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Heroes and Heroines Spot Polar Bears
Spot polar bears in what is arguably the best place in the Arctic to see this frosty predator.
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Our Team Steppes Travel is made by the people who work here. Incredible holidays are made possible because of their vast travel experience and the great enthusiasm they bring to their work.
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Our Tour Experts We carefully select our experts based on their knowledge, companionship and influence, ensuring that you can travel with the most knowledgeable leaders in the field.
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Heroes and Heroines The people who lead the way when it comes to those things which matter to us: exploration, the environment, women’s empowerment and education.
Jewels of the Arctic: Spitsbergen, East Greenland & Iceland
This expeditionary voyage incorporates the jewels of the Arctic – Spitsbergen, East Greenland and Iceland – in an expertly guided wildlife and wilderness exploration of the high polar region.
Key Highlights of this Itinerary
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2Arctic Kayaking
Take to the icy blue waters in a kayak, exploring jagged coastlines and calm bays.
3Northern Lights
Aim to witness the enchanting Northern Lights while sailing in little-visited East Greenland
4Specialised Vessels
Voyage aboard an smaller ice-strengthened ship, renowned for their expeditionary feel.
Why we like it
Combining extraordinary wildlife, gigantic icebergs and a chance to see the spectacular Northern Lights in some of the least visited parts of East Greenland, this expeditionary cruising is a dreamlike holiday for fortunate travellers. In the natural home of polar bears, walruses, seals, reindeer and a plethora of birdlife, voyage aboard one the smaller ice-strengthened ships that are renowned for their expert guiding, informal atmosphere, expeditionary feel and ease of logistics. There are very few polar voyages available which offer so much variety in terms of wildlife and landscapes, which is what makes this particular trip so compelling.
Day 1
Oslo
Day 2
Oslo - Longyearbyen
Days 3-5
Sailing the Arctic: Spitsbergen & Islands of Svalbard
Days 6-7
Sailing the Arctic: Spitsbergen to North-Eastern Greenland
Days 8-11
Sailing the Arctic: Eastern Greenland
Days 12-14
Sailing the Arctic: Crossing the Denmark Strait
Day 15
Reykjavik
Day 1
Oslo
Day 2
Oslo - Longyearbyen
Days 3-5
Sailing the Arctic: Spitsbergen & Islands of Svalbard
Spot polar bears in what is arguably the best place in the Arctic to see this frosty predator.
Days 6-7
Sailing the Arctic: Spitsbergen to North-Eastern Greenland
Take to the icy blue waters in a kayak, exploring icy coastlines and calm bays.
Days 8-11
Sailing the Arctic: Eastern Greenland
Aim to witness the enchanting Northern Lights while sailing in little-visited East Greenland
Days 12-14
Sailing the Arctic: Crossing the Denmark Strait
Voyage aboard one the smaller ice-strengthened ships, renowned for their expeditionary feel.
Day 15
Reykjavik
Expeditionary Experiences
An on-board Expedition Team plans all activities to take advantage of local weather and ice conditions. Anticipate visits to the stunning 14th of July Glacier, the settlement of Ny Alesund, a base station for international Arctic research and the Monaco Glacier. Be on the alert at all times for wildlife, in particular polar bears, who hunt along the edges of the pack ice for seals. With a bear population of approximately 3,000 between Spitsbergen and Franz Josef land, there are excellent chances of sightings.
Unlock Greenland
Little-visited and ice-locked for much of the year, enigmatic East Greenland’s great draw is its magnificent scenery, gigantic icebergs and a good chance of seeing the Northern Lights. There is also a good chance of experiencing large areas of sea ice en route to Greenland.
See the Northern Lights
One of the greatest attractions of any trip to Greenland is the chance of seeing the Northern Lights. Clear skies and good luck are required to see this most incredible natural phenomenon.
Wild Spitsbergen
Spitsbergen, with its sheltered fjords, dazzling glaciers and rich history is an extraordinary destination in its own right. The most wildlife-rich place in the entire Arctic region, look out for polar bears, reindeer and walruses.
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Why Choose Steppes?
Our knowledge and expertise set us apart. So too our curiosity. A curiosity of the world and of you, and your passions. It is this that drives us to create a journey that is really bespoke to you, all the while ensuring we travel and operate sustainably.
Are you ready to discover extraordinary once again?
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