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Polar Bears

WILDLIFE – SPITSBERGEN TREASURE

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​GET EVEN CLOSER TO A WILD ADVENTURE ON SPITSBERGEN.

The nature of Spitsbergen is both breathtaking and incredibly fragile. Summer is short, and changes can be observed daily, making it an amazing experience. We embark on our Wildlife" expedition at the beginning of July, when summer is in full swing, the snow has long melted, young birds have hatched, and Arctic foxes are foraging for food. The tundra dazzles with vibrant colours, walruses bask on the beach, reindeer gather supplies for winter, and whales swim in Isfjord. This is the best time for photography and experiencing wildlife. We will spend 7 days in Spitsbergen.

ARRIVAL IN LONGYEARBYEN

On the first day, we explore Longyearbyen. We leave our belongings, acclimate to the new Arctic reality, establish an action plan, and discuss routes. We will tour the town of Longyearbyen, go shopping, and enjoy local beer in one of the many pubs.

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Image by Jay Ruzesky

WALRUSES

We take a motorboat to the other side of the fjord, to Borebukta, to observe Arctic walruses on the beach, in their natural habitat. These mammals can reach up to 3.5 meters in length and weigh close to 1 ton.

PYRAMIDEN

We sail to Pyramiden, an abandoned town also known as the "ghost town." It is home to the northernmost statue of Lenin. At its peak, the town housed over 1,000 people, mainly miners. We will explore abandoned buildings such as the school, sports center, and cafeteria. The flora here is slightly different than around Longyearbyen, as black soil from Ukraine was brought here to grow vegetables for the residents.

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RETURN FROM PYRAMIDEN

Sailing back to Longyearbyen, we will approach Spitsbergen's largest glacier, Nordenskiöldbreen, and be on the lookout for whales. This is also where we have the greatest chance of seeing a polar bear, as these mammals are often near the glacier, hunting seals.

TRIP TO BJORNDALEN + ADVENTDALEN

The beautiful Bjorndalen Valley, with its rich tundra, remnants of a mine, and summer cottages, is simply stunning. In good weather, we will have a wonderful view of distant glaciers. After Bjorndalen, we will head in the other direction, to the end of Adventdalen, up to mine number 7, where we will have a wonderful view of this vast valley. On this day, we will cover all available roads ☺

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WHALES

We focus on whales. We have rented a boat to increase our chances of finding whales. In the evening, a walk around the town, and for those interested, a museum or dog sledding.

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