THE ATTEMPT TROUGH THE ICE

Starting from Oslo, you fly to Longyearbyen where the adventure begins, before it continues at sea. We then sail into the Northwest Spitsbergen National Park. Enjoy the fantastic arctic nature, while we scout for polar bears, arctic foxes and Svalbard reindeer. You will also have the chance to see colonies of arctic terns and terns.

Crossing the 80th parallel to the north

We are planning a circumnavigation of Spitsbergen, and we will try to sail beyond the 80th parallel to the north if conditions permit. You will see fantastic nature and wildlife, and the wonderful Hornsund mountains, before we sail towards the wonderful Isfjorden and back to the cozy town of Longyearbyen.

SAFETY CONSIDERATION:

The trip includes several landings during the entire trip, where some treks (ranging in length from 500m to 5 km) can be carried out with relatively manageable gradients. We may encounter ice, snow, mud or something else. Temperatures may vary by several degrees between 1 ° C and 12 ° C. You are therefore advised to dress appropriately.
The program is subject to change based on weather and ice conditions.

DIFFICULTY: Medium
DURATION: 10 days - 9 nights
PERIOD: June, July & August 2024
MINIMUM AGE: 14 years
LANGUAGE: Italian - English

COST: from 107.500,-kr/person

INCLUDED IN THE TOUR:

• Flights: Return flight in economy class between Oslo and Longyearbyen;

• one night in Longyearbyen before the expedition cruise, including breakfast and lunch;

• all transportation in Longyearbyen, including an excursion before the expedition cruise;

• Stay in a cabin of your choice in full board including drinks* in restaurant Aune, coffee and tea free of charge;

• WiFi on board free of charge;;

• Reusable water bottle at no charge;

• English-speaking expedition team that organizes and joins in activities on board and on land;

• A selection of included activities;

• In-depth lectures and discussions held by experts on the expedition team;

• Full use of our Science Centre, extensive library, and advanced biological and geological equipment;

• Use of the ship's jacuzzi, panoramic sauna and fitness room;

• Landings with small expedition boats with the expedition team;

• Loan of boots, walking poles and all necessary equipment for activities;

• A wind and water resistant expedition jacket that you can keep;

• exclusive private guide and photographer provided by FRAMTours

• pictures and/or videos provided by FRAMTours
  

  Notes
  All planned activities depend on weather and conditions. Excursions and activities are subject to change for any reason. The guides can avoid you disembark during landing if you do not meet all requirements for entry and boarding

ON REQUEST:

• Accommodation in single internal/external cabin or higher cabin then standard (on request)

• 2 days in Oslo or Tromsø, upon request

NOT INCLUDED IN THE TOUR:

• Flights to Oslo;

• airport fees;

• some meals, drinks and tips;

• anything not expressly indicated in the program;

• compulsory insurance policy.

• Anything not mentioned under "included in the tour"

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