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Svalbard Express
7 days, Longyearbyen to Longyearbyen
Itinerary Notes
Please note that kayaking is not available for this departure
Itinerary
Day 1Longyearbyen/Spitsbergen
Embark the G Expedition in the afternoon and depart Longyearbyen in the evening.
On Day 1 of the tour please make sure you drop your checked luggage off at the meeting point between 9am - 12pm. A local representative will be in the luggage storage room. They can provide general information about the town or your embarkation process. All passengers will be transferred to the ship as a group for embarkation at 4pm. Please ensure that for embarkation you have your passport accessible (not in your luggage which is being transferred separately to the ship).
Embarkation of the Expedition
In the afternoon, join your fellow passengers to take your group transfer and begin your journey on the Expedition. Please refer to your welcome letter or the joining instructions posted in the lobby of the start hotel. Make sure you have your passport handy as you are about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime.
Meals included:
DinnerDays 2–6Spitsbergen
Visit ice-covered fjords with breathtaking mountain scenery and glaciers. Spend time exploring the natural wilderness searching for polar bears hunting seals. At one or more of the stops, you might see an arctic fox or Svalbard's unique reindeer. Our goal is to give travellers the best possible opportunity to see wildlife in and around the Svalbard archipelago. Depending on ice conditions, we will explore different areas of the archipelago. Early season voyages often provide the greatest opportunity to see large ice floes in the Arctic pack ice, which usually means excellent wildlife viewing. Later in the season, you'll cover more territory, which may allow you to explore the entire archipelago. This can lead you into the less explored regions of Nordaustlandet and Kvitøya, or the continental edges where large whales are attracted by nutrient rich upwellings.
Each day will be planned to take advantage of local ice and weather conditions. Distances are relatively short in the archipelago and as there are no ocean crossings, and the seas are normally calm. During these six days, visit ice covered seas, fjords with breathtaking mountain scenery, and glaciers flowing into the sea around us.
We may cruise in Zodiacs along the ice edge, viewing seals or walrus, in fjords with glaciers spilling down to the sea or in front of spectacular seabird cliffs.
Krossfjord, Konigsfjord, Magdelena Fjord, Monaco Glacier, Hinlopen Strait, are just a few of the places that we may visit. By not having a set itinerary, we take on an adventurous spirit and take advantage of the best that Svalbard has to offer. The evening of our last full day of adventure will be when the Expedition is anchored off Longyearbyen.
Svalbard Exploration
Svalbard is one of the few places on the planet that offers such a wealth and diversity of natural and cultural history sites. During these nine days, visit ice covered seas, fjords with breathtaking mountain scenery, and glaciers flowing into the sea. Spend time moving through the ice in search of polar bears hunting seals. Ivory gulls will be a highlight for the birders. Keep a constant lookout for walrus hauled out on ice floes or on sandy beaches. Ice permitting, visit spectacular bird cliffs filled with thousands of murres (guillemots), as well as kittiwakes and glaucous gulls. Shore stops will be highlighted with tiny tundra flowers. The Expedition team will be on hand to answer any questions about this spectacular wilderness.
Arctic Lectures and Educational Programs
Attend lectures hosted throughout the day on anything from local wildlife to the history and exploration of the Arctic.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 7Spitsbergen/Longyearbyen
On departure day, transfers will be available to the Longyearbyen airport for all passengers with flights scheduled after 4am.
We are pleased to offer an early morning disembarkation and transfer to the airport for those passengers with flights departing Longyearbyen around 4am - 5am (dependent on airline schedules).
For those passengers disembarking at our regular time of 08:00, you will be transferred to either the airport or the Radisson Blu Polar hotel, depending on the time of your flight. Those transferred to the hotel will have an opportunity to explore the town centre on their own, and then be transferred to the airport later in the day as per flight schedules. Transfer times will be confirmed and communicated onboard prior to departure. Luggage storage at the Raddison Blu Polar hotel will be available until time of departure.
Departure Day
Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with any onward travel arrangements you require.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.