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Tour highlights
Spend time on deck looking out for the elusive polar bear, huge walrus and surfacing whales.
Look for Arctic foxes on the prowl at the bottom of impressive cliff nesting colonies.
Walk through the barren landscape and learn the fascinating history of the whalers and trappers who once sheltered here.
Marvel at icebergs carved into hypnotic shapes by the wind and water.
Price includes:
- Scheduled international flights
- In-destination transfers
- Activities and excursions as detailed
- All accommodation
- 24-hour support while you travel
Itinerary idea
Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Longyearbyen. Arrive in Longyearbyen and make your way to your hotel.
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A view of Spitsbergen from the plane -
![The sign that greets you in Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen]()
The sign that greets you in Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
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After a morning exploring Longyearbyen and the excellent Polar Museum, you will board the ship and set sail along the fjord. This entry-level option is based on a berth in a twin cabin.
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Wildlife watching by Zodiac, Spitsbergen -
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Arctic Sea Ice
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Each and every day will be different as you explore the coast. Polar bear sightings can happen anywhere at any time.
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Arctic Landscapes -
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Polar landscape -
![Guillemot in Flight]()
Guillemot in Flight
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Spend time out on deck watching for belugas and other wildlife.
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Arctic Landscapes -
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Polar landscapes
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Visit an old whaling station and imagine what it must have felt like to live there.
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Arctic Reindeer -
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Arctic Reindeer -
![Polar Bear and Cub]()
Polar Bear and Cub
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Pay a visit to Ny Alesund, the world's most northerly permanent research base.
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![Female Polar Bear]()
Female Polar Bear -
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Arctic Polar Bear Cub -
![A Fulmar Following the Ship]()
A Fulmar Following the Ship
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Go for a long hike across the Arctic tundra, keeping an eye open for Arctic foxes.
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Exploring the coastline by Zodiac -
![Polar bear, Spitsbergen]()
Polar bear, Spitsbergen
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Absorb the scenery of Spitsbergen and listen to the sound of ice against the hull.
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A bear tucking in to a washed up whale -
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A polar bear tests the water
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Disembark in Longyearbyen and fly south to Oslo to begin your journey home. Your return flight will arrive the same day.
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A mother bear and her cub -
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A bear feasts on a washed up whale carcass -
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A mother bear and her cub
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Accommodation
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Basecamp Hotel ![Basecamp Hotel]()
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Albatros Expeditions 'Svalbard - Last Stop Before The North Pole'
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- Longyearbyen
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The specialist who designs your trip to the Arctic will have explored the country many times and, in some cases, lived there. Their first-hand knowledge gives us the belief that no other travel company can match our expertise in helping you plan your trip.
When to go
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| Place | Daily max temperature (°C) | Monthly rainfall (mm) |
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| Longyearbyen |
