Starting and ending in Oslo, you will fly to Longyearbyen, the administrative capital of Svalbard, to board your Polar expedition vessel for an 8 day cruise through the heart of the Arctic. Your experienced expedition team will take you through the spectacular scenery of western and northern Spitsbergen, keeping a look out Polar bears and walrus along the way. Enjoy on-board presentations, daily Zodiac excursions on a constant search for wildlife, experiencing something new each day, and hike through the remarkable beauty of the Spitsbergen landscape. With adventure options such as sea-kayaking, this is the ideal expedition for a true taste of the Arctic.