HIGHLIGHTS
- View
iconic arctic wildlife, such as polar bears, walrus and reindeer
- Enjoy
all the adventure of an arctic expedition in a week
- Cruise
in a Zodiac to explore glaciers, fjords, icebergs and more
- Hike
the colorful tundra
- Immerse
yourself in the icy realm of the Arctic with optional kayaking
adventures
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
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Rates are listed per person
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ITINERARY
Day 1
Arrive 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
Fly to Longyearbyen,
Svalbard and Embark
This morning, the group will transfer to the airport and board our
private charter flight to Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen’s largest
settlement.
Days 3 to 6
Exploring Spitsbergen
You’ll sail around the shores of this magical island,
constantly searching for polar bears and other natural wonders.
Covering western Spitsbergen, your expedition will afford ample
opportunities to view immense glaciers, deep fjords, soaring mountains
and unique flora and fauna.
Sailing north into Krossfjorden, have your camera handy, ready to
capture some of the best glacier calving in Spitsbergen. Deep in the
fjord, the highly active Lilliehöök Glacier awaits.
Listen in awe to the growling as big chunks break off into the icy
waters below. A Zodiac excursion to nearby Ny-London, an abandoned
mining settlement, provides an ideal place for a guided walk.
Encounters with wildlife, such as the endemic Svalbard reindeer, might
be possible here.
After cruising overnight, wake up to the stunning sight of the
magnificent Monaco Glacier, another prolific iceberg producing glacier.
To make this even more thrilling, help your Expedition Team to scan the
shorelines and ice edge for marine mammals. Possible landing sites
include Texas Bar, Worsleyneset and Alicehamna.
At Smeerenburg you can see the remains of an abandoned settlement that
was established by Dutch whalers nearly 400 years ago. Here, at what
was once one of Europe’s most northerly outposts,
you’ll have time to explore ashore and learn about
Spitsbergen’s whaling history. Afterwards, cruising to
Magdalenefjorden rewards you with panoramic vistas of snow-capped
mountains and massive glaciers reflected in the crystal-clear waters.
We hope to round out the day in Alkhornet, taking in the towering
cliffs teeming with nesting seabirds, such as fulmars and
Brünnich’s guillemots (thick-billed murres).
Encounters with reindeer are possible here too. Later, in the evening,
swap stories with your shipmates and crew one last time, at the
captain’s farewell dinner.
Day 7
Disembark in Longyearbyen
and Fly to Helsinki
The time to say goodbye has come. Your adventure ends as it began, in
the frontier-style settlement of Longyearbyen. From here,
we’ll transfer you to the airport for your return group
charter flight to Helsinki, included in the transfer package.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
Rates include the
following
- Leadership throughout your voyage by our experienced
Expedition Leaders, including shore landings and other activities
- All Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program
- All shore landings per the daily program
- Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping
- All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board
throughout your voyage (Please inform us of any dietary requirements as
far in advance as possible. Unfortunately, the ships’ galleys
cannot prepare kosher meals.)
- Select beer and wine during dinner; and coffee, tea and
cocoa available around the clock
- Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team
and guest speakers as scheduled
- A photographic journal documenting the expedition
- A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for landings
and Zodiac cruising excursions
- An official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep
- Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout
the program
- All luggage handling aboard the ship
- Emergency Evacuation insurance for all passengers to a
maximum benefit of USD $500,000 per person
- Transfers between Longyearbyen town center and port on
embarkation and disembarkation day
Rates do not include the
following
- International airfare
- Arrival and departure transfers in Helsinki
- Passport and visa expenses
- Government arrival and departure taxes not mentioned above
- Meals ashore unless otherwise specified
- Baggage, cancellation, interruption and medical travel
insurance—strongly recommended
- Excess-baggage fees on international and domestic flights
- Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac cruising, or any
other gear not mentioned
- Laundry, bar and other personal charges unless specified
- Phone and Internet charges (connectivity may vary by
location)
- Voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for shipboard
staff and crew
- Additional overnight accommodation
- Adventure Options not listed in Included Activities
