Arctic
Arctic
Explore the Norwegian High Arctic under the Midnight Sun. Witness the awakening of Svalbard, with landscapes covered in pristine snow and sea ice inhabited by polar bears, walruses, and migratory birds on a unique springtime expedition.
Duration: 11 days / 10 nights
Starts: Helsinki, Finland
Ends: Helsinki, Finland
Language: English speaking voyage
Includes charter flight package and hotel accommodation.
The itinerary is a guide only and is subject to change due to weather and ice conditions. Your Captain and Expedition Leader will make the necessary adjustments to ensure the best possible experience.
This 11-day expedition represents an exceptional opportunity to visit the Norwegian High Arctic when Svalbard is bathed in 24 hours of daylight, while maintaining its winter splendor. The landscapes remain surrounded by sea ice and mountains completely covered in snow, allowing you to witness the rebirth of wildlife. It is the moment when birds return, meltwater begins to flow, and the first shoots appear after months of darkness, creating a natural spectacle of a grand and serene scale.
Aboard an ice-class polar vessel, you will explore Svalbard's most spectacular fjord systems. The main objective is to navigate the ice edge, a vital platform for hunting and resting for iconic species such as polar bears, walruses, and Arctic foxes. With seven full days of exploration, the route will adapt dynamically based on sea ice conditions, offering close encounters with nature and the possibility of walking on pristine snow or even the sea ice itself under safe conditions.
Highlights:
Snow-covered landscapes under the Midnight Sun.
Photography of sea ice and wildlife.
Observation of polar bears, walruses, and migratory birds.
Exploration on an ice-class polar vessel.
INCLUSIONS
An official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep
Leadership throughout your voyage by our experienced Expedition Leaders, including shore landings and other activities
All Zodiac transfers and cruising as per the daily program
All shore landings as per the daily program
Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board throughout your voyage (Please inform us of any dietary requirements as far in advance as possible.)
Complimentary select beer, wines and cocktails during bar service hours and dinner
Complimentary coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled
A photographic journal documenting the expedition
A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings and Zodiac cruising excursions
Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
Complimentary Wi-Fi service on one device permitting basic Internet browsing, email, posting on social media and voice applications. (Premium packages are available for more data-intensive applications.) Note: Internet access in the polar regions is subject to geography, climate, and other factors beyond our control
All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
All luggage handling aboard the ship
Transfers between Longyearbyen town center, port, and airport on embarkation and disembarkation day
Charter Flight and Hotel Package
Pre- and post-expedition hotel nights at Helsinki airport hotel, with breakfast
Charter flight from Helsinki to Longyearbyen
Arrival and departure transfers in Longyearbyen
Charter flight from Longyearbyen to Helsinki
EXCLUSIONS
Charter Flight & Hotel Package* (when applicable – please review trip-specific details below)
International airfare
Arrival and departure transfers
Passport and visa expenses
Government arrival and departure taxes not mentioned above
Meals ashore unless otherwise specified
Baggage, cancellation, interruption and medical travel insurance—strongly recommended
Excess-baggage fees on international and domestic flights
Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac cruising, or any other gear not mentioned
Laundry, bar, spa and other personal charges unless specified
Phone charges may vary by location
Voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for shipboard staff and crew
Additional overnight accommodation
Adventure Options not listed in Included Activities
* 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.
** Rates are correct at the time of publication. 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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