activities

Skiing

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Join Le Commandant Charcot on this 17-day cruise exploring the north-east of Greenland, inaccessible to traditional ships in early summer, before cruising to Svalbard and its untouched landscapes.

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from $7,750

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Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland - Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes

Longyearbyen- Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

• View the Northern Lights
• Visit Ittoqqortoormiit settlement
• Watch whale and seabird migration
• Observe cathedral-like icebergs

Starts / Ends

Longyearbyen / Akureyri

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Variable

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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from $12,295

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Spitsbergen: Realm of the Ice Bear

Roundtrip Oslo - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

• Explore Spitsbergen’s fjords
• Spot Arctic wildlife
• Discover Svalbard’s tundra
• Wander Longyearbyen’s town

Starts / Ends

Oslo / Longyearbyen

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Variable

Embark on an 8-day expedition aboard the Greg Mortimer. Discover the thrill of seeing walruses, seals, whales, reindeer, arctic foxes, guillemots, and puffins. Cruise past blue glacier fronts and picturesque fjords, and relish tundra hikes in breathtaking landscapes.

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from $11,695

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Svalbard Explorer: Best of High Arctic Norway

Roundtrip Helsinki - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer

• Explore Helsinki
• Witness Spitsbergen
• Experience Spitsbergen
• Discover Spitsbergen

Starts / Ends

Helsinki / Helsinki

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Join this 10-day expedition cruise aboard the Ocean Explorer from Helsinki. Encounter iconic Arctic wildlife and explore diverse terrain under the mesmerizing Arctic sun.

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from $6,695

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Svalbard Circumnavigation

10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros

• Look for polar wildlife
• View countless seabirds
• Visit the northernmost towns
• Cruise past glaciers and fjords

Starts / Ends

Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

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Variable

Board Ocean Albatros to join this 10-day cruise circumnavigating the Svalbard archipelago, including the eastern part of Edgeøya and south part of Spitsbergen like Bellsund and Hornsund. Experience high summer in the Arctic, and enjoy the immense beauty of the distinctive landscapes and wildlife. Watch for whales, walruses, polar bears, and millions of sea birds.

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from $10,895

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Svalbard Explorer: Best of High Arctic Norway

Roundtrip Helsinki - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer

• Discover Helsinki’s architecture
• Cruise Arctic fjords
• Marvel at Alkefjellet cliffs
• Explore the 14th of July Glacier

Starts / Ends

Helsinki / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

Variable

Sail on this 11-day Svalbard Explorer cruise aboard Ocean Explorer. Begin in Helsinki before flying to Longyearbyen. Cruise Spitsbergen’s fjords, search for polar bears, walrus haul-outs, and Arctic seabirds. Witness Spitsbergen’s rich wildlife and landscapes through guided hikes, Zodiac cruises, and optional kayaking before you return to Helsinki.

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from $8,790

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Expedition Svalbard

12 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Quest

• Discover eastern Svalbard
• Search for Arctic wildlife & birds
• Find 17th-century whaling remnants
• Explore spectacular landscapes

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On this 12-day voyage on the M/S Quest, explore the magnificent fjords of Svalbard, Norway. Discover the ruins of the thriving 17th-century whaling era. See polar bears and walruses and explore the stunning landscapes and wide tundras of the Arctic by making daily landings aboard Zodiac craft.

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from $7,999

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High Arctic Explorer

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller

• Explore the charming Longyearbyen
• Enjoy wildlife viewing
• Visit the Svalbard museum
• Sail to Ossian Sars Nature Reserve

Starts / Ends

Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activities

Whale Watching, Village Visits

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Variable

Embark on a 10-day enchanting Arctic cruise to and from Longyearbyen aboard World Traveller. Experience the captivating history of the region and encounter abundant wildlife, including puffins and polar bears.

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from $21,695

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Svalbard in Depth

Roundtrip Oslo - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Explore the town of Longyearbyen
• Seek out Arctic wildlife
• Visit Camp Barentz
• Discover Svalbard's fjords

Starts / Ends

Oslo / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

Variable

Cruise to the island of Svalbard, which is known for its rugged, remote terrain of glaciers and frozen tundra sheltering polar bears, Svalbard reindeer, and Arctic foxes. Sylvia Earle explores Svalbard on a 15-day cruise.

