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Svalbard
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Your Svalbard adventure begins today. Head to the airport with plenty of time to relax in the lounge before your two-hour flight. Upon touch down in the Norwegian capital, you’ll have time to grab a coffee and a bite to eat, but don’t get too comfortable, as you’ll shortly be departing on a connecting flight to Longyearbyen. Settle in for your three-hour journey over the Norwegian Sea as you head for the wilderness of Svalbard. When you arrive, you’ll be transferred via airport shuttle to your boutique hotel for the next four nights.
Today is all about the epic outdoors. Sail around the second-largest fjord in the Svalbard archipelago, Isfjorden, on a four-hour group tour. With rock formations from numerous eras, Svalbard is one of the world’s most geologically diverse places – expect 360-degree views of dramatic mountains and awe-inspiring glaciers. With any luck, you’ll spot wildlife while on board, too, and the hybrid boat’s silent electric motor ensures that no animal is frightened by your approach.
Once you’re back on dry land, chill in your hotel before heading out to a cosy cabin outside of town. Here, you’ll be greeted by your host and treated to an authentic meal of reindeer bidos (local stew), along with campfire coffee and dessert. After dinner, you’ll get the lowdown on Svalbard’s most famous residents: polar bears. Full of new facts and delicious food, it’s time to return to your hotel for the night.
Hiking boots at the ready. Today you’ll walk through the valley of Louisedalen towards Carolinedalen on a seven-hour guided adventure. Covering six miles and 1,300ft of elevation, the terrain is relatively easy and framed by dramatic green valley slopes where reindeer graze. Once you’ve made it up onto Forkastningsfjellet (it’s worth it, we promise), you’ll be rewarded with spectacular views over the whole Isfjord, dotted with bays and glaciers. No growling stomachs here, your trusty guide will bring along lunch and hot drinks. At the end, you'll be transferred back to your hotel for some well-earned downtime.
Tonight, you’re in for a gastronomic treat: a six-course Nordic tasting menu showcasing flavours from the Svalbard and Arctic region, with local delicacies such as reindeer, ptarmigan and bearded seal. The restaurant is a 20-minute walk away, but your hotel will happily arrange a taxi if your legs need a break.
On the agenda for today is a full-day group cruise aboard a sustainable hybrid-electric catamaran. You’ll pass magnificent landscapes en route to Billefjorden and the glacier front of Nordenskioldbreen, with the chance to get up close and personal with Svalbard’s abundant wildlife thanks to the boat’s silent electric motor. Knowledgeable guides are on hand to help you spot local species such as the elusive arctic fox, as well as reindeer, walruses and various whales and birds. From a distance, you’ll see the abandoned mining town of Pyramiden and cruise past the imposing Skansbukta bay. Make yourself comfortable in one of the contemporary lounges or head to the viewing decks for an unobstructed look at the polar panorama.
Once you’re back in Longyearbyen, the evening is yours to enjoy at leisure. It’s your last night in Svalbard, so we recommend exploring the town and sampling more traditional Nordic fare.
It’s your final day in Svalbard and we’ve left it free for you to spend it as you please. Enjoy a leisurely morning at your hotel or pick up any last-minute Arctic souvenirs in town. You’ll then be transferred by shuttle to the airport in plenty of time to catch your flight to Oslo. When you arrive, you’ll have a short time to wait before your next flight departs, landing back in the UK full of stories to share.
Each of our trips is entirely tailor-made with originality, quality and cultural immersion in mind. Our team of destination specialists will craft itineraries based on your tastes, using their first-hand knowledge and the help of our in-country team of Concierges and guides. All trips are accompanied by a wide range of additional services, including a 24-hour helpline, the Original Travel app, fast-track airport services and much more.
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