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GROUP ESCORTED TOURS

An Ultimate Arctic Expedition

Alastair Fothergill will be leading a truly unique expedition to the Arctic.
GROUP ESCORTED TOUR

ABOUT THE TOUR

We are extremely excited to announce that Alastair Fothergill will be leading a truly unique expedition through the Arctic. With the assistance of his friend and work colleague, Oskar Strøm, you will be led by a team of carefully selected crew, who are highly professional and enthusiastic, giving excellent and captivating insight on the Arctic’s flora and fauna, as well as on the surrounding environment.

Summer arrives at the end of June. The midnight sun reigns supreme and purple saxifrage decorates the slopes. As the ice around the island’s thaws, it provides excellent opportunities to explore the archipelago’s seldom-visited eastern parts.

Your journey begins with two nights in a hotel in Longyearbyen, followed by ten nights on board the very comfortable M/S Quest. With a maximum of 42 guests, this will be a very intimate and exclusive trip. As we navigate the magnificent Arctic wilderness of Svalbard, we will cruise along glittering glaciers and go ashore to take in the magnificent scenery. We will also keep an eye out for the iconic wildlife, including walruses, seals, and polar bears.

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EXPEDITION LEADER

Alastair Fothergill l Expedition Leader | The Ultimate Travel Company
OSKAR STRØM l Expedition Leader | The Ultimate Travel Company
THE PRICE BREAKDOWN
13 days from £9,480 per person

TOUR DATE: 27th JUNE – 9th JULY 2026

Price Includes

  • Accommodation throughout as shown in the itinerary
  • Full board on board the ship, including coffee and tea, and juice with breakfast
  • 1 welcome dinner in Longyearbyen with alcohol
  • All entrance fees, visits, and excursions as per the itinerary
  • All transportation as detailed in the itinerary
  • Local English-speaking guide/s
  • Information briefings and lectures by the expedition team
  • A parka will be provided for the duration of your voyage
  • Port fees, taxes, and tariffs
  • Shore landings by zodiac
  • The services of your tour leader throughout

Price Excludes

  • International flights (quoted separately)
  • Boots – these can be hired before the trip in Longyearbyen
  • Additional options
  • Alcoholic drinks and additional drinks
  • Extra excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for the ship crew (approx. $14 per person per day)
  • Items of personal expenditure (e.g. telephone calls / laundry etc.)
  • Visa fees
  • Government levies or taxes introduced after costing and publication of this programme on 11.09.24
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TOUR MANAGER

Louisa | Expert Page | Ultimate Travel Company
Day 1

London / Oslo / Longyearbyen

Suggested flights (not included in the cost of the tour). Fly from London Heathrow on Scandinavian Airlines flight SK804 at 10.35, arriving Oslo at 13.45. Connect to Scandinavian Airlines flight SK4496 departing Oslo at 16.00, arriving Longyearbyen at 18.55.

On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your accommodation. Stay one night at The Funken Lodge.

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