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Realm of the Polar Bear - M/V Greg Mortimer (New Scientist)

8 days
From Oslo to Longyearbyen
4.5
8,651 traveler reviews

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Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Oslo

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

    Oslo to Longyearbyen

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer)

    Included Activities

    • Guided excursion tour of Longyearbyen
    • Visit to Camp Barentz with presentation in traditional lavvo
    • Meet the huskies and souvenir shopping
    • Visit to Svalbard Museum
    Landmarks
    Camp Barentz
    Svalbard Museum
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  3. Day 3

    Spitsbergen West Coast

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer)

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac cruise at Magdalenefjorden near 14th July Glacier
    • Long walks at Waggonway Glacier
    Landmarks
    Magdalenefjorden
    14th July Glacier
    Waggonway Glacier
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  4. Day 4

    Spitsbergen

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer)
    Landmarks
    Spitsbergen
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Spitsbergen Arctic Wildlife

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer)

    Included Activities

    • Walks across tundra
    • Viewing of walrus on sea ice and beaches
    • Cliff viewing with nesting birds
  6. Day 6

    Spitsbergen Polar Bears

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer)

    Included Activities

    • Polar bear viewing on pack ice
  7. Day 7

    Spitsbergen Optional Activities

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Greg Mortimer)

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking (when conditions allow)
    • Polar plunge (when conditions suitable)
  8. Day 8

    Longyearbyen to Oslo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Itinerary Image 1

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 319718

  • Currency
    kr
    Norwegian Krone
    Norway and Svalbard
  • Plugs & Adapters

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

    Type C
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    Svalbard
    Type F
    Svalbard
  • 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.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 8th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 8th, 2026, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Explore!. 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 75 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Explore! will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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