Realm of the Polar Bear Package

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From close-up encounters with huge icebergs and glaciers, to the variety of unique wildlife, this is a voyage of non-stop highlights. Roaming polar bears, lounging seals, grazing reindeer and colonies of birds all co-exist in this harsh land we dare only to explore a couple of months a year. Enjoy included nights in Oslo and Longyearbyen before and after your expedition on the Expedition ship

Trip Details

Duration: 13 day(s)
Visited Areas: Norway , Arctic
Trip Type: Wildlife Tours , Overland Adventure Travel , Expedition Cruising
Airfare not included

Trip Price (per Person)

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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Oslo

Arrive into Oslo the capital of Norway at anytime. For July 9th departure please see dossier for additional information

Day 2 Oslo to Longyearbyen

Our flight departs Oslo for captial city of Svalbard, Longyearbyen. After a transfer to our hotel, you will have the day to explore this charming Norwegian town at the top of the world.

Day 3 Longyearbyen

In the moring you will enjoy a tour of the history and culture of Longyearbyen. Embarkation of the expedition ship will take place in the late afternoon.

Day 4-10 Svalbard Archipelago

Each day will be planned to take advantage of local ice and weather conditions. Svalbard is one of the few places on the planet to offer such a plethora of natural and historical extravaganzas. During these 7 days we will visit ice covered fjords with breathtaking mountain scenery and glaciers crashing into the sea around us. We will spend time steaming through the ice in search of polar bears hunting seals. Ivory Gulls are the highlight for birders, while constantly keeping a look out for walruses either on ice or at an onshore hullout. We will visit spectacular bird cliffs filled with thousands of murres, as well as kittiwakes and other types of gulls. A little awk (dovekie) colony will also be on our agenda. Our on shore stops will be highlighted with flowers nearing the peak of their season and observation of their adaptation to what consider an extreme environment. At one or more of the stops, we hope to see one of Svalbard’s species of reindeer, smaller than the southern relatives, but still carrying impressive antlers. By not having a set agenda, we will be free to take advantage of the best that Svalbard has to offer before concluding our adventure in Longyearbyen.

Day 11 Longyearbyen

We arrive in Longyearbyen in the early morning for disembarkation. We will transfer to airport to catch our flight to Oslo. Once in Oslo, the evening is free to relax and see the sights.

Day 12 Oslo

Enjoy a half day tour taking in the major sites of Oslo including the port, the cathedral and the royal palace. The afternoon is yours at leisure to enjoy one of Oslo's outsanding resturants or some shopping.

Day 13 Depart Oslo

You are free to depart at any time

Trip Information

Accommodation	Hotel (4 nts), On board the expedition ship in triples, twin-share cabins, or suites (all with ensuite bathrooms and port holes) (8 nts). Please note that all twin cabins consist of two beds. Double beds are available in suites, subject to availability. Shared triple cabins are same sex cabins only. Males and females cannot stay in triple cabins together unless their travelling party has booked all berths in the cabin.
Brochure Notes	1. Please note departure starting on July 9th will spend one additional night in Longyearbyen due to the flight schedule2. Please note that our cabin categories have been updated for 2008. Please see the updated deck plan for more information.3. Read this itinerary as a guide only; our exact route and program varies according to ice and weather conditions and the wildlife we encounter. Flexibility is the key to the success of this expedition. Visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Departure	Departs Jun - Aug
DepEnd	Varies
Group Size	Max 106
Included Highlights	- 8 nights aboard the expedition ship- All meals on board- Zodiac and land excursions with our expert expedition team- Return flights from Oslo to Longyearbyen- Return airport transfers from Longyearbyen airport to hotel- Half day tour of Oslo- 3 hour historical and cultural tour of Longyearbyen
Local Payment	USD400
Meals Included	All meals included on board the ship, drinks at additional charge.
Recommendation	For a shorter, ship only version of this trip see the Realm of the Polar - trip code XVPBN.
StartFinish	ex Oslo
Testimonial	"An amazing trip with alot of amazing people. I enjoyed every moment of it." - Preda Razvan travelled on Realm of the Polar Bear Package
Transport	expedition ship, 2 included flights
Brochure Intro	From close-up encounters with huge icebergs and glaciers, to the variety of unique wildlife, this is a voyage of non-stop highlights. Roaming polar bears, lounging seals, grazing reindeer and colonies of birds all co-exist in this harsh land we dare only to explore a couple of months a year.