What are the airports to arrive and depart? I am OVO-Lacto-Vegeterian. Would I have adequate food variety over 11 days to eat? How much exact time on the ship and how much on the land/off ship to explore? What are day high and night low temps? I prefer private room. What is the cost? If not possible, how big is the room/bed? Any bag size/weight restrictions?

You would need to arrive into Troms\u00f8 Airport (TOS) in Norway and depart from Longyearbyen Airport (LYR) in Svalbard. Transfers are included if you arrive on Day 1 and depart on the final day of the tour. We can cater for vegetarian options - we would just need to note it on your booking for our local team to be aware. You will spend most of the 10 nights onboard the ship. The experience includes regular Zodiac excursions and landings, giving you opportunities to explore off the vessel and experience the landscapes and wildlife up close, weather permitting. For June departures, you can expect daytime temperatures generally between 0°C and 7°C, with colder temperatures at night. Cabins are typically twin/triple share with en-suite bathrooms. A private cabin may be possible with a single supplement, depending on availability at the time of booking (pricing of a single cabin you would essentially pay just under double as you will pay for someone not there). Cabins are compact, as is standard for expedition vessels, but comfortable. There are no strict baggage weight limits, but due to limited cabin space, we recommend travelling with one main soft-sided bag and a daypack.

I am wondering if this is an appropriate expediton for a solo mobile and reasonably fit 73 year old woman.

Yes this would be a great fit if you were wanting to visit that area.

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Beyond the Arctic Circle: Tromsø to Svalbard

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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 128
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Itinerary

Day 1
Tromsø
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Embarkation of the Expedition
Days 2 - 3
Tromsø to Bear Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac Excursion (Arctic)
Landmarks
Bear Island
Days 4 - 5
South Spitsbergen
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac Excursion (Arctic)
Landmarks
South Spitsbergen National Park
Hornsundtind
Bellsund
Days 6 - 8
Svalbard Archipelago
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac Excursion (Arctic)
- Arctic Lectures and Educational Programs
Landmarks
Svalbard Archipelago
Days 9 - 10
Svalbard
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Zodiac Excursion (Arctic)
- Arctic Lectures and Educational Programs
Landmarks
Svalbard
Day 11
Longyearbyen
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Departure Day

Landmarks
Bear Island

Landmarks
South Spitsbergen National Park
Hornsundtind
Bellsund

Landmarks
Svalbard Archipelago

Landmarks
Svalbard

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Lauren
July 13th, 2019
Can not praise or recommend the trip enough! I was blown away by the quality of accommodation, food, and service....
Can not praise or recommend the trip enough! I was blown away by the quality of accommodation, food, and service. All the staff were friendly and willing to help with whatever they could; a special mention must be made to the catering/bar staff - the best service I've ever received. The excursions were interesting and well thought out, and were as inclusive to every energy/mobility-level as possible. All the instructions in briefings and recaps were presented clearly and were in great humour. The atmosphere on board was fantastically friendly and warm, and everyone (both staff and passengers) were very happy to share any facts or information they could. The range of knowledge and specialties of the staff was exceptional. Cat was a fantastic CEO bringing energy and enthusiasm in every interaction, especially motivating the ship when spirits were low/failing. The Captain (Juraj Zekan) was so lovely and happy to chat with or help any of the passengers; he was very approachable and often seen in the bar on an evening with other staff members. It was lovely to feel so integrated with the crew. All in all, I can't wait to be back in the Arctic and on board the Expedition. This is a trip I will never forget.Show more
Clare
September 30th, 2017
Just returned, Sept2017, from Spitzbergen and Greenland expedition on GAdventure's ship Expedition. It was one of...
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Eli
September 16th, 2016
After having been to stunning Antarctica with the G Expedition, I never expected the Arctic to be as beautiful and...
After having been to stunning Antarctica with the G Expedition, I never expected the Arctic to be as beautiful and diverse as it was. BUT I have to admit this trip totally blew me away! Driving though the pack ice spotting a polar bear eating a seal, walking on a massive glacier, admiring the huge mountain ranges, exploring the arctic flora on lush fields covered with alpine flowers, lakes, looking for ancient fossils in a desert area still covered by snow, walking next to calm reindeers eating grass, driving next to gigantic rock formations covered with nesting birds, watching at a polar bear sunbathing and swimming, taking photographs of massive sleeping walruses on the beach or cruising around bizarre icebergs watching at calving glaciers with seals popping next to our zodiac boats. We were lucky to have such perfect weather conditions and the sun seemed to follow the ship every day. The G Expedition team was absolutely brilliant. Everyone was very passionate about their work and tried to give us the best possible experience. The team offered lots of interesting lectures on marine life, polar bears, birds, history etc. as many specialists and scientists on board. The atmosphere on board is very friendly and relaxed and people feel very welcomed. The food and service were absolutely outstanding so watch out, you might gain some weight (or you go to the gym on board). Don't forget to take your swimwear as those guys will let you even jump into the Arctic waters (a must activity in my opinion) and don't worry there is a sauna where you can relax after this! The size of this ship and it's knowledgable team are the perfect combination for people who want to get the real expedition feeling. An absolute unforgettable experience on board the G Expedition and I'm already looking forward to be back on the ship as soon as possible! Show more

