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11 Night Spitsbergen Explorer Wildlife Capital of the Arctic and Land Tour

From Helsinki to Helsinki

Ocean Adventurer

Quark Expeditions
3 Stars
  • Cruise #: 2762394
  • Departs: Sat, Jun 15, 2024
  • Returns: Wed, Jun 26, 2024
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    Oceanview $8,901
    Suite $14,431
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Jun 15, 2024
    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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    Sunday - Jun 16, 2024
    Day
    2
    Helsinki, Finland
    • Helsinki, Finland
    • Air Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 2 - Sunday - Jun 16, 2024
    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.
    Monday - Jun 17, 2024
    Day
    3
    • Alkhornet, Norfolk Island
    Tuesday - Jun 18, 2024
    Day
    4
    14th of July Glacier, Norway
    • 14th of July Glacier, Norway
    Wednesday - Jun 19, 2024
    Day
    5
    • Smeerenburg, Norway
    Thursday - Jun 20, 2024
    Day
    6
    Phippsoya, Svalbard, Norway, Norway
    • Phippsoya, Svalbard, Norway, Norway
    Friday - Jun 21, 2024
    Day
    7
    Alkefjellet, Norway
    • Alkefjellet, Norway
    Saturday - Jun 22, 2024
    Day
    8
    • Hinlopen Strait, Norway
    Explore western Spitsbergen as well as stunning fjords and outlying islands to the north. From polar deserts to immense glaciers, the natural landscape here is just as varied as the wildlife. As you cruise around this magical island located above the Arctic Circle, your Expedition Team will constantly be searching for animals. Each expedition presents new opportunities and different weather and ice, so we have no fixed itinerary; however, some of the places we may visit include the 14th of July Glacier, Smeerenburg, Phippsoya, Alkhornet, 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 Svalbard's legendary wildlife habitat is well-protected and almost entirely uninhabited, it's one of the world's best places to spot polar bears in their natural landscapes of ice, Arctic deserts, and mountain scenery. 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 prebook 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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    Sunday - Jun 23, 2024
    Day
    9
    Captain's Choice, United States
    • Captain's Choice, United States
    Monday - Jun 24, 2024
    Day
    10
    Captain's Choice, United States
    • Captain's Choice, United States
    Tuesday - Jun 25, 2024
    Day
    11
    Captain's Choice, United States
    • Captain's Choice, United States
    Wednesday - Jun 26, 2024
    Day
    12
    Longyearbyen, Norway
    • Longyearbyen, Norway
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 12 - Wednesday - Jun 26, 2024
    Day
    12
    • Air Travel
    • Helsinki, Finland
    The time to say goodbye has come. Your Arctic adventure ends as it began, in the 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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