Circumnavigating Spitsbergen - In the Realm of the Polar Bear
Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen
Set sail on an extraordinary journey around Spitsbergen, the crown jewel of the Svalbard archipelago, as we aim to cross the legendary 80th parallelтАФjust 600 nautical miles from the North Pole. This is a true High Arctic adventure, designed for those who seek untamed wilderness, iconic wildlife, and the surreal beauty of 24-hour daylight.
Surrounded by the ethereal glow of the Midnight Sun, youтАЩll explore a land shaped by ice and timeтАФwhere mighty glaciers calve into fjords, and snow-dusted peaks tower over tranquil waters. Depending on sea ice conditions, weтАЩll attempt a full circumnavigation of Spitsbergen, allowing for deep exploration of its dramatic coastlines and remote corners.
Discover the charm of Longyearbyen, the worldтАЩs northernmost town, before heading into the wilds of Northwest Spitsbergen National Park. Here, expert guides will help you spot reindeer grazing on the tundra, walruses lounging on the ice, andтАФif fortune favors usтАФeven polar bears roaming the pack ice.
Whether hiking ashore, cruising in small boats, or watching from the shipтАЩs deck, youтАЩll experience the raw power and pristine stillness of one of EarthтАЩs last great frontiers. This is the Arctic at its most expansive, wild, and unforgettable.
Activities
Hiking
Lectures
Polar Plunge
Wildlife Watching
Zodiac Cruises
Itinerary
Days 1-2
Longyearbyen
Longyearbyen is the biggest settlement in Svalbard. Seat of the Norwegian administration, it also has the best services and infrastructure in the archipelago. Located deep in the Adventfjord, a sidearm of the Isfjorden (Icefjord), LongyearbyenтАЩs airport can be used all-year round, but its harbor is blocked by ice in winter. Most shops, hotels, restaurants and a hospital are within easy walking distance of the port. One of the most prominent buildings in town is the UNIS center, where several Norwegian universities have joined forces to operate and offer the northernmost higher education to both Norwegian and international students. Adjacent to UNIS, and well worth a visit, is the Svalbard Museum, covering the natural history and exploitation of Svalbard. Remnants of the former mining activity can be seen all around Longyearbyen and even in town.
Day 3
Krossfjord
Day 3
Ny-├Еlesund
Day 4
Raudfjorden, Spitsbergen
Day 5
Liefdefjorden
Day 7
Hinlopen Strait
Day 8
Freemansundet
Day 9
Hornsund
Day 10
Bellsund
Bellsund is a 20km sound in NorwayтАЩs Svalbard archipelago. It is distinctly cut into two branches, the fjords Van Mijenfjorden and Van Keulenfjorden which together offer a stunning journey. YouтАЩll be dwarfed by the high mountains which characterise the landscape along with rich wildlife that thrives in such diverse conditions.
Day 11
Longyearbyen
Longyearbyen is the biggest settlement in Svalbard. Seat of the Norwegian administration, it also has the best services and infrastructure in the archipelago. Located deep in the Adventfjord, a sidearm of the Isfjorden (Icefjord), LongyearbyenтАЩs airport can be used all-year round, but its harbor is blocked by ice in winter. Most shops, hotels, restaurants and a hospital are within easy walking distance of the port. One of the most prominent buildings in town is the UNIS center, where several Norwegian universities have joined forces to operate and offer the northernmost higher education to both Norwegian and international students. Adjacent to UNIS, and well worth a visit, is the Svalbard Museum, covering the natural history and exploitation of Svalbard. Remnants of the former mining activity can be seen all around Longyearbyen and even in town.
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