Greenland & Spitsbergen:Exploring the Fjords & Glaciers
Experience the best of Greenland on this adventurous ship-based experience into an icy wilderness. You will be exploring the land and sea of this incredible landscape of dramatic fjords, magical tundras and fascinating settlements whilst looking out for whales, seabirds, muskox and the 'King of the Arctic'.
- Duration14 days
- Group Size1 to 12
- Difficulty
- Season
On this adventure-filled safari, you'll traverse from the colourful houses of Longyearbyen into the vast fjord system of Northeast Greenland, the largest National Park in the world! Towering icebergs are lit up by arctic sunsets and sunrises, forming awe-inspiring icy landscapes. Walking upon the autumn tundra you may encounter musk oxen grazing peacefully on the horizion. Other visual delights include shoals of orca, humpback and minke whales, sea birds and even the chance of the captivating Aurora Borealis. After several days exploring Greenland's wilderness by land and sea, a visit to the isolated community of Ittoqqortoomiit offers a glimpse into traditional Greenland living before rounding it all off with three days to explore Northwest Spitsbergen National Park, home to some fascinating flora and fauna and blessed with both breathtaking landscapes and captivating history. All the while you'll be more than comfortable aboard the well-equipped M/S Expedition.
This is a small group, set departure on board the M/S Expedition. You will travel in style on this 134 passenger ship, making various landings throughout your trip. Each departure is led by seasoned professionals who will make sure you are in the best locations for optimum wildlife experiences.
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M/S Expedition, Svalbard
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Radisson Blu Polar Hotel, SPITSBERGEN
Life is unpredictable and we understand that sometimes you have to cancel or change your trip dates and it is our endeavor to make it as easy as possible for you. However, please understand that we plan everything including guide fees, permits, accommodation, and ration in advance. Therefore, any cancellation means inconvenience and certain losses to the people involved in various stages of the program. Keeping that in mind, our cancellation charges are as below,
- Cancellations prior to 30 days from the start of the event: Full refund as cash.
- Cancellations between 30 days and 15 days to the start of the event: 50 % refund as cash.
- Cancellations less than 15 days to the start of the event: No refund.
- Cancellations will be accepted only by email.
Note: We reserve the right to cancel a program before departure in the event of logistical problems arising due to natural calamities, strikes, wars or any other circumstances that make the event inadvisable. In this case, we will refund 50% of the event fees.
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