Polar Bear Special - Spitsbergen in Luxury
Polar Bear Special - Around Spitsbergen in Luxury 13 Days
Polar Bear Special - Around Spitsbergen in Luxury 13 Days
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Follow the trail of the polar bear during an Expedition Cruise in the Arctic. Set sail aboard L’Austral for a memorable 13-day cruise around Spitsbergen, one of the jewels of the northern hemisphere.
The main island of the Norwegian Svalbard archipelago, Spitsbergen offers magical landscapes, a blend of ancient glaciers, jagged mountains and spectacular fjords. In summer, the sun shines day and night, to better showcase the vastness of the ice and the animals that inhabit the region – whales, arctic foxes, walruses, but also polar bears, the undisputed kings of the ice.
Setting sail from the cosmopolitan village of Longyearbyen, your journey will begin with an exploration of the wild and unspoiled east coast of Spitsbergen. You will then reach the Bellsund fjord, whose lush green valleys will not fail to delight you. This will be followed by a visit to Ny-Ålesund, the former mining town that is today home to a scientific base, a museum and the most northerly post office in the world. Further to the north you will find the majestic Monaco glacier, an impenetrable wall with blue-tinged highlights. You may even encounter a polar bear – a moving experience that you will never forget – before charting a course south to conclude your journey.
Highlights
- A fully-comprehensive discovery of the kingdom of the polar bear, sailing in luxury through Spitsbergen's spectacular fjords
- Stunning Arctic landscapes with ice floes, jagged mountains, icebergs, ice caps, steep-sided valleys, sheer cliffs & huge glaciers
- Fascinating wildlife with polar bears, Arctic foxes, Svalbard reindeer, Arctic terns, walruses, whales & puffins
- Zodiac excursions with naturalist guides and hiking opportunities
What's Included
- Flights Paris to Longyearbyen & return
- Transfers between airport and ship
- Full board accommodation on board ship, including drinks
- Polar parka
- Loan of rubber boots
- Landings and excursions shown in itinerary
So much to experience
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All our itinerary holidays are fully customisable
Paris to Longyearbyen - Embarkation
Gnalodden & Hornsund
Bakanbukta & Agardhbukta
Boltodden & Isbukta
Bellsund, Ny-Alesund & Kongsfjorden
Sailing toward the ice floes
Daghogda, Wijdefjorden
Jotunkjeldene & Monaco Glacier
At Sea - Ytre Norskøya
Signehamna & 14th July Glacier
Alkhornet & Nordenskiöld Glacier
Longyearbyen
A view from Above
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Take advantage of our vast experience, passion and expertise to help you hand craft the perfect Arctic adventure for you.
Simon’s deep passion for and first-hand knowledge of a vast range of destinations all over the world gives him the ideal skills to help you create a truly unforgettable wildlife inspired adventure to the most exciting places on the planet.
Mike lives and breathes adventure travel and has a wealth of experience in some of the most exciting and inspirational destinations in the world. His expertise and first-hand experience afford him the skills to help build holidays to remember.
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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