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9 Night Arctic Svalbard Adventure Cruise and Land Tour from Oslo

Ship: National Geographic Resolution
Cruise Line: Lindblad Expeditions
Sailed:  Thursday, Jun 13, 2024 from Oslo, Norway
Ended: Saturday, Jun 22, 2024
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Thursday, Jun 13, 2024 departure of the National Geographic Resolution. 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 - Thursday - Jun 13, 2024
Oslo, Norway
Oslo, Norway      
Arrive in Oslo and transfer to your centrally located hotel. In the afternoon, our introduction to Norway begins with a tour of Oslo, including a visit the Fram Museum, dedicated to the wooden ship sailed by Norwegian pole explorers such as Nansen and Amundsen. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome cocktail reception, followed by dinner at your leisure. (L)
Day 2 - Friday - Jun 14, 2024
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 - Saturday - Jun 15, 2024
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 - Sunday - Jun 16, 2024
Svalbard, Norway      
Day 5 - Monday - Jun 17, 2024
Svalbard, Norway      
Day 6 - Tuesday - Jun 18, 2024
Svalbard, Norway      
Day 7 - Wednesday - Jun 19, 2024
Svalbard, Norway      
Day 8 - Thursday - Jun 20, 2024
Svalbard, Norway      
Day 9 - Friday - Jun 21, 2024
Longyearbyen, Norway
Longyearbyen, Norway      
Cruise Ends      
Bus Travel      
Camp Barentz, 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 - Saturday - Jun 22, 2024
Oslo, Norway
Oslo, Norway      
After breakfast at the hotel, walk across the street to the airport for flights home. (B)