Depart on an overnight flight to Oslo. Upon arrival, check into the Hotel Bristol (or similar). Explore this charming city, stroll among the famed Vigeland sculptures-hundreds of life-size human figures set in Frogner Park. Visit the Fram Museum, dedicated to the wooden ship sailed by Norwegian explorers Nansen and Amundsen. ... Read More
Depart Oslo on a charter flight, and enjoy breathtaking vistas en route to Longyearbyen. Embark our ship and set out to discover the High Arctic of Svalbard. (B,L,D)
Monday - Jun 3, 2024
Day 3
Svalbard, Norway
Svalbard lies north of the Arctic Circle, where the summer midnight sun never sets. In true expedition style, we let nature dictate our day-to-day movements here and this is one of the great attractions of this expedition. Our flexible itinerary and years of experience here allow us to take the best advantage of ice and weather conditions. With our fully stabilized ice-class expedition ship, we are able to probe deep into the ice where polar bears hunt. Join our spotters on the Bridge, scanning the ice and islands for huge walrus, bearded and ringed seals, Arctic foxes, reindeer, some of the largest whales on Earth - and polar bears. A sighting brings everyone rushing in excitement to the ship's bow! Depending on conditions, we may sail deep into Hornsund, where even first-time kayakers can paddle in a quiet cove surrounded by sparkling bergs. We may venture to the stunning Monacobreen glacier, or get close-up views of the iconic creatures of the ice by Zodiac. Back aboard, view underwater video from our ROV taken 1,000 feet below the surface, or spend time on deck with a photographer getting tips in an inspiring landscape. Every day is different, every day an adventure. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Tuesday - Jun 4, 2024
Day 4
Svalbard, Norway
Wednesday - Jun 5, 2024
Day 5
Svalbard, Norway
Thursday - Jun 6, 2024
Day 6
Svalbard, Norway
Friday - Jun 7, 2024
Day 7
Svalbard, Norway
Saturday - Jun 8, 2024
Day 8
Cruising Bear Island, Norway
Zodiac around mist-shrouded Bear Island, populated by thousands of fulmars, kittiwakes, guillemots, and gulls. This is a birdwatcher's paradise. (B,L,D)
Sunday - Jun 9, 2024
Day 9
Tromso, Norway
Tromso is known as the "gateway to the Arctic" because so many Arctic expeditions originated here. Visit the Polar Museum and the Arctic Cathedral, where the unique architecture evokes snow and icebergs. (B,L,D)
Monday - Jun 10, 2024
Day 10
Cruising Tysfjorden, Norway
Hellemobotn, Norway
There's no denying that the Norwegian fjords are beautiful, and today we explore places along the Norwegian coastline that raise the standard of landscape-pulchritude to new heights. Our nimble ship enters Tysfjorden, where mile after mile of vertical walls surround us and only a few small villages cling to the rocky shores. Zodiac and kayak along steep-walled fjords, and find inspiration in the birch forests and tumbling waterfalls. The u-shaped valley of Hellemobotn cuts nearly to Sweden and has a trail to hike almost to the border. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Tuesday - Jun 11, 2024
Day 11
Vaeroy, Norway
Cruising Trollfjord
The Lofoten archipelago boasts an enchanting landscape of picturesque villages ringed by jagged granite peaks. Head ashore at Vaeroy, where fishing is still a major part of the economy; and search for Atlantic puffins, razorbills, and guillemots on a Zodiac cruise. Later, head to the ship deck as we glide through Trollfjorden, one of Norway's most dramatic fjords. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Wednesday - Jun 12, 2024
Day 12
Cruising the Fjords
The coast of Central Norway is rugged with mountainous islands and steep-walled fjords. The expedition leader and captain will discuss with the local Norwegian pilots our landing possibilities where options are many: Zodiac along vertical rock faces, paddle serenely in a deep fjord surrounded by cascading waterfalls, or venture ashore for a hike with our naturalist staff. Over the years, we've discovered a number of special places, including Melfjord. This narrow channel is surrounded by high granite cliffs polished smooth by massive glaciers, and is one of the most spectacular spots on our voyage. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Thursday - Jun 13, 2024
Day 13
Cruising the Fjords
Friday - Jun 14, 2024
Day 14
Cruising the Fjords
Saturday - Jun 15, 2024
Day 15
Loen, Norway
Bus Travel
Kjenndalsbreen, Norway, Norway
Bus Travel
Loen, Norway
Today we enter lovely Nordfjord, the "gateway to the glaciers". We spend the morning at the end of the fjord, where we are transported up the Loen Valley via coach through some incredibly beautiful scenes: a turquoise-colored lake on one side and breathtaking mountains all around. A number of relatively flat trails lead along valleys shaped by massive glaciers (more strenuous hikes are also an option). And, we walk to a tongue of the large Kjenndal Glacier. This afternoon, be on deck as our ship sails back out of the fjord amid high peaks. (B,L,D) ... Read More
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