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9 Night Svalbard Explorer Best of High Arctic Norway and Land Tour

From Helsinki to Helsinki

Ocean Explorer

Quark Expeditions
5 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13945183
  • Departs: Thu, May 15, 2025
  • Returns: Sat, May 24, 2025
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    Balcony $10,311
    Suite $11,309
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - May 15, 2025
    Day
    1
    Helsinki, Finland
    • 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. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Friday - May 16, 2025
    Day
    2
    Helsinki, Finland
    • Helsinki, Finland
    • Air Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 2 - Friday - May 16, 2025
    Day
    2
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Longyearbyen, Norway
    This morning, the group will transfer to the airport and board a private charter flight to Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen's largest settlement. As your ship sets sail, enjoy your first view of the island's rugged, glacier-topped mountains rising majestically from frigid waters.
    Saturday - May 17, 2025
    Day
    3
    14th of July Glacier, Norway
    • 14th of July Glacier, Norway
    Sunday - May 18, 2025
    Day
    4
    • Smeerenburg, Norway
    Monday - May 19, 2025
    Day
    5
    Alkefjellet, Norway
    • Alkefjellet, Norway
    Tuesday - May 20, 2025
    Day
    6
    • Hinlopen Strait, Norway
    You'll cruise around this magical island on a constant search for wildlife. Your expedition will cover western Spitsbergen as well as stunning fjords to the north. From polar flora to immense glaciers, the natural landscape here is just as varied as the wildlife. Each expedition presents new opportunities and different weather and ice, so there is no fixed itinerary; however, some of the places we may visit include the 14th of July Glacier, Smeerenburg, Alkefjellet, and the Hinlopen Strait. The destinations visited will be selected for optimum wildlife viewing with an appreciation of the history and geology of Spitsbergen. The island offers multiple opportunities for wildlife photography. Since most of Svalbard's Arctic ecosystem is uninhabited and well-protected, this remote archipelago is one of the world's best places to spot polar bears against stunning natural backdrops of mountains and ice. The towering cliffs of Alkefjellet provide homes to thousands of Brunnich's guillemots (thick-billed murres). Coming across a walrus haul-out is a moment you won't soon forget. Get a chance to witness the intimate gatherings of giant pinnipeds as they haul out together on small coastal strips. If you're itching to experience a more intimate view from the water, you can book the sea kayaking or paddling excursion adventure options. In Spitsbergen, there is no shortage of natural beauty. The tundra can be surprisingly colorful in summer, with wildflowers bursting for a taste of sunshine. Each day, you'll see something interesting, whether it is an ever-changing gallery of spectacular icebergs, a polar bear resting between hunts, or an abandoned historical site from centuries ago. ...
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    Wednesday - May 21, 2025
    Day
    7
    Captain's Choice, United States
    • Captain's Choice, United States
    Thursday - May 22, 2025
    Day
    8
    Captain's Choice, United States
    • Captain's Choice, United States
    Friday - May 23, 2025
    Day
    9
    Captain's Choice, United States
    • Captain's Choice, United States
    Saturday - May 24, 2025
    Day
    10
    Longyearbyen, Norway
    • Longyearbyen, Norway
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 10 - Saturday - May 24, 2025
    Day
    10
    • Air Travel
    • Helsinki, Finland
    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, you'll be transferred to the airport for your return group charter flight to Helsinki, included in the transfer package.


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