Spitsbergen

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  • The largest fjords in the world

    The largest fjords in the world

    Travelers who are excited to explore the deepest and largest fjords in the world should set their eyes on Norway, especially Arctic Norway, and Greenland.

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  • 15 of the Best Arctic Vacation Ideas

    15 of the Best Arctic Vacation Ideas

    What are the best polar adventures you can have in the Arctic? Our guide to the 15 best Arctic vacation ideas for the polar expedition of a lifetime.

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  • Best Way to Visit Monacobreen Glacier

    Best Way to Visit Monacobreen Glacier

    Learn all about Monacobreen Glacier in Spitsbergen and how you can visit one of the most stunning glaciers in the Norwegian Arctic archipelago of Svalbard

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  • Spitsbergen Travel Longyearbyen: A Guide

    Spitsbergen Travel Longyearbyen: A Guide

    Our mini guide will help travelers discover some interesting things they can see and do in Longyearbyen before and after a polar expedition in Spitsbergen.

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  • Best Time To Visit Svalbard & Northern Lights

    Best Time To Visit Svalbard & Northern Lights

    Svalbard is the wildlife-rich archipelago in Arctic Norway. But when is the best time to visit and is there a chance of observing the Northern Lights?

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  • Where To See Beluga Whales In The Wild

    Where To See Beluga Whales In The Wild

    Where are the best places to see beluga whales in the wild and how can you see these incredible mammals? Read on for a guide to beluga whale watching.

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  • Types Of Arctic Seals You Can Encounter On A Cruise

    Types Of Arctic Seals You Can Encounter On A Cruise

    What types of Arctic seals are out there, and what types of seals can you expect to encounter on an Arctic cruise? Read on for your Arctic seal guide.

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  • Best Times To Enjoy Svalbard Whale Watching

    Best Times To Enjoy Svalbard Whale Watching

    What are the best times to visit the Svalbard archipelago for some whale watching? This guide prepares you for an amazing adventure near the Arctic Circle.

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  • Best Things To Do in Svalbard in Arctic Norway

    Best Things To Do in Svalbard in Arctic Norway

    Wildlife viewing—especially for polar bears—bird-watching, witnessing calving glaciers, and exploring fjords are among the best things to do in Svalbard.

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  • Svalbard Packing List for an Epic Expedition

    Svalbard Packing List for an Epic Expedition

    We’ve put together your Svalbard packing list guide so you’ll have the adventure of a lifetime.

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  • Arctic Tern Facts: World’s Longest Migratory Route and more!

    Arctic Tern Facts: World’s Longest Migratory Route and more!

    Arctic Terns are fascinating. They sleep and eat while they glide. They have the longest migration route in the world, and get more sun than any other species.

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  • Explorer's Guide: How to Get to Svalbard!

    Explorer's Guide: How to Get to Svalbard!

    How can you get to Svalbard and what adventures await in this magical northern archipelago? Follow our guide to book passage on a journey of a lifetime.

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  • Preparing a Svalbard Trekking Adventure

    Preparing a Svalbard Trekking Adventure

    Trekking across a polar destination like Svalbard is an incredible adventure with the right precautions. Here’s a guide to prepare a voyage to remember.

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  • How to Travel to Svalbard

    How to Travel to Svalbard

    Travelers who want to know how to travel to Svalbard in the Norwegian Arctic will have the best adventure by traveling with experienced expedition guides.

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  • How to see Polar Bears in Svalbard

    How to see Polar Bears in Svalbard

    Wildlife enthusiasts who want to know how to see polar bears in Svalbard should consider an expert-led Arctic expedition with experienced guides onboard.

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  • Three Arctic Islands in One Voyage: Iceland, Greenland and Spitsbergen2:15

    Three Arctic Islands in One Voyage: Iceland, Greenland and Spitsbergen

    Named one of National Geographic Traveler’s 50 Tours of a Lifetime, this unforgettable voyage begins above the Arctic Circle at Spitsbergen, the “wildlife capital of the Arctic,” ventures to the spect

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  • Four Arctic Islands in One Voyage: Iceland, Greenland, Spitsbergen and Jan Mayen2:46

    Four Arctic Islands in One Voyage: Iceland, Greenland, Spitsbergen and Jan Mayen

    Perfect for first-time visitors to the Arctic, this voyage highlights four spectacular destinations near the top of the world and provides an unforgettable taste of the region, featuring giant iceberg

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  • Escape the Crowds in the Arctic: Remote Spitsbergen

    Escape the Crowds in the Arctic: Remote Spitsbergen

    An Arctic voyage is the ideal way to escape the crowds. Arctic destinations such as Spitsbergen offer a break from hordes of tourists, a place where few travelers venture forth.

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  • High Arctic: The Realm of Endless Summer Night3:13

    High Arctic: The Realm of Endless Summer Night

    The midnight sun is a natural phenomenon that occurs in the summer months in places north of the Arctic Circle or south of the Antarctic Circle, when the Sun remains visible at the local midnight. On

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  • Spitsbergen Arctic Exploration History2:17

    Spitsbergen Arctic Exploration History

    Quark Expeditions Guide Federico Gargiulo talks about why Spitsbergen plays such an integral part in Arctic exploration history. Learn more about our Spitsbergen expeditions ⇨ https://bit.ly/36Xre4f

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