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Arctic
Norwegian Fjords and Realm of the Polar Bear
· Group 134–134
Starts Edinburgh, United KingdomEnds Longyearbyen, NorwayVisits Norway, United Kingdom
About this trip
Set sail from Scotland and its beautiful isles en route to the Norwegian fjords and the remote shores of Svalbard on this dazzling 21-day odyssey along the fjord coastline of Norway. Explore the glaciers that carved the stunning landscapes, visit arctic islands by Zodiac in search of wildlife, walk through history at UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and so much more. Every day of this journey reveals a new icy wonderland on the water. From close-up encounters with icebergs and glaciers to the region’s plentiful wildlife, this is a voyage of non-stop highlights. Always on the lookout for wildlife that live in this polar wilderness, you’ll explore this landscape not only by ship but also on foot and via Zodiac. Roaming polar bears, lounging seals, grazing reindeer, and colonies of birds all co-exist in this harsh land we dare only to explore a few months of the year.
Highlights
- ✦Explore the Standing Stones of Stenness on the remote island of Kirkwall
- ✦Wander through fishing villages and appreciate the slow pace of life
- ✦Search cliffs for trolls
- ✦Enjoy some of the world's most beautiful scenery along Norway's rugged coastline
- ✦Sail past mist-shrouded Bjørnøya — a bird watcher's paradise featuring spectacular views
- ✦Spend time on deck searching for polar bears and whales
- ✦cruise through breathtaking fjords and admire massive glaciers
- ✦experience the midnight sun
- ✦learn about Arctic history and ecology from our expert guides
- ✦brave the Arctic waters and take the polar plunge
- ✦enjoy the silence of the Arctic tundra
Day by Day
The expedition begins near Scotland's incomparable capital city. Board the ship this afternoon in the suburb Port of Leith, to embark on a voyage to the Arctic. The G Expedition departs in the evening through a lock which leads down to sea level, before heading out to sail down the Firth of Forth. While on deck, keep a lookout for common eiders and northern gannets.
📍 Edinburgh
Dates & Prices
Booking through We Go Yonder earns Explorer Points (a credit toward future trips) and builds your Explorer Score for expedition applications.
What's Included
✓ Included
- ·21 nts aboard the G Expedition. Meeting point to ship transfer. Zodiac and land excursions with our expert expedition team. Lectures and educational programs. Orkney Islands guided tour of ancient ruins. Shetland Islands visit. Olden visit. Geirangerfjord visit. Trondheim visit. Vega Island visit. Svartisen glacier excursion. Local village visit (Lofoten Islands). Tromsø city tour. Wildlife spotting opportunities. Hornsund excursion and Bellsund visit (weather dependent). Insulated
- ·waterproof boots supplied for USA sizes 4 - 16. Expedition parka.
