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Voyage across the Arctic Circle via the Svalbard Archipelago and north-east Greenland.
Natural splendour, bountiful wildlife and a pioneering spirit all unite in the High Arctic, a region once reserved for only the hardiest of travellers but now open to anyone with a yearning for adventure. Starting out from the isolated Spitsbergen outpost of Longyearbyen, this expedition heads down through the Arctic Circle, taking in the islands of the Svalbard Archipelago, the north-east coast of Greenland and the journey over the Denmark Strait to Iceland. A highlight is a stop at Jan Mayen, a mysterious island deep in the North Atlantic Ocean, which is rarely visited and often shrouded in fog. Following in the proverbial wake of explorers past, you'll be treated to stunning scenery of vast glacial walls, sprawling fjord systems and icebergs the size of skyscrapers.
- Start
- Oslo, Norway
- Finish
- Reykjavik, Iceland
- Destinations
- Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Style
- Peregrine
- Theme
- Polar
- Code
- PPSGI
- Physical rating
- Ages
- Min 8
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 132
Why you'll love this trip
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Seek out polar bears while exploring the hunting grounds of this ruler of the Arctic.
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Discover the history of Greenland with explorations of the ruins of ancient Thule settlements and learn about the Inuit life in Ittoqqortoormiit.
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Experience how this incredible environment is ever-changing while cruising through freshly birthed icebergs in Scoresbysund.
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Make a stop at Jan Mayen, a mysterious, rarely visited island in the North Atlantic Ocean.
Is this trip right for you?
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As you’d expect, temperatures in the Arctic are very cold. A warm parka will be provided along with waterproof boots and unlimited hot drinks, but you should also bring base layers and lots of warm clothing. Please see the 'Packing' section of the Essential Trip Information for further important details about what to bring.
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Weather depending, you will be making regular excursions in a Zodiac boat to explore the local area and look for wildlife. It can get very cold and wet on the Zodiac, so make sure you are dressed appropriately and that you keep your camera safe and dry. Sturdy sea legs are needed as you make wet and dry landings from the boat, and on steep terrain, snow and other uneven surfaces. Some ships also have a lot of stairs.
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The weather plays a pivotal part in this adventure and although there’s an itinerary in place, there are no guarantees that you’ll be able to do everything that is planned for. A level of flexibility and openness to embracing the unexpected are important in expedition travel, especially to such a remote area.
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This trip takes places during the time of year that Spitsbergen enjoys 24-hour daylight. Just one of the benefits of this is that incredible wildlife can be seen at any time of the day – be prepared to be woken at any time so as to not miss out on exciting animal sightings.
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Polar bears are one of the most incredible and appealing animals on the planet, but they are also powerful predators with little fear of humans. Therefore, it’s necessary to be aware of the guidelines surrounding any contact with Polar bears. Follow your leader’s instructions and do not stray from your group.
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Boats

Ocean Adventurer
This sturdy expedition ship was built in 1975 and underwent an $8 million refurbishment in 2017 which included new engines and refurbished cabins...
Itinerary
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Meals Included
- Breakfast (4)
- Lunch (4)
- Dinner (4)
Meals Included
- Breakfast (2)
- Lunch (2)
- Dinner (2)
Meals Included
- Breakfast (2)
- Lunch (2)
- Dinner (2)
In terms of wildlife, grazing muskoxen are a possible sight, as 40 percent of the world’s muskoxen population lives in this region. Polar bear sightings are also a remote possibility, as are encounters with more elusive arctic wildlife, such as the arctic hare. Seabirds to watch out for nesting atop the steep cliffs of the sound include little auks, fulmars and guillemots.
Meals Included
- Breakfast (5)
- Lunch (5)
- Dinner (5)
Meals Included
- Breakfast (2)
- Lunch (2)
- Dinner (2)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
17 breakfasts, 15 lunches, 16 dinnersTransport
Ship, ZodiacAccommodation
Cruise shipDates & availability - 2021 season
Trip departures are unavailable.
There are currently no scheduled departures on our Spitsbergen, Jan Mayen, Greenland and Iceland trip. If you are interested in other trips in the region visit one of the links below.
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Important notes
BOOKING CONDITIONS
Arctic and Antarctic bookings have an increased deposit requirement of 20% of the full voyage cost (before any discount). The balance is due 120 days before departure.
If a booking is cancelled 120 days or more before departure – the cancellation fee is the full loss of the deposit paid.
If a booking is cancelled between 119 days and departure – the cancellation fee is 100% of the total price of the voyage.
Other fees may apply for air tickets and other arrangements booked in conjunction with a Polar voyage.
ADVENTURE OPTIONS
Kayaking is available to book on all Arctic voyages (except the North Pole). This must be booked prior to departure and incurs an additional cost. Spaces are limited so please enquire at time of booking. To participate in kayaking, previous, recent experience is essential. In addition, there are other included optional activities offered on some voyages such as snow shoeing and hiking. These activities do not need to be booked in advance and no additional cost applies.
Your voyage is operated by our sister company, Quark Expeditions. All accommodation and transfer arrangements as listed in the itinerary are also operated by Quark Expeditions or their local representatives.
Strict luggage limits apply. Please see the 'Packing' section of the Essential Trip Information for further details.

Essential trip information
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