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We’ve uniquely combined our private touring in Oslo + Tromsø with a Svalbard cruise. Our ice-class ship and maneuverable Zodiacs are built to explore these Arctic fjords with their rich wildlife + amazing landscapes.
11days from$7,899 from$7,599 SMALL SHIP
DAY 6 | North to the 80th Parallel Even before Hampton Sides published his gripping account of the USS Jeanette’s 1879 attempt to reach the North Pole, the 80th Parallel has been a lure for world adventurers. Today we’ll navigate as far north as sea conditions allow – possibly bringing us to within 10 degrees of the North Pole – and 5° farther than the Jeanette’s ill-fated voyage. meals b+l+d
DAY 7 | Fjords, islets + glaciers Navigating the pristine waters of northern
Svalbard as far east as possible, we hope to explore the Wood Fjord, where walruses can be spotted, and the Andøyane Islets, a nesting ground for migratory birds. Sailing deep into the Liefde Fjord would bring you close to the Monaco Glacier. meals b+l+d
DAY 8 | Spitsbergen’s Western Coast Going ashore on the so-called Blomstrand Peninsula, we’ll find that it is now an island – the result of a receding glacier. A hike
up the 1,263-foot peak of Irgensfjellet is rewarded with a view of rugged mountains, icy seas and the Kongs Glacier. Later, if conditions permit, a Zodiac excursion will show you the impressive curved face of the Lilliehöök Glacier. meals b+l+d
OSLO – THON HOTEL OPERA
Our deluxe hotel offers a prime location in the heart of town close to the waterfront and lively Karl Johan Street.
+ Save $600 per couple | $300 solo
when you pay in full at time of booking
+ Our exclusive Taste of Oslo tour, Husky Adventure and Midnight Sun Wilderness Experience with expert guides and never more than 16 guests
+ Complete program of shore landings and Zodiac excursions with our experienced Expedition Team
+ 27 meals: 10 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 10 dinners
+ 3 nights in our handpicked deluxe hotels + 7 nights in your choice of stateroom
aboard the ice-class Ocean Atlantic + All on-tour transportation including
airport transfers and all 3 internal flights
+ Luggage handling, hotel taxes, airline fees for your 3 included flights, and all shipboard gratuities
+ Family+Friends – Travel with 3 or more and save $50-$200 more per person
2O19 Rateslandonly per person
DAY 9 | Svalbard’s Southwest Coast Sailing into Bellsund Inlet, you’ll go ashore
at Vårsol Bay with our Expedition Team to explore the moss-covered tundra and a rocky cliff where hundreds of thousands of little auks have built their nests. Along the majestic Recherche Fjord, a Zodiac landing at Calypsobyen reveals an important cultural and historic site that bears witness to the early 20th-century mining exploits of the Northern Exploration Company. meals b+l+d
DAY10 | HuskyAdventure+Tromsø Disembarking in Longyearbyen, A+R guests will enjoy a special Husky adventure. Learn to harness these hard-working dogs and set out across the Arctic landscape in wagons specially built to keep the dogs trained and exercised when the snow is gone. Then fly to Tromsø and check in to the Clarion Hotel The Edge. Tonight we take you to Whale Island to experience and photograph the Arctic wilderness under the magical light of the Midnight Sun. Enjoy a hearty dinner and Nordic tales around the camp fire. meals b+d
DAY11 | FlybacktoOslo
After breakfast, we’ll take you to the airport for your included flight back to Oslo. meals b
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TROMS Ø – CLARION HOTEL THE EDGE
Situated in the center of this northern coastal city, our strikingly modern hotel enjoys a wonderful setting by the harbor.
SVALBARD CRUISE – OCEAN ATLANTIC
Carrying only 198 guests with an international ice-class rating of 1B, our vessel is one of the few expedition ships built to meet the North Pole pack ice. Deck plan and description on page 134.