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Island Hopping in & around the Arctic | Spitsbergen, Iceland & Faroe Islands: Southbound

15 days
From Oslo to Bergen
4.0
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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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 1 - 2
Ages 6+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Oslo

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Oslo to Longyearbyen

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Oslo city center
    • Visit Opera House
    • Visit Munch Museum
    • Stroll in Ekebergparken sculpture park
    • Visit Akershus Fortress
    • Relax in a floating sauna
    • Explore modern Sørenga and urban beach life
    • Try New Nordic cuisine
    Landmarks
    Oslo Opera House
    Munch Museum
    Ekebergparken
    Akershus Fortress
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  2. Day 2

    Longyearbyen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Explore Longyearbyen on foot
    • Included excursion after lunch
    • Transfer in Longyearbyen including excursion before expedition cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Visit North Pole Expedition Museum
    • Electric bike tour
    • Dog-sledding tour
    • Hiking tour
    Landmarks
    North Pole Expedition Museum
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Days 3 - 4

    Spitsbergen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Landings via small boats (RIBs) for hiking and activities
    • Kayaking (if conditions allow)
    • Loan of boots, trekking poles, and equipment for activities
    Landmarks
    Spitsbergen
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 5

    At Sea toward Jan Mayen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Wildlife observation from deck
    • Access to panoramic sauna
    • Access to hot tubs
    • Science Center access
    • Expedition Team lectures
    • Citizen Science projects
    • Photography tips from onboard photographer
    • Use of Explorer Lounge & Bar
  5. Day 6

    Jan Mayen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Landing on Jan Mayen (weather permitting)
    • Exploration of volcanic landscape
    • Wildlife observation
    Landmarks
    Beerenberg
  6. Day 7

    At Sea toward Iceland

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Wildlife observation from deck
    • Science Center lectures about Iceland
    • Knitting workshop
    • Access to hot tubs and sauna
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  7. Day 8

    Akureyri

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise along Eyjafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur fjord
    • Wildlife observation for whales and dolphins

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Akureyri botanical garden
    • Explore Akureyri museums and eateries
    • Visit Goðafoss waterfall
    • Visit Lake Mývatn
    Landmarks
    Eyjafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur
    Goðafoss
    Lake Mývatn
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 9

    Húsavík

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Whale watching in Skjálfandi Bay
    • Visit Húsavík Whale Museum
    • Visit space exploration museum
    • Enjoy geothermal waters at Geosea
    • Visit local microbrewery
    Landmarks
    Skjálfandi Bay
    Húsavík Whale Museum
    Geosea
  9. Day 10

    Bakkagerði

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Bakkagerði settlement
    • Wildlife observation

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking in lush valleys among rhyolite rocks
    • Visit Atlantic puffin colony on Hafnarholmi
    Landmarks
    Hafnarholmi
  10. Day 11

    At Sea toward Faroe Islands

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Science Center access
    • Expedition Team lectures
    • Gym access
    • Panoramic sauna access
    • Wildlife observation from deck
  11. Day 12

    Eidivik, Faroe Islands

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Eidivik village
    Landmarks
    Kalsoy
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Day 13

    Tórshavn, Faroe Islands

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Tórshavn cobblestone alleyways
    • Visit local museums
    • Visit Svartafoss waterfall
    • Seafront walk
    Landmarks
    Svartafoss
  13. Day 14

    Lerwick, Shetland Islands

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Navigate narrow lanes and shops
    • Visit Shetland Museum
    • Visit Fort Charlotte
    • Explore town hall
    • Wildlife observation for seals and birds
    Landmarks
    Shetland Museum
    Fort Charlotte
  14. Day 15

    Bergen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Post-Program guided hiking tour
    • Funicular railway to Mount Fløyen
    • Explore UNESCO-listed Bryggen
    • Visit artisanal boutiques for souvenirs
    Landmarks
    Bryggen
    Mount Fløyen
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Hurtigruten

Number of tours

101

Age Range

6 to 90 years old

Response time

within 3 days

Response rate

50%

From the magnificent fjords of Norway to the ice-filled bays of Antarctica,...

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Hurtigruten Ship

  • MS Spitsbergen
    MS Spitsbergen
    Our new ship, MS Spitsbergen will take you on a voyage beyond the ordinary. MS Spitsbergen is named after the crown jewel of Arctic Norway… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2009 (refurbished in 2016)
    Guests
    335
    Crew
    Length
    100.54 m/ 330 ft
    Width
    Suites
    Staterooms
    180
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    7,344 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    18.0 m/ 59 ft
    Cruising Speed
    18 knots
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft

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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Denmark.Norway. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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