Spitsbergen Highlights: Expedition in Brief

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Spitsbergen Highlights: Expedition in Brief

» Arctic

» Jul 22 2018 – Jul 27 2018 (6 DAYS)

» EMBARKATION: Longyearbyen

» DISEMBARKATION: Longyearbyen

EXPEDITION IN BRIEF

  • View arctic wildlife, such as polar bears, walrus and reindeer 

  • Enjoy all the adventure of an arctic expedition in less than a week 

  • Cruise in a Zodiac to get up close to glaciers, fjords, icebergs and more 

  • Hike the colorful tundra 

  • Take advantage of kayaking options

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

  • Day 1 – Embarkation Day in Longyearbyen, Norway
  • Days 2 to 5 – Exploring Spitsbergen
  • Day 11 – Depart Longyearbyen

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SHIP

Ocean Adventurer

ADVENTURE OPTIONS

Kayaking

ACTIVITIES

Hiking

Pack in all the excitement of an epically long arctic cruise into only six days. Yes, in less than
a week, you’ll cruise through the pack ice up to 80°N along the west coast of Spitsbergen like
an explorer of long ago, on a constant search for wildlife. Though this rocky island is covered
in mountains and glaciers, the towering cliffs and fjords play host to a surprisingly thriving and varied ecosystem. Exploring as much of the area as possible will provide optimal opportunities to spot the most iconic of iconic arctic wildlife, the polar bear.

INCLUDES

  • Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping 

  • All breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks on board 

  • All shore landings per the daily program 

  • Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader 

  • All Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program 

  • Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and special guests as scheduled 

  • Photographic journal documenting the expedition 

  • Waterproof expedition boots on loan for shore landings 

  • Official Quark Expeditions® parka to keep 

  • Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock 

  • Hair dryer and bathrobe in every cabin 

  • Comprehensive predeparture materials, including a map and an informative 
Arctic Reader 

  • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program 

  • All luggage handling aboard the ship 

  • Emergency evacuation insurance to a maximum benefit of US$500,000 per person 

  • Arrival transfer from Longyearbyen airport to your hotel if you arrive one day 
prior to embarkation 

  • Transfer from your hotel or Longyearbyen airport to the ship on embarkation day 

  • Group transfer from the ship to Longyearbyen airport or a designated drop-off location downtown on disembarkation day

EXCLUDES

  • International airfare
  • Passport and visa expenses
  • Government arrival and departure taxes not mentioned above
  • Meals ashore unless otherwise specified
  • Baggage, cancellation, interruption and medical travel insurance—strongly recommended
  • Excess-baggage fees on international flights
  • Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac cruising, or any other gear not mentioned
  • Laundry, bar, beverage and other personal charges unless specified
  • Phone and Internet charges
  • Voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for shipboard staff and crew
  • Additional overnight accommodation
  • Optional kayaking activities

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