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from $22,295

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Jewels of the Arctic

Reykjavik - Oslo - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

• Explore Reykjavik’s sites
• Discover East Greenland’s fjords
• Visit Ittoqqortoormiit’s Inuit
• Visit Thingvellir National Park

Starts / Ends

Reykjavik / Longyearbyen

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Variable

Join a 15-day expedition cruise aboard the Greg Mortimer from Reykjavik to Oslo. Explore Svalbard's endless daylight, meet polar bears and sea ice walruses, and hear guillemot calls. Venture through East Greenland's Scoresbysund, visit remote Ittoqqortoormiit and glide amidst stunning icebergs.

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from $17,095

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Jewels of the Arctic

Oslo - Reykjavik - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Experience Svalbard
• Discover East Greenland
• Visit Ittoqqortoormiit
• Explore Longyearbyen

Starts / Ends

Oslo / Reykjavik

Activities

Photography Seminars

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Variable

Experience the beauty of Svalbard and East Greenland on this 13-day expedition 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 $17,195

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Spitsbergen Circumnavigation: A Rite of Passage

Roundtrip Helsinki - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer

• Explore Helsinki museums
• Spot polar bears hunting on the sea
• Visit the 14th of July Glacier
• Admire Alkefjellet cliffs

Starts / Ends

Helsinki / Helsinki

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Adventure Options

Activity Level

Variable

Explore Spitsbergen’s on this 15-day cruise from Helsinki and back aboard Ocean Explorer. Witness the untamed beauty, cruising past towering glaciers, colorful tundra, and dramatic fjords. Spot polar bears, seabird colonies, and walrus haul-outs. Discover sites like Alkefjellet, Ny-London, and 14th of July Glacier.

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from $14,660

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Svalbard Summer Micro Cruise

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord

• Explore Svalbard during the summer
• Visit Prins Karls Foreland
• Enjoy hiking & seeing reindeers
• Observe for whales in Isfjord

Starts / Ends

Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a 10-day Arctic roundtrip cruise from Longyearbyen aboard the MV Vikingfjord. Explore the Svalbard archipelago’s remote fjords, icy coastlines, and towering glaciers. Visit uninhabited islands like Prins Karls Forland and hike through valleys grazed by reindeer. Spot polar bears, walruses, whales, and bird cliffs teeming with seabirds.

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from $9,780

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Svalbard and the North Cape Explorer

12 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana

• Experience North Cape's monument
• Look out for Arctic wildlife
• Discover the Svalbard archipelago
• Enjoy views from Mount Storstei­nen

Starts / Ends

Tromso / Tromso

Activities

Hiking

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Variable

Embark on a 12-day Arctic expedition, exploring Svalbard's polar landscapes, witnessing bear habitats, and cruising to the North Cape's majestic beauty. Discover rich biodiversity and Earth's northernmost realms in this immersive cruise aboard SH Diana.

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from $9,799

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Svalbard Wonders

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager

• Explore Ny-Ålesund
• Expert-Guided Wildlife Discoveries
• Visit the Svalbard museum
• Sail to Ossian Sars Nature Reserve

Starts / Ends

Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 12-day enchanting Arctic cruise to and from Longyearbyen aboard World Voyager. Experience the captivating history of the region and encounter abundant wildlife, including puffins and polar bears.

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from $4,695

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Svalbard - Last Stop before the North Pole

8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros

• Discover Northwest Spitzbergen
• Experience Northeast Svalbard
• Journey to North Svalbard
• Explore Longyearbyen

Starts / Ends

Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 8-day cruise to and from Longyearbyen aboard the Ocean Albatros. Experience the breathtaking beauty of Svalbard on this Arctic adventure cruise, encountering whales, walruses, polar bears, and countless sea birds.

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from $5,999

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Wilds of the High Arctic

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 9 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator

• Discover Longyearbyen
• Explore Nybyen
• Visit Svalbard Museum
• Spot elusive wildlife

Starts / Ends

Oslo / Oslo

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 9-day cruise from Longyearbyen aboard the World Navigator. Explore Svalbard’s remote Arctic, rich with polar bears, reindeer, and whales. Navigate glaciers on Zodiac safaris under the surreal midnight sun.

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from $9,090

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Svalbard Adventure

9 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Sjoveien

• Cruise Arctic fjords and islands
• Embark on daily Zodiac cruises
• Explore Longyearbyen
• See remains of Arctic exploration

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Explore Svalbard, the Arctic island that has captivated explorers for centuries, on this 8-day voyage aboard the M/S Sjoveien. Spot unique Arctic wildlife and enjoy Svalbard's icy springtime beauty with daily landings on sturdy Zodiac crafts.

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