Ultimate Arctic Voyage: From Svalbard to Jan Mayen to Iceland

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duration 13 days
tour type Group Request as private
age requirement 8-99 yrs
max group size 199
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-43953
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English

Starts Helsinki, Finland
Ends Reykjavik, Iceland

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Uncover the incredible landscape of Spitsbergen, from the quirky northernmost city of Longyearbyen to stunning fjords, towering mountains and impressive glaciers.
Be wowed by the mysterious Jan Mayen Island. If conditions permit, you'll get the chance to explore the fog-covered island on foot.
Board Zodiacs to cruise up to towering glaciers featuring labyrinths of sparkling icebergs and panoramas of ice.
Learn about the history of the Arctic during in-depth presentations aboard your floating home away from home.
Choose to get even closer to this amazing environment with optional activities like hiking and gliding along pristine waters between icebergs in a sea kayak.

Starting in Helsinki and ending in Reykjavik, the trip "Ultimate Arctic Voyage: From Svalbard To Jan Mayen To Iceland" is a guided polar expeditions and cruise trip that takes 13 days. You will be touring through Jan Mayen, Denmark Strait, Reykjavik and 3 other destinations in Iceland, Norway and Finland. "Ultimate Arctic Voyage: From Svalbard To Jan Mayen To Iceland" is a group trip which will include accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others. Please check the package includes section for more details.

Explore the world’s northern reaches on an epic 13-day adventure. Setting sail aboard the Ultramarine, you’ll cruise around Spitsbergen – the largest island in the Norwegian Svalbard archipelago – spotting polar bears, reindeer, spectacular glacier fronts and tundra in full bloom. A journey south will take you to the rarely visited Jan Mayen, where daily Zodiac trips get you up close to the spectacular north coast. Get back on dry land with an evening in charming Reykjavik, and toast to a true Arctic adventure!

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Day 1: Helsinki, Finland
Day 2: Fly to Longyearbyen, Svalbard & Embark
Day 3-6: Exploring Spitsbergen
Day 7-8: Cruising at Sea
Day 9: Exploring Jan Mayen
Day 10-11: Cruising at Sea
Day 12: Disembark Reykjavik, Iceland
Day 13: Reykjavik, Iceland

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Hotel (2 nights) Expedition Cruise ship (10 nights)

Meals

12 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches, 10 Dinners

Transport

Ship , Zodiac , Plane

Guide

An expert tour leader

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to Helsinki and from Reykjavik are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Ultimate Arctic Voyage: From Svalbard to Jan Mayen to Iceland tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Ultimate Arctic Voyage: From Svalbard to Jan Mayen to Iceland tour. You can cancel the tour up to 58 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 57 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 28 August 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 28 August 2024, a deposit of 400 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 57 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Ultimate Arctic Voyage: From Svalbard to Jan Mayen to Iceland 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 Ultimate Arctic Voyage: From Svalbard to Jan Mayen to Iceland 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.

Is this trip right for you

As you’d expect, temperatures in the Arctic are very cold. A warm parka will be provided along with waterproof boots and unlimited hot drinks, but you should also bring base layers and lots of warm clothing. Please see the Essential Trip Information for further important details about what to bring.
Weather depending, you will be making regular excursions in a Zodiac boat to explore the local area and look for wildlife. It can get very cold and wet on the Zodiac, so make sure you are dressed appropriately and that you keep your camera safe and dry. Sturdy sea legs are needed as you make wet and dry landings from the boat, and on steep terrain, snow and other uneven surfaces. Some ships also have a lot of stairs.
The weather plays a pivotal part in this adventure and although there’s an itinerary in place, there are no guarantees that you’ll be able to do everything that is planned for. A level of flexibility and openness to embracing the unexpected are important in expedition travel, especially to such a remote area.
This trip takes places during the time of year that Spitsbergen enjoys 24-hour daylight. Just one of the benefits of this is that incredible wildlife can be seen at any time of the day – be prepared to be woken at any time so as to not miss out on exciting animal sightings.
Polar bears are one of the most incredible and appealing animals on the planet, but they are also powerful predators with little fear of humans. Therefore, it’s necessary to be aware of the guidelines surrounding any contact with Polar bears. Follow your leader’s instructions and do not stray from your group.

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