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9 Night Arctic Svalbard Adventure Cruise and Land Tour from Oslo

Ship: National Geographic Endurance
Cruise Line: Lindblad Expeditions
Sailed:  Wednesday, May 31, 2023 from Oslo, Norway
Ended: Friday, Jun 9, 2023
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Wednesday, May 31, 2023 departure of the National Geographic Endurance. If Lindblad Expeditions modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Wednesday - May 31, 2023
Oslo, Norway
Oslo, Norway      
Fly to Oslo on an overnight flight.
Oslo, Norway      
Arrive in Oslo, the capital city where each year the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded in the presence of the King of Norway. Check into the Hotel Bristol (or similar). In the afternoon, our introduction to Oslo begins with a stroll among the famed Vigeland sculptures-hundreds of life-size human figures set in terraced Frogner Park. Next, we visit the Fram Museum, dedicated to Norwegian explorers Nansen and Amundsen. Join your fellow travelers for a welcome cocktail reception then the evening is at leisure for dinner on your own. (L)
Day 2 - Thursday - Jun 1, 2023
Oslo, Norway
Oslo, Norway      
Air Travel      
Longyearbyen, Norway      
Cruise Begins      
Longyearbyen, Norway      
Depart Oslo on a charter flight, and enjoy breathtaking vistas en route to Longyearbyen. On arrival, visit the Svalbard Museum to learn the story of Svalbard and its context in Norway and the Arctic, from 17th-century whaling to modern mining, research, and tourism. Then tour the Gallery Svalbard to view the permanent art and cultural collections as well as studios of local artists. Embark National Geographic Endurance or National Geographic Resolution, your base for the next six days. (B,L,D)
Day 3 - Friday - Jun 2, 2023
Svalbard, Norway      
Our travel in the archipelago is truly exploratory by design, and our exact day-to-day movements will remain flexible, depending on local conditions. Our main focus is the search for Svalbard's amazing wildlife: polar bear, reindeer, and walrus. Observe seals and Arctic foxes and search for the very symbol of the Arctic-majestic polar bears. Cruise in Svalbard's fjords, venture to the foot of stunning tidewater glaciers. We take our Zodiacs and kayaks among beautiful icebergs and experience the geology, wildlife, and wildflowers that give color and vitality to the High Arctic. (B,L,D)
Day 4 - Saturday - Jun 3, 2023
Svalbard, Norway      
Day 5 - Sunday - Jun 4, 2023
Svalbard, Norway      
Day 6 - Monday - Jun 5, 2023
Svalbard, Norway      
Day 7 - Tuesday - Jun 6, 2023
Svalbard, Norway      
Day 8 - Wednesday - Jun 7, 2023
Svalbard, Norway      
Day 9 - Thursday - Jun 8, 2023
Longyearbyen, Norway
Longyearbyen, Norway      
Cruise Ends      
Bus Travel      
Camp Barentz, Svalbard, Norway      
Bus Travel      
Longyearbyen, Norway      
Air Travel      
Oslo, Norway      
Disembark in Longyearbyen, meet up with a local guide, and take a short bus ride to Camp Barentz in the nearby Advent Valley for a taste of Arctic culture. Here, you'll discover a unique collection of buildings including an authentic gamme, a traditional round building with an open fire in the center, and a lavvo, the traditional tent of the Sami people. Enjoy refreshments and meet some of the friendly sled dog huskies that reside at camp. Fly back to Oslo and overnight at the Radisson Blu Airport Hotel. (B,L)
Day 10 - Friday - Jun 9, 2023
Oslo, Norway
Oslo, Norway      
After breakfast, proceed to the airport for flights home. (B)