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Fjords and glaciers of Spitsbergen

Fjords and glaciers of Spitsbergen

  • Itinerary
    Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen to Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
    Duration
    8 days
  • Dates
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Come aboard Le Lyrial for an unforgettable voyage.

Somewhere in the High Arctic, between 76 and 80 degrees latitude North, Spitsbergen, meaning "pointed mountains”, awaits you for seven days of unforgettable travel looking out for wild life.

You will lift the anchor in Longyearbyen, where colourful wooden homes dot the landscape with a human presence that will certainly be the last you see for a while.

The sea rolls on, and the white-striped mountains, which gave the region its name, rise up from deeply tinted waters. The polar light combines with the changing weather of the Arctic, a big blue sky, the horizon scattered with clouds, the enveloping mist erasing the border between the land and the sea: these variations all provide the magical, almost surreal, setting with new nuances.

The ship is escorted by Arctic fulmars. The first ice appears; still discreet, it seems to be dancing around you. At the end of a fjord, you will find yourself before an immense glacier. Black-legged kittiwakes share an iceberg, while Arctic terns fly over the area. Aboard the ship or a Zodiac dinghy, you will admire the power of nature while becoming aware of its fragility. The music of the thaw has begun its soft melody: a combination of cracking, roaring, murmuring and fizzing defies the silence of the polar desert.

On land, you will set foot on malleable earth, known as moraine. Only moss, lichen and a few rare flowers have managed to adapt and to take hold here, forming the tundra. On these inhospitable lands, Svalbard reindeer and Arctic foxes coexist with walruses, lying on the beach. It has been a long time since the Pomor settlers, of which traces remain, came to hunt them.

Here, the lord of the Arctic, the polar bear, is never very far away. The crucial aspects of this cruise involve searching and keeping an eye out. On board, the team of naturalists will scan the horizon so they can provide you with marvellous sightings of wildlife and, in particular, the polar bear. The region’s elusive fauna upholds its mysteries while the uncertain nature of the encounter bestows an indescribable magic upon it.

Itinerary is subject to change according to port authorizations and government regulations. We are privileged guests in these remote lands where we are at the mercy of weather, ice, tidal and current conditions. Landings on certain sites and the observation of certain wildlife cannot be guaranteed. They vary from day to day, making each PONANT cruise a unique experience. The Captain and the Expedition Leader will make every effort to ensure that your experience is as rich as possible, while complying with the safety rules and instructions imposed by the AECO.

Overview

Your voyage

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Destination

Destination

Arctic

Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen to Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen

Duration

8 days, 7 nights on board

Expeditions

Flight paris/longyearbyen + transfers + flight longyearbyen/paris

No single supplement, PONANT Bonus 25%

Ref: LLRK45 - LY180726

Journey

Your daily itinerary

  • Explore Spitsbergen, a wild and isolated territory on the edge of the High Arctic.
  • Discover the landscapes (rugged mountains, ice cap, vertiginous walls, glaciers, etc.) and the wildlife (opportunities to glimpse or observe polar bears, Svalbard reindeer, cetaceans, seabirds, etc.).
  • Activities: opportunities for dinghy outings and shore visits with your naturalist guides, hikes, learn about the history of Spitsbergen, etc.  
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Customize your journey:

Staterooms and suites

Elegance and refinement

*Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability, and subject to change at any time. The category of stateroom to which this price applies may no longer be available.

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Fjords and glaciers of Spitsbergen

Itinerary

Embarkation 18/07/26 from 16:00 to 17:00 Departure 18/07/26 at 18:00

18 Jul 26 - Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
18 Jul 26 - Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen

Arrival 19/07/26 Departure 19/07/26

19 Jul 26 - Ny-Alesund, Spitsbergen
19 Jul 26 - Ny-Alesund, Spitsbergen

Arrival 20/07/26 Departure 20/07/26

20 Jul 26 - North-West region of Spitsbergen
20 Jul 26 - North-West region of Spitsbergen

Arrival 21/07/26 Departure 21/07/26

21 Jul 26 - Sailing toward the ice floes
21 Jul 26 - Sailing toward the ice floes

Arrival 22/07/26 Departure 23/07/26

22 Jul 26 > 23 Jul 26 - North-West region of Spitsbergen
22 Jul 26 > 23 Jul 26 - North-West region of Spitsbergen

Arrival 24/07/26 Departure 24/07/26

24 Jul 26 - South-West Region of Spitsbergen
24 Jul 26 - South-West Region of Spitsbergen

Arrival 25/07/26 early morning Disembarkation 25/07/26 at 8:00

25 Jul 26 - Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
25 Jul 26 - Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen

