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Around Spitsbergen - in the Realm of the Polar Bear and the Ice

10 days
Start and end in Longyearbyen
5.0
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German
Group Size 10 - 170
All Ages Welcome
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Highlights

  • Explore Longyearbyen's historic sites
  • Cruise past the towering 14th July Glacier
  • Spot polar bears near the Monaco Glacier
  • Observe walruses on the shores of Nordaustlandet
  • Discover remnants of whale hunting in Bell Sund

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Largest city, largest island
  2. Day 2 Cruise on the Krossfjord
  3. Day 3 The massive Monaco Glacier
  4. Days 4 - 5 Stopover at the Seven Islands
  5. Day 6 Highlights of Hinlopen
  6. Day 7 The many treasures of Barentsøya
  7. Day 8 Land of the pointed mountains
  8. Day 9 Flora, fauna and the eventful history of Bell Sund
  9. Day 10 There and back again

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

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  • Flights
  • Insurance
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Inventia

Rating
5(6 reviews)
Response time
within 2 days
Response rate
80%
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Inventia Ship

  • MV Plancius
    MV Plancius
    History of Plancius ​ M/v "Plancius" was built in 1976 as an oceanographic research vessel for the Royal Dutch Navy a… Read more
    Built
    1976
    Guests
    116
    Crew
    45
    Length
    89m/293ft
    Width
    14.7m/47ft
    Staterooms
    53
    Cruising Speed
    10 - 12 knots maximum
    Cruising Speed
    10 - 12 knots maximum
    Draft
    5m/16ft
    Draft
    5m/16ft

Reviews from other tours by Inventia

  • Marleen
    March 22nd, 2026
    Fantastic experience
  • Susanne
    March 11th, 2026
    Everything was perfectly organized!!!
  • Joana
    February 23rd, 2026
    I had an amazing trip to Finland organized by Inventia. I really enjoyed it! Everything was well planned, but at the...
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Tour ID: 284640

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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Norway. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before August 8th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 8th, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Inventia. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 70 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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