Spitsbergen, East Greenland & Iceland Adventure
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Overview
Highlights
- Look for polar bears along the coast of Spitsbergen
- Visit the largest island in the world (Greenland), and world’s largest National Park (Northeast Greenland)
- Take in historic sites and Inuit culture
- Make the most of wildlife opportunities
- Look for sea ice, active glaciers and icebergs
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Trip includes
- 13 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 12 dinners
- 1 night hotel accommodation in Longyearbyen on a triple or twin share basis (depending on ship berth configuration chosen)
- Group transfer to the ship on day of embarkation
- Comfortable cabin accommodation and use of all public areas on cruise
- Specialist expedition staff
- All shore excursions from the ship including the use of Zodiacs
- Lectures, videos, slide and film shows and guide services
- Medical services. There is a resident medical officer and infirmary on board (charges may apply)
- Complimentary Polar Expedition Parka
- Rubber boots for shore landings for the time of the cruise
- Pre-departure information
- Digital Voyage Log
- Pre-scheduled group transfer from the vessel to the airport or hotel in Reykjavik (directly after disembarkation).
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Itinerary
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Air transport and airport transfers before and after the cruises (other than group transfers to and from the ship)
- Visa, passport and vaccination charges and airport departure taxes
- Accommodation and meals or other services not included in the ship cruise itinerary
- Laundry, postage, personal clothing, medical expenses, travel insurance and items of a personal nature such as bar charges, wine and phone calls
- Emergency Evacuation Insurance to a minimum benefit of USD 200,000
- Customary end of voyage tips
Accommodation
- 12 nights aboard Sea Spirit
- 1 night hotel in Longyearbyen
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