The Ultimate Expedition | Circumnavigating Svalbard (MS Fram)

12 days

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From Oslo to Longyearbyen

4.0 (3 reviews)

The Ultimate Expedition | Circumnavigating Svalbard (MS Fram) - Hurtigruten

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Operator: Hurtigruten
Polar: Venture to the frozen frontiers of the Earth
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
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

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Oslo to Longyearbyen
Oslo to Longyearbyen
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast in Longyearbyen), Lunch (Lunch in Longyearbyen)
Included Activities
- Flight from Oslo to Longyearbyen
Optional Activities
- Explore Oslo city center
- Visit Opera House
- Visit Munch Museum
- Stroll in Ekebergparken Sculpture Park
- Relax in a floating sauna
- Explore modern Sørenga and urban beach life
- Try New Nordic cuisine
Landmarks
Oslo Opera House
Munch Museum
Ekebergparken Sculpture Park
Day 2
Longyearbyen
Longyearbyen
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Longyearbyen on foot
- Included excursion in Longyearbyen
- Visit North Pole Expedition Museum
Optional Activities
- Electric bike tour
- Dog-sledding tour
- Hiking tour
Landmarks
North Pole Expedition Museum
Days 3 - 5
Northwest Spitsbergen National Park
Northwest Spitsbergen National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Expedition cruise through Northwest Spitsbergen National Park
- Escorted landings with RIB small boats
- Arctic wildlife viewing
- Kayaking opportunities
- Guided hikes ashore
- Beach cleanup activities
Landmarks
Northwest Spitsbergen National Park
Kongsfjord
Days 6 - 8
Northeast Svalbard or Western Spitsbergen
Northeast Svalbard or Western Spitsbergen
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Expedition cruise through northeast Svalbard or western Spitsbergen
- Escorted landings with RIB small boats
- Arctic wildlife viewing and polar bear scouting
- Kayaking opportunities
- Guided hikes ashore
Landmarks
80th Parallel North
Bråsvellbreen Glacier
Kvitøy
Freemansundet
Kapp Lee
Edgeøya
Barentøya
Days 9 - 10
Hornsund and Bellsund
Hornsund and Bellsund
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Expedition cruise through Hornsund
- Expedition cruise through Bellsund
- Arctic wildlife viewing
- Glacier viewing
- Historical exploration of mining settlements
Landmarks
Hornsund
Mount Hornsundtind
Bellsund
Day 11
Isfjord
Isfjord
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Expedition cruise through Isfjord
- Arctic wildlife viewing
- Historical site exploration
Landmarks
Isfjord
Alkehornet
Isfjord Radio
Day 12
Longyearbyen to Oslo
Longyearbyen to Oslo
Included Activities
- Explore Longyearbyen
- Airport transfer
- Flight from Longyearbyen to Oslo
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Longyearbyen

Landmarks
Oslo Opera House
Munch Museum
Ekebergparken Sculpture Park

Landmarks
North Pole Expedition Museum

Landmarks
Northwest Spitsbergen National Park
Kongsfjord

Landmarks
80th Parallel North
Bråsvellbreen Glacier
Kvitøy
Freemansundet
Kapp Lee
Edgeøya
Barentøya

Landmarks
Hornsund
Mount Hornsundtind
Bellsund

Landmarks
Isfjord
Alkehornet
Isfjord Radio

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Hurtigruten Ship

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
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

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kr - Norwegian Krone
You’ll encounter Norwegian Krone in Norway and Svalbard.
Plug types C, F, E
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- Type E
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