North Spitsbergen

Tour Code: NOR01

A 9-day wildlife expedition to the high Arctic, including a 7-night wildlife voyage exploring the western and northern coastlines of Spitsbergen in search of Polar Bears, Walrus and other Arctic wildlife.

We hope to run this tour in the future, but have not yet finalised dates and prices. To be added to a waiting list and be informed when details are confirmed, please click on the register interest button, or phone 01962 733051.
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Highlights

Summary

Summary

To complement our annual 9-night expedition cruises around the Arctic islands of Svalbard, we are offering an additional 7-night cruise in the summer of 2021 which – ice and weather permitting – will spend its time exploring Svalbard’s icy north. The exact route of our voyage will depend on the prevailing ice conditions, which vary dramatically from year to year, but the intention is to head north and explore the north-western coastline of Spitsbergen and Nordaustlandet (North-east Island) in search of Polar Bears, Walrus, Beluga Whales and other Polar wildlife. Arctic Foxes scavenge around the base of huge seabird colonies, whilst Ivory Gulls glide serenely overhead. Grey Phalaropes, Purple Sandpipers and Barnacle Geese all breed on the tundra which will be awash with colourful flowers at the time of our visit.

  • An exclusive wildlife charter focusing on Spitsbergen’s mammals, birds, flora & scenery
  • 7 nights on board the 53-berth, ice-strengthened, MS Quest, one of the smallest vessels in Svalbard
  • Look for Polar Bears on the pack ice
  • Spectacular Arctic scenery
  • Visit colonies of Little Auks & Brünnich’s Guillemots
  • Arctic Fox, Walrus & Beluga Whale all likely
  • Birds including Ivory Gull, Grey Phalarope, King Eider & Long-tailed Skua

Grading

Grade A/B. Walks are easy to moderately strenuous but there are no footpaths on Spitsbergen and the terrain is rough. See tour itinerary for more information.  

Itinerary

Outline Itinerary

Day 1
Fly Oslo
Day 2/8
Spitsbergen Voyage
Day 9
Fly London
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What's Included

What's Included?

  • Flights
  • Accommodation:

    For this voyage we will be joining the 53-berth MS Quest. Twin-bedded cabins with window and private facilities are included in the starting price detailed under the 'Dates and Prices' tab. Please refer to the trip itinerary for a full price list. In Oslo we use a comfortable airport hotel with private facilities.

  • Food:

    All included in the price with the exception of lunches and dinners in Oslo and Longyearbyen.

Why Naturetrek?

Why Naturetrek?

At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:

  • The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
  • Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
  • Outstanding value and exceptional customer service

Furthermore, as a Naturetrek client, our office team are always to on hand to help you – so if you have any queries about your holiday, whether before or after you have booked, we will be delighted to answer them on the phone. Please just give our team a call!