14 days tour

Spitsbergen In Depth: Big Island, Big Adventure, Operated By

Spitsbergen In Depth: Big Island, Big Adventure, Operated By

This tour includes:

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Greater exploration of the smaller, outlying islands and remote wilderness Polar bear hunting sites of Phippsoya and Isbukta 24 hour daylight enhances wildlife viewing in this captivating land of peaks and glaciers

Guide

The Exodus group forms part of the shipโ€™s complement (max of approx. 100), enjoying the relaxed, intimate and informal atmosphere, which breaks into smaller groups to facilitate the frequent excursions. We offer these cruises in conjunction with our partners Quark Expeditions, and Exodus participants will join an international group, not all of whom have booked through Exodus. Occasionally some of these may be younger than 18 years old, the Exodusโ€™ stated minimum age for this trip. We work with many fine Expedition Leaders and Polar Experts, bringing a diversity of interests including zoology, Polar history, geology, ornithology and ocean sciences. The shipโ€™s operating crew have many years of experience in Polar Regions and are committed to ensuring a safe and memorable journey. Each day your cabin will be serviced by the housekeeping crew, and your meals served by the friendly and attentive restaurant staff. There is also a resident medical officer.

Meals

All meals while on the ship included. Typical Meals The ships galley offers good quality service and cuisine throughout, with excellent chefs preparing international menus including vegetarian dishes, accompanied by a wide variety of drinks from around the world on sale. Breakfast: Buffet style โ€“ unlimited tea and coffee, a selection of fruit juices, hot options including bacon and eggs or omelettes, a selection of bread and toast and jam/honey/marmalade, fruit and cereal. Lunch: Three course set meal or buffet, or the occasional BBQ. Dinner: Three or four courses with a starter of soup and/or salad, a choice of mains with at least one vegetarian option and a dessert, with tea and coffee. Vegetarians and vegans can be well catered for on this holiday - please do inform us before departure of any special dietary requests so that our local team can be well prepared.

Accommodation

The Spitsbergen In Depth: Big Island, Big Adventure is offered on the Ocean Adventurer which is a Polar Adventure Ship. Full board accommodation on the ship, generally on a twin share basis in a variety of cabin types, all with en suite facilities. Polar Adventure Ships These are small ice rated vessels well qualified for Polar waters. Intimate adventures are always more enjoyable with like-minded passengers and staff, so these voyages are for people who like flexible itineraries and plenty to keep them busy. Activities include frequent Zodiac excursions, trekking and many hours on deck in areas that other ships only dream about accessing. Food and staff are superb and every guest benefits from the technical advances of this superb fleet. Rest assured our Polar Adventure Ships enable any traveller to maximize their experience sensitively in the Poles.

Transport

During the expedition, you will visit remote and isolated sites that are accessible only by Zodiac landing craft. Designed for expedition work, these large and heavy-duty inflatable vessels are extremely safe.

Not included:

Others

โ€” Travel Insurance โ€” Single accommodation (available on request) โ€” Visas or vaccinations

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Flights

International flights are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

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Itinerary of your trip Spitsbergen In Depth: Big Island, Big Adventure, Operated By

  • Day 1 Day 1: Start In Helsinki, Finland
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Start In Helsinki, Finland

      Your Arctic adventure begins in Helsinki, renowned for its extraordinary architecture and intriguing mix of eastern and western influences. If you arrive early, explore the many museums, galleries and restaurants, relax at a Finnish sauna or wander the vibrant Design District before retiring at your included hotel.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Embarkation Day In Longyearbyen, Svalbard (Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Embarkation Day In Longyearbyen, Svalbard (Dinner)

      This morning, the group will transfer to the airport and board our private charter flight to Longyearbyen, Spitsbergenโ€™s largest settlement, where youโ€™ll have some time to explore before embarkation. As theship sets sail, enjoy your first view of the islandโ€™s rugged, glacier-topped mountains rising majestically from icy waters.

  • Day 3 Day 3-13: Exploring Spitsbergen And The Svalbard Archipelago (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3-13: Exploring Spitsbergen And The Svalbard Archipelago (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)

      Expect a new adventure every day as we begin our circumnavigation by heading north and around the island of Spitsbergen, exploring smaller, outlying islands. We plan to circumnavigate Spitsbergen, but if conditions are favourable, we will also attempt a circumnavigation of the whole Svalbard archipelago. Every expedition will be different, depending on the weather and ice, but some of the places we may visit include the 14th of July Glacier, Ny London, Phippsรธya, Alkefjellet and the seldom-visited Kvitรธya. These names may seem strange to you, but each site has its own unique appeal. There is no shortage of natural beauty in Spitsbergen, where colourful tundra meadows are complemented by immense glaciers. For birders, the 14th of July Glacier is home to puffins, Purple sandpipers, Common eiders, Barnacle geese and Arctic terns, while Alkefjelletโ€™s cliffs are teeming with nesting Brรผnnichโ€™s guillemots (Thick-billed murres). Always on the lookout for wildlife, be sure to have your camera ready to capture reindeer when we visit sites like Ny London, Sundneset and Alkhornet. Searching for the iconic Polar bear is a constant activity for the Expedition Team. Phippsรธya and Isbukta are two of the bearsโ€™ preferred places for hunting, which translates into great potential for you to view and capture them in action. A big part of appreciating Spitsbergen comes from understanding the cultureโ€”not just how people live today, but also how this land was first explored. Whaling was a key industry, and you will see remains of outposts from the 16th century, plus other evidence of whaling at landing sites such as Smeerenburg.

  • Day 4 Day 14: Disembark In Longyearbyen And Fly To Helsinki (Breakfast)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Disembark In Longyearbyen And Fly To Helsinki (Breakfast)

      The time to say goodbye to your Expedition Team and shipmates has come. Your adventure ends as it began, in the historic frontier-style settlement of Longyearbyen. From here, weโ€™ll transfer you to the airport for your included return group charter flight to Helsinki.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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