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Polar Pyramiden
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Svalbard
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Arrival at Longyearbyen Airport and transfer to your Arctic hotel
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Meet your expedition guide and fellow travelers over a welcome briefing
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Short guided walk through Longyearbyen including polar history monuments Arctic wilderness views and coal mining heritage
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Time to acclimatise to the High Arctic light and landscape
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Dinner in town and overnight in Longyearbyen
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Day 2 - Soviet Ghost Town of Pyramiden
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Morning transfer to the harbour and boat journey across Isfjorden toward Pyramiden
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Scenic Arctic sailing with chances to spot seabirds glaciers and possible whales en route
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Arrival at the abandoned Soviet settlement preserved in Arctic silence
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Guided exploration of the cultural palace Lenin statue swimming pool school and Soviet era apartment blocks
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Lunch in the world’s northernmost hotel restaurant
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Time for photography and quiet exploration surrounded by glaciers
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Return boat journey to Longyearbyen
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Dinner and overnight in Longyearbyen
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Day 3 - Arctic Whale Watching Expedition
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Early departure by boat into the Arctic waters surrounding Svalbard
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Search for humpback whales minke whales and possibly beluga whales feeding in rich polar waters
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Observe seabird colonies dramatic fjords and calving glaciers
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Learn about Arctic marine ecosystems climate impact and polar conservation
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Return to Longyearbyen in the afternoon
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Free time to explore local shops museum or enjoy a scenic hike
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Dinner and overnight in Longyearbyen
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Day 4 - Arctic Exploration and Departure
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Breakfast at the hotel
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Morning excursion depending on season such as glacier walk dog sledding or fjord cruise
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Final views across Adventfjorden and surrounding mountains
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Transfer to Longyearbyen Airport
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End of Arctic Frontier experience
Highlights
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Arctic Wilderness - Journey deep into the High Arctic of Svalbard where glaciers carve through silent fjords and snow covered mountains rise above icy seas in one of the most remote environments on Earth.
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Whale Encounters - Experience unforgettable Arctic wildlife sightings as humpback whales minke whales and beluga whales surface in nutrient rich polar waters surrounded by seabirds drifting pack ice and dramatic glacier fronts.
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Soviet Ghost Town - Step into the abandoned mining settlement of Pyramiden where Lenin still stands watch and Soviet era buildings remain frozen in time beneath the vast Arctic sky.
Includes / Excludes
What’s Included
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All accommodation in centrally located Arctic hotels on a shared basis
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Daily breakfasts
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Airport transfers in Longyearbyen
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Boat expedition to Pyramiden
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Arctic whale watching boat excursion
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Professional Arctic guide services
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All listed sightseeing and activities
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What’s Not Included
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International flights to and from Svalbard
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Single supplement (60€ per person per night)
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Lunches and dinners unless otherwise specified
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Alcoholic beverages
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Optional excursions such as glacier hiking or dog sledding
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Tips for guides and boat crew
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Personal travel insurance which is mandatory
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