Realm of the Polar Bear
Starting from USD 3804.12
Discover Svalbard's history, culture and wildlife on this exciting safari to the Arctic.An 8 or 11 day wildlife-focused journey exploring the Spitsbergen Archipelago from the comfort of the well-equipped M/S Expedition.
- Duration11 days
- Group Size1 to 12
- Difficulty
- Season
Realm of the Polar Bear
Spend your days watching the world go by from the observation deck of the M/S Expedition, cutting through the ice in search of polar bears, whales and walruses. If you want to stretch your legs then take advantage of some of the Zodiac missions or shore-based excursions on offer; learning what the Arctic north feel like up close and personal.
What makes this trip extraordinary
- Go in search of polar bears and other Arctic wildlife.
- Explore Svalbard by expedition ship, zodiac or on foot for incredible wildlife encounters.
- Experience Svalbard in full bloom during the Arctic summer.
- Witness amazing areas such as Krossfjord, Konigsfjord, Monaco Glacier and Hinopen Strait.
This is a small group, set departure aboard the M/S Expedition with up to 126 passengers. The M/S Expedition features stabilisers and due to its size, can often navigate further north than some of the larger ships. Each departure is led by seasoned professionals who, along with the crew will ensure you are in the best locations for optimum wildlife experiences.
The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
Whats included in this tour Items that are covered in the cost of tour price.
Whats not included in this tour Items that are covered in the cost of tour price.
Accomodation
- M/S Expedition in Svalbard
Medical Kit Required
Refund
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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