Arctic Norway Expedition - 7 Nights aboard MS Spitsbergen with HX Expeditions

This is not cruising as most travellers know it. This is an expedition - a genuine foray into one of the planet’s last great wildernesses, aboard a purpose-built HX vessel designed specifically for the demands of Arctic exploration. MS Spitsbergen carries a team of expert naturalists, polar guides and scientists whose knowledge of this extraordinary environment transforms every hour of the voyage into something memorable. Departing from Tromsø - nearly 250 miles inside the Arctic Circle and one of the finest Northern Lights viewing destinations on earth - the expedition explores the Lyngen Alps, the island of Senja, the dramatic Lofoten archipelago and the Vesterålen islands. The itinerary is never fixed in advance: each day is shaped in real time by the Expedition Team, following nature, light and wildlife wherever they lead. December in Arctic Norway offers the darkest skies of the year - and with them, the greatest probability of witnessing the aurora borealis in all its magnificent, dancing glory. Kayaking along dramatic Arctic shores, snowshoeing through silent forests, and photographing landscapes of raw, untamed beauty complete an experience that is simply impossible to replicate anywhere else on earth.

• ◆Purpose-built HX expedition vessel designed for Arctic exploration
• ◆Expert team of naturalists, polar guides and scientists aboard throughout
• ◆Tromsø - inside the Arctic Circle, prime Northern Lights territory
• ◆Lyngen Alps, Senja, Lofoten and Vesterålen - Norway's most dramatic Arctic scenery
• ◆Flexible daily itinerary shaped by nature, wildlife and conditions
• ◆Kayaking along Arctic shores and snowshoeing through ancient forests
• ◆December departures - maximum darkness for Northern Lights viewing
• ◆Early booking savings of up to 35%

Day 1: Tromso

Day 2: Lyngen

Day 3: Senja

Day 4: Lofoten

Day 5: Svolvær

Day 6: Trollfjord / Stockmarknes

Day 7: Lonkanfjorden

Day 8: Tromso

Arctic Norway Itinerary