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Day by Day Summary and Map
Land Segment of Itinerary
Tuesday - May 6, 2025
Day 1
Oslo, Norway
Arrive in Oslo and transfer to your centrally located hotel. Our introduction to Norway begins with an afternoon tour of Oslo, including a visit the Fram Museum, dedicated to the wooden ship sailed by Norwegian pole explorers such as Nansen and Amundsen. This evening, join your fellow travelers for a welcome cocktail reception, followed by dinner. ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Wednesday - May 7, 2025
Day 2
Oslo, Norway
Air Travel
Longyearbyen, Norway
Cruise Segment of Itinerary
Day 2 - Wednesday - May 7, 2025
Day 2
Cruise Begins
Longyearbyen, Norway
Depart Oslo on our recommended flight* and enjoy breathtaking vistas en route to Longyearbyen. On arrival, explore this northern outpost and research center, including the expansive views of the icy fjord and surrounding mountain ranges. Embark the National Geographic Resolution, our base of exploration for the coming six days. *If you are not purchasing our recommended flight, please get in touch with us to confirm your arrangements. ... Read More
Thursday - May 8, 2025
Day 3
Svalbard, Norway
By design, our travel in the archipelago is truly exploratory and our exact day-to-day movements will remain flexible, depending on local conditions. Our main focus will be to explore and absorb the stunning early-season ice and dynamic landscapes each day under near-ideal light for photography. Like the icons of this icy realm-the walrus and the polar bear-our movements will be in reaction to the frozen seas and the shifting currents as we search for the creatures who thrive in this wintry wilderness. The polar bears will be returning to the spring ice floes where the seals are pupping, and our experienced staff will be on constant lookout for wildlife sightings. We will use our agile Zodiac fleet to cruise among the small ice floes and icebergs and maybe even set foot on the frozen ocean (only possible in the early season). The Arctic light at this time of year is exceptional and ever-changing and we will have the rare opportunity to witness it; we will chase the light with a National Geographic photography expert guiding us to assist in capturing the best photographs. ... Read More
Friday - May 9, 2025
Day 4
Svalbard, Norway
Saturday - May 10, 2025
Day 5
Svalbard, Norway
Sunday - May 11, 2025
Day 6
Svalbard, Norway
Monday - May 12, 2025
Day 7
Svalbard, Norway
Tuesday - May 13, 2025
Day 8
Svalbard, Norway
Wednesday - May 14, 2025
Day 9
Longyearbyen, Norway
Cruise Ends
Land Segment of Itinerary
Day 9 - Wednesday - May 14, 2025
Day 9
Air Travel
Oslo, Norway
Thursday - May 15, 2025
Day 10
Oslo, Norway
Disembark in Longyearbyen and soak in the atmosphere of this exploration outpost once again before transferring to the airport. Fly back to Oslo and overnight at the Radisson Blu Airport Hotel. The next day, walk across the street to the airport for flights home. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided on Day 9; breakfast is provided on Day 10. ... Read More
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