Bear Island - Around Spitsbergen

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1 Bear Island - Around Spitsbergen Titel: Bear Island - Around Spitsbergen Reisdatum: 19 aug aug., 2019 Reiscode: Duur: Schip: Inscheping: Ontscheping: Taal: Let op: Meer over: OTL14b nachten m/v Ortelius Tromsø Longyearbyen Duitstalige reisleiding, Engelstalige reisleiding This is an English and German speaking voyage Arctis reizen Spitsbergen reizen REISBESCHRIJVING LET OP: N.B. The chances that we can reach Kvitøya and complete a full Svalbard circumnavigation (based Inclusief deze reis

2 on our experiences from ) are about 70%. In case we cannot complete a full circumnavigation, we may make a circumnavigation of Spitsbergen through Hinlopen Strait. All itineraries are for guidance only. Programs may vary depending on ice, weather, and wildlife conditions. The onboard expedition leader determines the final itinerary. Flexibility is paramount for expedition cruises. The average cruising speed for m/v Ortelius is 10.5 knots. Day 1: Paris of the North Your adventure begins in Tromsø, nicknamed the Paris of the North, located in an area rich with Norse and Sámi history. Enjoy exploring this sub-arctic Norwegian town, said to have been inhabited since the last ice age. Day 2: Sea life on the move Crossing the North Sea, you stand an excellent chance of spotting minke whales, white-beaked dolphins, and harbour porpoises. Several other cetaceans, including orcas (killer whales), are also native to these seas. Day 3: Bear Island explorations Bear Island is an isolated island between northern Norway and Svalbard. Some of possible landing sites are: Sørhamna, which features the remains of a whaling station active between , and Tunnheim, where coal mining was attempted between before the settlement was destroyed in WWII. Alternately, you may explore the west coast for a scenic landing opportunity. Day 4: Traveling Tusindøyane (protected area until August 15) At the southern reaches of Edgeøya, you enter the realm of the historic whalers Voyage aboard the indicated vessel as indicated in the itinerary All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea. All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac. Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff. Free use of rubber boots and snowshoes. Transfers and baggage handling between the airport, hotels and ship only for those passengers on the group flights to and from Longyearbyen. On Northeast Greenland voyages: Transfer and baggage handling between ship in Akureyri and hotels in Reykjavik and v.v. by coach (6 hours). All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme. AECO fees and governmental taxes. Comprehensive pre-departure material. Exclusief deze reis Any airfare, whether on scheduled or charter flights Pre- and post- land arrangements. Transfers to / from the vessel outside Spitsbergen. Passport and visa expenses.

3 and trappers. Tusindøyane, meaning the thousand islands, consists of numerous small islands all under special protection for the summer. You arrive after August 15, when the protection is lifted, so you can enjoy landings that are rare these days. On Ækongen, among rocks covered in fantastic lichen, you find remains of the 17th-century whalers and early 20th-century trappers. Bölscheøya is another option, with walking opportunities on the relatively flat islands. Redthroated divers may be seen on the lakes in this area, with chicks ready to fledge. Day 5: Along east Edgeøya The aim is to next explore the rarely seen glacier fronts of eastern Edgeøya, with a visit to Ryke Yseøyane. This area has terrain not too dissimilar to Tusindøyane and yields a good chance of spotting polar bears. Government arrival and departure taxes. Meals ashore. Baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is mandatory). Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges. The customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard (guidelines will be provided). Day 6: The longest glacier in Spitsbergen You then sail by the fully protected islands of Kong Karls Land, reaching the immense front of the Austfonna ice cap. At Bråsvellbreen you ll be able to see meltwater waterfalls flowing into the sea. In the afternoon, you may attempt a Zodiac cruise at Isisøyane. This will take you near the ice front, with spectacular views and a chance to see polar bears. Day 7: Views of the Kvitøya ice cap Today you attempt to reach the rarely visited Kvitøya, far to the east and close to Russian territory. The enormous ice cap covering this island leaves only a small area bare. You land at the western tip of Andréeneset, where the Swedish explorer

4 S. A. Andrée and his companions perished in (Your voyage will end far better.) Another objective for the day is Kræmerpynten, where a sizable group of walruses reside. Day 8 9: Stop at the Seven Islands The northernmost point of your voyage may be north of Nordaustlandet, in the Seven Islands. Here you reach 80 north, just 870 km (540 miles) from the geographic North Pole. You may also land on one of the Seven Islands, Sjuøyane, in a high Arctic environment where walruses may be encountered. Day 10: Route to Raudfjorden Sailing to Raudfjorden, on the north coast of Spitsbergen, you take in an expansive fjord spilling with glaciers and maybe even visited by ringed and bearded seals. The cliffs and shoreline of this fjord also support thriving seabird colonies, rich vegetation, and the possibility of polar bears. Day 11: The splendors of Prins Karls Forland Reaching the western coast of Spitsbergen, the search is on for walruses in Forlandsundet. Fuglehuken, on the northern tip of Prins Karls Forland, is home to the northernmost population of harbor seals in the world. The goal is a decent walk to see wildlife, 17th-century whaler graves, and the remains of the trapping era. Day 12: Journey s end in Longyearbyen

5 Every adventure, no matter how grand, must eventually come to an end. You disembark in Longyearbyen, the administrative center of Spitsbergen, taking home memories that will accompany you wherever your next adventure lies. M/V ORTELIUS Ons ijsversterkte schip m/v Ortelius is een uitstekend schip voor expeditie reizen in het noordpoolgebied en Antarctica. Naar schip >>

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