HURTIGRUTEN
SVALBARD – KINGDOM OF THE POLAR BEAR
Valid for departures: 10, 17, 24 June & 1 July 2010
Cost per person sharing from: ZAR 47 300.-
The best way to explore the island of Spitsbergen in the Svalbard archipelago is by ship on an expedition cruise on board the intimate MV Polar Star to Svalbard’s remote northern and eastern regions.
Package includes:
- 1 nights accommodation in Longyearbyen on half board basis – Spitsbergen Hotel
- Sightseeing tour of Longyearbyen
- 7 night cruise sharing a twin outside cabin (Cat O) on full board basis onboard the MV Polar Star
Excludes:
- Airfare and airport taxes
- Meals and sightseeing not mentioned
- Travel insurance, visa cost and tips
- Immediate check-in on arrival, late check-out on departure (if this is required, please ask us for a re-quote).
| Service & Description | Overnight | ||
| Day 1 | LONGYEARBYEN | ||
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Arrive Longyearbyen, transfer to your hotel. (LD) | Hurtigruten |
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| Day 2 | LONGYEARBYEN - BARENTSBURG | ||
| Sightseeing tour of Longyearbyen, board MV Polar Star and sail for the Icefjord and Barentsburg. (BLD) | Hurtigruten |
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| Day 3 | NY–ÅLESUND | ||
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Stop off at Ny–Ålesund, before heading north to Magdalenefjord and Smeerenburgfjord. (BLD) | Hurtigruten |
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| Day 4-7 | SPITSBERGEN | ||
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Round the top of Spitsbergen, crossing the 80th parallel before exploring fjords, glaciers and icebergs. From here your itinerary is based on local sea and ice conditions at the time, with regular landings and excursions using Zodiacs. Explore remote locations, seek out Arctic wildlife – including polar bears – and have the chance to learn more about the heritage of this fascinating region, from on board experts. If conditions allow, you may circumnavigate the island of Spitsbergen, visit Nordaustlandet, Wahlenburgfjord, Murchisonfjord and possibly voyage as far as Edgeøya and Sørkapp (Southern Cape). (BLD) | Hurtigruten |
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| Day 8 | ICEFJORD | ||
| Return to Icefjord. Farewell dinner on board. (BLD) | Hurtigruten |
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| Day 9 | LONGYEARBYEN | ||
| Early morning arrival in Longyearbyen. Disembark ship. (B) | |||
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