Svalbard Circumnavigation & Kvitoya

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duration 14 days
tour type Group Request as private
age requirement 18-99 yrs
max group size 114
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-44842
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Operated in English

Starts Longyearbyen, Norway
Ends Longyearbyen, Norway

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Search for Polar Bear
Cruise one of the most wildlife-rich parts of the Arctic
Spectacular glaciers and fjords
Experiencing the history of the old mining industry in the area
Optional kayaking

The "Svalbard Circumnavigation & Kvitoya" trip starts and ends in Longyearbyen. It is a cruise tour that takes 14 days taking you through Longyearbyen and Svalbard in Norway. "Svalbard Circumnavigation & Kvitoya" is a guided group trip that includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

Follow Spitsbergen's west coast north in search of Polar Bear. The island of Kvitøya or the "White Island" is one of the least visited places in the Svalbard Archipelago. Our aim on this voyage is to include a landing at this remote island, which is the eastern most point of Denmark. Following a flexible itinerary, our voyage aboard Sea Spririt offers access to the Arctic's most dramatic scenery and abundant wildlife. With ample opportunities to observe seabird colonies, roaming polar bears, playful seals and packed walrus haulouts, we'll make regular Zodiac excursions to walk across the tundra, up to high points for views across the vast glaciated inland and down to the iceberg-strewn bay where our ship is dwarfed by the monumental landscape.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1 : Arrive in Longyearbyen
Day 2 : Morning in Longyearbyen and embark the Sea Spirit in the afternoon
Day 3-5 : Explore Spisbergen's west coast
Day 6 : Polar Ice Edge
Day 7-8 : Attempt landing at Kvitoya
Day 9-10 : Northwest Svalbard & Nordaustlandet
Day 11 : Southeast Svalbard
Day 12-13 : West Coast of Svalbard
Day 14 : Disembark Longyearbyen where trip concludes.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

1 night hotel accommodation in Longyearbyen on a triple or twin share basis (depending on ship berth configuration chosen)
Comfortable cabin accommodation and use of all public areas on cruise

Meals

12 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 13 dinners

Transport

Group transfer to the ship on day of embarkation

Guide

Lectures, videos, slide and film shows and guide services

Others

Specialist expedition staff
All shore excursions from the ship including the use of Zodiacs
Medical services. There is a resident medical officer and infirmary on board (charges may apply)
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 cruises (other than group flight/transfers to and from the ship) detailed in the itinerary
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 Svalbard Circumnavigation & Kvitoya 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

Svalbard Circumnavigation & Kvitoya 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 Svalbard Circumnavigation & Kvitoya 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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