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Realm of the Polar Bear In Depth - M/V Greg Mortimer

12 days
From Oslo to Longyearbyen
5.0 (1 review)

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Polar
Venture to the frozen frontiers of the Earth
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 7 - 16
Ages 16+
Image of a map showing the route of the tour

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Oslo

    Oslo
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel in Oslo to be confirmed), Hotel 4* (Hotel in Oslo to be confirmed (or similar))
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  2. Day 2

    Oslo to Longyearbyen

    Oslo to Longyearbyen
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer), Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Longyearbyen
    • Visit Camp Barentz with presentation in traditional lavvo
    • Meet huskies at Camp Barentz
    • Visit Svalbard Museum
    • Ship embarkation and safety briefings

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase souvenirs at Camp Barentz
    Landmarks
    Longyearbyen
    Camp Barentz
    Advent Valley
    Svalbard Museum
  3. Day 3

    Spitsbergen West Coast Expedition

    Spitsbergen West Coast Expedition
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer), Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac cruise at Magdalenefjorden
    • View 14th July Glacier
    • Walks near Waggonway Glacier
    • Wildlife viewing (reindeer, Arctic fox, Atlantic puffins, guillemots)
    Landmarks
    Magdalenefjorden
    14th July Glacier
    Waggonway Glacier
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  4. Day 4

    Spitsbergen Exploration

    Spitsbergen Exploration
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer), Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Wildlife viewing (bearded seals)
    • Optional visit to Amsterdam Island Dutch whaling settlement remains (if conditions allow)
    Landmarks
    Amsterdam Island
  5. Day 5

    Arctic Ocean and Pack Ice

    Arctic Ocean and Pack Ice
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer), Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac exploration of pack ice
    • Wildlife viewing (beluga whales, polar bears, ringed seals, bearded seals, harp seals, walrus, reindeer, Arctic fox)
    • Visit to Moffen Island walrus sanctuary
    • Visit to trapper huts
    • Tundra walks with wildflower viewing
    Landmarks
    Moffen Island
    Woodfjorden
  6. Day 6

    Leifdefjorden

    Leifdefjorden
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer), Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Wildlife viewing (eider ducks, terns, skuas, glaucous gulls, black-legged kittiwakes, polar bears, polar bear cubs)
    Landmarks
    Leifdefjorden
  7. Day 7

    Midnight Sun and Tundra Flora

    Midnight Sun and Tundra Flora
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer), Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Tundra walks and wildflower viewing
  8. Day 8

    Hinlopen Strait and Alkefjellet

    Hinlopen Strait and Alkefjellet
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer), Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Navigation through Hinlopen Strait
    • Zodiac cruise beneath Alkefjellet
    • Wildlife viewing (Brunnich's guillemots)
    Landmarks
    Hinlopen Strait
    Alkefjellet
    Nordaustlandet
  9. Day 9

    Barentsoya, Edgeoya and Polar Bear Migration Routes

    Barentsoya, Edgeoya and Polar Bear Migration Routes
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer), Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Shore excursions
    • Wildlife viewing (eider ducks, Arctic foxes, Svalbard ptarmigans, polar bears)
    Landmarks
    Barentsoya
    Edgeoya
  10. Day 10

    South Cape to Hornsund and Bellsund

    South Cape to Hornsund and Bellsund
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer), Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of deep fjords
    • Glacier viewing
    Landmarks
    South Cape
    Hornsund
    Bellsund
  11. Day 11

    Spitsbergen North and West Coasts Exploration

    Spitsbergen North and West Coasts Exploration
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer), Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Wildlife viewing (little auk colonies)
  12. Day 12

    Longyearbyen to Oslo

    Longyearbyen to Oslo

    Included Activities

    • Disembarkation at Longyearbyen

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Longyearbyen during free time
    Landmarks
    Longyearbyen
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Tour ID: 218431

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