An 8-day journey to discover Svalbard beginning in the far northern settlement of Longyearbyen. Set sail to explore the beautiful islands of the Svalbard archipelago, where you will see dramatic mountain scenery, glaciers and the Arctic’s incredible wildlife. This is a rare opportunity to discover the unspoilt wilderness and mesmerising landscapes.
You’ll explore this fascinating region onboard the M/V Sea Spirit, offering its guests a unique mix of comfort and adventure! Not only you’ll be thrilled to discover the region’s infinite mountain ranges and beautiful narrow fjords, but you’ll also have the opportunity to encounter its remarkable wildlife, including the majestic polar bear that can be spotted hunting on the ice floes.
Day 1: Arrive in Longyearbyen, Svalbard
Day 2: Embark MV Sea Spirit
Days 3 - 7: West Spitsbergen and Polar Ice Edge
Day 8: Disembarkation in Longyearbyen, Svalbard
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Fly from the Uk to Oslo before arriving at Longyearbyen, the administrative capital of Svalbard and starting point of your Arctic expedition! At the Longyearbyen airport, you will be met and transferred to a hotel for one night prior to embarkation. You will then be free to explore the charming, walkable town centre of Longyearbyen.
We recommend starting your discovery of this fascinating Norwegian High Arctic territory at the excellent Svalbard Museum, where you can also purchase hard-to-find polar books and maps. After, you can enjoy an excellent dinner at one of Longyearbyen’s many delightful restaurants. If you are still awake at midnight, you will notice the sun has not set. In fact, the sun will not set for the entire duration of your time in Svalbard.
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