NW Spitsbergen – Activity & Clean Up Svalbard
North Spitsbergen – Activities & Cleaning the Shores Special 8 Days
North Spitsbergen – Activities & Cleaning the Shores Special 8 Days
Aboard: MV Ortelius
CLEANING THE SHORES SPECIAL, PLUS FREE KAYAKING, HIKING, SNOWSHOEING AND PHOTO WORKSHOPS.
Do you want your adventure to make a real difference? With this unique “Cleaning the Shores” expedition, now is your chance! Join fellow adventurers and make a positive contribution to one of Earth's most beautiful and vulnerable environments as you help to clean the shores of Spitsbergen’s remote northern coastline. Rubbish from the oceans is piling up on shores around the world, and in Spitsbergen this is negatively affecting the unique wildlife that resides here. Supported by AECO and with contribution of the Governor of Spitsbergen, this expedition will allow passengers and crew to spend part of their expedition equipped with collecting bags for lifting litter from the beaches to help keep Spitsbergen pristine. The litter collected will then be sorted on board, and with the assistance of Sysselmannen and the Svalbard Environmental Fund, disposed of in an environmentally sound manner.
Although Cleaning the Shores will be a focus on your voyage, this special activity-based Arctic itinerary will also offer you a myriad of ways to explore the fantastically beautiful northwest coast of Spitsbergen, Svalbard’s largest island. With hiking, kayaking, snowshoeing and photo workshops all included as part of your package, this is the ultimate trip for those seeking unforgettable adventures surrounded by some of the finest scenery and wildlife experiences in the world. Discovering the largest wilderness area in Europe, you can also enjoy exhilarating Zodiac cruises and shore excursions, and wildlife observations including whales, walrus, myriad birdlife and hopefully some sightings of the magnificent King of the Arctic, the Polar bear.
This basecamp voyage focuses on land and near-shore activities with minimal disturbance to local wildlife. Your ship will navigate to carefully chosen areas around North Spitsbergen, staying in fewer locations than during regular trips, so that it can serve as a comfortable hub for multiple outdoor activities. Should you not wish to participate in the activities, you can still enjoy a truly fulfilling Arctic experience with Zodiac cruises and easy-to-moderate shoreline walks that focus on wildlife.
Highlights
- Your chance to make a real difference to the environment in one of the Arctic's most enchanting destinations
- Enjoy an activity-based itinerary with FREE kayaking, hiking, snowshoeing and photo workshops!
- Explore around the north coast of Svalbard's largest island in search of unrivalled scenic and wildlife experiences
- Good chances of sightings of Polar bears
- Other Arctic wildlife including whales, walrus, Arctic fox, and reindeer
- Myriad birdlife
- Spectacular scenery
- Historic sites
What's Included
- Full board accommodation on board with all meals, snacks and hot drinks
- Kayaking, snowshoeing, hikes and photo workshops
- All zodiac excursions and landings with expert guides
- Programme of expert lectures
- Loan of rubber boots
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All Aboard
MV Ortelius
Ortelius was built as a Russian scientific survey ship with ice strengthened hull, ideal for polar sailing. She has been completely refurbished and has a selection of suites and cabins with windows or portholes and either private or shared facilities. There are twin dining rooms, lecture room, bar and observation lounge and lots of open deck space plus an open-bridge policy. Ortelius also has a helicopter landing pad and helicopter excursions are available on some itineraries.
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Take advantage of our vast experience, passion and expertise to help you hand craft the perfect Arctic adventure for you.
Mike has more than fifteen years hands-on experience in the industry, travelling to some of the most incredible wild places on the planet. His far-reaching knowledge and invaluable skills will ensure that your wildlife travel adventure is a dream come true.
Having amassed a host of extraordinary adventures in destinations all over the world, Amy’s experience, skills and enthusiasm for helping clients plan their ideal itinerary will help make your holiday unforgettable, action packed and life-changing.
Simon’s deep passion for and first-hand knowledge of a vast range of destinations all over the world gives him the ideal skills to help you create a truly unforgettable wildlife inspired adventure to the most exciting places on the planet.
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