Spitsbergen Trekking and Cruise Expedition 9 days

Prices From £2,699pp

3 AUG, 2017 | Up to 8 nights

Spitsbergen Trekking and Cruise Expedition 9 days

The perfect Spitsbergen adventure combination. Sail on the classic ship, Nordstjernen along the Spitsbergen coast, exploring fjords, glaciers and historic settlements and then disembark for a three day trekking and camping adventure, enjoying the spectacular scenery and wildlife at close quarters. A unique expedition experience

Note: this expedition is subject to a minimum of 4 participants

Highlights

Camping and hiking in wild, unspoilt landscapes
Small-ship sailing along the Spitsbegen coastline with Landings
Bird & wildlife viewing
Chance of seeing polar bears
Visit historical sites

What's Included

- Accommodation, meals, transfers and sightseeing in Longyearbyen as described in the programme.
- Share room in Coal Miners’ Cabins (Single rooms and are available for an additional price)
- On board: Bed in a small inside cabin. Breakfast, lunch and three-course dinner.
- On Expedition Vessel - 2 or 3 days (changes subject to departure date) The expedition guides will provide information and lead the landings during the trip. All landings are included on Svalbard and we will go to land once or twice a day in our Polarcirkel boats. In Barentsburg and Ny-Ålesund the ship will dock at the harbour.
- Land Based - In camp: Meals during the trip and beverages at the campsite, shared equipment, glacier equipment, tent, sleeping mats and an experienced guide with all necessary safety equipment, as well as search and rescue insurance.

So much to experience

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1Day

Longyearbyen

Arrival in Longyearbyen late Thursday evening. A representative will join you on the transfer to Spitsbergen Hotel or Coal Miners’ Cabins where you will spend the first night.

2Day

Longyearbyen & Barentsburg

Your guide will meet you in the reception for an information and welcome meeting at 09:00. Afrer this, you get some free time to walk around the town centre or make any necessary last minute purchases. Lunch is on your own today. Later, we have the possibility to join an optional guided sightseeing around Longyearbyen that starts at the Spitsbergen hotel and ends at the harbour.

MS Nordstjernen departs from Longyearbyen and heads to Barentsburg. Here we’ll explore this Russian settlement, before we head out from the Isfjord and go north towards Prins Karls Forland.

3Day

Magdelanefjorden

We arrive in the area first discovered by Willem Barentz in 1596. Visit to the historical and scenic Magdalenefjord

4Day

Woodfjorden & Liefdefjorden

Explore the northern fjords and visit the Monaco Glacier. In favourable conditions, we sail to 80° north and to Moffen - an island where you will get a chance to see walrus.

5Day

Kongfjorden, Ny Alesund & Blomstrand Camp

Visit to the “King fjord” – where you’ll get to see majestic Arctic peaks and large glaciers. Enjoy a guided trip in Ny-Ålesund, an isolated scientific community. After the landing in Ny-Ålesund, we are transported to the Blomstrand beach. This is the base for our trekking camp. Dinner will be served in the evening.

6-8Days

Blomstrand Trekking Camp

Camping and hiking in the Kongsfjorden area. Every day, different hikes will be planned. We hike in small groups, together with our knowledgeable local guide who carries all the necessary safety equipment. Only a minimum of clothes and food are needed for these one-day hikes. There are no paths or roads where we go hiking. The terrain is rocky, wild, untouched and beautiful! Living in the camp intensifies the feeling of freedom and our connection to the Arctic. The area offers the possibility of hiking on the glacier, as well as a wide range of interesting trekking routes, both long and short ones. A hike on the glacier offers spectacular ice formations and crevasses. It is a fantastic view over the surrounding mountains and the Kongsfjord area. You might be able to see and hear the glacier calving into the sea.

We keep the same base camp during the trekking expedition. This is where we will return to sleep and prepare our meals. The camp is equipped with large communal tents for meals and group activities, or even for drying clothes. We have smaller tents set up for sleeping. During the light Arctic night, we take turns of watching the camp for polar bears. There is always a guide close by who will be alarmed and take control if you see the king of the Arctic.Packed lunch will be prepared every morning. We will find a sheltered place to eat lunch while on our treks. On Thursday night, after dinner, MS Nordstjernen picks us up. We enjoy a hot shower and a comfortable bed on board while sailing our way back to Longyearbyen.

9Day

Longyearbyen

We spend the morning sailing through the Isfjord before arriving in Longyearbyen at 10:00 in the morning. You get a transfer to the town centre where you can store your luggage before a transfer takes you to the airport in the afternoon.

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Adventure vessel

MS Nordstjernen

This is a coastal ship built in 1956 and refurbished in 2000 for Arctic sailing. It retails the aura of a traditional ship with brass and wood fittings. Public areas include panorama lounge, bar dining room and library and open deck areas. There are 76 cabins, of which 24 only have a washbasin and shared bathroom facilities. 52 cabins are en-suite and most have upper and lower berths.

Coal Miners Cabins, Spitsbergen

Coal Miners' Cabins offers reasonably priced accommodation. It is located in Nybyen, in the upper part of the Longyear valley and within easy reach of mountains and glaciers about 10 minutes walking distance from the town. The place is an excellent starting point for hiking, skiing and snowmobile trips during summer and winter.

Spitsbergen Hotel

With modern comfort in historic surroundings, Spitsbergen Hotel offers a unique Svalbard experience. Situated on "The Hill", it gives you great views of Longyearbyen and the Lars- and Longyear glacier.

The hotel was originally built as an accommodation and dining area for employees of Store Norske Spitsbergen Coal Company and retains many historical features reflected in its rooms and public areas.

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Take advantage of our vast experience, passion and expertise to help you hand craft the perfect Arctic adventure for you.

Michael Gardiner Senior Travel Expert

Mike has more than fifteen years hands-on experience in the industry, travelling to some of the most incredible wild places on the planet. His far-reaching knowledge and invaluable skills will ensure that your wildlife travel adventure is a dream come true.

Simon Rowland Senior Travel Expert

As Senior Travel Expert, Simon has an absolute wealth of experience in adventure travel in some of the most fascinating places in the world. With in-depth knowledge and fantastic organizational skills, Simon’s first-hand experience and genuine passion drive him to work to create your perfect itinerary.

Amy Lucas Travel Specialist

Amy’s abiding love of adventure travel has taken her to some of the most incredible wildlife-rich places on Earth. Her vast experience and genuine desire to share her knowledge makes her an outstanding and invaluable person to help you organise your wildlife adventure trip.

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