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FIXED GROUP DEPARTURE: 14 DAYS EXCLUSIVE SVALBARD PHOTOGRAPHY SAILING EXPEDITION (8 – 21 Aug 2025)

Oslo, Longyearben, Svalbard Coastline

Cruise, Outdoor & Adventure, Off the Beaten, Nature & Wildlife

Highlights

  • August is the best season for photography in Svalbard, with 15-18 hours of daylight. The sun’s lower position in the sky creates soft, golden lighting, perfect for capturing glaciers, fjords, and wildlife.
  • An exclusive photography route aboard a small, privately chartered vessel, allowing access to the central parts of the archipelago, areas that larger ships can’t reach.
  • The ship accommodates a maximum of 12 guests, with two Zodiac boats available to ensure everyone can find the perfect photography spot.
  • Guided by award-winning Norwegian photographer Svein Wik, who will assist you in tracking polar bears and other Arctic wildlife.
  • Most fully inclusive arrangements and accompanied by Intriq’s Travel Concierge, also an experienced polar expedition leader.

Embark on an exclusive photography expedition to Svalbard this August, a golden season for capturing the Arctic’s raw beauty. With the sun casting soft, golden light across the glaciers and fjords for 15-18 hours, you’ll experience ideal conditions for stunning shots. Aboard our privately chartered vessel, with only 12 guests, you’ll explore remote parts of the archipelago—places inaccessible to regular tourists. Two Zodiac boats will bring you even closer to the action, while award-winning Norwegian photographer and expedition leader Svein Wik helps with tracking polar bears and Arctic wildlife for that perfect shot.

From

EUR 15,500 Per Person

14 Days 13 Nights

DETAILED ITINERARY

D01 8 AUG 2025 (FRI) ARRIVE IN OSLO

Oslo
Lunch & Dinner included

Arrival in Oslo

Upon arrival in Oslo, check in at your hotel to unwind after your journey. This evening, meet up with your fellow travellers with a welcome dinner and trip briefing. 

Optional: Speak to your Travel Specialist to plan a pre-trip extension in Oslo. 

D02 9 AUG 2025 (SAT) OSLO / LONGYEARBEN

Longyearben
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Oslo to Longyearbyen

Enjoy the morning at your own leisure.  After lunch, hop on your flight to Longyearbyen. 

Longyearbyen, the main settlement in Norway’s Svalbard archipelago on the island of Spitsbergen, is one of the northernmost inhabited places in the world, with a permanent population of around 2,000. It lies near the Arctic, experiencing polar climate conditions for most of the year.

In August, Longyearbyen still benefits from the midnight sun, though the sun begins to hover near the horizon. This creates bright daylight for most of the day and provides photographers with a prolonged “golden hour” for shooting.

As the midnight sun gradually fades, the light softens and lasts longer, offering extended periods of dusk and dawn with rich color gradients. The prolonged “blue hour” presents magical opportunities to capture the stunning Arctic landscape.

D03 10 AUG 2025 (SUN) EMBARKATION IN LONGYEARBYEN

At Sea
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Svalbard Museum

After breakfast, visit the Svalbard Museum, which highlights the archipelago’s rich history and the deep connection between nature and human culture in this remote region.

Embarkation on Kinfish

After lunch, transfer to the Longyearbyen port to board the Kinfish vessel. Take some time to get acquainted with the ship’s facilities, meet the crew, and review safety procedures. Once everything is set, we will begin our journey, sailing towards Isfjorden and heading northwest, depending on ice conditions.

In early autumn, Svalbard offers the opportunity to photograph polar bears hunting on the ice and Arctic foxes in their grey and white coats. The golden and blue light of August creates exceptional conditions for photography.

D04 11 AUG 2025 (MON) SVALBARD CRUISING

At Sea
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Cruising the North Svalbard Coastline

During this ten-day expedition, you’ll have numerous opportunities to encounter Arctic wildlife up close. As we sail north through Raudfjorden, Liefdefjorden, and Woodfjorden, keep an eye out for polar bears, Arctic foxes, and a variety of bird species. Weather and ice conditions permitting, the expedition team will guide Zodiac boat excursions into the fjords for a more immersive exploration.

Main stops (subject to weather and ice conditions):

  • Alkhornet: A major nesting site for thousands of seabirds, where you may also spot polar bears and Arctic foxes scavenging below the cliffs.
  • Monaco Glacier: Zodiac excursions will bring you close to the glacier’s impressive ice formations. Wildlife sightings may include ringed seals, harbor seals, and polar bears resting on ice floes.
  • Nordaustlandet: Known for its vast glaciers and permanent ice caps, this area offers the chance to observe polar bears, seals, walruses, and Arctic foxes.

