Join this 9-day Svalbard photo tour with wildlife photographer Chase Teron on an exciting exploration of the wildlife and landscapes of Svalbard. The journey will take us up the north coast of Spitsbergen with the view to opening up as many photo opportunities as possible. Explore the frozen shores and photograph the Arctic wildlife and landscapes of Svalbard. This unique voyage takes place early in the season as Svalbard emerges from the winter. The mountains are snow-covered, the shores still frozen, offering some great photo opportunities. Visit areas where walruses haul out, explore areas where polar bears are known to roam and get up close to some of the largest glaciers in Svalbard.
Highlights
Develop new photography skills in the field with a highly experienced Arctic photographer
Explore the frozen North-west of Spitsbergen with a good chance of encountering polar bears
Encounter the wildlife which could include polar bears, walruses, Arctic foxes, Svalbard reindeer, and whales.
Learn about the area from an expert Svalbard guide
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Meet your dedicated expedition team and crew at the dock in Longyearbyen at 16:00hrs, where you will embark MV Villa and make yourself at home. After you are settled in your cabin, we will conduct the mandatory safety briefing before we sail out from Adventfjorden into Isfjorden. For the next 8-days, you will explore the rugged coastline, searching for landscape and wildlife photography opportunities at every stage. As you sail north, you might likely to encounter glaciers and sea ice which make the perfect photo subjects. Early in the season, our exact route will be determined by the sea ice conditions which can vary year on year.
As you leave the Isfjord, you will keep a good lookout on deck for whales and other marine life that are common in this area. You might have frequently encountered whales including, blue and humpback whales, belugas, and walruses. The crew plans to land on the island of Prins Karls Foreland and do a short hike to a walrus colony. Here, you will spend some unhurried time observing and photographing the walruses as they swim and haul out onto the beach.
You will sail as far north as possible along the west coast of Spitsbergen, keeping a lookout for wildlife including, polar bears that inhabit the area. Our ultimate plan, if the conditions allow us to venture up to the edge of the sea ice and spend some time there searching for polar bears that use the sea ice for hunting. The sea ice itself is a mesmerizing photography subject. And in calm conditions, it can be possible to launch the landing craft to cruise in between the ice. You will then explore the frozen north-west coast traveling as far as the ice will allow us in search of photography opportunities.
As the adventure head back south towards Longyearbyen, if the ice conditions permit, visit the scientific research settlement of Ny Alesund, the most northerly settlement on earth. Explore the area around Kongsfjord and sail as close as you can get to one of Svalbard’s largest glaciers on the Lillyhook fjord for some great photo opportunities.
Day 9: Longyearbyen | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Our Svalbard photography tour ends back in Longyearbyen. After our final breakfast, we will say our goodbyes and disembark at the port after making new friends and sharing an exciting photography adventure.
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Kate was great to work with in the planning stage. She was prompt, helpful, and efficient. Our tour guide, Edwin, was knowledgeable and passionate. We were very happy to have traveled with Adventure Life, it made the trip easy and a true pleasure. We could concentrate on enjoying the experience rather than the details of travel.
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