Arctic Ocean
NORWAY
Bockfjorden Smeerenburg
Magdalenefjorden
SVALBARD Longyearbyen
Arctic Ocean
Norwegian Sea
Oslo DENMARK
Liefdefjorden
Hinlopen
Lilliehoekbreen Krossfjorden
Ny Alesund
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SPITSBERGEN BARENTSØYA Longyearbyen
Hornsund
Moffen
Bellsund EDGEØYA Recherchefjorden
To / from Oslo
The Seven Islands
Storøya NORDAUSTLANDET
SVALBARD
Arctic Ocean
Blue Lagoon
Atlantic Ocean
To Oslo
North Sea
PRE-TRIP EXTENSION
ICELAND
Reykjavik
POST-TRIP EXTENSION
NORWAY Oslo
DENMARK
Geysir
Thorsmork
Vik Solheimajokull
S W E D E N
Helsingør Copenhagen
Arrival / Departure
Optional Extension
Cruise Route Cruise Route
( Permitting Conditions )
Motor Route Air Route
Skaftafell
YOUR OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
Reykjavik & Vik : Waterfalls , Glaciers & Geysers
PRE-TRIP : 6 nights from $ 3295 Only $ 550 per night
DAY 6 • Arctic Region Weather permitting , we may board Zodiacs to go ashore at Ny Alesund , the world ’ s most northerly settlement and where Roald Amundsen set off on his 1926 flight to the North Pole . Afterwards , set sail among the towering mountains and expansive fjords .
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DAY 7 • Arctic Region If conditions allow , embark on a Zodiac cruise somewhere along Spitzbergen ’ s rugged west coast and at the foot of sprawling glaciers . This remote region once served as a base for whale hunting in the 17th century .
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DAY 8 • Arctic Region We may cruise by a vast expanse of sea ice . Keep an eye out for polar bears as they hunt for seals and native birds such as kittiwakes .
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DAY 9 • Arctic Region Weather permitting , we ’ ll attempt Zodiac landings on nearby islands . Watch for walruses that often haul out of the sea to rest .
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DAY 10 • Arctic Region We ’ ll attempt to visit cliffs that are home to Brünnich ’ s guillemots , gulls , and kittiwakes . If we ’ re fortunate , we may be able to spot an Arctic fox scavenging for food along the coastline .
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DAY 11 • Arctic Region We aim to take Zodiacs to a nesting site for blacklegged kittiwakes . Depending on the weather , we may make multiple shore landings today .
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DAY 12 • Arctic Region We ’ ll have an opportunity to learn about climate change , and if we ’ re lucky , we may witness calving glaciers . Later , we might board a Zodiac to shore and come face-to-face with one of these frozen giants .
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DAY 13 • Arctic Region We might land at Recherchefyorden , where piles of beluga whale skeletons can be found . These are remains from the 19th century whale slaughter , and are a reminder of the scars that mankind has left on even the most untouched of places .
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DAY 14 • Longyearbyen • Disembark ship • Oslo Disembark your ship in Longyearbyen for our return flight to Oslo .
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DAY 15 • Return to U . S . Transfer to the airport for your flight home . Or , begin your post-trip extension in Copenhagen : Denmark ’ s Hub of Contemporary Culture .
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Please note : The description above is meant only as a general guide to the itinerary that you are likely to follow . Your Trip Experience Leader will keep you informed of the schedule on a daily basis .
Copenhagen : Denmark ’ s Hub of Contemporary Culture
POST-TRIP : 4 nights from $ 1495 Only $ 374 per night
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We recommend that you Arrive Early , Stay Later
We strongly recommend you take advantage of this extra time to relax or explore more in depth before or after your trip . Prices shown include accommodations , daily breakfast , and private airport transfer .
• Arrive early or conclude your main trip in Oslo for $ 175 per person , per night
• Arrive early in Reykjavik on your Iceland pretrip extension for $ 250 per person , per night
• Remain in Copenhagen after your Copenhagen post-trip extension for $ 250 per person , per night
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