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Arctic Golden Autumn & Northern Lights - M/V Sylvia Earle

17 days
From Reykjavik to Tromso
4.5
8,653 traveler reviews

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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 7 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Reykjavik

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel in Oslo to be confirmed), Hotel (Hotel in Oslo to be confirmed (or similar))
  2. Day 2

    Reykjavik

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle), Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Thingvellir National Park
    • View Gullfoss waterfall
    • Explore geothermal fields and geysers
    • Welcome Dinner aboard ship
    Landmarks
    Thingvellir National Park
    Gullfoss
  3. Day 3

    Westfjords, Iceland

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle), Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Cruise Westfjords region
    • Zodiac landing at Dynjandi waterfall

    Optional Activities

    • Whale watching
    Landmarks
    Dynjandi
  4. Day 4

    Vigur Island and Ísafjörður, Iceland

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle), Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Vigur Island birdwatching and walks
    • Explore Ísafjörður town

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking at varying difficulty levels on Vigur Island
    Landmarks
    Vigur Island
    Ísafjörður
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Sea Crossing to Jan Mayen Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle), Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Expert team talks
    • Access to onboard gym
    • Whale watching during sea crossing

    Optional Activities

    • Massage in wellness centre
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Jan Mayen Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle), Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Approach and explore Jan Mayen Island
    • Zodiac landing at Kvalrossbukta (weather permitting)

    Optional Activities

    • Whale and dolphin watching
    Landmarks
    Beerenberg
  7. Day 7

    Norwegian Sea near Jan Mayen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle), Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Whale watching in Norwegian Sea
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Sail to Svalbard

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle), Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))
  9. Day 9

    Svalbard

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle), Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Arctic wilderness exploration (itinerary determined by expedition team)
  10. Day 10

    Svalbard

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle), Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Fjord exploration
    • Wildlife spotting including walrus
    Landmarks
    Spitsbergen
  11. Day 11

    Svalbard

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle), Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Tundra walks
    • Visit cliff nesting sites
    • Wildlife observation

    Optional Activities

    • Polar bear spotting on pack ice
  12. Day 12

    Svalbard

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle), Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking (conditions permitting)
    • Polar plunge (conditions permitting)
  13. Day 13

    Bear Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle), Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Bear Island exploration
    • Zodiac cruise for birdwatching
    Landmarks
    Bear Island
  14. Day 14

    Sea Crossing

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle), Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Expert team talks
    • Access to onboard gym
    • Northern lights viewing opportunity
  15. Day 15

    North Cape to Lofoten Islands, Norway

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle), Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit North Cape
    • Explore Lofoten Islands
    • Northern lights viewing opportunity
    Landmarks
    North Cape
    Lofoten Islands
  16. Day 16

    Tromsø, Norway

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle), Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Tromsø Science Centre visit
    • Northern lights planetarium show (Extreme Auroras)
    • Astronomer presentation on Aurora Borealis and Norse constellations
    • Interactive displays and exhibits exploration
    Landmarks
    Tromsø Science Centre
  17. Day 17

    Tromsø to Airport

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