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Circumnavigating Spitsbergen | In the Realm of the Polar Bear | 2024 (MS Fram)

10 days
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From Oslo to Longyearbyen
4.0 (3 reviews)
Circumnavigating Spitsbergen | In the Realm of the Polar Bear | 2024 (MS Fram) - Hurtigruten

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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
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 2
Ages 6+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Oslo

    Oslo

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Oslo to Longyearbyen in economy class

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Oslo city center
    • Visit museums and galleries
    • See the Opera House
    • Visit the Munch Museum
    • Stroll in Ekebergparken Sculpture Park
    • Visit Akershus Fortress
    • Relax in a floating sauna
    • Explore modern Sørenga
    • Enjoy urban beach life
    • Try New Nordic cuisine
    Landmarks
    Oslo Opera House
    Munch Museum
    Ekebergparken Sculpture Park
    Akershus Fortress
    Sørenga
  3. Day 2

    Longyearbyen

    Longyearbyen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Included excursion after lunch
    • Transfers in Longyearbyen include an excursion before the expedition cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Longyearbyen on foot
    • Stroll the main street
    • Visit North Pole Expedition Museum
    • Admire polar bear-inspired art
    • Optional electric bike tour
    • Optional dog-sledding tour
    • Optional hiking tour
    Landmarks
    North Pole Expedition Museum
    Longyearbyen
  4. Days 3 - 5

    Northwest Spitsbergen National Park

    Northwest Spitsbergen National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast in the Aune restaurant, including beverages), Lunch (Lunch in the Aune restaurant, including beverages), Dinner (Dinner in the Aune restaurant, including beverages)

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Northwest Spitsbergen National Park
    • Guided wildlife spotting for whales, seals, walruses, and reindeer
    • Kayaking expeditions (subject to conditions)
    • Small boat (RIB) excursions and landings
    • Shoreline hikes
    • Glacier viewing in Kongsfjord
    • Beach clean-up activities (if opportunities arise)
    Landmarks
    Northwest Spitsbergen National Park
    Kongsfjord
  5. Days 6 - 7

    Eastern Svalbard

    Eastern Svalbard
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast in the Aune restaurant, including beverages), Lunch (Lunch in the Aune restaurant, including beverages), Dinner (Dinner in the Aune restaurant, including beverages)

    Included Activities

    • Wildlife spotting for polar bears, walruses, and seabirds
    • Exploration of Hinlopen Strait
    • Small boat (RIB) excursions
    • Landings, hikes, and kayaking tours (subject to conditions)
    Landmarks
    Hinlopen Strait
    Freemansundet
    Kapp Lee
    Edgeøya
    Barentsøya
  6. Day 8

    Hornsund

    Hornsund
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast in the Aune restaurant, including beverages), Lunch (Lunch in the Aune restaurant, including beverages), Dinner (Dinner in the Aune restaurant, including beverages)

    Included Activities

    • Sailing through Hornsund fjord
    • Wildlife spotting for seals and whales
    • Glacier viewing
    • Scenic viewing of Mount Hornsundtind
    Landmarks
    Hornsund
    Mount Hornsundtind
    Isfjord
    Bellsund
  7. Day 9

    Isfjord

    Isfjord
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast in the Aune restaurant, including beverages), Lunch (Lunch in the Aune restaurant, including beverages), Dinner (Dinner in the Aune restaurant, including beverages)

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Isfjord fjord system
    • Visit to Alkhornet
    • Wildlife spotting for seabirds, reindeer, and Arctic foxes
    • Historical sites viewing related to whaling and hunting
    Landmarks
    Isfjord
    Alkhornet
    Isfjord Radio
  8. Day 10

    Longyearbyen

    Longyearbyen

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Longyearbyen to Oslo

    Optional Activities

    • Explore more of Longyearbyen
    • Shopping in Longyearbyen
    Landmarks
    Longyearbyen

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  • MS Fram
    MS Fram
    The original Fram was the most famous explorer ship of its time, and the achievements of her expeditions are unparalleled. MS Fram honors th… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2007 (refurbished in 2020)
    Guests
    318
    Crew
    Length
    114 m / 374 ft
    Width
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    11647 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    20.2 m / 66 ft
    Cruising Speed
    13 kn
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft

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