Circumnavigating Svalbard — The Ultimate Expedition (13 Days)

13 days

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Start and end in Oslo

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Circumnavigating Svalbard — The Ultimate Expedition (13 Days) - 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
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 2
Ages 6+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Oslo
Oslo
Included Activities
- Flight to Longyearbyen in economy class
Optional Activities
- Visit Oslo museums and galleries
- Explore Opera House
- Visit Munch Museum
- Walk through Ekebergparken Sculpture Park
- Try floating sauna
- Explore Sørenga urban beach
- Dine at New Nordic cuisine restaurants
Landmarks
Oslo Opera House
Munch Museum
Ekebergparken Sculpture Park
Sørenga
Day 2
Longyearbyen
Longyearbyen
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Excursion in Longyearbyen
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Optional Activities
- Electric bike tour
- Dog-sledding tour
- Hiking tour
- Visit North Pole Expedition Museum
- View polar bear-inspired art
- Stroll main street
Landmarks
North Pole Expedition Museum
Longyearbyen
Days 3 - 5
Northwest Spitsbergen National Park
Northwest Spitsbergen National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Kayaking
- Small boat excursions (RIB)
- Hiking
- Beach cleanup activities
- Wildlife viewing in Northwest Spitsbergen National Park
Landmarks
Northwest Spitsbergen National Park
Kongsfjord
Days 6 - 8
Northeast Svalbard
Northeast Svalbard
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Glacier exploration
- Wildlife viewing and wildlife photography
- Kayaking
- Small boat expeditions (RIB)
- Hiking and landings
Landmarks
Bråsvellbreen Glacier
Kvitøy
Freemansundet
Kapp Lee
Edgeøya
Barentsøya
Days 9 - 10
Hornsund and Bellsund
Hornsund and Bellsund
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wildlife viewing in Hornsund
- Glacier viewing and photography
- Wildlife viewing in Bellsund
- Exploration of historical mining settlements
Landmarks
Hornsund
Mount Hornsundtind
Bellsund
Day 11
Isfjord
Isfjord
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wildlife viewing in Isfjord
- Exploration of historical whaling and hunting sites
Landmarks
Isfjord
Alkehornet
Isfjord Radio
Day 12
Longyearbyen to Oslo
Longyearbyen to Oslo
Included Activities
- Flight to Oslo from Longyearbyen
Optional Activities
- Explore Longyearbyen
- Shopping in Longyearbyen
Landmarks
Longyearbyen
Day 13
Oslo
Oslo
Meals
Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Explore Oslo city

Landmarks
Oslo Opera House
Munch Museum
Ekebergparken Sculpture Park
Sørenga

Landmarks
North Pole Expedition Museum
Longyearbyen

Landmarks
Northwest Spitsbergen National Park
Kongsfjord

Landmarks
Bråsvellbreen Glacier
Kvitøy
Freemansundet
Kapp Lee
Edgeøya
Barentsøya

Landmarks
Hornsund
Mount Hornsundtind
Bellsund

Landmarks
Isfjord
Alkehornet
Isfjord Radio

Landmarks
Longyearbyen

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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
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Engines
Draft
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kr - Norwegian Krone
You’ll encounter Norwegian Krone in Norway and Svalbard.
Plug types C, F, E
You’ll need an adapter for these sockets in Norway and Svalbard.

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Norway and Svalbard
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- Type F
  Used in all 2 countries
- Type E
  Only used in Svalbard
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