North Spitsbergen - Overland Trip

1 week: Longyearbyen (cf SJ LYR) to Longyearbyen (cf SJ LYR) (KU-ARC01)

The Arctic, one of the most outstanding nature and wildlife destinations in the world. This 8 day cruise aboard an ice-strengthened ship offers a unique, small-group expedition that allows you to get close to the Arctic’s spectacular, pristine scenery and incredible wildlife, including the indisputable king of them all, the Polar Bear. The ship sails the waters off northern Spitsbergen, the largest island in the Svalbard Archipelago in the Arctic Ocean, located half way between Norway and the North Pole. The voyage focuses on exploration, spending as much time ashore as possible, combined with educational lectures onboard covering topics such as bird life, marine mammals, vegetation and landscapes. Operated only in the summer season, the voyage takes advantage of the long hours of daylight and when temperatures are not severe, allowing you to enjoy this memorable adventure in as much comfort as possible. Please note: The cost of the tour shown is the price for the cheapest cabin, per person, based on twin share. Depending on the ship used for a particular departure, there may or may not be private bathrooms included with the cheapest cabin. Higher standard cabins with private facilities are available at higher prices. Triple cabins are also available on some departures. Please consult your travel agent or your Kumuka representative for further information.

A 20% deposit is required to secure your booking, and full payment at least 2 months prior to departure. Special cancelation conditions apply.



Tour Type: Specialist Tour

Countries Visited: Norway

Age Guide: 18-70

Maximum Group Size: 112

Highlights

Longyearbyen (cf SJ LYR)

Arctic Landscape - Glaciers - Icebergs - Pack-Ice - Fjords, Expeditions Ashore on Zodiac Rafts, Polar Bears - Arctic Foxes - Walruses - Bearded Seals - Harbour Seals, Kittiwakes - Brunnich Guillemots - Baracle Geese - Arctic Terns, Puffins - Little Auks - King Eider - Ivory Gulls

Kitty Notes

What is included?

Voyage Aboard the Ship Indicated on the Departure Date

All Meals Throughout the Voyage, including Snacks, Tea and Coffee

All Shore Excursions and Activities Throughout the Voyage by Zodiac

Program of Lectures by Professional Naturalists

Leadership by Experienced Expedition Staff

All Miscellaneous Service Taxes and Port Charges

All Fuel Surcharges

Itineraries (Longyearbyen (cf SJ LYR) - Longyearbyen (cf SJ LYR))

Day 1

Embarkation in Longyearbyen - Set sail through the Isfjorden

Day 2

Krossfjorden - 14th July Glacier - Ny Alesund

Day 3

Liefdefjorden - Andoya - Liefdefjorden - Monaco Glacier

Day 4

Hinlopen Strait - Lomfjordshalvoya - Alkefjellet - Hinlopenstrait - Palanderbukta - Nordaustandet

Day 5

Phippsoya (540 miles from the North Pole)

Day 6

Raudfjord - Ytre Norskoya

Day 7

Prins Karls Forland - Sarstangen or Alkhornet - Borebukta

Day 8

Longyearbyen


Departures

Reference Departure Arrival Price GBP Kitty Notes
KU-30105 11 Jun 10 Longyearbyen (cf SJ LYR) 18 Jun 10 Longyearbyen (cf SJ LYR) £2810 0
KU-30106 14 Jun 10 Longyearbyen (cf SJ LYR) 21 Jun 10 Longyearbyen (cf SJ LYR) £2810 0
KU-30107 18 Jun 10 Longyearbyen (cf SJ LYR) 25 Jun 10 Longyearbyen (cf SJ LYR) £2810 0
KU-30108 21 Jun 10 Longyearbyen (cf SJ LYR) 28 Jun 10 Longyearbyen (cf SJ LYR) £2810 0

Last updated: 8th June 2009

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