Explore Spitsbergen: The Wildlife Capital of the Arctic

EXPLORESpitsbergen

This is one of the northernmost inhabited regions in the world.

And one of the most beautiful – rugged, wild, unspoiled.

Where else do you have the chance to see polar bears in their natural habitat...

…whales and walruses, reindeer and foxes,

seabirds by the thousands?

SPITSBERGEN The Wildlife Capital of the Arctic

Spitsbergen is the largest island of the Svalbard Archipelago, between Norway and the North Pole.

You can explore its natural wonders by land and by sea…

…even by paddle!

This Arctic vacation is both contemplative…

…and adventurous.

So what type of Spitsbergen experiencemight be right for you?

Well, that depends…

Do you want to see as many varied species of spectacular wildlife as possible?

Or do you want a trip that’s packed with adventure –

kayaking, snowshoeing, and Zodiac cruising uncharted waters?

Maybe you want to witness the glaciers, the tundra, the breathtaking coastline and inner fjords?

How about an Arctic experience that touches on all this and more?

Let’s take a deeper dive into the different itineraries.

Intro to Spitsbergen

• Get a taste of everything the Arctic has to offer

• Witness stunning scenery in continuous daylight

• Encounter polar bears, walrus, reindeer and more

• Learn why Spitsbergen is the best place to see wildlife

9-days itinerary

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Spitsbergen Explorer

• See the best of the island on this classic Arctic expedition

• Take Zodiac cruises to search for polar bears and walruses

• Encounter colonies of thousands of birds

• Get adventurous with snow-shoeing and sea-kayaking

11-days itinerary

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Spitsbergen In Depth

• Experience the rugged, unspoiled wilderness up-close

• See the world’s largest carnivores in their natural habitat

• Explore the polar desert

• Circumnavigate the entire island

13-days itinerary

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Why not also tick Greenland and Iceland off your list with the Three Arctic Islands voyage.

Three Arctic Islands: Iceland, Greenland, Spitsbergen

• Experience one of National Geographic Explorer’s 50 Tours of a Lifetime

• Explore Spitsbergen’s impressive glaciers and wildlife

• Take a Zodiac cruise along Greenland’s coastline

• Hike the tundra on the lookout for muskox

13-days itinerary

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And if you’re short on time but big on adventure?

Experience the short but very sweet Spitsbergen Highlights: Expedition In Brief

SpitsbergenBarentsøya

KvitøyaPhippsøya

Alkefjellet

Smeerenburg

Monaco Glacier

Moffen Nordaustlandet

SVALBARD(Region of Norway)

Greenland Sea

Arctic Ocean

Hornsund

Bellsund

Edgeøya

Calypsobyen

Longyearbyen

Spitsbergen Highlights: Expedition In Brief

• Cruise through pack ice up to 80º N along the west coast

• Marvel in the thriving and varied ecosystem

• Spot polar bears, walruses and reindeer in the wild

• Get the full experience via Zodiac cruising and on-shore excursions

6-days itinerary

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Photography buffs can delight in Spitsbergen...Spitsbergen Photography: In Search of Polar Bears

Spitsbergen Photography: In Search of Polar Bears

• Scour the Spitsbergen coastline for polar bears

• Take perfect pictures in the continuous daylight

• Get top photography tips from onboard experts

13-days itinerary

*Expedition route guided by wildlife sightings

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Interested in planning an adventure of your own to Spitsbergen?

That’s great because...

Quark Expeditions® has been taking people to the polar regions for more than 25 years.

We have the experience to deliver the trip of a lifetime.

All you need to do is…

Choose the trip that’s right for you…

Figure out which dates work best…

Choose your Adventure Options and make it your own...

And GO!

Your next vacation will be the one that challenges your perceptions…

That makes you rethink your priorities…

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