Svalbard in Summer: Tundra, Whales and Wildlife

Explore the Arctic at its summer peak, where the tundra blooms and wildlife awakens under the midnight sun. Discover whales, polar bears, and massive bird colonies on an unforgettable expedition through the fjords of Svalbard.


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Duration: 11 days / 10 nights
Starts: Helsinki, Finland
Ends: Helsinki, Finland
Language: English speaking voyage

Includes charter flight and hotel package.
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.


Included
Optional


This 11-day expedition offers a rare chance to explore the Arctic as plant life and wildflowers reach their maximum numbers. During the summer, the archipelago bursts to life with migratory species taking advantage of endless daylight and abundant food. It is the ideal season to observe baleen whales, including the mighty blue whale, alongside polar bears, walruses, and Arctic foxes inhabiting the now snow-free tundra.

Aboard ice-class polar vessels, we will navigate spectacular fjord systems such as Hornsund and Isfjorden. Warmer temperatures allow for extensive hiking on the tundra and Zodiac explorations near calving tidewater glaciers. You will witness the vastness of cliff-dwelling bird colonies and immerse yourself in an environment where Arctic silence is broken only by the thunder of ice and the calls of nature.

Highlights:
Spot iconic wildlife: polar bears, walruses, and Arctic foxes.
Hike through the vibrant summer tundra.
Spot baleen whales in nutrient-rich waters.
Zodiac cruise alongside dramatic tidewater glaciers.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive in Helsinki, Finland
Beginning of the journey in the Finnish capital
Arrive in Helsinki and make your way to the group hotel located at the airport, included in your package. You will have the day free to explore museums and the Design District, or relax in a Finnish sauna before the adventure north begins.

Day 2: Fly to Longyearbyen, Svalbard, and embark
Charter flight to Svalbard
After breakfast, we will take a private charter flight to Longyearbyen. During the journey, you will see the transition from Scandinavian forests to Arctic tundra. Upon landing, we will transfer to the harbor to embark on our expedition ship.

Day 3 to 9: Summer in the Svalbard wilderness
Exploring the archipelago under the midnight sun
We will spend seven days exploring fjords such as Krossfjorden and Smeerenburgfjorden. We will make landings to hike the blooming tundra, visit massive bird colonies, and cruise by Zodiac among icebergs. We will search for whales in open waters and iconic wildlife like polar bears along the coasts.

Day 10: Disembark in Longyearbyen and fly to Helsinki
Return from the Arctic frontier
As the expedition concludes, we will disembark in Longyearbyen for the transfer to the airport. We will fly back to Helsinki, where we will spend the final night at the group hotel included in your package.

Day 11: Depart Helsinki
End of the expedition
After breakfast at the hotel, make your way independently to the airport for your flight home or continue exploring the Finnish capital on your own.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Helsinki, Finland
Beginning of the journey in the Finnish capital
Arrive in Helsinki and make your way to the group hotel located at the airport, included in your package. You will have the day free to explore museums and the Design District, or relax in a Finnish sauna before the adventure north begins.

Day 2: Fly to Longyearbyen, Svalbard, and embark
Charter flight to Svalbard
After breakfast, we will take a private charter flight to Longyearbyen. During the journey, you will see the transition from Scandinavian forests to Arctic tundra. Upon landing, we will transfer to the harbor to embark on our expedition ship.

Day 3 to 9: Summer in the Svalbard wilderness
Exploring the archipelago under the midnight sun
We will spend seven days exploring fjords such as Krossfjorden and Smeerenburgfjorden. We will make landings to hike the blooming tundra, visit massive bird colonies, and cruise by Zodiac among icebergs. We will search for whales in open waters and iconic wildlife like polar bears along the coasts.

Day 10: Disembark in Longyearbyen and fly to Helsinki
Return from the Arctic frontier
As the expedition concludes, we will disembark in Longyearbyen for the transfer to the airport. We will fly back to Helsinki, where we will spend the final night at the group hotel included in your package.

Day 11: Depart Helsinki
End of the expedition
After breakfast at the hotel, make your way independently to the airport for your flight home or continue exploring the Finnish capital on your own.


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INCLUSIONS

Specialist Expedition Leaders
Our team is comprised of the most professional and passionate Expedition Leaders in the world, who bring a wide range of experience and expertise to every adventure.

Immersive Off-ship Activities
Itineraries are packed with adventure options designed to immerses travelers in the polar wilderness, enabling them to connect with the natural wonders of their surroundings.

On-Ship Experiences & Facilities
Designed for comfort and adventure, each ship accommodates no more than 200 guests. Facilities include comfortable cabins, exceptional dining options, wellness treatments, and breathtaking panoramic views of the polar landscape.

