Joias do Ártico: Svalbard e Leste da Groenlândia

Welcome to Aurora’s Jewels of the Arctic expedition. Journey between Svalbard and East Greenland at the height of the Arctic summer, when long days invite extended exploration. Search Svalbard’s fjords and tundra for polar bears, walrus, seabirds and reindeer before crossing the wildlife-rich Greenland Sea. In East Greenland, a more open coastline may create opportunities to range between the southern fjords around Tasiilaq, Scoresbysund and the great fjord systems towards Kong Oscar Fjord. Hike colourful tundra, Zodiac-cruise among monumental icebergs and discover a coast where geology, wildlife and Greenlandic Inuit culture give every flexible expedition day a different character.

Dia 1: chegada a Oslo

Having made your way to Oslo, walk the short distance to your group hotel. Upon arrival at your included hotel, please visit the Aurora Expeditions hospitality desk to collect your luggage cabin tags and to speak with our ground operations team, who may have information to share with you about pre-embarkation or to provide you with information about where to dine, withdraw cash or purchase last minute items from a local pharmacy or supermarket.

O restante do tempo é livre. Todas as refeições de hoje ficam por sua conta.

Hospedagem: hotel em Oslo (a confirmar)

Dia 2: voo para Longyearbyen, embarque

This morning, please ensure your cabin luggage is fitted with cabin tags clearly labelled with your name and cabin number. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before walking to the airport for our charter flight to Longyearbyen for embarkation. Any valuables or personal items should be kept on you throughout the day. In Longyearbyen, explore the town on a guided tour.

After the tour, you will be transferred directly to the pier to embark in the late afternoon. Settle into your cabin before attending important safety briefings and enjoy the thrill of departure as we ‘throw the lines’ and set sail.

Observação: a excursão depende do horário de chegada do nosso voo fretado a Longyearbyen.

Dias 3 a 6 Svalbard

Spitsbergen offers an exceptional introduction to Arctic expedition travel. Our experienced Expedition Team will shape each day around weather, sea ice, wildlife and the latest local information, selecting the best opportunities rather than following a fixed list of landing sites.

Summer often allows us to explore a wider choice of fjords along western and northern Spitsbergen. Zodiac cruises may trace blue glacier fronts and sheltered bays, while guided walks cross flower-dotted tundra, raised beaches and fossil-rich polar desert. Historic camps and trappers’ huts reveal the human stories layered into this apparently untouched wilderness.

The season is alive with wildlife. Bird cliffs resound with guillemots, kittiwakes and puffins, and little auks stream between sea and nesting slopes. Walrus rest at coastal haul-outs, whales feed in productive waters and reindeer graze on the tundra. Arctic foxes patrol the shore and bird colonies, while polar bears remain an unpredictable possibility throughout the archipelago.

If you have selected an optional activity such as kayaking, we will aim to offer it whenever conditions allow. Guided walks, Zodiac excursions and the possibility of a polar plunge make the most of the long summer days.

Dias 7 e 8 Mar da Groenlândia

As we sail away from the coast of Svalbard, we may encounter whales feeding in the rich waters of the north. Be prepared to encounter more pack ice and perhaps spot seals and a variety of seabirds, including the northern fulmar and Brünnich’s guillemot.

The strong, icy currents have isolated East Greenland from the Polar Basin, attracting large numbers of fish, seals and whales. Climatic conditions and the concentration of ice in the vicinity often create thick morning fog that only vanishes in presence of the midday sun. Our experts will inform and entertain us with fascinating discussions on plants, animals, ice and heroic tales of exploration.

Dias 9 a 13 Leste da Groenlândia

In summer, easing sea ice can open a broader range of possibilities along East Greenland’s immense coast. Our Expedition Team will use current ice, weather and wildlife information to shape the route each day, with all landings and Zodiac cruises subject to permits, quotas, local agreements and site availability.

Depending on conditions, exploration may range from the fjords around Tasiilaq in the south to Scoresbysund and towards Kong Oscar Fjord farther north. Ittoqqortoormiit may be possible when ice and community arrangements align, but no named destination is guaranteed. The freedom to alter course is what allows us to seek the strongest experience available.

Glacier-fed waterways, striped mountains and drifting icebergs create exceptional opportunities for Zodiac cruising and photography. On suitable shores, we may hike across colourful tundra, climb to panoramic viewpoints or examine geological formations that reveal the deep history of this restless landscape.

We remain watchful for humpback and fin whales, seals and seabirds along the coast. On land, musk oxen and arctic hare may appear in the northern fjord country, while every wildlife encounter is approached carefully and on the animals’ terms.

