Arctic - Svalbard (Norway)
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Realm of the Polar Bear
Spitsbergen - the main island of the Svalbard archipelago - lies deep within the Arctic Circle, a rugged land of snow- covered mountains rising high above blue glaciers and vast pack ice. An intoxicating mix of wildlife lives here; huge populations of seabirds - including little auk and kittiwakes - swirl in the moody skies above, while Arctic foxes, walruses and the majestic polar bear patrol the ice in search of food.
Voyage itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen’s capital, and board your expedition ship in the afternoon. Depart for the Arctic wilds in the early evening.
Days 2 to 7 The Svalbard archipelago hosts a plethora of natural wonders. During your voyage, you’ll walk on land to see reindeer munching on nutrient- rich grasses, take photographs of walruses lying together in a heap on rocky crags and head out in Zodiacs beneath ice-covered fjords and glaciers. On board, experts will also guide you around the area’s long history of polar exploration, including Ny-Alesund, an Arctic research station and base for the fi rst fl ight to the North Pole in 1926. Polar bears are the highlight of an Arctic voyage and you’ll have ample opportunity to try and spot them hunting and swimming amid the ice. This is one of the best wildlife experiences there is. Spitsbergen has 24-hour daylight during the summer months; the midnight sun is a unique experience and your time to appreciate the majestic scenery around you is maximised.
Day 8 Arrive in Longyearbyen early in the morning for disembarkation.
ATLANTIC OCEAN
Liefdefjord Krossfjord Newtontoppen NY ALESUND SPITSBERGEN LONGYEARBYEN Barents Sea
Hornsund Van
Keulenfjord
SVALBARD (NORWAY)
Søkapp 0 km 150 1717m
Additional Voyage Information
This itinerary is based on ship M/S Expedition (trip code: ACS). A shorter 7-day itinerary is also available, please see our website (trip code ACSS). A similar 9-day itinerary also operates on the following ship:
■ M/S Fram (trip code: FRRP)
For detailed information, itinerary, prices and dates visit
www.explore.co.uk/acs For polar ship information see pages 48-61
Flexible fl ight options
We have a range of fl exible fl ight and accommodation options available to help you make the most of your time before and after your voyage. Please call our polar specialists for details about the options available.
To book, go online or call our experts on 01252 888 755 13
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