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Realm of the Polar Bear - M/V Sylvia Earle

8 days
From Oslo to Longyearbyen
4.5 (8,255 reviews)

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Polar
Venture to the frozen frontiers of the Earth
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

    Oslo
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel in Oslo to be confirmed)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Oslo at leisure
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  2. Day 2

    Oslo to Longyearbyen

    Oslo to Longyearbyen
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Guided excursion tour of Longyearbyen
    • Visit to Camp Barentz with lavvo presentation
    • Husky encounter and meet the dogs
    • Visit to Svalbard Museum
    • Safety briefings onboard

    Optional Activities

    • Purchase souvenirs at Camp Barentz
    Landmarks
    Svalbard Museum
    Camp Barentz
    Advent Valley
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  3. Day 3

    Spitsbergen West Coast

    Spitsbergen West Coast
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac cruise at Magdalenefjorden near 14th July Glacier
    • Walks at Waggonway Glacier among summer flowers
    • Wildlife observation including reindeer and Arctic fox
    • Seabird viewing - Atlantic puffins and guillemots
    Landmarks
    Magdalenefjorden
    14th July Glacier
    Waggonway Glacier
    Spitsbergen
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  4. Day 4

    Spitsbergen Exploration

    Spitsbergen Exploration
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Spitsbergen led by Expedition Team
    Landmarks
    Spitsbergen
  5. Day 5

    Fjords and Tundra

    Fjords and Tundra
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Walks across Arctic tundra
    • Wildlife viewing including walrus on sea ice and beaches
    • Seabird observation at cliff colonies - guillemots and puffins
    • Exploration of little auk colonies on scree slopes
    Landmarks
    Svalbard Archipelago
  6. Day 6

    Polar Bear Watching

    Polar Bear Watching
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Polar bear observation and wildlife watching
  7. Day 7

    Optional Activities

    Optional Activities
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Optional Activities

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

    Longyearbyen to Oslo

    Longyearbyen to Oslo
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Morning cruise back to Longyearbyen

    Optional Activities

    • Free time in Longyearbyen
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Tour ID: 319719

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  • Plugs & Adapters

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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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