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Arctic Cruise Adventure: In Search of the Polar Bear 2024

Departure date Jul 29 - Aug 12, 2024

15 days from $20,495 per person was $22,995

Limited to 199 guests

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Explore the Arctic on an all-encompassing expedition in search of the mighty polar bear. Travel alongside A&K’s unmatched Expedition Team and knowledgeable experts intimately familiar with the region, seeking out the sea bear in the Svalbard Islands and discovering the starkly beautiful lava fields and ice caves of Iceland’s Westfjords. Experience this thrilling destination through numerous guided shore landings and active excursions.

A&K Advantages

  • Cruise for 13 nights through the Arctic’s wildest regions on a voyage exclusively chartered by A&K
  • Enjoy active exploration of the Arctic’s varied landscapes, from Zodiac excursions through ice floes to epic volcanic hikes, all under the wing of A&K’s award-winning Expedition Team
  • Experience a vast breadth of Arctic wildlife habitats, including the polar bear haven of Svalbard
  • Cruise to the remote east coast of Greenland, where you may visit Scoresby Sound and the Inuit village of Ittoqqortoormiit
  • Discover North Iceland and the whale-watching port of Husavik, where you experience a private, behind-the-scenes tour at the renowned Husavik Whale Museum
  • Join photography lectures, hands-on workshops and tips in the field led by A&K’s dedicated photo coach

Itinerary at a Glance

JUL 29
Arrive Oslo, Norway
JUL 30
Longyearbyen | Gateway to Adventure
JUL 31
Svalbard | Northern Outpost
AUG 1
Svalbard | Glacial Archipelago
AUG 2
Svalbard | Realm of the Polar Bear
AUG 3
Svalbard | Austfonna Icecap
AUG 4
Svalbard | Tip of the Archipelago
AUG 5
Greenland Sea | Enrichment at Sea
AUG 6
Jan Mayen | Glacier-Cloaked Volcano
AUG 7
Scoresby Sound | Endless Fjords
AUG 8
The Denmark Strait | Remote Village
AUG 9
The Denmark Strait | Unwinding at Sea
AUG 10
Husavik, Iceland | Whale-Watching Haven
AUG 11
Iceland’s Westfjords | Lava & Ice-Carved Lands
AUG 12
Depart Reykjavik

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Oslo Pre-Tour Extension 4 days from TBA Learn More
Reykjavik Post-Tour Extension 4 days from TBA Learn More
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