DAY 1: Oslo/Longyearbyen We start the expedition in Oslo, where you can spend the day seeing museums, parks and archi- tecture. We depart on an evening flight to Longyearbyen.
DAY 2: Longyearbyen After an overnight hotel stay, explore this unique little Arctic town and surrounding area. Longyearbyen is often called an antidote to modern-day life and is a prime destination for adventure travellers. Board MS Spitsbergen.
DAY 3-5: North West Spitsbergen National Park We sail into Kongsforden, con- sidered one of the most beautiful ford regions in Spitsbergen. See mighty glaciers calving icebergs into the sea framed by stunning mountain formations. Cruising northwest, we reach Mitra- halvøya. We visit the former min- ing settle ment of Ny-Ålesund, and aim to see the enormous Monaco Glacier at Liefdeford.
DAY 6-9: Eastern Svalbard Nature Reserves and South Spitsbergen National Park Eastern Svalbard boasts the highest population of polar bears on the archipelago and we really hope to see one! Today we explore Sorgforden, which borders the North East Spitsbergen Nature Reserve. Enjoy the view as we pass the spectacular bird cliffs of Alkefellet. We plan to land on the island of Kvitøya, where relics of the failed Andrée hot-air balloon expedition were found. We also aim to see Edgeøya, Kapp Lee, and Rossøya, less than 1,000 kilo- metres from the North Pole.
We may meet some of Svalbard’s marine mammals as we head towards South Cape Land. Storforden is mainly frozen in winter, making it a perfect polar bear habitat. Ice floes early in the season attract the bears to hunt on drift ice.
DAY 10-11: The Fjords of South- West Spitsbergen Isford is the most prominent ford system in Svalbard and we explore it extensively. The landscape of inner Isford changes constant- ly. Immense U-shaped valleys, carved out of the mountains by the giant glaciers that covered the area 10,000 years ago, are home to large populations of Svalbard Reindeer. Later we might host a farewell barbecue in beautiful Arctic surroundings.
DAY 12: Longyearbyen/Oslo Every good exploration voyage must end. We´ll remember the calving glaciers and buzzing birdlife, or simply the subtle, elated feeling of having been on top of the world. An early morning transfer takes you to the airport for your flight back to Oslo.
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1 King of the Arctic on the hunt 2 Glaciers melting into the sea
3 Exciting tender boat excur- sions
4 Unparalleled wildlife spotting © NINA BAILEY
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THE ULTIMATE SVALBARD EXPEDITION 12-day expedition voyage with MS Spitsbergen
CABIN CATEGORIES
Date From/to Booking code
16.07 – 27.07.18
Prices per person in £ from
Early booking from Brochure price
CENSPSPI1808
Early booking from Brochure price
26.07 – 06.08.18
SINGLE 8223 8605 8987 9750 9750 10132 11049 11049 11354 11736 12194 12194 16765 17551 26803 10641 11150 11660 12678 12678 13187 14409 14409 14816 15325 15936 15936 22031 23079 35414
Early booking from TWIN Brochure price
CENSPSPI1809
Early booking from SINGLE 8223 8605 8987 9750 9750 10132 11049 11049 11354 11736 12194 12194 16765 17551 26803 Brochure price
YOUR HOLIDAY PRICE INCLUDES: Hurtigruten expedition in cabin grade of your choice on a full-board basis • Return economy flights between Oslo and Longyearbyen • One hotel night in Longyearbyen before the voyage including breakfast and lunch • All transfers in Longyearbyen including an excursion before the voyage • Wind- and water-resistant jacket • Landings with small boats and activities on board and ashore • Professional English-speaking expedition team that gives lectures as well as accompany landings and activities • Free tea and coffee. NOT INCLUDED: International flights • Travel insurance • Luggage handling • Optional excursions • Gratuities. NOTE: Prices are in £ per person • All planned landings are subject to weather and ice conditions • All itineraries are subject to change.
TO BOOK, PLEASE CALL 020 8846 2666; BOOK ONLINE AT
HURTIGRUTEN.CO.UK; OR CONTACT YOUR TRAVEL AGENT
ADD A FLIGHT PACKAGE. PRICE FROM £393PP Booking code: CENXOSLA18 / CENXOSLD18
YOUR FLIGHT PACKAGE INCLUDES: Return flights in economy class from London to Oslo.
10641 11150 11660 12678 12678 13187 14409 14409 14816 15325 15936 15936 22031 23079 35414
5013 5232 5450 5886 5886 6104 6628 6628 6803 7021 7283 7283 8766 9159 13785 6395 6686 6977 7559 7559 7850 8548 8548 8781 9072 9421 9421 11399 11923 18091
POLAR INSIDE Cabin BIK AJ TWIN POLAR OUTSIDE J ARCTIC SUPERIOR A NO P U YA QJ Price from £5013 EXPEDITION SUITES Q MG MX
5013 5232 5450 5886 5886 6104 6628 6628 6803 7021 7283 7283 8766 9159 13785 6395 6686 6977 7559 7559 7850 8548 8548 8781 9072 9421 9421 11399 11923 18091
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