Meal: Meals on Board – Dinner

• Assemble at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport at least 3 hours before departure.
• Meet our experienced Tour Manager at the airport.
• Receive assistance with baggage, check-in and airport formalities.
• Complete all necessary immigration and boarding formalities with the assistance of the Tour Manager.
• Board the flight to Oslo via Doha.
• Arrive in Oslo and proceed to the hotel.
• Complete hotel check-in and settle in.
• Overnight stay in Oslo.

Meal: Breakfast – Dinner on Cruise

• Fly from Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Longyearbyen on a direct Scandinavian Airlines flight.
• Flight departure: 10:20 AM; complete check-in by 9:40 AM.
• Enjoy the approximately 2-hour 55-minute flight aboard an Airbus A320neo.
• Arrive in Longyearbyen at approximately 1:15 PM, the largest settlement in the Svalbard archipelago.
• Take in the dramatic Arctic landscapes, rugged mountains, glaciers and polar scenery upon arrival.
• Proceed to Longyearbyen Harbour for afternoon embarkation.
• Board the Ocean Albatros, your expedition vessel for the Arctic voyage.
• Complete the embarkation formalities and settle into your cabin.
• Familiarize yourself with the ship and its facilities before departure.
• Set sail from Longyearbyen and begin your expedition into the Arctic wilderness.
• Cruise through the spectacular waters of Svalbard, surrounded by rugged coastlines, towering mountains and drifting sea ice.
• Keep an eye out for the unique Arctic wildlife inhabiting this remote polar region.
• Spend the evening sailing deeper into the High Arctic, surrounded by the vast landscapes and peaceful atmosphere of the far north.

Meal: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

• Enjoy breakfast on board.
• Embark on an exciting expedition through Northwest Svalbard National Park, a pristine Arctic wilderness.
• Cruise through the park’s icy waters, surrounded by dramatic fjords, rugged mountains, vast glaciers and untouched polar landscapes.
• Keep an eye out for the region’s remarkable Arctic wildlife, depending on weather and sea conditions.
• Possible wildlife sightings may include:
  • Walruses resting along the shoreline
  • Arctic seabirds soaring above the waters
  • Polar bears in their natural Arctic habitat
• During the brief Arctic summer, observe delicate Arctic flowers blooming across the tundra, adding colour to the snow-covered landscape.
• Visit the historic remains of Smeerenburg, an important site associated with Svalbard’s early whaling history.
• Explore the remains of this 17th-century whaling settlement, once a significant centre for Dutch whalers operating in Arctic waters.
• Discover the preserved remnants of the settlement and gain an insight into the challenging lives of the whalers who once ventured into this remote region.
• Experience the unique combination of Arctic history, culture and natural landscapes at Smeerenburg.
• Continue exploring the remote shores and islands of Northwest Svalbard.
• Enjoy opportunities for wildlife observation and photography throughout the expedition.
• Take in the pristine wilderness, historical heritage and diverse Arctic wildlife of this remote region.
• Return to the Ocean Albatros in the evening.
• Relax on board while enjoying the magnificent Arctic landscapes and views.

Meal: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

• Enjoy breakfast on board.
• Set out on an exciting expedition into the remote and pristine wilderness of North Svalbard.
• Depending on weather and sea conditions, attempt landings at the spectacular islands of Nordaustlandet or Sjuøyane.
• Explore some of the most isolated and untouched areas of the Svalbard archipelago.
• Admire the raw beauty of the High Arctic, with vast barren landscapes, rocky shores and delicate carpets of mosses and lichens.
• Observe the unique Arctic birdlife found across the region.
• Possible sightings include:
  • Geese
  • Arctic terns
  • Skuas
• Watch the birds soaring above the rugged landscapes or resting along the shoreline.
• Return to the expedition vessel as the day progresses.
• Enjoy a scenic evening cruise through the dramatic Arctic seascape.
• Continue sailing towards the Arctic ice pack.
• Witness the immense beauty of the frozen north, where sea, ice and sky come together in a striking polar landscape.

Meal: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

• Enjoy breakfast on board.
• Venture deep into the frozen wilderness north of Svalbard, marking one of the most thrilling stages of the Arctic expedition.
• Sail across the vast Arctic ice pack and experience the raw beauty of one of the planet’s most remote and pristine environments.
• Navigate through the ever-changing sea ice aboard the expedition vessel.
• Keep a close watch for fascinating Arctic wildlife, depending on ice conditions and wildlife activity.
• Possible wildlife sightings include:
  • Seals resting on the sea ice
  • Beluga whales moving through the cold Arctic waters
  • Bowhead whales surfacing nearby
  • Polar bears roaming across the frozen landscape in search of food
• Continue the expedition through narrow channels and passages naturally formed within the ice.
• Experience the constantly shifting ice landscape, making every moment of the journey unique and unpredictable.
• Admire the surrounding towering ice formations, pristine white landscapes and vast Arctic Ocean.
• Take in the extraordinary silence and untouched beauty of the frozen north.
• Enjoy a remarkable day of Arctic exploration, wildlife observation and discovery.
• Return to the vessel and continue your expedition through the remote Arctic wilderness.

Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

• Explore the Kongsfjorden area, surrounded by towering mountains, magnificent glaciers, and pristine Arctic waters.
• Sail through Kongsfjord and admire the snow-covered peaks and vast glacial landscapes of the High Arctic.
• Visit Ny-Ålesund, one of the world’s northernmost permanent settlements and a key international centre for Arctic research.
• Discover the scientific research stations where researchers study the Arctic environment, climate, wildlife, and atmosphere.
• Learn about the fascinating history and present-day significance of this remote scientific community.
• Explore the legacy of legendary polar explorers Roald Amundsen and Fridtjof Nansen and their pioneering Arctic expeditions.
• Discover stories of courage, endurance, and discovery that shaped the history of polar exploration.

Meal: Breakfast – Meals on Board

• After breakfast, check out from the hotel.
• Proceed for an orientation tour of Oslo City.
• Visit the renowned Vigeland Sculpture Park.
• Later, proceed to the airport for your flight to Doha.

Meal: Meals on Board

• Arrive in Doha and proceed to the hotel for check-in.
• Spend some time at the hotel before your onward journey.
• In the afternoon, proceed to the airport to board your flight to Kolkata

Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

• Arrive in Kolkata and complete all necessary immigration formalities.
• Collect your baggage and proceed towards the exit.
• Bid farewell to your fellow travel companions as the journey comes to an end.
• Carry home wonderful memories from your Arctic adventure.
• Look forward to many more journeys and new travel experiences with us.