Food & Beverages
Premium dining, with a wide selection of options that accommodate a variety of dietary preferences.

Quark Expedition Perks
Complementary Wi-Fi, alcohol on all voyages, and the Official Quark Expeditions parka to take home.

Transfers
Select voyages include essential transportation and accommodation arrangements for guests, ensuring seamless travel to and from the expedition starting point.

EXCLUSIONS

International airfare & visa expenses, travel insurance, mandatory expedition gear, on-ship expenses, adventure options and trip extensions.


Dates & Rates


Ship: Ocean Explorer | Date: 02 Jun 2027 - 12 Jun 2027 (4889)
Triple Suite
$11,790
$8,961
Deluxe Veranda Forward
$12,990
$10,041
Veranda Stateroom
$13,590
$10,581
Veranda Suite
$14,290
$11,211
Studio Single
$16,590
$13,281
Studio Veranda Single
$17,790
$14,361
Penthouse Suite
$18,990
$15,441
Owners Suite
$20,190
$16,521
Ship: Ultramarine | Date: 09 Jun 2027 - 19 Jun 2027 (4895)
Explorer Triple
$11,390
$8,601
Explorer Suite
$13,190
$10,221
Balcony Suite
$14,290
$11,211
Solo Panorama
$17,790
$14,361
Deluxe Balcony Suite
$16,690
$13,371
Terrace Suite
$17,190
$13,821
Penthouse Suite
$18,390
$14,901
Owner´s Suite
$22,490
$18,591
Ultra Suite
$24,790
$20,661
Ship: Ocean Explorer | Date: 10 Jun 2027 - 20 Jun 2027 (4890)
Triple Suite
$11,890
$9,051
Deluxe Veranda Forward
$13,090
$10,131
Veranda Stateroom
$13,690
$10,671
Veranda Suite
$14,490
$11,391
Studio Single
$16,790
$13,461
Studio Veranda Single
$17,990
$14,541
Penthouse Suite
$19,190
$15,621
Owners Suite
$20,390
$16,701
Ship: Ultramarine | Date: 17 Jun 2027 - 27 Jun 2027 (4896)
Explorer Triple
$11,690
$8,871
Explorer Suite
$13,490
$10,491
Balcony Suite
$14,690
$11,571
Solo Panorama
$18,190
$14,721
Deluxe Balcony Suite
$17,090
$13,731
Terrace Suite
$17,590
$14,181
Penthouse Suite
$18,790
$15,261
Owner´s Suite
$22,990
$19,041
Ultra Suite
$25,390
$21,201
Ship: Ocean Explorer | Date: 18 Jun 2027 - 28 Jun 2027 (4891)
Triple Suite
$12,190
$9,321
Deluxe Veranda Forward
$13,490
$10,491
Veranda Stateroom
$14,090
$11,031
Veranda Suite
$14,790
$11,661
Studio Single
$17,190
$13,821
Studio Veranda Single
$18,490
$14,991
Penthouse Suite
$19,690
$16,071
Owners Suite
$20,990
$17,241
Ship: Ocean Explorer | Date: 26 Jun 2027 - 06 Jul 2027 (4892)
Triple Suite
$12,190
$9,321
Deluxe Veranda Forward
$13,490
$10,491
Veranda Stateroom
$14,090
$11,031
Veranda Suite
$14,790
$11,661
Studio Single
$17,190
$13,821
Studio Veranda Single
$18,490
$14,991
Penthouse Suite
$19,690
$16,071
Owners Suite
$20,990
$17,241
Ship: Ocean Explorer | Date: 04 Jul 2027 - 14 Jul 2027 (4893)
Triple Suite
$12,190
$9,321
Deluxe Veranda Forward
$13,490
$10,491
Veranda Stateroom
$14,090
$11,031
Veranda Suite
$14,790
$11,661
Studio Single
$17,190
$13,821
Studio Veranda Single
$18,490
$14,991
Penthouse Suite
$19,690
$16,071
Owners Suite
$20,990
$17,241
Ship: Ocean Explorer | Date: 12 Jul 2027 - 22 Jul 2027 (4894)
Triple Suite
$12,190
$9,321
Deluxe Veranda Forward
$13,490
$10,491
Veranda Stateroom
$14,090
$11,031
Veranda Suite
$14,790
$11,661
Studio Single
$17,190
$13,821
Studio Veranda Single
$18,490
$14,991
Penthouse Suite
$19,690
$16,071
Owners Suite
$20,990
$17,241

* 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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