A Journey Into the Wild North aboard Small Ships Quest, Sjoveien, or Stockholm

Svalbard Expedition

Norway

9 Days

From $5,790

Level 1+

Easiest

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    BOOKING DISCOUNT
    $400 off per person for 2025 departures.
    Offer expires May 31, 2024

    Overview

    Arrive: Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen

    Depart: Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen

    Highlights

    • Small expedition ships allow for close-up views and access to more remote destinations than larger ships
    • Enjoy the expertise of knowledgeable guides during daily excurisions and evening presentations
    • Flexible itineraries allow for customized journeys—each departure is unique
    • Witness incredible wildlife including whales, seals, seabirds, and even polar bears

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      Note: This trip is not exclusive to, nor operated by, Wilderness Travel, who acts solely as an agent in booking your reservation with the operator. Please download the Rate Sheet in the Dates & Pricing section to see the full pricing details and contact our Cruise Collection Specialists to check availability.

      Arrive in Longyearbyen and transfer to your hotel.
      Board your ship and sail from Longyearbyen into the pristine waters of the Arctic. In true expedition style, locations and activities will depend entirely upon ice and weather conditions, with the goal of daily excursions by Zodiac and landings when possible. Your crew will navigate the western and northern coasts, islands, and coves of Svalbard, observing wildlife and exploring the flora and fauna of the area accompanied by guides. Each trip varies depending on weather, duration, etc., but some of the highlights may include: Alkhornet: A towering cliff standing over 1,300 feet tall on the west coast of Spitsbergen and covered in mossy tundra. It's also an Important Bird Area where thousands of seabirds seek shelter including barnacle geese, Brunnich's guillemots, glaucous gulls, snow buntings, and tens of thousands of kittwakes. Arctic foxes can be seen here as well, scurrying in the rock crevices around the mountain. Kongsfjorden and Krossfjorden: Kongsfjorden hosts a mixture of Arctic flora and fauna and the mixing of warmer and colder waters that flow in here create an incredibly biodiverse region. Marine mammals found here include seals, walruses, whales, and even polar bears. Krossfjorden is known for its grand tidewater glacier as well as an abundance of relics scattered around the shores—the first whaling station on Spitsbergen was established here in 1611. Prins Karls Forland: This narrow strip of land is covered by a magnificent and snow-covered mountain chain. The island is also home to many seabirds and harbor seals. Raudfjorden: An area of immense natural beauty dominated by icy glaciers. Virgohamna: Two of the most courageous attempts to reach the North Pole began here and there are still interesting remnants from these expeditions. Bellsund: Little auks nest here by the tens of thousands. You may go ashore and walk across the tundra to get a closer look. Liefdefjorden: Meaning, "the fjord of love," this is magnificent fjord is lined with snow-covered mountain peaks and you may cruise along the face of the spectacular Monaco Glacier here. North Spitsbergen: Not many ships venture here and you can marvel at the silence and grandeur of this icy landscape. You have a much higher chance of sighting polar bears here. Southwest Spitsbergen: The grand fjords of Hornsund have spectacular glaciers and a breathtaking landscape of towering mountain peaks. On a clear day, you can see the summit of the highest mountain, Hornsundtind. Hornsund is a favorite haunt for some of Svalbard's polar bears and bearded seals. For those looking for more physical activity, there may be a chance to explore by snowshoe, depending on timing and weather.
      In the morning, disembark in Longyearbyen and transfer to the airport for your flight home.
      Day 1: Longyearbyen, Svalbard
      Days 2-8: Expedition Days in Svalbard
      Day 9: Longyearbyen / Depart

      Dates & Pricing

      Payment & Cancel Schedule

      At time of reservation: 25% of trip cost
      130 days prior to departure: Balance

      Please note that this differs from our standard policy.

      Cancellation & Transfer Schedule

      Minimum fee: 10% of trip cost
      90 days or less: 100% of trip cost

      Please note that this differs from our standard policy.

      Included
      • 7 nights on board your ship for the 9-day journey, 10 nights for the 12-day journey
      • 1 night in a hotel in Longyearbyen
      • Lunch on Day 2
      • All meals onboard your ship
      • Coffee and tea throughout the day
      • Experienced Expedition leader and knowledgeable guides
      • Guiding ashore and talks on board
      • All excursions and activities
      • Comprehensive information material before the expedition
      • The trip is climate compensated
      Not Included
      • Flight to/from Longyearbyen
      • Transfers
      • Accommodations before or after the cruise
      • Travel and cancellation insurance
      • Optional gratuities
      • Personal expenses such as bar and shop charges
      • Expedition gear (waterproof parka and pants, rubber boots)

      Accommodations

      Scroll through our signature accommodations for this trip below. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.

