Secrets of the High Arctic: Among Glaciers, Wildlife & Frozen Horizons

Longyearbyen • Svalbard Expedition • Skansbukta • Magdalenefjorden • Spitsbergen • Lifdefjorden • Kongsfjord) • Oslo

Discover the wild beauty of Svalbard with an unforgettable Arctic expedition. Explore remote fjords, glaciers and historic sites while looking out for polar bears, walruses, Arctic foxes, reindeer and whales, before ending your adventure in Oslo.


Flight from London Heathrow Airport To Longyearbyen Airport Via Oslo Gardermoen Airport
Shared transfer from the airport to the hotel
Stay at Longyearbyen hotel


Enjoy the guided sightseeing tour that includes the award-winning Svalbard Museum and a visit to Camp Barentz in the wilderness. Here, you will have the chance to meet the playful huskies and their musher, as well as a presentation on the King of the Arctic - the Polar Bear, while enjoying some tasty Norwegian Pancakes (Sveler) and hot drinks.


Shared transfer from hotel to Port
Today marks your first landing, taking you to remote areas beyond the reach of day trippers, where soaring mountains, abundant birdlife, and sites of historical significance await. Possible locations include Skansbukta and Magdalene Jorden.


Explore the diverse landscapes and scan for polar bears and other wildlife, including Arctic foxes, reindeer, and seabirds, in the Northwest of Spitsbergen. If conditions allow, we will sail above 80 North and approach Moffen Island, renowned for its walrus population. Possible locations include Magdalene Jorden and Lifdefjorden.


Discover the scenic Kongsfjord area, home to towering glaciers, thriving birdlife, majestic whales, and centuries of Arctic history. This region is rich in stories from hunters and trappers to misguided marble miners, coal operations, and daring early expeditions towards the North Pole. A visit to Ny-Alesund offers a fascinating glimpse into the past and present: once a mining town, later a base in the race to the Pole, and today a hub for international Arctic research complete with the world's northernmost post office.


Today marks the end of your Arctic adventure. You'll transfer from the ship to Longyearbyen, with time for a final stroll through town or to pick up a few souvenirs before heading to the airport.
Shared Transfer Port to Airport
Longyearbyen Airport To Oslo Gardermoen Airport
Private Transfer Airport to Hotel
Stay at Home Hotel Bastion (4*)


Shared Transfer Hotel to Airport


Total price inclusive of all charges:
• C06013 Heathrow from £5,479
• Deposit: £1,150

• Return flights from Heathrow with 23kg baggage
• 2 nights at a Longyearbyen hotel with full board
• Longyearbyen sightseeing tour
• 3 nights full-board cruise on board MS Serenissima
• Full-board meals
• Basic drinks such as tap water, drip coffee & tea
• Daily shore excursions & Zodiac cruises
• Expert-led activities & lectures
• Use of muck boots & equipment
• Flight from Longyearbyen to Oslo
• 2 nights at the Home Hotel Bastion, Oslo with half-board
• All overseas transfers