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Spitsbergen Circumnavigation: A Rite of Passage

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Start and end in Helsinki
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  • Close-up of a curious polar bear standing on pristine white snow, looking directly at the camera.
  • A rugged snow-streaked mountain rises sharply from arctic waters while a small Zodiac full of bundled travelers approaches.
  • A huddle of walruses rests on a low rocky island surrounded by calm arctic seas under a muted sky.
  • Two kayakers paddle across icy blue waters toward jagged, glacier-covered peaks under bright sunlight.
  • Colorful blue building of the Lompen shopping center with snowy mountains glowing in a purple sunset sky behind.
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  • Smiling traveler in yellow parka proudly holds up a sparkling chunk of glacial ice against a backdrop of floating icebergs.
  • A long line of expeditioners in bright yellow parkas hikes across tundra as tiny arctic flowers blur in the foreground.
  • A procession of travelers in yellow jackets walks across stark rocky terrain beside a glacial bay with towering snowy mountains beyond.
  • The red-brick, green-domed Uspenski Cathedral rises against a bright blue Helsinki sky.
  • The Uspenski Cathedral’s vibrant red brick and green domes stand out against a clear blue Helsinki sky.
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Sailing
Catch the wind and set sail for new horizons
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
Group Size 12 - 138
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Helsinki

    Optional Activities

    • Visit museums
    • Visit galleries
    • Relax at a Finnish sauna
    • Explore the Design District
    • Sample local traditional dishes at restaurants
    Landmarks
    Design District
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  2. Day 2

    Helsinki to Longyearbyen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Private charter flight to Longyearbyen
    • Board expedition cruise ship

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Svalbard Museum
    • Visit North Pole Museum
    • Visit Svalbard Brewery
    Landmarks
    Svalbard Museum
    North Pole Museum
    Svalbard Brewery
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  3. Days 3 - 13

    Spitsbergen Expedition Cruise

    Meals
    Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Expedition cruise through Spitsbergen fjords
    • Zodiac cruises
    • Shore landings
    • Helicopter excursions (if conditions allow)

    Optional Activities

    • Birdwatching at 14th of July Bay
    • Wildlife viewing at Alkefjellet
    • Reindeer viewing at Ny-London
    • Reindeer viewing at Hornsund
    • Reindeer viewing at Sundneset
    • Reindeer viewing at Alkhornet
    • Polar bear viewing at Phippsoya
    • Polar bear viewing at Isbukta
    • Walrus viewing at Moffen Island
    • Brasvellbreen glacier Zodiac cruise
    • Lilliehook Glacier exploration
    • Monaco Glacier exploration
    • Visit Seven Islands and Phippsoya (if conditions allow)
    • Visit Martensoya of the Seven Islands (if conditions allow)
    Landmarks
    14th of July Bay
    Alkefjellet
    Ny-London
    Hornsund
    Sundneset
    Alkhornet
    Phippsoya
    Isbukta
    Moffen Island
    Brasvellbreen
    Lilliehook Glacier
    Monaco Glacier
    Seven Islands
    Martensoya
  4. Day 14

    Longyearbyen to Helsinki

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Return group charter flight to Helsinki
    • Transfer to hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Helsinki
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  5. Day 15

    Helsinki

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Helsinki independently
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  • Chi
    July 5th, 2018
    4.5
    The tour was amazing. It was an unforgettable experience to have a such close encounter with the polar bear and walrus.
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    June 17th, 2025
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    Great trip great guide
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    August 22nd, 2024
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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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    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Finland.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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