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14 Night Svalbard in Depth and Land Tour

From Longyearbyen to Longyearbyen

Sylvia Earle

Aurora Expeditions
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 5253880
  • Departs: Mon, Jun 10, 2024
  • Returns: Mon, Jun 24, 2024
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    Balcony $17,295
    Suite $26,795
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - Jun 10, 2024
    Day
    1
    Longyearbyen, Norway
    • Longyearbyen, Norway
    Having made your way to Longyearbyen, you will be met by a representative of Aurora Expeditions and transferred to our group hotel. Upon arrival at your included hotel, please visit the Aurora Expeditions hospitality desk to collect your luggage cabin tags and to speak with our ground operations team, who may have information to share with you about pre-embarkation or to provide you with information about where to dine, withdraw cash, or purchase last-minute items from a local pharmacy or supermarket. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. All meals today are at your own expense. Accommodation: Funken Lodge (or similar). ...
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    Tuesday - Jun 11, 2024
    Day
    2
    Longyearbyen, Norway
    • Longyearbyen, Norway
    • Land Travel
    • Camp Barentz, Norway
    • Land Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 2 - Tuesday - Jun 11, 2024
    Day
    2
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Longyearbyen, Norway
    This morning, your luggage will be collected from your hotel and transferred directly to the port for sanitization, clearance, and delivered to your cabin ahead of your arrival onboard. Please ensure that your cabin luggage is fitted with cabin tags clearly labeled with your name and cabin number. Any valuables or personal items should be kept on you throughout the day. Enjoy breakfast in the hotel before joining your fellow expeditioners on a guided city 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. Once at Camp Barentz we enjoy a presentation in the large 'lavvu' - 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. After the tour, you will be transferred directly to the pier to embark in the late afternoon. Settle into your cabin before attending important safety briefings and enjoy the thrill of departure as we 'throw the lines' and set sail. This evening, get to know your fellow expeditioners and your friendly Expedition Team and crew at the Welcome Dinner to celebrate the start of a thrilling adventure. 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. The crew will deliver your luggage directly to your cabin. ...
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    Wednesday - Jun 12, 2024
    Day
    3
    • Svalbard, Norway
    Svalbard offers Arctic wilderness at its best. Our experienced expedition team will use their expertise to tailor our day-to-day itinerary, choosing the best options, based on the prevailing weather, sea-ice conditions, and the possibility of encounters with wildlife. Above the Arctic Circle during the boreal summer, the sun does not drop below the horizon until late August, so we enjoy 24 hours of daylight, and more time to explore this breathtaking part of the planet. Svalbard's phenomenal fjords, magnificent mountain ranges, and polar desert are rich in fossils, perfectly setting the stage for heroic tales of early exploration. We may encounter walrus hauled out on sea ice or wallowing on beaches. We may seek out towering cliffs noisy with nesting guillemots and listen to the busy chanting of little auk colonies protected amongst the scree slopes. With more time than on our classic Svalbard voyages we plan to reach further afield, we will attempt to explore the two largest islands in the archipelago; Spitsbergen and Nordaustlandet. We may enjoy the delights around Barentsoya and Edgeoya that are located in the Hinlopen Strait, a known polar bear migration route. We plan to visit the remains of old whaling settlements, old Pomor sites, and enjoy early morning Zodiac cruises. We will encounter glittering glaciers, keep watch for beluga whales and watch for ivory gulls. Weather and ice permitting we may sail along the most northerly point of the Svalbard archipelago, a favored spot to a large colony of walruses. We may encounter the mighty polar bear in its element, in the pack ice. Your expedition team is just as keen as you are to find them - we will be on constant watch to spot these magnificent creatures. If you are participating in an optional activity such as kayaking, you will have opportunity to experience the Arctic whenever conditions allow. For those who are enthusiastic to participate in a polar plunge, when conditions are perfect, you will hear the announcement to prepare for an exhilarating dip - a memory to savor for years to come. ...
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    Thursday - Jun 13, 2024
    Day
    4
    • Svalbard, Norway
    Friday - Jun 14, 2024
    Day
    5
    • Svalbard, Norway
    Saturday - Jun 15, 2024
    Day
    6
    • Svalbard, Norway
    Sunday - Jun 16, 2024
    Day
    7
    • Svalbard, Norway
    Monday - Jun 17, 2024
    Day
    8
    • Svalbard, Norway
    Tuesday - Jun 18, 2024
    Day
    9
    • Svalbard, Norway
    Wednesday - Jun 19, 2024
    Day
    10
    • Svalbard, Norway
    Thursday - Jun 20, 2024
    Day
    11
    • Svalbard, Norway
    Friday - Jun 21, 2024
    Day
    12
    • Svalbard, Norway
    Saturday - Jun 22, 2024
    Day
    13
    • Svalbard, Norway
    Sunday - Jun 23, 2024
    Day
    14
    • Svalbard, Norway
    Monday - Jun 24, 2024
    Day
    15
    Longyearbyen, Norway
    • Longyearbyen, Norway
    In the early morning, we cruise back into Longyearbyen for disembarkation. Farewell your crew and expedition team and enjoy some free time before transferring to the airport to continue your journey. Note: Booking flights that depart prior to 12 pm on the day of disembarkation is not recommended, as we may experience delays at the conclusion of the voyage. ...
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