Land of the Polar Bears

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11 DAYS FROM $12,350

• Experience the legendary midnight sun: the ethereal light when the sun never sets. • Discover unusual flora and tidewater glaciers by Zodiac and on foot with our naturalists. • With a National Geographic Photography Expert, document wildlife in the midnight sun.

Expedition Cruise Light or Moderate

DAYS 1–2 I U.S./OSLO, NORWAY Arrive in Oslo and set out on a tour of Norway’s sophisticated capital city. Hotel Bristol Meals: 1L

DAY 3 I LONGYEARBYEN Enjoy breathtaking vistas en route to Longyearbyen, the largest settlement in Svalbard. Visit the Svalbard Museum to learn about the natural and cultural history of the region; and explore the Gallery Svalbard, home to permanent collections as well as exhibitions of local artists. Later, embark the ship. National Geographic Endurance or National Geographic Resolution through Day 9 I Meals: 1B, 1L, 1D

DAYS 4–9 I SVALBARD A high Arctic archipelago situated between Norway and the North Pole, Svalbard is a place of deep fjords, snowcapped mountains, and massive sheets of ice. Our travel here is exploratory by design; we make the most of our days, keeping a flexible schedule to take advantage of the opportunities that arise. Set out from the ship in search of Svalbard’s incredible wildlife, including walruses, bearded and ringed seals, and the majestic polar bear. Explore serene fjords in Zodiacs, kayak among sparkling icebergs, hike through the blooming tundra, and much more. Meals: 6B, 6L, 6D

DAY 10 I LONGYEARBYEN/OSLO/U.S. Disembark in Longyearbyen and enjoy time at leisure to glimpse life above the Arctic Circle. Fly back to Oslo this afternoon. Radisson Blu Airport Hotel I Meals: 1B, 1L DAY 11 I OSLO/U.S. After breakfast, transfer to the Oslo airport for your return flight home. Meals: 1B

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

Esther Horvath Photographer Documentary photographer Esther Horvath specializes in scientific polar stories. Her work appeared in National Geographic magazine’s September 2019 Arctic issue, and has covered scientific stations in Greenland, laboratories in Antarctica, the largest Arctic Ocean science expedition in history, and more. Find the departure(s) Esther will join on our website.

INFORMATION

This trip is operated in collaboration with Lindblad Expeditions. Dates: This expedition is offered in May and June. 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.