Fjords and glaciers of Spitsbergen

Included package

Flight Paris/Longyearbyen + Transfers + Flight Longyearbyen/Paris

Fjords and glaciers of Spitsbergen

Customize your journey

Comfort package: night in paris cdg airport + transfer hotel/airport

COMFORT PACKAGE: NIGHT IN PARIS CDG AIRPORT + TRANSFER HOTEL/AIRPORT
Details

For your serenity, PONANT selects for you an ideally located hotel and organises your transfer to the airport.

Day 1 - Roissy CDG

Check-in in Pullman Roissy CDG hotel, from 4:00 pm.

The rest of the day and the evening are at leisure.

Dinner at leisure.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 - PONANT selected flight for embarkation

Breakfast is at leisure.

Group transfer from the hotel to the airport terminal, in time for check-in of flight selected by PONANT.

Your hotel:

The Pullman Roissy CDG hotel is a four stars property located in Roissy. Located at 2 minutes walking from Roissypole, RER and CDGVal station, you will easily be able to join it.

Ugraded rooms are also available depending on availability and on a supplement basis. Contact your travel professional for further detail.

This programme includes:

·        1-night accomodation in Classic Room at the Pullman Roissy CDG 4* local standards (or similar). 

·        Transfer mentionned in the programme.

·        A soft welcome drink, upon arrival at the hotel.


This programme does not include:

·        Dinner of day 1.

·        Breakfast of day 2.

·        Tips and gratuities.

·        All personal expenses (meals and drinks, sightseeing, etc.)

·        Early check-in, late check-out and other services not mentioned in the programme.


Please note:

·        Official hotel check-in time is 4:00 p.m

·        Official hotel check-out time is 12:00 a.m.

·        Early check-in or late check-out might be available depending on availability and on a supplement basis.

·        Departure time of the hotel will be communicated by our representative.

·        This programme is not suitable for people with reduce mobility.

Contact of your hotel:

Hôtel Pullman Roissy CDG 4*
3 Bis Rue de la Haye
93290 Roissy-en-France

Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.


Total

£190/person*

Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.

Comfort package: transfer

COMFORT PACKAGE: TRANSFER
Details

For your serenity, PONANT organises your transfer and select for you an ideally located hotel.

Day 1 - Disembarkation Day

After landing of your flight selected by PONANT in Paris, meet and greet at the airport and transfer to the Pullman Roissy CDG hotel.

Check-in in your room.

Evening and dinner at leisure.

Day 2 - Roissy CDG

Breakfast on your own followed by check-out.

Your hotel:

The Pullman Roissy CDG hotel is a four stars property located in Roissy. Located at 2 minutes walking from Roissypole, RER and CDGVal station, you will easily be able to join it.

Upgraded rooms are also available depending on availability and on a supplement basis. Contact your travel professional for further detail.

This programme includes:

·        Transfer mentionned in the programme.

·        1-night accomodation in Classic Room at the Pullman Roissy CDG 4* local standards (or similar).

·        A soft welcome drink, upon arrival at the hotel.

This programme does not include:

·        Dinner of day 1.

·        Breakfast of day 2.

·        Tips and gratuities.

·        All personal expenses (meals and drinks, sightseeing, etc.)

·        Early check-in, late check-out and other services not mentioned in the programme.

Please note:

·        Official hotel check-in time is 4:00 p.m

·        Official hotel check-out time is 12:00 p.m

·        Late check-out might be available depending on availability and on a supplement basis.

·        This programme is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Contact of your hotel:

Pullman Roissy CDG Airport
3 Bis Rue de la Haye
93290
Roissy-en-France
Phone: +33 01 70 03 11 63

Duration and order of the visits may vary. To know your PONANT flight schedule, please contact your travel agent; it is also indicated on your electronic ticket included in your travel documents.


Total

£190/person*

Price is per person, based on double occupancy, based on availability.

Fjords and glaciers of Spitsbergen

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No single supplement, PONANT Bonus 25%

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£7,580

/person*

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