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13 Night Circumnavigating Svalbard and Land Tour

From Oslo to Oslo

MS Spitsbergen

HX Expeditions
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 14316862
  • Departs: Mon, Aug 2, 2027
  • Returns: Sun, Aug 15, 2027
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    Itinerary Summary

    Tour Features and Highlights

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - Aug 2, 2027
    Day
    1
    Oslo, Norway
    • Oslo, Norway
    Your expedition begins in Oslo, Norway's fjord-side capital, a city rich in history with a thriving art scene. Wander the Ekebergparken sculpture park, admire the striking Opera House and Munch Museum, relax in a floating sauna on the harbor, or head to Sorenga for urban beach life and New Nordic cuisine, before settling in for the night in an airport hotel. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Aug 3, 2027
    Day
    2
    Oslo, Norway
    • Oslo, Norway
    • Air Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 2 - Tuesday - Aug 3, 2027
    Day
    2
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Longyearbyen, Norway
    After an early breakfast, you'll fly to Longyearbyen. A short panoramic bus tour offers a first glimpse of the town and its surroundings before lunch. Afterwards, enjoy some free time in Longyearbyen before being transferred to the ship for boarding. This former coal-mining settlement is small and easy to explore on foot. Wander along the main street, lined with boutique shops, an art gallery, and inviting restaurants. You might even spot a Svalbard reindeer wandering by. If you'd like to experience even more of Longyearbyen's unique surroundings, consider joining a voyage with an extended stay in Longyearbyen. ...
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    Wednesday - Aug 4, 2027
    Day
    3
    • Ny Alesund, Norway
    Experience science, serenity, and epic scenery. Today, you'll discover the serenity of Ny-Alesund and neighboring fjords such as Krossfjord and Kongsfjord. Disconnect and enjoy a day without distractions as the Norwegian Mapping Authority's nearby geodetic station means we must switch off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. One of the northernmost settlements and a former mining town, Ny-Alesund was the starting point for Roald Amundsen's expeditions north with the airship 'Norge'. Now a hub for global science and climate research, you can still see remnants of the town's history. You'll be immersed in rugged, glacial scenery as we explore the fjords around Ny-Alesund. Be ready for adventure; we'll seize any opportunity to launch our small expedition boats, go ashore to hike, or cruise by majestic glaciers. ...
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    Thursday - Aug 5, 2027
    Day
    4
    • Spitsbergen National Park, Norway
    Over the next two days, we'll explore the rugged tundra of this breathtaking national park, where steep mountains, glaciers, and offshore islands form a unique Arctic landscape. We'll scout for seals, walrus, and reindeer, and early in the season there's a good chance of spotting polar bears too, so we'll always be on the lookout for these iconic but elusive predators. This is also one of Svalbard's most historically rich areas, full of artefacts from its exploratory past. Be ready for adventure: we'll seize any opportunity to launch kayaks, head ashore by Zodiac to hike, or take part in a beach clean-up. ...
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    Friday - Aug 6, 2027
    Day
    5
    • Spitsbergen National Park, Norway
    Saturday - Aug 7, 2027
    Day
    6
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Experience the opportunity of sailing to the edge of the polar ice cap. If conditions allow, we'll sail north and cross the 80th parallel to explore the ever-changing ice edge. The transition zone between the ice cap and the sea is a magical yet ephemeral place where the waters are filled with ice floes and drifting pack ice. From the ship, there are great opportunities for spotting wildlife, such as seals and walruses who lounge on the sparkling ice. And if the conditions are right, we'll lower our Zodiacs into the water and enjoy an unforgettable close-up experience amid the floating ice. The ice edge isn't a fixed boundary. It shifts with the season and conditions, so reaching it is an attempt rather than a certainty. From May to August, as summer progresses, it retreats further towards the pole and may be out of reach. If so, we'll explore the no-less-impressive fjords, glaciers, and incredible scenery of the Svalbard coast. ...
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    Sunday - Aug 8, 2027
    Day
    7
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Monday - Aug 9, 2027
    Day
    8
    Sjuoyane, Svalbard, Norway
    • Sjuoyane, Svalbard, Norway
    Tuesday - Aug 10, 2027
    Day
    9
    Kvitoya, Svalbard, Norway, Norway
    • Kvitoya, Svalbard, Norway, Norway
    Over these three days, we attempt to venture far into eastern Svalbard. Be ready for anything. This might include Sjuoyane (Seven Islands), Svalbard's northernmost point, where moss-covered granite peaks are home to thousands of breeding seabirds and walrus haul out on rocky shores. Or Zodiac landings in the ice-capped wilderness of Nordaustlandet, where reindeer and Arctic foxes roam the barren tundra. Or Kvitoya, one of the archipelago's most remote islands: a polar bear stronghold with a haunting history of early polar exploration. These are places few ever see, let alone set foot on. ...
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    Wednesday - Aug 11, 2027
    Day
    10
    Captain's Choice, United States
    • Captain's Choice, United States
    Thursday - Aug 12, 2027
    Day
    11
    Captain's Choice, United States
    • Captain's Choice, United States
    Friday - Aug 13, 2027
    Day
    12
    • Hornsund, Norway
    Saturday - Aug 14, 2027
    Day
    13
    • Bellsund, Norway
    Majestic glaciers, birds, and pioneer history. Your expedition cruise continues south towards Hornsund - one of Svalbard's most beautiful fjords. Colorful vegetation makes way for towering mountains along this picturesque waterway. The cliffs here are home to large colonies of auks, guillemots, and northern fulmars along with Arctic foxes and Svalbard reindeer below. Head out on deck to spot seals and whales, Mount Hornsundtind, and glaciers reaching into the sea, and learn about Wanny Woldstad, the first female trapper to hunt in Svalbard. Then we head to admire the classic beauty of the snowcapped mountains of Bellsund - a historic area where you can see the evidence of former whaling and mining activity on the shoreline. Our activities today will be determined by the ever-changing weather conditions of Hornsund and Bellsund. Your Expedition Team will decide on the best possibilities for exploring on the day. ...
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    Sunday - Aug 15, 2027
    Day
    14
    Longyearbyen, Norway
    • Longyearbyen, Norway
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 14 - Sunday - Aug 15, 2027
    Day
    14
    • Air Travel
    • Oslo, Norway
    Your Arctic adventure ends in Longyearbyen, where you'll catch your flight back to Oslo. You'll return home knowing more about Arctic animals, history, polar ice, and climate change and with memories of an incredible experience.


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