Antarctic Explorer

Just a belated thank you to World Expeditions for the wonderful trip to the Antarctic my sister and I joined last December. From the first day, it was agreed that 1 day on a plane and 2 1/2 days on a ship was a small price to pay to have the chance to enjoy such an amazing experience. The ship was comfortable and crewed by an excellent staff; the size of the vessel was perfect to allow maximum opportunity for the four dozen or so passengers to enjoy the experience (contrasted to many of the other vessels we saw in port in Ushuaia).
Furthermore, the guides provided were professional, knowledgeable and friendly, adding to the great atmosphere of the journey. Our fellow travellers were an outgoing and welcoming bunch too, which made for a wonderful time. I wholeheartedly commend World Expeditions to anyone as a first rate provider of adventure travel - I can't wait for my next opportunity to try another experience (perhaps Kenya at a quiet moment). My sincere thanks to the team.

Andrew Hunter | Norwood, SA
 
 

Jewels of the Arctic

This voyage offers wonderful opportunities for tundra and glacier walking, fjord exploration plus dramatic landscape and Arctic wildlife viewing. From Spitsbergen we cruise southwest across the Greenland Sea, spotting seabirds and admiring the east Greenland icepack that stretches north across the Arctic Ocean to the North Pole. The ice mass is home to Polar Bears, Narwhal Whales and walrus, providing a constant source of interest for all onboard. We’ll take as many opportunities as possible to use our zodiacs or sea kayaks to make landings on the Greenland coast. This strip of east coast is sparsely settled by small communities of Inuit hunters who eke out a living in one of the harshest environments on earth. Iceland, where we disembark, is one of the world’s youngest islands. Forged by fire and honed by ice, it is a geological treasure trove.

Brief Itinerary

DAY 1 Arrive in Longyearbyen and embark
DAYS 2/3 Northwest coast of Spitsbergen
DAYS 4/5 Cross the Greenland Sea
DAYS 6/8 Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord
DAYS 9/11 Scoresby Sund
DAY 12 Sailing South along the Blosseville Coast
DAY 13 Cross Denmark Strait
DAY 14 Disembark Isafjordur and fly to Reykjavik (Iceland) where trip concludes

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Trip Code: SGI
Trip Grading: Discovery & Cruising
Duration:  14 days
Activities:  Cruising Kayaking Day Walking
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Next Trip:  05 August 2013
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price: USD$7500 Triple
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Options & Supplements
Twin Public US $ 8950
Twin Private US $ 10700
Mini Suite US $ 11975
Suite US $ 12950
Optional Reykjavik or Oslo pre trip accommodation, transfers and flight package US $ 800
K Kayaking US $1195
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