Ultimate Arctic Voyage: From Svalbard to Jan Mayen to Iceland

Finland,  Svalbard,  Norway,  Iceland

natureOffset: 13 Trees

Tour length 13 days

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Discovery
Ocean Cruise
Family
Polar
Polar
Arctic
Polar Wildlife
Polar Zodiac Cruise
Polar Zodiac Cruise
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Fully Guided
Easy
Shared Room

About this tour

Explore the world’s northern reaches on an epic 13-day adventure. Setting sail aboard the Ultramarine, you’ll cruise around Spitsbergen – the largest island in the Norwegian Svalbard archipelago – spotting polar bears, reindeer, spectacular glacier fronts and tundra in full bloom. A journey south will take you to the rarely visited Jan Mayen, where daily Zodiac trips get you up close to the spectacular north coast. Get back on dry land with an evening in charming Reykjavik, and toast to a true Arctic adventure! As you’d expect, temperatures in the Arctic are very cold. A warm parka will be provided along with waterproof boots and unlimited hot drinks, but you should also bring base layers and lots of warm clothing. Please see the Essential Trip Information for further important details about what to bring.Weather depending, you will be making regular excursions in a Zodiac boat to explore the local area and look for wildlife. It can get very cold and wet on the Zodiac, so make sure you are dressed appropriately and that you keep your camera safe and dry. Sturdy sea legs are needed as you make wet and dry landings from the boat, and on steep terrain, snow and other uneven surfaces. Some ships also have a lot of stairs.The weather plays a pivotal part in this adventure and although there’s an itinerary in place, there are no guarantees that you’ll be able to do everything that is planned for. A level of flexibility and openness to embracing the unexpected are important in expedition travel, especially to such a remote area.This trip takes places during the time of year that Spitsbergen enjoys 24-hour daylight. Just one of the benefits of this is that incredible wildlife can be seen at any time of the day – be prepared to be woken at any time so as to not miss out on exciting animal sightings.Polar bears are one of the most incredible and appealing animals on the planet, but they are also powerful predators with little fear of humans. Therefore, it’s necessary to be aware of the guidelines surrounding any contact with Polar bears. Follow your leader’s instructions and do not stray from your group.
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General information

Tour ID 260321
Tour length 13 days
Language English
Group size 199
Age range 8 - 99

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Intrepid Travel

Itinerary

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Day 1: Helsinki, Finland
Day 2: Fly to Longyearbyen, Svalbard & Embark
Day 3-6: Exploring Spitsbergen
Day 7-8: Cruising at Sea
Day 9: Exploring Jan Mayen
Day 10-11: Cruising at Sea
Day 12: Disembark Reykjavik, Iceland
Day 13: Reykjavik, Iceland

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