Wild Wonders of the Arctic - 8 days

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duration 8 days
tour type Group Request as private
age requirement 18-80 yrs
max group size 198
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-40139
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Operated in English

Starts Longyearbyen, Norway
Ends Longyearbyen, Norway

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Longyearbyen - Start your voyage in the northernmost town in the world.
Experience high summer in the Arctic with Ocean Albatros - one of the few ice-class expedition ships built to withstand the polar pack ice.
North West Svalbard - Discover one of the largest protected wilderness areas in Europe, where Walrus can be found lazing on beaches and polar bears wander
Northeast Svalbard - See glaciers flow from the mountains into the sea in this vast icy wilderness and spot hardy animals such as Arctic foxes on the chilly shores
North Svalbard - Spot wonderful birdlife on the barren, high Arctic islands of Nordaustlandet and Sjuoyane islands
Svalbard Pack Ice - Enter the vast shape-shifting realm of floating ice which crowns our planet, stretching all the way to the North Pole and look out for polar bears hunting for prey
Kongsfjord - Marvel at the spectacular scenery in one of the most beautiful and tranquil places on Earth
Ny Alesund - Explore this settlement of scientific stations, which is in fact further north than Longyearbyen.
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Starting and ending in Longyearbyen, the tour "Wild Wonders Of The Arctic - 8 Days" is a guided polar expeditions and cruise trip that takes 8 days. You will travel through Longyearbyen, Krossfjorden and Svalbard in Norway. "Wild Wonders Of The Arctic - 8 Days" is a group tour which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Enjoy the immense beauty of Svalbard on this 8-day expedition cruise to the remote Norwegian archipelago. Take in the wild wonders of the Arctic as we cruise among whales, walruses, polar bears and millions of sea birds. Marvel at jaw-dropping glaciers and colossal icebergs, see ruined mining communities and cruise along shimmering fjords.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day: 1 Longyearbyen
Day: 2-3 North West Svalbard
Day: 4 Northeast Svalbard
Day: 5 North Svalbard
Day: 6 Into the Pack Ice
Day: 7 Kongsfjord
Day: 8 Longyearbyen

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Meals

7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners - full board with a dinner drink package
Free coffee, tea, and afternoon snacks on the ship

Guide

Guided walks with the expedition team

Others

8 day / 7 night cruise on the Ocean Albatros in an en suite outside cabin in the category chosen
Welcome and farewell cocktails
Services of an English-speaking expedition team
Nature hikes and Zodiac cruises per itinerary
Information briefings and lectures by the expedition team
Special photo workshop
Taxes, tariffs, and landing fees
Digital visual journal link after the voyage, including voyage log, gallery, species list, and more

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Optional Transfer Package: Flights between Oslo - Longyearbyen - Oslo and group transfer between Svalbard Airport and the vessel. To be booked 11 months prior to departure at an additional cost
International flights and visas
Tips for the crew (we recommend USD 16 per person per day)
Beverages (other than coffee and tea and dinner-drink package)

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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 Wild Wonders of the Arctic - 8 days tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 04 September 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 04 September 2024, a deposit of 400 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Wild Wonders of the Arctic - 8 days 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 Wild Wonders of the Arctic - 8 days 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.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

AGE REQUIREMENT

Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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 protocols have been adhered to.
Wearing a mask, hand washing and sanitizing has been implemented on this trip. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected. Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be ensured in our accommodations and during transport.
Solo travelers are required to purchase a single room for your personal use.
All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days before the departure date.

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