Circumnavigating Svalbard - The Ultimate Expedition
Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen
Explore remote shores, wild ice, and iconic wildlife on an ambitious Arctic summer expedition.
Embark on the ultimate journey around the Svalbard archipelago as we attempt a full circumnavigationтАФventuring farther east and deeper into the high Arctic than any of our other expeditions. Sailing above the 80th parallel and around Nordaustlandet, this voyage promises rugged beauty, shifting ice, and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
Over several days, youтАЩll travel through a stunning landscape of deep fjords, sparkling glaciers, and towering mountains. From the untouched wilderness of Northwest Spitsbergen National Park to the shifting ice edge of the north, every day brings new wonders to explore.
Svalbard in summer is a land transformed. The tundra bursts into bloom with delicate Arctic wildflowers, and wildlife emerges in full force. Scan the skies for BrunnichтАЩs Guillemots and kittiwakes, watch reindeer grazing the tundra, and keep an eye on the coastline for seals and walruses. In the surrounding seas, whales often breach the surface, while the elusive polar bear may be spotted roaming the ice.
Whether you’re drawn by the stark beauty of early-season sea ice or the colorful bloom of high summer, this voyage immerses you in one of EarthтАЩs most untouched and awe-inspiring environments.
For those who want even more time to explore, an extended version of this itinerary includes two extra days in Longyearbyen with added Arctic land-based experiences before departure.
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
Magdalenefjord
Day 5
Liefdefjorden
Day 8
Isflakbukta, Phipps├╕ya
Day 9
Stor├╕ya
Day 9
Br├еsvellsbreen Glacier
Day 10
Sundneset Peninsula
Day 11
Negribreen Glacier
Day 11
Boltodden, Spitsbergen
Day 12
Gn├еlodden
Day 12
Burgerbukta, Hornsund
Day 13
Bj├╕rnsund
Day 14
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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