Spitzbergen Explorers - Arctic & Antarctica - The Adventure Company Worldwide Adventures 2012/3

Woodfjord Magdalenefjord Seven Icebergs Kongsfjord Moffen Nordaustlandet Polar bears HI NL Adventure Level A Cultural Discovery Nature & Wildlife Arctic 11 days Trip Code: XSB NY-Alesund Post Office SPIT ZBERGEN OP EN ST RA IT Sheet ice Barentsoya Prince Karlis Forland Longyearbyen Barentsburg Edgeoya Bellsund Sorkapp Spitzbergen Explorer Explore a paradise of ice and tundra � Come face to face with whales, walruses and polar bears � Watch as giant icebergs glide by Dates & Prices Guide land only based on twin sharing with private facilities. Flight packages are available, please ask a Travel Consultant for more details. All elements in the itinerary are included, unless otherwise stated. Prices are per person and subject to change (see Booking Conditions p194). From �4,060 Lying 80� north, Svalbard is truly on the top of the world � head north from here and all you'll encounter is Arctic Ocean and ice. These remote islands of midnight sunshine are nothing short of spectacular. This is the stage for an incredible wildlife adventure as you go in search of reindeer, Arctic birds, seals, walruses, whales and above all, the majestic polar bear. Nothing compares to seeing these incredible giants in their natural habitat. Itinerary Day 1 Board ship in Longyearbyen. Day 2 Svalbard Following a clockwise sanctuary is home to a variety of other marine animals, and photo oppotunities are numerous. This is a chance to see the elusive polar bear! Day 9/10 Bourbonhamna Among the marine life in the Arctic, the white Beluga whale is one of the most recognisable, and there is a good chance to see these fine creatures here. Day 11 Disembark in Longyearbyen. Essentials Graded easy. You should be in good health and be able to get in and out of a Zodiac inflatable boat. Walks are all optional. Please note as weather conditions are changeable your itinerary may differ from the one here. Transport Bus/taxi, polar ship, Zodiac inflatable, on foot Accommodation Cabin onboard (10nts) Meals included All meals whilst on cruise Family Departure Want to take the family to the Arctic? If so, we have a family departure on this trip. Speak to a Travel Consultant or visit our website for more information. Longyearbyen Average Daily Max Temp �C 9 6 3 0 -3 -6 -9 -12 -15 Average Daily Hours of Sunshine Average Monthly Rainfall (mm) 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 course, this day's sailing will give you time to get to know your ship and marvel at the surrounding landscape. Day 3/4 14th of July Glacier Named after a previous expedition, this glacier can be explored by Zodiacs. You will also visit the Arctic research centre of Ny Alesund. This is a fantastic environment for birds, so keep your binoculars handy. Day 5/6 Smeerenburg Once known as Blubber Town, this community still has visible signs of the old whaling station: blubber ovens and whalebones dot the landscape. Day 7/8 Moffen Island Crossing 80� north and nearing the North Pole you approach Moffen Island. This walrus Insider's view There is something wonderful about the remoteness of the Arctic. Surrounded by silent ice floes, ancient Norse settlements and forgotten whaling stations, not to mention the mysterious Polar bear and various Arctic wildlife, this truly is a magical place. Angela Good - Operations Executive 45 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 0 0 3 8 9 7 7 5 3 1 0 0 For more information call 0845 004 5023 or visit adventurecompany.co.uk/XSB

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