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North Spitsbergen, Arctic Summer

Arctic, Svalbard, Norway
Available Departures: Jun, Jul

11 days from

US$5,350

without flights
Polar
Guided Group
LEISURELY LEISURELY

Stunning 10 day holiday on a schooner, wildlife watching, easy walking, sailing and visiting historic sights on Svalbard

Trip Code: PSP
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To show the relative difficulty of our holidays, each trip is graded on a scale of 1 to 12, with 12 being the most challenging. Although we have tried to make our grading system as clear as possible, it cannot take into account your personal interests, abilities or experience. If you have any questions about the nature of a particular trip or its suitability for you, please read the 'Is this holiday for you?' section or contact us.

 1 - 3 LEISURELY
1 - 3 LEISURELY

Suitable for most people in good health, holidays at this grade include only limited amounts of activity.

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4 - 6 MODERATE
4 - 6 MODERATE

Suitable for reasonably fit individuals, such as weekend walkers and cyclists. There can be the occasional more difficult day.

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7 - 9 CHALLENGING
7 - 9 CHALLENGING

Physically challenging holidays, where you need to be prepared before you go.

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10 - 12 TOUGH
10 - 12 TOUGH

Our toughest holidays, involving many long days, often in isolated areas. A high level of fitness and previous wilderness and mountain experience is essential.

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North Spitsbergen, Arctic Summer

Highlights
  • Get the chance to see arctic wildlife such as walrus, arctic fox and polar bears
  • Explore the north of Spitsbergen, and view the impressive Monaco Glacier
  • Sail on a 3 mast schooner, the Rembrandt van Rijn - with a maximum of 33 passengers
  • Fantastic walks in awe inspiring landscapes with expert expedition staff

At a Glance
  • Group Size 1 to 33
  • 9 days sailing and walking and snowshoeing
  • The SV Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Join In Longyearbyen

Accommodation & Meals
  • All meals included
  • 10 nights SV Rembrandt van Rijn
Overview

Experience this awe-inspiring world from the calm of our sailing ship, the beautiful Rembrandt van Rijn, with a maximum of 33 passengers this really does feel like a more personal experience.  The size of our ship allows us to access small remote fjords, rugged peaks and isolated settlements of the Svalbard archipelago.  We start in the small town of Longyearbyen, and make our way slowly north, aiming to reach the wild north Spitzbergen and view the breathtaking Monaco Glacier - Stopping along the way to get out into this stunning scenary and truly breath in these incredible surroundings. Always on the lookout for wildlife we will explore Spitzbergen not only by ship but also up close from small Zodiac boats and on foot. Of course, we are also always on the look out, and if lucky we'll see some polar bears, walruses, and seals.

Is this holiday for you?

Each day we will disembark the ship and have excursions which will involve a short walk. These excursions are rarely on paths or tracks as there are simply not enough visitors to most of the locations to form a ‘path’. 

There will be options for walks each day in the vicinity of the landing sites. You should bring your own sturdy ankle-high hiking boots and gaiters. Snowsh …

Each day we will disembark the ship and have excursions which will involve a short walk. These excursions are rarely on paths or tracks as there are simply not enough visitors to most of the locations to form a ‘path’. 

There will be options for walks each day in the vicinity of the landing sites. You should bring your own sturdy ankle-high hiking boots and gaiters. Snowshoe walking is easy and does not require any technical skills. The snowshoes will fit all boot sizes.

Although we spend as much time as possible ashore, you are welcome to remain aboard the ship if you like. You must be able to get up and down the gangway from the ship to the water level to board the Zodiacs  - effectively a ladder with 4 rungs. Staff will assist you in and out of the boats. Ashore it can be slippery and rocky. Also consider that you are travelling in remote areas without quick access to sophisticated medical facilities.

The Rembrandt van Rijn is a sailing ship, with engines for when the weather is not suitable for sailing (based on open sea, water depth, wind, and time); the captain decides whether to use the sails or the engine. There is no claim to one or the other propulsion method. You will not be expected to ‘help out' with the crew on sailing the boat, however you can participate if you wish and it is always appreciated.

The day to day itinerary is for guidance only. Programs may vary depending on local ice and weather conditions and in order to take advantage of opportunities to see wildlife. No two voyages are alike and flexibility is paramount on expedition cruises.

Why KE?

First hand experience in the KE office - talk to the people that have actually been there and loved it.  


No surprise costs.
All zodiac excursions, landings and all meals on board are included in the price.

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