Arctic Expedition Tromsø to Svalbard 5 Nights

This Arctic expedition from Tromsø to Svalbard provides an unforgettable experience through Northern Europe’s remote wilderness and wildlife-rich polar environments. The voyage offers close encounters with untouched coastlines, glaciers, seabird colonies, and Arctic wildlife while exploring some of the most isolated regions of the High Arctic under the guidance of expert naturalists.

6 Day Artic Itinerary

Day 1: Embarkation - Tromsø

Begin your expedition in Tromsø, known as the 'Paris of the North,' located above the Arctic Circle. After boarding Aqua Lares, settle into your cabin and attend introductory briefings from the expedition team while sailing past dramatic fjords and mountains toward the Arctic wilderness.

Meals Included: Lunch / Dinner

Day 2: Gjesvær & Skarsvåg (Nordkapp)

Visit Gjesvær and explore the Gjesværstappan islands, home to one of Europe’s largest seabird colonies with puffins, gannets, and kittiwakes. Continue to Skarsvåg, one of the northernmost fishing villages in the world, where colorful houses and roaming reindeer reflect traditional Arctic life.

Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 3: Rantalabukta (Reinøya)

Discover Reinøya, a remote island historically used by Sami herders for reindeer grazing. Guided walks explore raised beaches and geological formations shaped by glaciers and ancient seas while learning about Arctic culture and environmental history.

Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 4: Bear Island

Explore Bear Island, famous for dramatic cliffs and dense seabird colonies. Zodiac and tender excursions allow close observation of puffins, guillemots, and fulmars nesting along the rugged coastline while naturalist guides explain Arctic ecosystems and bird behavior.

Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 5: Samarinvågen

Visit Samarinvågen, a glacier-filled bay with floating ice formations and rich Arctic wildlife. Observe bearded seals resting on ice floes and watch for seabirds such as little auks, Brünnich’s guillemots, and king eiders. Beluga whale sightings may also occur depending on conditions.

Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 6: Disembarkation - Longyearbyen

Arrive in Longyearbyen, the administrative center of Svalbard, where modern Arctic life meets remote wilderness. Before disembarkation, guests may explore the town’s mining and polar exploration heritage while reflecting on their Arctic expedition experience.

Meals Included: Breakfast

6 Day Arctic cruise activities

Under full instruction from your sea kayaking guide, experience true tranquillity as you paddle through clinking ice floes and realise the enormity of the surrounding scenery. Look out for breaching whales, lounging seals and penguins zipping alongside your kayak. Some experience is required.

Camp out on the ice and experience the silence which blankets the continent by night. This is your chance to completely connect with this ethereal ice world – wrap up warm and embrace the Antarctic elements.

Get a spring in your step when you slip on a pair of snowshoes in Antarctica. Enabling you to easily scale gentle slopes, this unique activity allows you to access hard to reach places and seek out the most impressive views.

Learn to capture wildlife and landscape shots in a small group photography program, including critiquing sessions and editing classes. Plus, Explorer Boat excursions with a dedicated photography expert on landings.

Achieve the best views and photographs from a forward facing Explorer Boats. They allow you to sit comfortably and securely while crackling through the ice-strewn waters. Look out for wildlife such as penguins, seals and whales as you cruise.

It doesn’t get more serene than complimentary yoga classes to the tune of glacial scenery. Join the most unique exercise setting in the world after a day of exploration. Classes are regular but are dependent on weather conditions and swell.

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