Tromso, Bear Island and Svalbard
Tromso, Bear Island and Svalbard
Voyage through the wild heart of the Arctic on this eight-day expedition from Svalbard to northern Norway aboard the luxurious Aqua Lares. Combining dramatic polar landscapes, abundant wildlife, and the legendary North Cape, this journey reveals a side of the world that few travellers ever experience.
Fly from Oslo to Longyearbyen and embark on a five-night cruise that takes you south through Svalbard’s ice-carved fjords to the remote wilderness of Bear Island, a seabird sanctuary of staggering proportions. The voyage continues across the Barents Sea to mainland Norway, calling at the spectacular North Cape and the charming fishing villages of Skarsvag and Gjesvaer before arriving in Tromso, the vibrant capital of Arctic Norway. Nights in Oslo at the Thon Hotel Bristol bookend the expedition with Scandinavian style.
With expert naturalist guides leading zodiac excursions, kayaking adventures, and wildlife-spotting sessions, every day brings extraordinary encounters — from polar seabirds wheeling above towering cliffs to the midnight sun casting golden light across an endless Arctic horizon. This is expedition cruising at its most refined.
Itinerary highlights
Fly to Longyearbyen and board the luxurious Aqua Lares expedition vessel
Cruise through Svalbard's dramatic fjords with glaciers and Arctic wildlife
Visit remote Bear Island, one of the most important seabird colonies in the North Atlantic
Cross the Barents Sea and reach mainland Norway's spectacular northern coast
Stand at the North Cape, the northernmost point of continental Europe
Explore the charming Arctic fishing villages of Skarsvag and Gjesvaer
Disembark in Tromso, the vibrant gateway to the Arctic
Travel with expert naturalist guides and enjoy kayaking and paddleboarding throughout
Tromso, Bear Island and Svalbard
Voyage through the wild heart of the Arctic on this eight-day expedition from Svalbard to northern Norway aboard the luxurious Aqua Lares. Combining dramatic polar landscapes, abundant wildlife, and the legendary North Cape, this journey reveals a side of the world that few travellers ever experience.
Fly from Oslo to Longyearbyen and embark on a five-night cruise that takes you south through Svalbard’s ice-carved fjords to the remote wilderness of Bear Island, a seabird sanctuary of staggering proportions. The voyage continues across the Barents Sea to mainland Norway, calling at the spectacular North Cape and the charming fishing villages of Skarsvag and Gjesvaer before arriving in Tromso, the vibrant capital of Arctic Norway. Nights in Oslo at the Thon Hotel Bristol bookend the expedition with Scandinavian style.
With expert naturalist guides leading zodiac excursions, kayaking adventures, and wildlife-spotting sessions, every day brings extraordinary encounters — from polar seabirds wheeling above towering cliffs to the midnight sun casting golden light across an endless Arctic horizon. This is expedition cruising at its most refined.
Itinerary highlights
Fly to Longyearbyen and board the luxurious Aqua Lares expedition vessel
Cruise through Svalbard's dramatic fjords with glaciers and Arctic wildlife
Visit remote Bear Island, one of the most important seabird colonies in the North Atlantic
Cross the Barents Sea and reach mainland Norway's spectacular northern coast
Stand at the North Cape, the northernmost point of continental Europe
Explore the charming Arctic fishing villages of Skarsvag and Gjesvaer
Disembark in Tromso, the vibrant gateway to the Arctic
Travel with expert naturalist guides and enjoy kayaking and paddleboarding throughout
What's Included
- International return flights from the UK (upgrade options available)
- Domestic flights
- Seamless ground transfers
- Handpicked accommodations
- Meals as indicated
- Onboard snacks and non-alcoholic beverages
- Expert-led shore excursions
- Kayaking and paddleboarding equipment
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout
Dates & Pricing
What's Included
- International return flights from the UK (upgrade options available)
- Domestic flights
- Seamless ground transfers
- Handpicked accommodations
- Meals as indicated
- Onboard snacks and non-alcoholic beverages
- Expert-led shore excursions
- Kayaking and paddleboarding equipment
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout
Dates & Pricing
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