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Jose
Asked on March 26th, 2026
What are the airports to arrive and depart? I am OVO-Lacto-Vegeterian. Would I have adequate food variety over 11 days to eat? How much exact time on the ship and how much on the land/off ship to explore? What are day high and night low temps? I prefer private room. What is the cost? If not possible, how big is the room/bed? Any bag size/weight restrictions?
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Flights / Transfers
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Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2026
  You would need to arrive into Troms\u00f8 Airport (TOS) in Norway and depart from Longyearbyen Airport (LYR) in Svalbard. Transfers are included if you arrive on Day 1 and depart on the final day of the tour. We can cater for vegetarian options - we would just need to note it on your booking for our local team to be aware. You will spend most of the 10 nights onboard the ship. The experience includes regular Zodiac excursions and landings, giving you opportunities to explore off the vessel and experience the landscapes and wildlife up close, weather permitting. For June departures, you can expect daytime temperatures generally between 0°C and 7°C, with colder temperatures at night. Cabins are typically twin/triple share with en-suite bathrooms. A private cabin may be possible with a single supplement, depending on availability at the time of booking (pricing of a single cabin you would essentially pay just under double as you will pay for someone not there). Cabins are compact, as is standard for expedition vessels, but comfortable. There are no strict baggage weight limits, but due to limited cabin space, we recommend travelling with one main soft-sided bag and a daypack.
- J
  Jose
  Traveler•Written March 2026
  What is the size of ship/number of passengers on this? Who is your partner company/ship and track record/experience? Is this considered basic or premium or luxury trip/ship and small/medium/large ship? What gadgets I need to bring? What do you provide for on land tour?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2026
  Arctic cruises carry just 128 passengers and offer a 10:1 guest-to-expert ratio. The ship is owned by G Adventures, the tour operator. It's a small ship in comparison to cruise ships, but is extremely well suited for the Arctic, and has amazing amenities. We provide parkas and boots.
- J
  Jose
  Traveler•Written March 2026
  Is 09Jun departure guaranteed with whatever number of passengers you get? Do you provide hotel on the night of 8th Jun?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2026
  All our departures are guaranteed departures, a minimum number of travellers are not required in order for the trip to go ahead. Accommodation for the evening of 9 June is included, however if you arrive on 8 June you can book pre-tour accommodation through us at our start hotel at an additional cost.
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  Jose
  Traveler•Written March 2026
  Is "Tick born Encephalitis vaccine" a Requirement/Must or Optional for Norway/Svalbard?
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  Jose
  Traveler•Written March 2026
  For solo travelers, what factors are considered when matching them with another solo traveler? Specifically, is age taken into account?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2026
  Are there vegetarian meal options available on the tour? We are able to assist with vegetarian options once the guest has held a space on the tour, and we can add a note to the booking accordingly.
- G AdventuresOperator•Written March 2026
  With regards to pairing solo travellers, this is done at random by our local team, and age is not taken into consideration.
- J
  Jose
  Traveler•Written March 2026
  When would I have confirmation from G Adventure for my booking?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written April 2026
  Your confirmation would have been sent to your Tour Radar booking page.
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Jeff
Asked on January 5th, 2026
I am wondering if this is an appropriate expediton for a solo mobile and reasonably fit 73 year old woman.
Age Range
Group size
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2026
  Yes this would be a great fit if you were wanting to visit that area.

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- 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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Beyond the Arctic Circle: Tromsø to Svalbard

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