Ursos-polares no Ártico em transformação: New Scientist Discovery Tours

Your journey begins in Oslo, where you arrive and spend some leisure time before flying to Longyearbyen, the gateway to the Arctic. From here, you embark on an expedition cruise exploring Spitsbergen, the largest island in the Svalbard archipelago, where you navigate through dramatic fjords, rugged mountains, and wildlife-rich polar landscapes while enjoying guided activities and expert insights. After several days of immersive exploration around Spitsbergen, you return to Longyearbyen to disembark, and then fly back to Oslo, where your voyage concludes.

Dia 1: chegada a Oslo

Having made your way to Oslo, you will be met by a representative of Aurora Expeditions and transferred to our 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

Spitsbergen is the largest island in the Svalbard archipelago and offers Arctic wilderness at its best. Phenomenal fjords, magnificent mountain ranges, and a polar desert rich in fossils set the stage for heroic tales of early exploration.

See walrus hauled out on sea ice or beaches, stretch your legs on tundra walks carpeted in brightly coloured wildflowers, and visit towering cliffs noisy with nesting guillemots and puffins. This expedition has been thoughtfully designed and includes a mix of activities, such as expert-led talks, engaging workshops and exhilarating Zodiac cruise safaris. You will be accompanied by engaging guest speakers from the world of science chosen by New Scientist Discovery Tours, along with the highly knowledgeable and supportive expedition team. Learn about topics including glaciology, climate, marine biology, and the history of polar exploration, deepening your connection to this remote and rugged archipelago.

If you’ve chosen an optional activity such as kayaking, you’ll have the chance to enjoy it when conditions allow. For those eager to take a polar plunge, once conditions are suitable, you’ll hear the call to prepare for an exhilarating dip – a memory to savour for years to come.

Dias 3 a 7: Spitsbergen

The island of Spitsbergen is the largest in the Svalbard Archipelago and offers Arctic wilderness at its best. The members of our experienced Expedition Team, who have made countless journeys to this area, will use their expertise to tailor our day-to-day itinerary, choosing the best options, based on the prevailing weather, sea-ice conditions and the possibility of encounters with wildlife.

Phenomenal fjords, magnificent mountains ranges, and a polar desert rich in fossils, set the stage for heroic tales of early exploration. See walrus hauled-out on sea ice or on beaches. On land, we stretch our legs on walks across tundra carpeted in brightly coloured wildflowers. We visit towering cliffs noisy with nesting guillemots and puffins, and scree slopes that hold Svalbard’s largest little auk colonies.

If you have chosen an optional activity such as kayaking, you will have an opportunity to enjoy that activity when conditions allow. For those who are enthusiastic to participate in a polar plunge, as soon as conditions are suitable, you will hear the announcement to prepare for an exhilarating dip – a memory you will savour for years to come.

Dia 8: desembarque em Longyearbyen, voo para Oslo

During the early morning, we cruise back into Longyearbyen. Farewell your Expedition Team upon disembarkation and enjoy some free time before transferring to the airport for your return charter flight to Oslo to continue your journey.

Note: the arrival time in Oslo is contingent on the approved allocated slot for our charter flight to and from Longyearbyen, which we expect to receive in March 2027.

O QUE ESTÁ INCLUÍDO

• Todos os traslados mencionados no itinerário.
• Uma noite de hotel com café da manhã em Oslo, no Dia 1.
• Passeio turístico por Longyearbyen no Dia 2, antes do embarque (se houver tempo).
• Voos fretados de ida e volta entre Oslo e Longyearbyen.
• Hospedagem a bordo durante a viagem, com arrumação diária da cabine.
• Todas as refeições, lanches, chá, café, refrigerantes e sucos durante a viagem.
• Cerveja e vinho da casa no jantar.
• 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 oferecidos 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 INCLUI

• Voos internacionais ou domésticos, a menos que especificados 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 diferente no itinerário.
• Excursões opcionais e sobretaxas de atividades opcionais.
• All items of a personal nature, including but not limited to, alcoholic beverages (outside of dinner service), on board gratuities*, laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses, email or phone charges.

*A $15 USD per person per day gratuity for the crew is automatically added to your onboard account. It is at your discretion if you would like to remove the tip (or adjust the amount) when you settle your bill. It is not necessary to tip the expedition team members. This gratuity amount is included for suites as part of their ‘Suite Benefits’.

É exigido um sinal não reembolsável de US$ 2.500 por pessoa em até 7 dias úteis após a reserva. O pagamento final deve ser feito pelo menos 90 dias antes da data de partida da expedição