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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

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.)
Free beer, standard wines, spirits, and cocktails during bar service hours and dinner
Complimentary select beer, wines and cocktails during bar service hours and dinner
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*
International airfare
Arrival and departure transfers in Helsinki
Passport and visa expenses
Government arrival and departure taxes not mentioned above
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


Dates & Rates


Ship: Ocean Explorer | Date: 02 Jun 2027 - 12 Jun 2027 (4889)
Triple Suite
$12,790
$11,096
Deluxe Veranda Forward
$14,190
$12,286
Veranda Stateroom
$14,790
$12,796
Veranda Suite
$15,590
$13,476
Studio Single
$19,790
$17,046
Penthouse Suite
$20,790
$17,896
Studio Veranda Single
$21,290
$18,321
Owners Suite
$22,090
$19,001
Ship: Ultramarine | Date: 09 Jun 2027 - 19 Jun 2027 (4895)
Explorer Triple
$12,390
Explorer Suite
$14,290
Balcony Suite
$15,590
Solo Panorama
$21,190
Deluxe Balcony Suite
$18,190
Terrace Suite
$18,790
Penthouse Suite
$20,090
Owner´s Suite
$24,590
Ultra Suite
$27,090
Ship: Ocean Explorer | Date: 10 Jun 2027 - 20 Jun 2027 (4890)
Triple Suite
$12,890
$11,181
Deluxe Veranda Forward
$14,290
$12,371
Veranda Stateroom
$14,890
$12,881
Veranda Suite
$15,790
$13,646
Studio Single
$19,990
$17,216
Penthouse Suite
$20,990
$18,066
Studio Veranda Single
$21,390
$18,406
Owners Suite
$22,290
$19,171
Ship: Ultramarine | Date: 17 Jun 2027 - 27 Jun 2027 (4896)
Explorer Triple
$12,690
$11,011
Explorer Suite
$14,690
$12,711
Balcony Suite
$15,990
$13,816
Solo Panorama
$21,690
$18,661
Deluxe Balcony Suite
$18,590
$16,026
Terrace Suite
$19,290
$16,621
Penthouse Suite
$20,590
$17,726
Owner´s Suite
$25,190
$21,636
Ultra Suite
$27,790
$23,846
Ship: Ocean Explorer | Date: 18 Jun 2027 - 28 Jun 2027 (4891)
Triple Suite
$13,290
$12,111
Deluxe Veranda Forward
$14,690
$13,371
Veranda Stateroom
$15,290
$13,911
Veranda Suite
$16,190
$14,721
Studio Single
$20,490
$17,736
Penthouse Suite
$21,590
$18,677
Studio Veranda Single
$21,990
$19,019
Owners Suite
$22,890
$19,788
Ship: Ocean Explorer | Date: 26 Jun 2027 - 06 Jul 2027 (4892)
Triple Suite
$14,990
$14,316
Deluxe Veranda Forward
$16,590
$15,836
Veranda Stateroom
$17,390
$16,596
Veranda Suite
$18,390
$17,546
Studio Single
$23,390
$22,296
Penthouse Suite
$24,590
$23,436
Studio Veranda Single
$25,090
$23,911
Owners Suite
$26,090
$23,692
Ship: Ocean Explorer | Date: 04 Jul 2027 - 14 Jul 2027 (4893)
Triple Suite
$13,290
$12,111
Deluxe Veranda Forward
$14,690
$13,371
Veranda Stateroom
$15,290
$13,911
Veranda Suite
$16,190
$14,721
Studio Single
$20,490
$18,591
Penthouse Suite
$21,590
$19,581
Studio Veranda Single
$21,990
$19,941
Owners Suite
$22,890
$20,751

* 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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