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EXPLORESpitsbergen
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This is one of the northernmost inhabited regions in the world.
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And one of the most beautiful – rugged, wild, unspoiled.
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Where else do you have the chance to see polar bears in their natural habitat...
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…whales and walruses, reindeer and foxes,
seabirds by the thousands?
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SPITSBERGEN The Wildlife Capital of the Arctic
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Spitsbergen is the largest island of the Svalbard Archipelago, between Norway and the North Pole.
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You can explore its natural wonders by land and by sea…
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…even by paddle!
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This Arctic vacation is both contemplative…
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…and adventurous.
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So what type of Spitsbergen experiencemight be right for you?
Well, that depends…
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Do you want to see as many varied species of spectacular wildlife as possible?
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Or do you want a trip that’s packed with adventure –
kayaking, snowshoeing, and Zodiac cruising uncharted waters?
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Maybe you want to witness the glaciers, the tundra, the breathtaking coastline and inner fjords?
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How about an Arctic experience that touches on all this and more?
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Let’s take a deeper dive into the different itineraries.
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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.
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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?
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Experience the short but very sweet Spitsbergen Highlights: Expedition In Brief
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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
Learn More
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Photography buffs can delight in Spitsbergen...Spitsbergen Photography: In Search of Polar Bears
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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?
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That’s great because...
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Quark Expeditions® has been taking people to the polar regions for more than 25 years.
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We have the experience to deliver the trip of a lifetime.
All you need to do is…
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Choose the trip that’s right for you…
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Figure out which dates work best…
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Choose your Adventure Options and make it your own...
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And GO!
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Your next vacation will be the one that challenges your perceptions…
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That makes you rethink your priorities…
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