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

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Start and end in Longyearbyen
5.0 (6 reviews)
  • Vast panorama of fragmented sea ice stretching to the horizon beneath dramatic clouds.
  • Row of brightly painted wooden houses set against barren mountains in Longyearbyen.
  • Blue expedition cruise ship ‘Hondius’ anchored in calm Arctic waters under clear sky.
  • Glacier front with ice cliffs and low clouds while seabirds circle overhead.
  • Massive vertical bird cliffs reflected in calm Arctic waters beneath a bright sky.
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  • Icy Arctic fjord dotted with floating ice and surrounded by rugged peaks under cloudy skies.
  • Close view of nesting seabird with fluffy chicks on a rocky ledge.
  • Small tundra stream trickling over moss-covered rocks and low vegetation.
  • Small boat with bundled travellers navigating icy waters in front of dramatic Arctic icebergs and snow-covered mountains.
  • Blue-hulled expedition ship anchored in a still Arctic fjord backed by snowy ridges under clear skies.
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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
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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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Longyearbyen

    Longyearbyen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Longyearbyen
    • Visit parish church
    • Visit Svalbard Museum
    • Zodiac cruise in Isfjorden
    Landmarks
    Longyearbyen
    Svalbard Museum
    Isfjorden
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Krossfjord

    Krossfjord
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac cruise in Krossfjord
    • View 14th of July Glacier
    • Wildlife viewing (Arctic fox, bearded seal, kittiwakes, guillemots)
    Landmarks
    Krossfjord
    14th of July Glacier
  3. Day 3

    Liefdefjorden - Monaco Glacier

    Liefdefjorden - Monaco Glacier
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snack (Snacks, coffee and tea)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Monaco Glacier in Liefdefjorden
    • Zodiac excursion to view Monaco Glacier
    • Wildlife viewing - kittiwakes and polar bears
    • Lectures by renowned naturalists
    • Guided tours by experienced expedition staff
    Landmarks
    Monaco Glacier
    Liefdefjorden
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Days 4 - 5

    Seven Islands

    Seven Islands
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac cruise near Seven Islands
    • Pack ice exploration
    Landmarks
    Seven Islands
    Nordaustlandet
  5. Day 6

    Hinlopen Strait

    Hinlopen Strait
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac cruise in Hinlopen Strait
    • Zodiac cruise through Lomfjordshalvøya ice floes
    • Visit Alkefjellet bird cliffs
    • Land excursion to see reindeer, red-footed geese, and walruses
    • Coastal hike on raised beaches near Torrelneset

    Optional Activities

    • Alternative route through Liefdefjorden and West Spitsbergen (if ice prevents Hinlopen Strait access)
    Landmarks
    Hinlopen Strait
    Alkefjellet
    Nordaustlandet
    Lomfjordshalvøya
  6. Day 7

    Barentsøya

    Barentsøya
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Land excursions on Barentsøya
    • Visit Sundneset old trapper's hut
    • View kittiwake colony at Kapp Waldburg
    • Tundra hike at Rindedalen
    • Visit Kapp Lee walrus resting place
    • Explore Pomor ruins
    • Hike on Edgeøya

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Diskobukta
    Landmarks
    Barentsøya
    Edgeøya
  7. Day 8

    Hornsund

    Hornsund
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac cruise through Hornsund fjords
    • View pointed mountain peaks (Hornsundtind, Bautaen)
    • Wildlife viewing (seals, beluga whales, polar bears)
    Landmarks
    Hornsund
    Hornsundtind
    Bautaen
  8. Day 9

    Bell Sund

    Bell Sund
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac cruise in Bell Sund
    • Visit Ahlstrandhalvøya
    • Tundra exploration and wildlife viewing
    • Side fjord excursions
    Landmarks
    Bell Sund
    Ahlstrandhalvøya
    Van Keulenfjord
  9. Day 10

    Longyearbyen

    Longyearbyen
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Longyearbyen

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

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Rating
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Response rate
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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
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  • Vaccines
    • 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.
  • Visa
    • 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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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before September 29th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 29th, 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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