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Svalbard Explorer: Best of High Arctic Norway (2026)

Summary:

Explore the Svalbard Archipelago, a paradise of ice and tundra, inhabited by Polar bears, walrus and seabirds

Duration
10 Days
Countries
2
Next Departure
13-May-2026
Starting at
± EUR 8,053.00
Price per day
± EUR 805.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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Operator
Exodus Adventure Travel
Tour
Svalbard Explorer: Best of High Arctic Norway (2026)
Travel Style
Small Group Tours
Group Size
1-199
Age Group
18 - 99 Years
Categories
tour category: Boattour category: Sailingtour category: Naturetour category: Safari
Map: Svalbard Explorer: Best of High Arctic Norway (2026) (Exodus)

Summary

Explore the Svalbard Archipelago, a paradise of ice and tundra, inhabited by Polar bears, walrus and seabirds

Day 1
Start In Helsinki, Finland
Day 2
Embarkation Day In Longyearbyen, Svalbard
Day 3-9
Exploring Spitsbergen And The Svalbard Archipelago
Day 10
Disembark In Longyearbyen And Fly To Helsinki
Day 11
End Helsinki

Countries (2): Finland, Svalbard

Travel Cities (2): Helsinki, Longyearbyen

Details

If there is such a thing as a “classic Arctic” expedition cruise, this is it. Get all the best of Spitsbergen by exploring the western edge of the island and venturing to some northern outlying areas home to Polar bears and walrus. Come across colonies of seabirds numbering into the thousands and watch for whales in the water. Packed with options for snowshoeing and sea-kayaking, this is the perfect expedition for exploring the “wildlife capital of the Arctic".

Highlights

  • Sail beyond the Arctic Circle to 80° north
  • Zodiac and shore excursions to discover the icy wilderness
  • Arctic fox, whales, walrus and huge 200,000 strong colonies of Little auk
  • Polar bears often seen hunting on ice floes
  • Travel in a small expedition vessel
  • Accompanied by extremely qualified Expedition Staff

Included in Price

  • All meals while on the ship included. Typical Meals The ships galley offers good quality service and cuisine throughout, with excellent chefs preparing international menus including vegetarian dishes, accompanied by a wide variety of drinks from around the world on sale. Breakfast: Buffet style – unlimited tea and coffee, a selection of fruit juices, hot options including bacon and eggs or omelettes, a selection of bread and toast and jam/honey/marmalade, fruit and cereal. Lunch: Three course set meal or buffet, or the occasional BBQ. Dinner: Three or four courses with a starter of soup and/or salad, a choice of mains with at least one vegetarian option and a dessert, with tea and coffee. Vegetarians and vegans can be well catered for on this holiday - please do inform us before departure of any special dietary requests so that our local team can be well prepared.
  • All meals while on the ship
  • Beer and house wine during dinner
  • All accommodation
  • All transport and listed activities
  • Tour leader throughout and qualified Expedition Staff
  • Mandatory transfer package including return flights between Helsinki and Longyearbyen
  • We can include flights from the UK. Please contact us for a quote.

NOT included in price

  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request)
  • Visas or vaccinations

Travel Package

 

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Helsinki

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Helsinki

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