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Arctic Saga: Spitsbergen, Faroes & Jan Mayen, Operated by Quark

14 days
From Aberdeen to Longyearbyen
4.4
12,402 traveler reviews

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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 18
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Aberdeen

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Aberdeen's museums
    • Visit galleries
    • Explore theatres
    • Browse shops
    • Visit cafés and restaurants
    Landmarks
    Aberdeen
  2. Day 2

    Aberdeen to Port

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to port
    • Board expedition ship

    Optional Activities

    • Wildlife spotting from deck (dolphins, porpoises, whales)
  3. Day 3

    Fair Isle

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Fair Isle museum
    • Wildlife observation (seabirds including Atlantic puffins, orcas)

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase traditional Fair Isle sweater
    • Photography of puffins and coastal landscapes
    • Explore sea stacks, natural arches and caves
    Landmarks
    Fair Isle
    Fair Isle Museum
  4. Days 4 - 5

    Faroe Islands

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore outer islands of Faroe Islands by Zodiac
    • Visit Tórshavn capital city
    • Wildlife observation (Atlantic puffins, marine and bird life)

    Optional Activities

    • Hike to historic fort built in 1580
    • Explore Old Town narrow laneways
    • Visit harbor cafés and pubs
    • Photography of dramatic landscapes and colorful houses
    Landmarks
    Faroe Islands
    Tórshavn
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  5. Days 6 - 7

    At Sea

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Attend Expedition Team presentations
    • Seabird identification and wildlife observation

    Optional Activities

    • Spend time on deck watching for whales and marine life
    • Relax in polar library
    • Socialize with fellow passengers
  6. Days 8 - 9

    Jan Mayen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac exploration around Jan Mayen
    • View Beerenberg volcano and glaciers
    • Wildlife observation (Northern fulmars, Little auks, Glaucous gulls, kittiwakes, guillemots, Atlantic puffins, whales)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Olonkinbyen meteorological station and learn about polar research
    • Explore Kvalrossbukta black sand beach and Dutch whaling station ruins
    • Photography of volcano, glaciers and seabird colonies
    Landmarks
    Jan Mayen
    Beerenberg
    Olonkinbyen
    Kvalrossbukta
  7. Day 10

    At Sea

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Expedition Team wildlife observation activities

    Optional Activities

    • Socialize with shipmates in lounge
    • Join Expedition Team on bridge for whale and seal spotting
  8. Days 11 - 13

    Spitsbergen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Hornsund fjord and Isbjornhamna science station
    • Visit Bellsund fjord mining and trapper sites
    • Wildlife observation (reindeer, Little auks, whales, marine life)
    • View Lillihöök Glacier

    Optional Activities

    • Hike along tundra with flowers
    • Photography of glaciers, fjords and wildlife
    Landmarks
    Spitsbergen
    Hornsund
    Bellsund
    Lillihöök Glacier
    Isbjornhamna
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  9. Day 14

    Longyearbyen to Helsinki

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to airport
    • Flight to Helsinki
    Landmarks
    Longyearbyen

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Rating
4.4(12,402 reviews)
Response time
within 3 days
Response rate
84%
Cancellation policy

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Tour ID: 146036

  • Currencies
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    Norwegian Krone
    Norway and Svalbard
    £
    Pound Sterling
    Scotland
    kr
    Danish Krone
    Faroe Islands
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types G, C, E, F, K. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, K.

    Type G
    Scotland
    Type C
    Faroe Islands and Svalbard
    Type E
    Faroe Islands and Svalbard
    Type F
    Faroe Islands and Svalbard
    Type K
    Faroe Islands
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Norway. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before October 2nd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after October 2nd, 2026, a minimum payment of 25% is required to confirm your booking with Exodus Adventure Travels. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 120 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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AdultsAges 18 or above

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