Pictured: Polar bear and cub

D05 12 AUG 2025 (TUE) SVALBARD CRUISING

At Sea
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Cruising the North Svalbard Coastline

Pictured: Monaco Glacier 

D06 13 AUG 2025 (WED) SVALBARD CRUISING

At Sea
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Cruising the North Svalbard Coastline

Pictured: Walruses

D07 14 AUG 2025 (THU) SVALBARD CRUISING

At Sea
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Cruising the North Svalbard Coastline

Pictured: Alkhornet

D08 15 AUG 2025 (FRI) SVALBARD CRUISING

At Sea
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Cruising the North Svalbard Coastline

Pictured: Arctic Fox

D09 16 AUG 2025 (SAT) SVALBARD CRUISING

At Sea
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Cruising the North Svalbard Coastline

Pictured: Nordaustlandet

D10 17 AUG 2025 (SUN) RETURN TO LONGYEARBYEN

At Sea
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Enroute back to Longyearbyen

As we sail south towards the stunning Kongsfjorden, guided wildlife tracking will continue, providing more opportunities to photograph Arctic foxes and other wildlife.

Autumn in Svalbard offers unique natural phenomena and memorable wildlife encounters, creating exceptional moments for photography.

Wildlife Highlights (Potential Sightings):

  • Polar Bear: August offers prime chances to spot polar bears along coastal areas or islands as they search for food.
  • Seals: Common species include ringed seals, harbor seals, and bearded seals, often seen resting on ice or along the coast.
  • Walrus: Large groups of walruses can be spotted along the shores of northern and northwestern Svalbard.
  • Seabirds: Species such as Arctic auks, puffins, and Arctic terns are especially active around cliffs and islands.
  • Arctic Fox: Frequently seen near bird breeding grounds, Arctic foxes are often scavenging for food.
  • Whales: Species like bowhead, narwhal, beluga, blue, and humpback whales may be seen in the surrounding waters.

Pictured: Seals & a polar bear 

We will return to Longyearbyen by the evening of 19 August.

D11 18 AUG 2025 (MON) RETURN TO LONGYEARBYEN

At Sea
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Enroute back to Longyearbyen

Pictured: Kongsfjorden

D12 19 AUG 2025 (TUE) RETURN TO LONGYEARBYEN

At Sea
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Enroute back to Longyearbyen

Pictured: Kittiwakes in flight

D13 20 AUG 2025 (WED) LONGYEARBYEN / OSLO

Oslo
Breakfast included

Airport Transfer 

After breakfast, disembark and transfer to the airport for your flight back to Oslo.

D14 21 AUG 2025 (THU) DEPARTURE FROM OSLO

Nil
Breakfast included

Departure from Oslo

Enjoy the morning at your own leisure before heading to the airport for your onward journey.

Optional: Speak to your Travel Specialist to plan a post-trip extension in Oslo. 

This concludes your unique Arctic wildlife experience. We hope to welcome you on future adventures!

Intriq Journey's Curated Hotels

Tour Cost Per Person (EUR)

Tier 1 Twin Share €15,500
Tier 2 Twin Share €16,200
Tier 3 Twin Share €16,800

Radisson Airport Hotel • Radisson Blu Polar Hotel • Kinfish 

Oslo

Oslo

Radisson Blu Airport Hotel

Linked to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) by a covered walkway, Radisson Blu Airport Hotel is perfect for travellers with early flights.

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Longyearbyen

Longyearbyen

Radisson Blu Polar Hotel

Radisson Blu is the northernmost full-service hotel in the world. Discover the wonders of the arctic in one of the world's northernmost permanent settlements, where guests can experience Arctic adventures under the mystical northern lights during the polar night in winter, or the midnight sun in summer.

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At Sea

At Sea

Kinfish (Varying Cabins)

Kinfish is a former Norwegian research vessel, expertly converted into a modern expedition vessel perfect for exploring the Arctic. Her small size allows access to areas that larger ships can't reach. With a spacious and tastefully designed interior, Kinfish accommodates 12 guests in six well-appointed twin cabins, each with en-suite facilities. Guests can relax in the large dining saloon with a bar, or in the top-deck passenger lounge. Equipped with two Zodiac landing crafts for shore excursions, she also features semi-enclosed deck spaces, multiple viewing areas, and an ice-strengthened hull for Arctic conditions.

(Cabins: 6, Maximum Charter Size: 12)

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Recommended Flights

Estimated Price Per Person (SGD)

Economy Class S$ 2,260
Business Class S$ 5,450

Emirates & Scandinavian Airlines

08 Aug, Singapore – Dubai (EK 349), 01:40– 04:55

08 Aug, Dubai – Oslo (EK 159), 07:30 – 12:35

09 Aug, Oslo – Longyearbyen (SK 4496), 16:00 – 18:55

20 Aug, Longyearbyen –  Oslo (SK 4491), 12:45 – 15:45

21 Aug, Oslo – Dubai (EK 160), 14:35 – 23:25

22 Aug, Dubai – Singapore (EK 348), 02:20 – 14:05

In order to fully participate in this journey, we recommend arriving before/during the suggested flight times. Do take note that the stated flights are based on current flight schedules as of writing, and are subject to change.

COST INCLUDES:

  • Accommodation as stated on double occupancy basis
  • Meals as stated
  • All shared transportations and transfers as stated
  • Wi-Fi network on ship
  • Schengen travel insurance
  • All entrance fees of sites as stated
  • All tipping to local guides, porters and other local service staff

COST EXCLUDES:

  • International airfare and airport taxes
  • Visa and entry taxes (if required)
  • Airport transfer before or after stated travel dates
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone and bar bills

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