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Svalbard Explorer: Best of High Arctic Norway

11 days
From Toronto to Montreal
4.5
12,012 traveler reviews
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Plan your adventure:
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 12 - 138
Ages 8+
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Highlights

  • Explore Helsinki's vibrant Design District
  • Embark on a charter flight to Longyearbyen
  • Cruise Spitsbergen and spot polar bears
  • Photograph wildlife and Arctic landscapes
  • Kayak around glaciers and fjords

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Helsinki, Finland
  2. Day 2 Helsinki, Finland to Longyearbyen for embarkation
  3. Day 3-9 Exploring Spitsbergen
  4. Day 10 Disembark in Longyearbyen and Fly to Helsinki
  5. Day 11 Helsinki
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance

Operated by

Intrepid Travel

Number of tours

1,651

Age Range

5 to 99 years old

Response time

9 hours

Response rate

92%

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Customer Reviews

  • Erika
    · August 17th, 2025
    The tour was awesome. Simon is the best tour guide you could ever wish for. The small group was a perfect mix of young and elderly, including me !
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  • Ashley
    · July 23rd, 2025
    This tour was incredible! Mathieu was an excellent guide and provided robust information and took us to incredible locations and view points. The group meals were delicious and well budgeted, with even a return of some funds. Would 100% recommend this tour to anyone.
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Dates & Availability

11 days
Svalbard Explorer: Best of High Arctic Norway
From Toronto to Montreal

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    14 May, 2026
    To Sunday
    24 May, 2026
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    22 May, 2026
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    1 Jun, 2026
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    30 May, 2026
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    9 Jun, 2026
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    7 Jun, 2026
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    15 Jun, 2026
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    23 Jun, 2026
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What our customers ask about this tour

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    Anne

    Asked on January 17th, 2025

    What is the name of the ship? Is there any information about the ship?

    Tour Details
    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten January 2025

      The boat names are Ultramarine and Ocean Explorer. You can check out the boat details and features in our Intrepid website.

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    Janice

    Asked on November 24th, 2024

    Does it mean that in this case May 31 would be that first day? And the group will leave for Longyearbyen on June 1?

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      Janice

      TravelerWritten November 2024

      Can I reserve a single occupancy room on the ship for the duration of the cruise? How much extra would it cost?

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      Janice

      TravelerWritten November 2024

      Does the price of the tour include the flights to and from Longyearbyen airport?

    • J

      Janice

      TravelerWritten November 2024

      If I want to reserve a spot in this cruise, what are the payment options? Do I have to pay the full price right away?

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      Janice

      TravelerWritten November 2024

      Does this cruise include zodiac landings? Or does the group stay on the ship the entire cruise?

    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten November 2024

      Yes, May 31 is the first day of the tour, which will be spent in Helsinki. On June 1 (Day 2), the group will transfer to the airport and board a private charter flight to Longyearbyen.

    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten November 2024

      For a Studio Single room, the cost is EUR €8,875.

    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten November 2024

      Yes, the total price includes flights to and from Longyearbyen Airport and transfer fees.

    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten November 2024

      You can secure your spot with an initial deposit and pay the remaining balance on or before the final payment date.

    • Intrepid TravelOperatorWritten November 2024

      Zodiac Landings: Yes, the cruise includes Zodiac landings for a closer and more intimate exploration of the Arctic landscape and wildlife.

    • J

      Janice

      TravelerWritten November 2024

      Is the quoted price of €8,875 for a single room on the ship the total price for the cruise? Or is it the price for a single room only?

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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Greenland. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Greenland. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Greenland. Ideally 2 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before November 15th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 15th, 2025, a minimum payment of $400 is required to confirm your booking with Intrepid Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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