Norway’s Fjords and Arctic Svalbard

17 DAYS FROM $19,960

• Observe Arctic wildlife—from walruses and reindeer to polar bears—with our naturalists. • Kayak into inlets and coves hidden among dramatic fjords or explore by Zodiac. • Visit fishing villages in the Lofoten Islands and spend five days discovering Svalbard.

Expedition Cruise Light or Moderate

DAYS 1–6 I U.S./BERGEN, NORWAY/ EXPLORING THE NORWEGIAN FJORDS Fly overnight to Bergen, and take a guided walk in Bryggen, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Board the ship and sail into the fjordlands, exploring Nordfjorden, the turquoise lake of Lodalen Valley, and Kjenndal Glacier. Cruise past vertical cliffs in a Zodiac, kayak to waterfalls, and take naturalist-led hikes. National Geographic Endurance or National Geographic Resolution through Day 16 Meals: 4B, 4L, 5D DAYS 7–10 I LOFOTEN ISLANDS/ TYSFJORDEN/TROMSØ/BJØRNØYA (BEAR ISLAND) Discover the magical Lofoten Archipelago by Zodiac, on the lookout for otters, moose, and huge concentrations of seabirds. Visit the island of Værøy, and cruise into the legendary Trollfjorden. Follow Tysfjorden past tiny villages and hike the valley of Hellemobotn. In Tromsø, the “gateway to the Arctic,” learn about Arctic settlers at the Polar Museum. Venture to the high Arctic, stopping on Bjørnøya discover sea caves, inlets, and tens of thousands of seabirds by Zodiac. Meals: 4B, 4L, 4D

DAYS 11–17 I SVALBARD/LONGYEARBYEN/ OSLO Venture to the ice floes and islands of Norway’s Svalbard Archipelago in search of walruses, bearded and ringed seals, arctic foxes, reindeer, and polar bears. With long daylight hours and a flexible itinerary, we’ll have plenty of opportunities to hike the tundra, kayak among icebergs, and cruise Zodiacs up close to tidewater glaciers. Disembark in Longyearbyen and visit the Svalbard Gallery and Svalbard Museum. Fly by charter to Oslo and check in to our hotel. Depart the next morning. Radisson Blu Airport Hotel I Meals: 7B, 6L, 6D

An Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and a team of naturalists will accompany this trip.

Dan Westergren Photographer As the longtime photo editor for National Geographic Traveler magazine, Dan Westergren was responsible for the magazine’s photographic vision, which earned the publication numerous awards for photography. His many assignments took him to the summits of Mont Blanc and Kilimanjaro, and skiing to the North Pole. Find the departure(s) Dan will join on our website.

INFORMATION

This trip is operated in collaboration with Lindblad Expeditions. Dates: This expedition is offered in May. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and vary by cabin category. Single supplement applies; please see our website. Airfare is not included in the price. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars and subject to change. This itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice.

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