11 Days / Starting From $4,990
Spitsbergen: The European Arctic
Experience the Stark and Rugged Beauty of the Far Reaches of the North in Spitsbergen
Located just 600 miles from the North Pole, Spitsbergen is the largest island in the Svalbard archipelago north of Norway. Farther north than most of Greenland, this high Arctic landscape is among the most remote wild realms in the world. Dominated by rugged mountains, more than half the island is perpetually encased in ice. Massive glaciers flow in winding frozen rivers into the sea. Tundra appears during the short summer, and a carpet of wildflowers adds a burst of color to the white and blue landscape. The bowhead whale, reindeer, Arctic fox and seabird colonies call Spitsbergen home. See them in their natural habitat on this small cruise adventure as we circumnavigate this Arctic island wilderness, where the wildlife is as magnificent as the scenery.
» Cruise narrow fjords and watch icebergs calve from the face of towering glaciers
» See walruses, bearded seals, Arctic fox, reindeer and extraordinary seabird colonies
» Keep watch for polar bears – there are 2,500 of them on Spitsbergen
» See walruses, bearded seals, Arctic fox, reindeer and extraordinary seabird colonies
» Keep watch for polar bears – there are 2,500 of them on Spitsbergen
Location of Adventure
Spitsbergen, North of Norway
Spitsbergen, North of Norway
Group Size Limit
From approximately 48 travelers
48 to 148 guests on board specialized expedition cruise ships
Included
Different ships and departures carry different inclusions. All expeditions include accommodations aboard the ship, meals ship-board, services of an Expedition Leader, naturalist guides and ship's crew. Please see Accommodations for a complete list of inclusions for each expedition ship.
Not Included
Different ships and departures carry different exclusions but none include travel to and from the start and end point of trip, gratuities for local guides and ship's staff and crew, alcoholic beverages, personal items, airport taxes, optional travel insurance. Please see Accommodations for a complete list of exclusions for each expedition ship.
Physical Requirements
Easy / Flexible
This trip is designed to allow you to participate in physical activities as you desire. Shore excursions can be casual walks to view wildlife or long, physically challenging hikes if that is what you prefer.
Important Information
Please contact an Adventure Specialist for detailed information on this expedition.
Getting There & Getting Home
Arrival and departure requirements will depend on the departure you choose. Most trips begin in Olso or Bergen, Norway or Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen.
We are prepared to handle all your round-trip travel arrangements. We can best serve you if Natural Habitat Adventures’ Travel Desk makes these reservations for you as they are intimately familiar with the special requirements of these programs and can arrange the most efficient and cost-effective travel. Please call us at 1-800-543-8917.
