Frozen Svalbard Photography Tour with Rick Tomlinson


Svalbard
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Step onboard an expedition vessel for this Svalbard photography tour with photographer Rick Tomlinson as you journey north to explore and photograph the Arctic wildlife and landscapes of Svalbard. This unique voyage takes place in April as Svalbard emerges from the winter. This tour takes place on a warm and comfortable expedition vessel with just 12 guests. The exact route will be determined by the sea ice conditions which is all part of the spirit of adventure of exploration.

Duration: 8 days
Starts: Longyearbyen
Ends: Longyearbyen
Language: English speaking voyage


Included


Svalbard Photography Tour Highlights
· Early in the season gives us the opportunity to photograph Svalbard in its frozen state as it emerges from the winter.
· Explore the frozen North-west of Spitsbergen with a good chance of encountering polar bears.
· Develop your photography skills in the field with a highly experienced Arctic photographer.
· Learn about the area from our expert Svalbard guide.
· Encounter the wildlife which could include polar bears, walruses, Arctic foxes, Svalbard reindeer, and whales.
· Photograph and explore the coastline by Zodiac landing craft.
· Comfortable, and intimate ice-strengthened expedition vessel.

Itinerary

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SAT © Secret Atlas Travel archive
SAT © Secret Atlas Travel archive

Day 1 Longyearbyen
Your Svalbard photo tour departs from Longyearbyen, the most northerly town on earth. Upon leaving the Port of Longyearbyen you will say goodbye to civilisation for the next 8 days to explore the rugged coastline, searching for landscape and wildlife photography opportunities at every stage. As you sail north you are likely to encounter glaciers and sea ice which make the perfect photo subjects. Early in the season, the exact route will be determined by the sea ice conditions which vary year on year.

Day 2 Prins Karls Foreland
As you leave the Isfjord you will keep a good lookout on deck for whales and other marine life that is common in this area. You have frequently encountered whales including blue and humpback whales, belugas, and walruses. The plan is to land on the island of Prins Karls Foreland and do a short hike to a walrus colony. Here you will spend some unhurried time observing and photographing the walruses as they swim and haul out onto the beach.

Days 3 – 6 Sea Ice and North-west Spitsbergen
You will sail as far north as possible along the west coast of Spitsbergen keeping a lookout for wildlife including polar bears that inhabit the area. The ultimate plan if the conditions allow is to venture up to the edge of the sea ice and spend some time there searching for polar bears that use the sea ice to hunt from. The sea ice itself is a mesmerising photography subject and in calm conditions, it can be possible to launch the landing craft to cruise in between the ice. You will then explore the frozen north-west coast travelling as far as the ice will allow us in search of photography opportunities.

Day 7 Ny-Alesund
As you head back south towards Longyearbyen if the ice conditions permit you will visit the scientific research settlement of Ny Alesund, the most northerly settlement on earth. You will explore the area around Kongsfjord and sail as close as we can get to one of Svalbard’s largest glaciers on the Lillyhook fjord for some great photo opportunities.

Day 8 Longyearbyen
The Svalbard photo tour ends back in Longyearbyen. After your final breakfast, you will say your goodbyes and disembark at the port after making new friends and sharing an exciting photography adventure together.

Itinerary

Day 1 Longyearbyen
Your Svalbard photo tour departs from Longyearbyen, the most northerly town on earth. Upon leaving the Port of Longyearbyen you will say goodbye to civilisation for the next 8 days to explore the rugged coastline, searching for landscape and wildlife photography opportunities at every stage. As you sail north you are likely to encounter glaciers and sea ice which make the perfect photo subjects. Early in the season, the exact route will be determined by the sea ice conditions which vary year on year.

Day 2 Prins Karls Foreland
As you leave the Isfjord you will keep a good lookout on deck for whales and other marine life that is common in this area. You have frequently encountered whales including blue and humpback whales, belugas, and walruses. The plan is to land on the island of Prins Karls Foreland and do a short hike to a walrus colony. Here you will spend some unhurried time observing and photographing the walruses as they swim and haul out onto the beach.

Days 3 – 6 Sea Ice and North-west Spitsbergen
You will sail as far north as possible along the west coast of Spitsbergen keeping a lookout for wildlife including polar bears that inhabit the area. The ultimate plan if the conditions allow is to venture up to the edge of the sea ice and spend some time there searching for polar bears that use the sea ice to hunt from. The sea ice itself is a mesmerising photography subject and in calm conditions, it can be possible to launch the landing craft to cruise in between the ice. You will then explore the frozen north-west coast travelling as far as the ice will allow us in search of photography opportunities.

Day 7 Ny-Alesund
As you head back south towards Longyearbyen if the ice conditions permit you will visit the scientific research settlement of Ny Alesund, the most northerly settlement on earth. You will explore the area around Kongsfjord and sail as close as we can get to one of Svalbard’s largest glaciers on the Lillyhook fjord for some great photo opportunities.

Day 8 Longyearbyen
The Svalbard photo tour ends back in Longyearbyen. After your final breakfast, you will say your goodbyes and disembark at the port after making new friends and sharing an exciting photography adventure together.


SAT © Secret Atlas Travel archive
SAT © Secret Atlas Travel archive
SAT © Secret Atlas Travel archive


INCLUSIONS

· Expedition Leader and Photography Guide
· Workshops and feedback sessions
· Use of Zodiac (Dinghies) for shore landings and photography opportunities
· Polar Bear protection guides for shore landings
· Full Board (breakfast, lunch and dinner + alcoholic drinks with evening meal)
· Bedding and towels
· Highly experienced Captain and Cook
· Rubber boots for shore landings
· Transfers from hotel to vessel for embarkation & vessel to airport/hotel after disembarkation

EXCLUSIONS

· Flights and transfers from airport to hotel
· Travel and cancellation insurance
· Any additional expenses such as museum entry


* The prices are per person in US Dollars, unless expressly specified in a different currency. In that case, payment will be in US dollars at the exchange rate of the day.
** All prices will be re-confirmed by email at the time of booking.
NOTE: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your expedition staff must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.

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