Tour Circumnavigating Svalbard - The Ultimate Expedition

Meals

All transfers in Longyearbyen include an excursion with lunch before the expedition cruise Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including beverages* in the Aune restaurant

Transport

MS Fram Plane All transfers in Longyearbyen including an excursion and lunch before the expedition cruise

Others

Flights in economy class between Oslo and Longyearbyen Stay in a cabin of your choice Lindstrøm à la carte restaurant included for suite guests (MS Fram only) Complimentary tea and coffee Complimentary Wi-Fi on board† Complimentary reusable water bottle Range of included activities *House beer and wine, sodas, and mineral water †Please note that Wi-Fi and phone reception are very limited in the remote areas where we travel and streaming is not supported. When in Svalbard, there is no Wi-Fi or cell coverage, except in Longyearbyen. In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team. Full use of our Science Center, library and advanced biological and geological equipment. The Citizen Science Program allows guests to contribute to ongoing scientific research projects. Our professional onboard photographer will give photography tips and teach techniques for capturing landscape and wildlife photos. The ship has hot tubs, a sauna with a view, and a gym. Escorted landings with small boats (RIBs) Loan of boots, trekking poles, and all the equipment needed for the activities Complimentary wind- and water-resistant expedition jacket Expedition photographers will be on hand to assist you All planned activities are subject to weather and ice conditions. Excursions and activities are subject to change. Please ensure you meet all entry and boarding requirements. No gratuities are expected

Flights

Flights in economy class between Oslo and Longyearbyen

Accommodation

Overnight stay in Oslo before your expedition cruise, including a light dinner and breakfast Depending on your individual flight times, an additional overnight stay in Oslo might be necessary (not included)

Guide

English-speaking Expedition Team who organize and guide activities, both on board and ashore Join informal gatherings with the crew for daily briefings.

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Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Others

International flights Additional overnight stay(s) may be required due to international flight schedules Travel protection Baggage handling Optional shore excursions with our local partners Optional small-group activities with our Expedition Team

Optional

Optional shore excursions with our local partners Optional small-group activities with our Expedition Team

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Day 1 Day 1: Explore Cosmopolitan Oslo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Explore Cosmopolitan Oslo

Enjoy time in Oslo before flying to SvalbardYour expedition begins in Oslo, Norway’s fjord-side capital. If you have time, why not explore the city center on your own.With its rich history and fashionable art scene, Oslo is a fascinating city. You’ll find museums, galleries, and breathtaking architecture, including the beautiful Opera House and new Munch Museum.Take a stroll in the Ekebergparken Sculpture Park, visit Akershus Fortress, or relax in a floating sauna. Explore modern Sørenga and enjoy urban beach life. You can also try New Nordic cuisine before spending the night at your airport hotel in Oslo.
Day 2 Day 2: Longyearbyen Adventures
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Longyearbyen Adventures

Explore the town at the top of the worldAfter your morning flight to Longyearbyen, it’s time to explore the world’s northernmost town, a colorful frontier settlement where people are outnumbered by snowmobiles.Longyearbyen is perfect for exploring on foot. Stroll down the main street and you might see Svalbard reindeer pass by. Although wild, they’re curious and gentle.Before boarding your ship in the afternoon and continuing your Arctic discovery, join an included excursion and get a glimpse of this amazing polar bear–inspired region at the top of the world. And if you’d like to discover even more of Longyearbyen’s special surroundings, simply join our optional Pre-Program.
Day 3 Day 3-5: Expedition Days
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3-5: Expedition Days

Experience pristine Arctic wildernessOver the next three days, you’ll explore the natural beauty and rugged tundra of Northwest Spitsbergen National Park. Surrounded by steep mountains, stark glaciers, and beautiful offshore islands, we’ll scan for Arctic animals, including whales, seals, walruses, and reindeer. If we’re really lucky, we might even see the elusive polar bear from the ship’s Observation Deck. In stunning Kongsfjord, you may see impressive glaciers calving into the sea.Be ready for adventure. We’ll seize any opportunity to launch our kayaks or set out in our small boats (RIB) and go ashore to hike or participate in a beach cleanup.
Day 4 Day 6-8: Exploring The East
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6-8: Exploring The East

Scouting for polar bears, seabirds, and walrusesBe ready for anything, as this stage of your journey becomes truly adventurous. If sea ice permits, we’ll venture across the 80th parallel north and explore the pristine wilderness of northeast Svalbard.We may head to the immense Bråsvellbreen glacier to see waterfalls tumbling into the icy depths or to Kvitøya to look for polar bears roaming the ice. We may head south to Freemansundet and Kapp Lee or take our small boats (RIBs) to Edgeøya or Barentsøya.In true expedition style, our exact route will depend on the day’s conditions. Channel your inner explorer on exhilarating landings, hikes, and kayak trips, and look out for wildlife like polar bears, walruses, guillemots, and gulls.And if the ice doesn’t allow us to journey east, you’ll experience just as much adventure as we delve deeper into the wonders of western Svalbard. We’ll take a flexible route through deep fjords and pass by soaring mountains, seeking out remarkable Arctic wildlife.
Day 5 Day 9-10: Hornsund And Bellsund
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9-10: Hornsund And Bellsund

Majestic glaciers, birds, and pioneer historyYour expedition cruise continues south toward Hornsund – one of Svalbard’s most beautiful fjords. Rich, colorful vegetation transforms into towering mountains along this picturesque waterway. Head out to the deck to spot seals and whales, admire Mount Hornsundtind, and watch glaciers calving into the sea.Then we head to snow-capped Bellsund, whose cliffs are home to large colonies of auks, guillemots, and northern fulmars, while Arctic foxes and Svalbard reindeer can be found below. Look out for the early mining settlements here and learn about Wanny Woldstad, the first female trapper.
Day 6 Day 11: Astonishing Isfjord
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Astonishing Isfjord

Witness living history and ecologyOur Svalbard expedition continues into Isfjord’s lush fjord system, where you’ll see immense, glacier-carved valleys rich in wildlife, vegetation and human history.To the north, Alkhornet is home to guillemots, kittiwakes, Svalbard reindeer, and Arctic foxes. Clear traces of the area’s whaling and hunting past are visible on beaches and in bays. Farther south, we’ll pass the former Isfjord Radio satellite communication station, which is now one of the world’s most beautifully situated hotels.Today’s activities will be determined by the ever-changing weather conditions in Isfjord. Each day, your Expedition Team will decide on the best options for exploring.
Day 7 Day 12: Return To Longyearbyen
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Return To Longyearbyen

A final day on top of the worldYour Arctic adventure comes to an end back in Longyearbyen. A transfer will take you to the airport for your flight to Oslo. You’ll return home knowing more about Arctic animals, history, polar ice, and climate change than when you arrived. You’ll also have lifelong memories of this incredible experience.If you’re not ready to say goodbye just yet, why not spend some more time in the Arctic and join our optional Post-Program?

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Circumnavigating Svalbard - The Ultimate Expedition

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Itinerary of your trip Circumnavigating Svalbard - The Ultimate Expedition

Day 1: Explore Cosmopolitan Oslo

Day 2: Longyearbyen Adventures

Day 3-5: Expedition Days

Day 6-8: Exploring The East

Day 9-10: Hornsund And Bellsund

Day 11: Astonishing Isfjord

Day 12: Return To Longyearbyen

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