Human stories are inseparable from East Greenland. Archaeological remains and historic sites speak to earlier settlement and exploration, while present-day communities carry forward a living Greenlandic Inuit culture. Any community encounter will take place only where it is welcomed and operationally possible.

Long summer light gives the expedition room to breathe. A promising wildlife sighting, a newly accessible fjord or an iceberg-filled bay can reshape the day, creating a voyage defined by responsiveness rather than a checklist.

Dia 14: Estreito da Dinamarca

In the Denmark Strait, we cruise towards Iceland. We will be on the lookout for whale blows and the many seabirds that trail our ship, riding in the constant winds. In our lecture theatre, enjoy informative and entertaining presentations from our experts on topics such as seabirds, wildlife and ice, or catch up on some rest after long days of travel.

Dia 15: desembarque em Reykjavík

During the early morning, we cruise into Reykjavik and disembark at approximately 8.00 am. Farewell your Expedition Team and fellow passengers as we all continue our onward journeys. Transfer to Keflavik airport.

Note: At the conclusion of the voyage, we recommend booking flights departing after 12.00 pm on the day of disembarkation in case there are delays.   

INCLUSÕES:

• Todos os traslados mencionados no itinerário.
• Uma noite de hotel com café da manhã em Oslo, no Dia 1.
• Voo fretado de Oslo para Longyearbyen no Dia 2.
• Passeio turístico por Longyearbyen, antes do embarque, no Dia 2 (se houver tempo).
• Hospedagem a bordo durante a viagem, com arrumação diária da cabine.
• Todas as refeições, lanches, chá, café, refrigerantes e sucos durante a viagem.
• Destilados premium, coquetéis, cerveja, vinho e licores durante a viagem.
• Recepção de despedida do capitão, com jantar de quatro pratos, coquetéis da casa, cerveja e vinho da casa e bebidas não alcoólicas.
• Todas as excursões em terra e passeios de Zodiac.
• Palestras educativas e serviços de guia prestados pela equipe de expedição.
• Acesso gratuito ao médico de expedição e à clínica médica de bordo (consulta inicial).
• Uma jaqueta de expedição polar impermeável 3 em 1.
• Uso gratuito de botas Muck Boots durante a viagem.
• Informações completas antes da partida.
• Sobretaxas portuárias, licenças e taxas de desembarque.
• Gorjetas durante as excursões e o programa de enriquecimento para guias locais, motoristas, espaços e locais visitados.
• Wi-Fi*.

*Observe que viajamos para regiões remotas e, por isso, a conexão pode ser instável.

NÃO INCLUÍDO:

• Voos internacionais ou domésticos não mencionados no itinerário, salvo indicação no itinerário.
• Traslados, a menos que especificados no itinerário.
• Taxas aeroportuárias de chegada ou partida.
• Taxas e custos de passaporte, visto, reciprocidade e vacinação.
• Seguro viagem ou custos de evacuação de emergência.
• Hospedagem em hotel e refeições, salvo indicação no itinerário.
• Excursões opcionais e sobretaxas de atividades opcionais.
• All items of a personal nature, including but not limited to, on board gratuities*, laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses, email or phone charges.

*A gratuity of USD $20 per person, per day for the crew and Expedition Team will be automatically added to your onboard account. You may remove or adjust this amount when settling your account. For suite guests, this gratuity is included as part of the Suite Benefits.

Sinal e pagamento

• Sinal: 25% do valor da passagem por pessoa, devido em até 7 dias úteis após a reserva (a reserva só é confirmada depois do recebimento).
• Sinal de atividades (caiaque, mergulho, caminhada com raquetes de neve etc.): US$250 adicionais por pessoa por atividade, reembolsáveis só se a própria atividade for cancelada.
• Pagamento final: devido 120 dias antes da partida. Se a reserva for feita a menos de 120 dias, o pagamento integral é devido na reserva.

Cancelamento pelo passageiro

• 121 dias ou mais antes da partida: perda apenas do sinal.
• 120 dias ou menos antes da partida: 100% do valor total da passagem.

Opção de transferir em vez de cancelar

• 121 dias ou mais antes: o sinal integral pode ser transferido para uma viagem futura (em até 36 meses).
• De 90 a 120 dias antes: 50% do valor total da passagem (não só o sinal) pode ser transferido para frente em vez de perdido.
• Menos de 90 dias antes: transferência não permitida.
• Não há taxa de transferência, e as transferências podem ser usadas várias vezes, desde que cada nova viagem parta em até 36 meses da data original.

Clima / força maior

• Se as condições de clima ou gelo tornarem a viagem insegura, a Aurora pode cancelar e emitir um crédito (não reembolso) do valor total pago, válido para uma viagem futura em até 36 meses. É uma política de crédito em primeiro lugar, e não de reembolso em dinheiro.