Svalbard Adventure: 8 days

A once in a lifetime opportunity, for 10 guests only


Svalbard
© Agustin Ullmann

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


Included


Svalbard is the Norwegian archipelago between mainland Norway and the North Pole. It was discovered by Willem Barentsz in 1596 and is approximately 600 miles (965 kilometres) from the North Pole and 400 miles (644 kilometres) north of Norway. With a land area of 24,721 mi² or 39,784 km² and with 60% of the land covered in ice, Svalbard is considered the largest wilderness area in Europe. Spread across four settlements (Longyearbyen being the largest), it has a population of 2,600.

Expedition mode begins as soon as we depart Longyearbyen – your Expedition Leader and Captain will determine the route based on wildlife, weather, and ice conditions. MV Villa is an excellent platform for photographing the stunning scenery as we sail towards the pack ice in search of seabirds, seals, whales, and, of course, the King of the Arctic… the polar bear.

Join your Expedition Guides on Zodiac cruises and on shore landings to explore, view wildlife and visit historic sites. With a maximum group size of 12 guests, we can mobilize quickly and easily take advantage of any wildlife-viewing opportunities that present themselves ashore or in the Zodiacs. This enables us to easily maximize your Svalbard experience!

Itinerary

© Agustin Ullmann
© Agustin Ullmann
© Agustin Ullmann

DAY 1: LONGYEARBYEN
Meet your dedicated expedition team and crew at the dock in Longyearbyen at 16:00hrs, where you will embark MV Villa and make yourself at home. After you are settled in your cabin, we will conduct the mandatory safety briefing before we sail out from Adventfjorden into Isfjorden. Enjoy the open decks before a welcome dinner is served in the dining room. Your adventure has just begun!

DAY 2-7: EXPLORE THE ARCHIPELAGO
We will be in full expedition mode, exploring the archipelago and taking advantage of all that Svalbard has to offer. Weather and ice conditions will determine the route and your Expedition Leader will keep you updated on the plan throughout your days onboard. On the final day we return to Longyearbyen to celebrate our shared adventures and dock for the night.

Below is an example of what an expedition can look like.

Adventfjorden: As we leave Longyearbyen we will travel through Isfjorden and explore a side fjord before sailing north during the night.

Northwest Corner: Sail through the northwest corner of Spitsbergen and explore with Zodiacs and landings.

Explore the Pack Ice: Search for wildlife and find that perfect spot for a polar plunge!

Hinlopen Strait: The strait that separate east from west of the Svalbard archipelago offers an abundance of hikes, bird cliffs, and spectacular scenery.

Liefdefjorden: We will explore deep into the fjord of love and might reach the mighty Monaco glacier.

Kongsfjorden: Hiking, glacier cruising, wildlife watching or visiting some of the historic sites of Svalbard are all possibilities here.

Isfjorden: Explore the fjord delta throughout the day and arrive into Longyearbyen in the evening.

DAY 8: LONGYEARBYEN
Enjoy a final breakfast together as we arrive to Longyearbyen, our final destination where we bid you farewell for disembarkation.

Itinerary

DAY 1: LONGYEARBYEN
Meet your dedicated expedition team and crew at the dock in Longyearbyen at 16:00hrs, where you will embark MV Villa and make yourself at home. After you are settled in your cabin, we will conduct the mandatory safety briefing before we sail out from Adventfjorden into Isfjorden. Enjoy the open decks before a welcome dinner is served in the dining room. Your adventure has just begun!

DAY 2-7: EXPLORE THE ARCHIPELAGO
We will be in full expedition mode, exploring the archipelago and taking advantage of all that Svalbard has to offer. Weather and ice conditions will determine the route and your Expedition Leader will keep you updated on the plan throughout your days onboard. On the final day we return to Longyearbyen to celebrate our shared adventures and dock for the night.

Below is an example of what an expedition can look like.

Adventfjorden: As we leave Longyearbyen we will travel through Isfjorden and explore a side fjord before sailing north during the night.

Northwest Corner: Sail through the northwest corner of Spitsbergen and explore with Zodiacs and landings.

Explore the Pack Ice: Search for wildlife and find that perfect spot for a polar plunge!

Hinlopen Strait: The strait that separate east from west of the Svalbard archipelago offers an abundance of hikes, bird cliffs, and spectacular scenery.

Liefdefjorden: We will explore deep into the fjord of love and might reach the mighty Monaco glacier.

Kongsfjorden: Hiking, glacier cruising, wildlife watching or visiting some of the historic sites of Svalbard are all possibilities here.

Isfjorden: Explore the fjord delta throughout the day and arrive into Longyearbyen in the evening.

DAY 8: LONGYEARBYEN
Enjoy a final breakfast together as we arrive to Longyearbyen, our final destination where we bid you farewell for disembarkation.


© Agustin Ullmann
© Agustin Ullmann
© Agustin Ullmann


INCLUSIONS

• Expedition activities (Zodiac cruises, shore landings, hikes)
• Professional guides with lectures and hands-on, in-field tutorials
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner (welcome day is dinner only; final day is breakfast only)
• Welcome cocktail; wine with the farewell dinner
• Laundry facilities
• Daily cabin housekeeping and turn-down service

EXCLUSIONS

• Travel to and from starting point in Longyearbyen, Svalbard
• Taxes, levies, insurance, VISA fee, immigration duties or other travel services (where applicable)
• Personal items such as expedition clothing
• Alcoholic beverages
• Crew gratuities


* 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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