7-Day Return of the Sun - Arctic Tour

OSLO/LONGYEARBYEN/OSLO - Enjoy a 7 day Arctic twilight tour starting at $2,899.

This Arctic tour takes you to fascinating Spitsbergen. Perched on the fringes of a wild Arctic landscape, Longyearbyen-capital of Svalbard-huddles below the dramatic backdrop of Spitsbergen's glacial mountains where the Arctic twilight begins to light the sky in late January. Life in this remote, tight-knit community of 2,000 is based around tourism, coal mining, and research.

Depart the U.S. on your transatlantic flight to Norway.

Arrive in Oslo, transfer to downtown Oslo. Stay overnight in Oslo. [B]

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Longyearbyen, the capital of Svalbard. The Svalbard archipelago lies in total darkness from mid-November until late-January, after which an incredible Arctic twilight exists as the days steadily get lighter. Located approximately 620 miles from the North Pole, this group of islands is largely covered by glaciers. Spitsbergen, the only inhabited island of the archipelago, is an incredible base for winter activities and offers an exciting variety of options in the lands where the magnificent polar bear reigns supreme. Stay overnight at the Radisson SAS Polar Hotel. [B]

Enjoy a half-day excursion where you will visit the glacial caves known as "the ice grotto." The rest of the time is free for you to choose from other excursions available to enhance this portion of your Arctic Twilight Tour. Spend the night at the Radisson SAS Polar Hotel. [B/L/D]

Explore more of Longyearbyen at your leisure. Embark on an optional excursion Stay overnight at the Radisson SAS Polar Hotel. [B/L/D]

Return flight to Oslo, Norway's cosmopolitan capital city. Transfer to your hotel. Take in top sights such as Oslo City Hall, Akershus Fortress, or the Nobel Peace Center. Or treat yourself to a performance at the city's new, ultramodern national opera house. Stay overnight in Oslo. [B]

Transfer to the airport for your flight back to the U.S. [B]

*USD per person, double occupancy in Hotel and on snowmobile for January 2009 and 2010 departures; other departures priced higher. Prices reflect early booking cruise savings, which vary by ship and sailing date and are not available on all departures. Prices valid for North American residents, capacity controlled, and subject to change without notice. Prices include air from New York (JFK)/Newark. Air fuel surcharges, air taxes, and ticketing fees are additional. Tour itinerary subject to change due to ice and weather conditions.

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