      Quest

      Days 1-8 (8 nights)

      Originally built as a ferry to sail along the coast of Greenland, the Quest was completely refurbished into a comfortable expedition ship, including renovations to all the passenger areas in 2018. With a modern, ice-strengthened hull, this 50-passenger vessel has 26 comfortable cabins, each with a desk, a cupboard for...

      Stockholm

      Days 1-8 (8 nights)

      Traveling aboard the Stockholm is like being on a private yacht with likeminded friends, all venturing into the Arctic together. The ship's classic maritime details give her a charming atmosphere, and her small size allows her to navigate waters that other larger ships are unable to access. With a maximum...

      Sjoveien

      Days 1-8 (8 nights)

      A classic ship with years of experience navigating Arctic waters, the Sjøveien was completely refurbished in 2017. Carrying a maximum of just 12 passengers, her eight comfortable cabins have private bathroom facilities and nautical-themed décor. Spacious outdoor decks are excellent for viewing wildlife, including a higher vantage point from on...

      What the Trip is Like

      This trip is rated Level 1+, Easy. For most activities, a relatively moderate level of exertion is required. You will need to climb in and out of Zodiacs for excursions ashore and walk one to three miles over sometimes rough terrain such as uneven, rocky beaches.

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      Trip Levels

      With more than 200 different adventures to choose from, we want to help you find the trip that’s right for you. Our Trip Level system ranks each trip in two ways: a number rating from 1 to 6 according to the activity, and general travel rigors. 1 is the easiest and 6+ the most difficult—see descriptions below for explanations of each number. A plus (+) sign means the trip is a bit more strenuous than other trips of that level. The detailed explanation of each trip—below the bar with the number rating—is perhaps more important, specifying activities, altitudes, hiking, and travel conditions. The Detailed Itinerary, available by download or mail, gives further information. Our Area Managers can also answer questions and guide you to the trip that best suits your interests.

      Level 1 – Easiest

      Non-camping journeys, optional walks, little elevation gain or loss.

      Level 2 – Easy to Moderate

      Hotel nights and/or safari-style camping, hikes of two to four hours on some days. Other physical activities are sometimes included, such as optional sea kayaking.

       

      Level 3 – Moderate

      Half- to full-day hikes (3-6 hours) over rolling countryside on most days, occasional steep trails. Many of our hotel-based walking tours are in this category, as are our snorkeling adventures.

      Level 4 – Moderate to Strenuous

      Full-day hikes (4-6 hours), mountainous terrain, significant elevation gains and losses (hiking up or down as much as 3,000 feet) on many days. Altitudes no greater than about 10,000 feet.

       

      Level 5 – Strenuous

      Full-day hikes (4-8 hours), mountainous, steep terrain (hiking up or down as much as 3,500 feet) on many days. Trips with hiking at average altitudes of 10,000 to 12,000 feet are in this category.

      Level 6 – Very Strenuous

      Full-day hikes (5-8 hours), mountainous, steep terrain (hiking up or down as much as 3,500 feet) on many days. Most hikes take place at altitudes above 10,000 feet, with some days ascending as high as 18,000 feet.

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While many travelers choose to book this tour as is, our Area Specialists are also happy to work with you to customize this Private Journey to suit your specific interests and style of travel. We can arrange for longer or shorter stays, offer hotel upgrades (see below for sample costs), or add an extension to additional places of interest. We can even add special activities or customize excursions depending on your interests. We invite you to contact us to discuss your options!<\/p>","System_Signing_up_for_a_Trip":"<!-- Generated by XStandard version 3.0.0.0 on 2023-03-29T11:44:42 --><p>Early reservations are recommended since accommodations often sell out far in advance. Please call 1-800-368-2794 and ask for our [Africa Manager] or email us at [africa@ wildernesstravel.com] with any questions that you may have about this trip. To reserve your Private Journey, we will need to know your preferred dates of travel. We will then check availability and send you a proposed itinerary with exact pricing for your adventure. We can typically hold a provisional booking for one week. At that time, we must collect your initial deposit or accommodations will be released. We accept Visa, Mastercard, or American Express card. Upon receipt of your deposit, we will send you a Welcome Packet that includes a letter of confirmation, Detailed Itinerary, Trip Application, Medical Form, and Pre-Departure Information Booklet with information to help you prepare for your adventure. Please see our Cancellations and Transfer Fee Schedule for specific payment information.<\/p>","System_Trip_Leaders":"<p>Wilderness Travel Trip Leaders have a passion and a joy for creating an unforgettable journey. We are extremely proud of them and the incredible travel experiences they make possible. 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