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Realm of the Polar Bear (Svalbard and Jan Mayen), a tour by G Adventures

Tour · 7 nights · with G Adventures

Realm of the Polar Bear

A seven-night small-group expedition with G Adventures exploring the Arctic’s stark wilderness and wildlife, including polar bears and glaciers, aboard an intimate ship with Zodiac excursions and expert guides.

Duration
7 nights
Departures
4 dates
Choose a month below
Countries
Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Norway
Operator
G Adventures
From
£4,199
per person

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Close encounters with polar bears in their natural habitat

  2. Zodiac excursions amid icebergs and glaciers

  3. Midnight sun illuminating the Arctic tundra

  4. Lectures on Arctic history and ecology

  5. Option to take the polar plunge in Arctic waters

About the trip

This seven-night G Adventures small-group expedition ventures into the stark, remote Arctic wilderness around Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Norway. Starting in Longyearbyen, the journey unfolds among fjords and glaciers where polar bears, reindeer, seals, and seabirds live out a seasonal rhythm that travellers witness from ship and Zodiac alike.

Days include walking ashore, Zodiac cruises through ice floes, and lectures from naturalists who bring the region's geology, ecology and history to life. The landings can be wet and walking uneven, so sensible waterproof boots and clothing layers are essential. Aside from wildlife, the ever-present Arctic silence and endless summer daylight mark this unusual environment.

Life aboard is informal and unhurried, and there’s even the opportunity for a chilly polar plunge, should anyone fancy. Though the itinerary is flexible, the focus remains on appreciating the Arctic’s quiet yet occasionally dramatic moments under the midnight sun. Flights to Longyearbyen are not included, and the voyage operates with an international team of experienced guides.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 Longyearbyen
  2. 2 Jan Mayen

Itinerary

The route

  1. Longyearbyen

  2. Jan Mayen

These are the places the trip visits, in order. G Adventures publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

G Adventures confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

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Per personThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
Travelling alone
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Flights
Not included: you book your own to the start
What’s included
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Accessibility
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For full details of what’s included, check with G Adventures. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is Realm of the Polar Bear?
Realm of the Polar Bear is a 7 nights tour holiday.
Who operates Realm of the Polar Bear?
Realm of the Polar Bear is operated by G Adventures.
How much does Realm of the Polar Bear cost?
Prices for Realm of the Polar Bear start from £4,199, subject to availability.

The operator

G Adventures

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New to Norway? Our Norway guide has the practical essentials: money, plugs, visas and when to go.

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