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Exploring Svalbard

Set against a breathtaking backdrop of glaciers, icebergs, and fjords, the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard is renowned for its abundant wildlife, including walruses, polar bears, reindeer, and seabirds. Here, you’ll be able to explore this untouched wilderness on-foot, cruising in a zodiac or paddling in a kayak.

Voyages run from May to August.

Svalbard Highlights

Incredible Wildlife

Famous for its thriving animal populations, here you can spot walruses and whales in the coastal waters, polar bears on the sea ice edge, arctic foxes and reindeer on-land, and many species of seabirds in the sky.

Note: Polar bear photographs are taken from a distance with a telephoto lens

Breathtaking Landscapes

It’s one of the most remote places in the world, but also one of the most beautiful. With majestic glaciers, deep fjords, rocky beaches, steep cliffsides and vast tundra, there’s so much natural beauty to discover in Svalbard.

The Midnight Sun

Svalbard is so far north that daylight shines on its beautiful landscapes and wildlife around the clock for most of the summer, from May to September. Be sure to bring your sunglasses and be ready to take in the spectacular views.

Why Quark Expeditions?

A man riding down a mountain in Greenland.

Guests in a Zodiac encountering a group of Walrus

We have a deep passion and love for these regions. And with 30 years specializing in polar-only travel, we have built the best team in the business, with the deepest knowledge and know-how.

We were the first to do it. And, even today, our team continuously strives to push the boundaries of polar travel, with industry-first innovations, the most innovative itineraries and beyond.

Whether on one of our expedition ships, in a helicopter, on a zodiac, kayak or bike, camping, hiking or immersing in a local cuisine or culture, our guides will get you closer, get you off-ship more and make your polar adventure unforgettable.

We want you to leave the polar regions with stories to last a lifetime. The experience of our team and our unrivaled guide-to-guest ratio means we’re able to remain agile, so each day you have more unforgettable moments.

Expeditions to Svalbard

10 day itinerary

Svalbard Explorer: Best of High Arctic Norway

Starting from (per person)

$6,293 USD ~~$11,390 USD~~

Incl. Charter Flight & Hotel

Includes:

One night’s pre-expedition hotel night at Helsinki airport hotel, with breakfast
Charter flight from Helsinki to Longyearbyen
Arrival and departure transfers in Longyearbyen
Charter flight from Longyearbyen to Helsinki

Package Price: $1,195 USD

7 day itinerary

Spitsbergen Highlights: Journey into the Arctic Wilderness

Starting from (per person)

$5,812 USD ~~$7,790 USD~~

Incl. Charter Flight & Hotel

Includes:

One night’s pre-expedition hotel night at Helsinki airport hotel, with breakfast
Charter flight from Helsinki to Longyearbyen
Arrival and departure transfers in Longyearbyen
Charter flight from Longyearbyen to Helsinki

Package Price: $1,195 USD

14 day itinerary

Arctic Saga: Exploring Spitsbergen via the Faroes and Jan Mayen

Starting from (per person)

$7,792 USD ~~$12,390 USD~~

Incl. Charter Flight & Hotel

Package Includes:

One night’s pre-expedition hotel night in Aberdeen
Group transfer from Aberdeen hotel to ship on embarkation day
Departure transfer in Longyearbyen on disembarkation day
Charter flight from Longyearbyen to Helsinki on disembarkation day

Package Price: $895 USD

14 day itinerary

Spitsbergen Circumnavigation: A Rite of Passage

Starting from (per person)

$8,843 USD ~~$16,490 USD~~

Incl. Charter Flight & Hotel

Includes:

One night’s pre-expedition hotel night at Helsinki airport hotel, with breakfast
Charter flight from Helsinki to Longyearbyen
Arrival and departure transfers in Longyearbyen
Charter flight from Longyearbyen to Helsinki

Package Price: $1,195 USD

15 day itinerary

Three Arctic Islands: Iceland, Greenland, Spitsbergen

Starting from (per person)

$11,505 USD ~~$14,290 USD~~

Incl. Charter Flight & Hotel

Includes:

One night’s pre-expedition hotel night at Helsinki airport hotel, with breakfast
Charter flight from Helsinki to Longyearbyen
Arrival transfer in Longyearbyen
Arrival transfer in Reykjavik to central downtown location

Package Price: $895 USD

13 day itinerary

Ultimate Arctic Voyage: From Svalbard to Jan Mayen to Iceland

Starting from (per person)

$6,293 USD ~~$11,690 USD~~

Incl. Charter Flight & Hotel

Includes:

One night’s pre-expedition hotel night in Helsinki
Arrival and departure transfers in Longyearbyen
Charter flight from Helsinki to Longyearbyen
One night’s post-expedition hotel night in Reykjavik

Package Price: $895 USD

Meet Our Polar Fleet

We offer the most diverse fleet of ships in the industry. Built for polar exploration, our small ships provide an intimate experience and are fully equipped with the latest in expedition technology, ensuring we can safely and comfortably explore hard-to-reach polar destinations others don’t.