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Three polar bears walk on pack ice during the Reconnaissance voyage to the high Arctic
Three polar bears walk on pack ice during the Reconnaissance voyage to the high Arctic
ExpeditionsSvalbard: In Search of Iconic Arctic Wildlife

Svalbard: In Search of Iconic Arctic Wildlife

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Sail to the high Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, one of the best places on the planet to see polar bears in their native habitat. Over the past 50+ years, our ace spotters have given our guests multiple opportunities to experience close sightings. In addition to the bears, we’ll be on the lookout for walrus, reindeer, elusive arctic foxes, fur seals, and numerous species of birds. The archipelago offers unique hikes, with artful, sculptural arrangements of whale bones on pebbled beaches and the ghostly remains of trapper’s huts.

Highlights

Adult male walrus (Odobenus rosmarus rosmarus) on multi-year ice floes off Bölscheöya Island in the Svalbard Archipelago in the Barents Sea, Norway. While isolated Atlantic males can weigh as much as 4,000 lb, most weigh between 1,500 and 3,500 lb. Females weigh about two thirds as much as males. The most prominent physical feature of the walrus is its long tusks, actually elongated canines, which are present in both sexes and can reach a length of over 3 ft and weigh up to 12 lb....
  • Search for polar bears and walrus alongside our veteran spotters

  • Explore under the midnight sun and take advantage of spectacular photo ops with tips from a National Geographic Photography Expert

  • Sail up to rock-wall rookeries teeming with thousands of birds, see pelagic birds from the ship’s rail when we’re underway, and Zodiac cruise near a cloud of feeding arctic terns

  • Actively explore––kayak, Zodiac cruise, hike, and walk

  • Hike the spongy tundra in search of reindeer, Arctic fox, and a variety of endemic plants

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duration
10 Days
starts at
Longyearbyen, Svalbard (Norway)
ends at
Longyearbyen, Svalbard (Norway)
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From

$14,204

/ per person

Was $15,204Save $1,000

duration
10 Days
starts at
Longyearbyen, Svalbard (Norway)
ends at
Longyearbyen, Svalbard (Norway)

From

$14,204

/ per person

Was $15,204Save $1,000

duration
10 Days
starts at
Longyearbyen, Svalbard (Norway)
ends at
Longyearbyen, Svalbard (Norway)
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Video

Explore with National Geographic Experts - Arctic Svalbard: Through the Lens with Nick Cobbing

  • Aug 2024

"I think what makes Svalbard an inspiring place for a photographer is its diversity,” says National Geography Photography Expert Nick Cobbing who has captured the region’s glacier-sculpted landscapes, dazzling light, and abundant wildlife since 2005. In this episode of Explore with National Geographic Experts, see how Cobbing helps travelers photograph Svalbard so they can go home with unforgettable memories of this spectacular destination.

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