HIGHLIGHTS
- Venture
close to 80° north looking for polar bears on the pack ice
- Chance
to discover other arctic wildlife including walrus, guillemots,
puffins, seals, reindeer, arctic fox, seabirds and whales
- Zodiac
past blue glaciers and through stunning fjords
- Enjoy
hikes surrounded by breathtakingly beautiful scenery
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
|
| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
|---|
| Jul 02, 2025 | Jul 13, 2025 | 17,416 |
18,395 |
| Aug 07, 2025 | Aug 18, 2025 | 15,901 |
16,795 |
Rates are listed per person
|
| Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
|---|
| Jul 02, 2025 | Jul 13, 2025 | 17,416 |
18,395 |
| Aug 07, 2025 | Aug 18, 2025 | 15,901 |
16,795 |
ITINERARY
Day
1: Oslo
Upon
check-in at Radisson Blu Oslo Airport hotel, reception staff will
provide you with Aurora Expeditions cabin tags. Please fill out the
luggage tags clearly, showing your name and cabin number to allow us to
deliver your luggage to your cabin ahead. At our voyage briefing, enjoy
a welcome drink and meet fellow expeditioners, before spending the
night in preparation for your flight to Longyearbyen.
Note: Flights
between Oslo and Longyearbyen are not included. Please contact Aurora
Expeditions or your travel agent if you would like assistance in
booking these flights.
Accommodation:
Radisson Blu Oslo Airport
Day
2: Fly to Longyearbyen for embarkation
Fly
to Longyearbyen (flight ticket not included in voyage fare), and upon
arrival, you will be met by a representative of Aurora Expeditions to
commence a tour of Longyearbyen.
On
the drive to Camp Barentz located in Advent Valley, your guide will
give you an introduction to Longyearbyen’s fascinating
history. At Camp Barentz enjoy a presentation in the large
‘lavvo’ - a traditional building common in northern
Norway. You will also have the opportunity to meet the friendly huskies
and perhaps pick up some souvenirs. A visit to the Svalbard museum is
included back in town before embarking the vessel in the late
afternoon.
You’ll
have time to settle into your cabin prior to the compulsory briefings.
Your voyage commences, cruising out of the beautiful Isfjorden,
escorted by gliding fulmars and perhaps the occasional puffin. Find a
spot in one of the observation areas watching seabirds, including
graceful ivory gulls, kittiwakes and guillemots. They rise and fall
skilfully, using the air currents created by the ship to gain momentum.
NOTE: Sometimes our
ship is unable to dock in Longyearbyen port due to space and capacity.
In these instances, we reach the ship by Zodiac. Please ensure that you
keep your wet-weather gear in your hand luggage to use in the Zodiacs,
if the situation arises. Please ensure your cabin luggage tag is
completed clearly showing your cabin number and name. Our crew will
deliver your luggage directly to your cabin.
Days
3-11: Svalbard Archipelago
Svalbard
offers Arctic wilderness at its best. Our experienced expedition team,
who have made countless journeys to this area, will use their expertise
to design our day-to-day itinerary, choosing the best options based on
the prevailing weather, sea-ice conditions and wildlife encounters.
Phenomenal
fjords, magnificent mountains ranges and a polar desert rich in fossils
set the stage for heroic tales of early exploration. See walrus
hauled-out on sea ice or on beaches. On land, stretch our legs on walks
across tundra coming out in brightly-coloured wildflowers. We visit
towering cliffs noisy with nesting guillemots and puffins, and scree
slopes that hold Svalbard’s largest little auk colonies. Most
memorable are encounters with the majestic polar bear on pack ice. Your
expedition team is just as keen as you to find them— they
will be on constant watch to spot these inspiring creatures.
If
you have chosen an optional activity such as kayaking, you’ll
have the option to enjoy the activity when conditions allow. For those
who are enthusiastic to participate in a polar plunge, as soon as
conditions are suitable, you’ll hear the announcement to
prepare for an exhilarating plunge, a memory you’ll savour
for years to come.
Day
12: Disembark in Longyearbyen
During
the early morning we cruise back into Longyearbyen. Farewell your
expedition team before further enjoying explorations of fascinating
Longyearbyen to learn the town’s history, its geology, flora,
fauna and the modern community that call the place home. Visit Svalbard
Museum and Galleri Svalbard, Office of the Governor, Svalbard Church,
Nybyen (new town), some of the town’s mines including Santa
Claus Mine, and make a quick photo stop at the famous beware of polar
bear street sign. Afterwards, transfer to the airport to continue your
journey.
At
the conclusion of the voyage, we do not recommend booking flights
departing prior to 12.00 pm on the day of disembarkation in case there
are delays.
Greg Mortimer (Luxury Expedition, 120-guests)
Capable of negotiating the strongest winds and waves, the Greg Mortimer is built to world-class polar standards. It is designed in close consultation with expedition specialists, taking advantage of Auroras more than 25 years of experience.
(Click image to view Ship details)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Group
arrival transfer from airport to the Greg Mortimer on Day 1
- Group
sightseeing tour of Longyearbyen on arrival pre-voyage
- Group
transfer from ship to airport in Longyearbyen on Day 11
- On-board
accommodation during voyage including daily cabin service
- All
meals, snacks, tea and coffee during voyage
- Beer,
house wine and soft drinks with dinner
- Captain's
Welcome and Farewell reception including four-course dinner, house
cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages
- All
shore excursions
- Educational
lectures and guiding services from expedition team
- Complimentary
access to onboard expedition doctor and medical clinic (initial consult)
- A
3-in-1 waterproof polar expedition jacket
- Complimentary
use of muck boots during the voyage
- Comprehensive
pre-departure information
- Port
surcharges, permits and landing fees
Not
Included
- International
or domestic flights, unless specified
- Transfers
not mentioned in the itinerary
- Airport
arrival or departure taxes
- Passport,
visa, reciprocity and vaccination charges
- Travel
insurance or emergency evacuation charges
- Hotels
and meals not included in itinerary
- Optional
excursions not included in the itinerary
- Optional
activity surcharges
- All
items of a personal nature including but not limited to: alcoholic
beverages and soft drinks (outside of dinner service), laundry
services, personal clothing, additional medical expenses such as
medication, gratuities, Wi-Fi, email or phone charges
ADVENTURE
OPTIONS
- Sea
Kayaking: USD 980
- Scuba
Diving: USD 1,010
- Bird
watching: Free
- Lectures
on wildlife, our environment, history and destinations: Free
- Photography:
Free
- Polar
plunge: Free
- Trips
ashore: Free
- Walking:
Free
- Whale
and mammal spotting: Free
- Zodiac
cruises: Free
