Crossing the Arctic Circle, Jan Mayen & Svalbard

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  • duration 13 days
  • tour type Group
  • age requirement 18-99 yrs
  • max group size 114
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-44857
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Ends Longyearbyen, Norway
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Explore Skara Brae, a 5000 year old Neolithic village
  • The birdwatching paradise of Fair Island
  • Visit Torshavn the capital of the Faroe Islands
  • Experience the Majestic beauty of Spitsbergen
  • Possible Polar Bear & Beluga Whale sightings
Starting in Edinburgh and ending in Longyearbyen, the tour "Crossing The Arctic Circle, Jan Mayen & Svalbard" is a guided cruise trip that takes 13 days. You will be touring through Edinburgh, Faroe Islands, Spitsbergen and 4 other destinations in Denmark, Norway and Scotland. "Crossing The Arctic Circle, Jan Mayen & Svalbard" is a group tour which will include accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others. Please check the package includes section for more details.

A remote cruise through the Scottish Isles, the rarely visited island of Jan Mayen, and the wildlife rich area of Spitsbergen. This comprehensive voyage takes you from the Scottish highlands, across the Arctic Circle, all the way north to the incredible landscapes of Svalbard. Commencing in Edinburgh we sail north to the historic Orkneys and on to the lush and craggy Faroe Islands, its cliffs teeming with seabirds. We continue north to view the ice-covered slopes of Mount Beerenberg, the world's northernmost active volcanic, located on the island of Jan Mayen island and cruise the island's northern coast where we search for whales and dolphins. From here we sail to Svalbard's northwest coast with an aim to cross 80 degrees north. We will keep our eyes out for Polar Bear and walrus on the pack ice and hope to zodiac cruise some of the dramatic bird cliffs, looking for puffins nesting on ledges. Here we can marvel at the archipelago's volcanic geology, cruise through impressive glacier-filled fjords or strike out on tundra hikes. This journey ticks all the boxes- whether your passion is wildlife, wilderness or history.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1 : Arrive Edinburgh, Scotland
  • Day 2 : In Edinburgh, embark ship at Port of Leith
  • Day 3 : Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
  • Day 4 : Fair Isle, Shetland Islands
  • Day 5 : Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
  • Day 6 : At Sea toward Jan Mayen
  • Day 7 : Jan Mayen
  • Day 8 : At sea
  • Day 9-12 : Spitsbergen
  • Day 13 : Disembark in Longyearbyen
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 1 night hotel accommodation in Edinburgh on a triple or twin share basis (depending on ship berth configuration chosen)
  • Comfortable cabin accommodation on cruise
  • Pre-scheduled group transfer from the vessel to the airport or hotel in Longyearbyen (directly after disembarkation).
Meals
  • 12 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 12 dinners
Guide
  • All activities while on cruise including zodiac excursions, lectures, videos, slide and film shows and guide services
Others
  • Specialist expedition staff
  • Use of all ship facilities and public areas
  • Medical services. There is a resident medical officer and infirmary on board (charges may apply)
  • Port taxes, port charges, entry and landing fees
  • Complimentary Polar Expedition Parka
  • Rubber boots for shore landings for the time of the cruise
  • Digital Voyage Log
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Air transport and airport transfers before and after the cruise
  • Visa, passport and vaccination charges and airport departure taxes
  • Accommodation and meals or other services not included in the ship cruise itinerary
  • Laundry, postage, personal clothing, medical expenses, travel insurance and items of a personal nature such as bar charges, wine and phone calls
  • Emergency Evacuation Insurance to a minimum benefit of USD 200,000
  • Customary end of voyage tips
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Crossing the Arctic Circle, Jan Mayen & Svalbard tour. You can cancel the tour up to 72 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 71 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 13 September 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 13 September 2024, a deposit of 319 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 71 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Crossing the Arctic Circle, Jan Mayen & Svalbard tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Crossing the Arctic Circle, Jan Mayen & Svalbard tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
  • Smaller group sizes have been implemented on this tour to protect against COVID-19 and to ensure that the tour complies with local authorities’ guidelines.
  • Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • Guides are trained in our COVID-19 response plan that has been developed in line with state government medical provisions.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure.
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