Realm of the Polar Bear

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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 months of the year.

Trip Details

Duration: 9 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 Longyearbyen

Embark on the expedition ship in the afternoon and depart Longyearbyen in the evening.

Day 2-8 Svalbard Archipelago / Spitsbergen

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 the next 8 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. 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 9 Longyearbyen

We arrive in Longyearbyen in the early morning for disembarkation.

Trip Information

Accommodation	On board expedition ship in triples, twin-share cabins, or suites (all with ensuite bathrooms and port holes) (8 nts). Please note that all cabins consist of two beds. Double beds are available in suites, subject to availability.
Brochure Notes	1. Please note that our cabin categories have been updated for 2008. Please see the updated deck plan for more information.2. 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.3. 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.
Departure	Departs June-Aug
Group Size	Max 106
Included Highlights	- 8 nights aboard expedition ship- All meals on board- Zodiac and land excursions with our expert expedition team
Local Payment	USD300
Meals Included	All meals included on board the ship, drinks at additional charge.
Recommendation	For a longer version of this trip including more time in Oslo and internal flights please see the Realm of the Polar Bear Package - trip code XPPBN.
StartFinish	ex Longyearbyen
Testimonial	"Great trip with very close encounters to polar bears, walrus and multiple other animals. Much knowledgable and helpful staff." - Maria Hindenborg travelled on Realm of the Polar Bear
Transport	Expedition ship, zodiac
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 months of the year.