Summary
Svalbard is one of the last remaining water wilderness areas on earth and we will be spending a good 10 days sailing around it. A place that is as remote as it can get and that’s the kind of place that we get to see some magnificent wildlife in. We start our journey from India, flying to Oslo and then from Oslo taking another flight to Longyearbyen, the northernmost town in the world on the biggest island on Svalbard, the Spitsbergen. “Svalbard” means “cold coasts” and was first mentioned in Icelandic texts in the 12th century. However, the archipelago has a relatively mild climate compared to other areas at the same latitude. In Longyearbyen, the average temperature ranges from -14°C in winter to 6°C in summer. The lowest temperatures in winter can reach -30°C and in summer nearly 20°C.
Itinerary
Arrive in Svalbard’s capital, briefings, board the vessel, set sail for fjord landscapes.
Our Journey will be dependent on the pack-ice and most often, today will be the day we reach Amsterdoya. An old derelict cabin and one of the highways for polar bear sightings in past years.
Landings near walrus haulouts, explore ice edges, capture behavior from zodiac outings.
Patrol for polar bear movement, photograph from safe vantage, work with light on white subjects. Keeping our eyes peeled for the yellowish dots in the pack ice.
We hope to be in the pack ice looking for wildlife for the next 2 days.
Navigate the ice with hopefully some bear breaks here and there
Chase the soft extended golden hour, capture shapes, silhouettes, and ambient tones.
On our way back into Isfjorden today, stopping by sea bird colonies and maybe a last dash into a fjord for the bears. Reaching port for the night halt.
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FAQ
Passport, Visa & Entry Requirement
Arrival & Departure Information
Physical Activity & Mobility
Transportation on Tour
Optional Excursions
Clothing & Packing Tips
