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Spitsbergen (Svalbard)
Spitsbergen from LOS&CO on Vimeo Further north than Siberia, Alaska and most of Greenland – you find the archipelago of Svalbard. Spitsbergen is Svalbard’s largest island. Here you will find both an untouched Arctic wilderness and a biological hot spot. These voyages to Spitsbergen are relaxed and suitable for most people of reasonable fitness. A direct flight from mainland Norway, Spitsbergen is a world apart and a wonderful escape from busy, bustling Europe. Landings/ Learning: Climate
SPITSBERGEN ITINERARIES 2013 - Spitsbergen Explorer Voyage (8 day itinerary) Please use these voyage only prices as a guide. Prices are per person and do not include flights or any hotel nights required pre- or post-voyage. Project Travel will have fully priced packages and additional information on the 2013 Svalbard programme available soon. Book before 31st March 2013 and receive €120 onboard credit per cabin.
Terms & Conditions apply. All pricing is voyage only and per person. The offer is subject to availability. Flights from Ireland and any hotel nights required pre- and/or post-voyage may be obtained from Project Travel. Prices correct at time of publication (Jan 13). E&OE. Day 1: Overnight in Longyearbyen hotel (B&B). Day 2: Guided coach tour of Longyearbyen before boarding MS Fram and heading to nearby Barentsburg, a Russian settlement with an exotic collection of artefacts and architecture. Day 3:The lanscape of Hornsund is largely alpine with the majestic mountain, Hornsundtinden, soaring highest of all. Day 4: In Bellsun we will attempt to land one ither Ahlstrands peninsula or in Calypsobyen. Later we may sail towards the beautiful Varsolbukta. Day 5: Kongsfjord is the largest fjord on the north-west coast of Spitsbergen. Ny Alesund is the world's northernmost permanently inhabited community, where a number of countries run their own national research stations. Day 6: The large Woodfjord and Liedfdefjord in north Spitsbergen are striking in their varied landscape. We cruise towards the Monaco glacier, passing a number of small islets where eider ducks nest during the Summer. We might see a polar bear searching for eggs if we are lucky! Day 7: Ice conditions permitting, today we hope to cross the 80th parallel and explore a landing site on the north-west corner of the islands. Keep your eyes open for walrus, whales and polar bears. We hope to reach Moffen, an islet housing a walrus colony and bird sanctuary. Day 8-9: Isfjord is the largest fjord system in Svalbard. One of the most prominent mountains here is Alkhornet, where thousands of guillemots nest during the summer season. Our voyage ends in Longyearbyen after midnight.
Iceland, Jan Mayen and Spitsbergen Climate Voyage (8 day itinerary) Day 1: Board MS Fram in Reykjavik, Iceland. Day 2: At sea, heading north. Day 3:Jan Mayen is one of the most isolated islands in the world, 600km from Iceland. We will do our best to make it possible to set foot on this fascinating outpost. You'll also see Beerenberg, the world's northernmost active volcano. Day 4: At sea. Day 5: Ny Alesund is the world's northernmost permanently inhabited community, where a number of countries run their own national research stations. Keep your eyes open for walrus, whales and polar bears. Day 6: Ice conditions permitting, today we hope to cross the 80th parallel and explore a landing site on the north-west corner of the islands. Day 7-8: Isfjord is the largest fjord system in Svalbard. One of the most prominent mountains here is Alkhornet, where thousands of guillemots nest during the summer season. Our voyage ends in Longyearbyen after midnight.
In the Realm of the Polar Bear (9 day itinerary) Day 1: Overnight in Longyearbyen hotel (B&B). Day 2: Guided coach tour of Longyearbyen before boarding MS Fram and heading to nearby Barentsburg, a Russian settlement with an exotic collection of artefacts and architecture. Day 3: Kongsfjord is the largest fjord on the north-west coast of Spitsbergen. Ny Alesund is the world's northernmost permanently inhabited community, where a number of countries run their own national research stations. Magdalenefjord is home to a whaling station from the 16th century. Day 4: Deep inside the giant Woodfjord system we find the enormous and fast moving Monaco Glacier. In front of this dramatic glacier the mixing of fresh and saline water creates excellent feeding grounds for sea birds. The Jotunkjeldane thermal springs is another branch of the system - they are the northernmost documented thermal springs on Earth. Day 5: The spectacular bird cliff of Alkerfjell in the North-east Spitsbergen Nature Reserve is sometimes referred to as the Piccadilly Circus of seabirds! Its 300m spires rise directly from the sea and create perfect nesting conditions. Day 6: Edgeoya is the third largest island in Svalbard and part of the South-east Svalbard Nature Reserve. Here you will find cultural heritage from all eras of human exploration of Svalbard. Day 7:The landscape of Hornsund in South Spitsbergen National Park is alpine in nature, with some very special mountains, like Bautaen ("the Obelisk") which, seen from teh right angle, looks like a giant Viking sword. Day 8-9: Isfjord is the largest fjord system in Svalbard. One of the most prominent mountains here is Alkhornet, where thousands of guillemots nest during the summer season. Our voyage ends in Longyearbyen after midnight. |
| Photo Credits: Nina Bailey, Rinie Van Meurs, Geir A Manum, Heiko Kuhr, Gian-Rico Willy, Hurtigruten | |
