Glacier fjords under the midnight sun
MG Signature Expeditions · AECO
Svalbard Arctic Explorer
An accessible high-Arctic expedition from Longyearbyen through glacier fjords, tundra, bird cliffs and sea-ice habitat.
Duration8 days / 7 nights
SeasonMay – September 2027
Reference priceFrom €3,120 per person
Expedition partner standardAECO · member partner
MG Tourism · Expedition design
What makes it valuable
Svalbard is a true wildlife expedition, not a fixed sightseeing circuit. The ship follows ice, wind and current animal reports. MG Tourism coordinates Oslo connections, Longyearbyen accommodation and the AECO-member operating partner selected for the final voyage.
Responsible polar-bear habitat search without guarantees
Zodiac, tundra and expedition learning
Route
Follow the physical journey from the gateway city to the expedition zone and back.
- 01Longyearbyen
- 02Isfjorden
- 03Kongsfjorden
- 04Northwest Spitsbergen
- 05Northern Svalbard
- 06Bellsund
- 07Longyearbyen
Open every day
8 days / 7 nights — understood day by day.
Each day opens into a complete morning-to-evening briefing. In polar travel the order may change for weather, ice, wildlife and safety.
Day 01Longyearbyen, Svalbard
Arrive in Longyearbyen
Meet the Arctic gateway, complete outerwear and document checks and rest under the long summer light.
Open the complete day →Day 02Longyearbyen · IsfjordenLongyearbyen & Isfjorden embarkation
Explore the settlement's polar history before boarding, safety orientation and the first evening sail through Isfjorden.
Open the complete day →Day 03KongsfjordenKongsfjorden & Ny-Ålesund area
Glaciers, research history and tundra walking introduce western Spitsbergen, subject to landing permissions and wildlife safety.
Open the complete day →Day 04Northwest SpitsbergenNorthwest Spitsbergen glacier day
Zodiac exploration below glacier fronts and a possible historic landing reveal the scale of the Arctic coastline.
Open the complete day →Day 05Northern SvalbardPack ice & polar-bear search
The bridge and expedition team scan sea ice from a respectful distance; sightings are never guaranteed and route decisions prioritise wildlife welfare.
Open the complete day →Day 06Hinlopen StraitHinlopen Strait & bird cliffs
A weather-led day for seabird cliffs, walrus areas or an alternate protected fjord, chosen after current ice and animal reports.
Open the complete day →Day 07BellsundBellsund tundra & final landing
A final guided walk explores tundra, reindeer habitat and cultural remains before the overnight return to Longyearbyen.
Open the complete day →Day 08LongyearbyenLongyearbyen disembarkation
Disembark after breakfast and continue by private transfer to the airport or an extra Svalbard night.
Open the complete day →
Reference price
From €3,120 per person
Reference starting fare for selected 8-day Arctic sailings. Exact ship, cabin, charter-flight component and inclusions are confirmed before sale.
Important: schedules and fares are planning references, not a binding offer. The confirmed operator contract, medical rules, insurance limits, cancellation terms and final itinerary govern the booking.Request this expeditionDeparture windowsMay–Jun 2027 · early seasonCurrent request basis Jul–Aug 2027 · high summerCurrent request basis Sep 2027 · late seasonCurrent request basis
Cabins
Cabins
Cabin names vary by vessel. Your proposal identifies the actual ship, deck, bed layout, view, size, occupancy and cancellation terms.
Ocean-view cabin
A practical twin cabin with a window or porthole; deck and exact configuration depend on the confirmed vessel.
Balcony cabin
Private outdoor access for landscape viewing, subject to the ship and sailing selected.
Expedition suite
More living space and, on selected ships, priority amenities; the written offer names the exact suite and benefits.
Included in the planning basis
- 7 nights across gateway and expedition accommodation as quoted
- Shipboard meals, expedition team and included activities
- Longyearbyen transfer plan
Normally not included
- Flights to Longyearbyen
- Insurance, visas and optional activities
- Alcohol, personal expenses and unlisted gratuities
Legal, medical & travel requirements
- Norway/Schengen entry and transit eligibility according to nationality
- Medical and evacuation insurance matching the operator's limits
- AECO visitor, wildlife-distance and site rules
- Warm, waterproof layers and mobility suitable for Zodiac operations
AECOExpedition partner standard
Responsible expedition operation, stated accurately.
MG Tourism arranges this journey with a third-party expedition operator that is an IAATO or AECO member, as applicable. Operator identity and current membership are confirmed in the written proposal; MG Tourism does not claim to be the vessel operator or an association member.
Wildlife, landings, ice routes and exact timings are never guaranteed.
Before you request
Before you request
Why is the price shown as a reference?
Polar inventory changes by ship, cabin, occupancy, charter sector, taxes and included activities. MG Tourism verifies a live written price before any payment.
Is there an Antarctica or Arctic visa?
Requirements are determined by nationality, passport, transit points and gateway countries. MG Tourism checks the route, but the traveller remains responsible for valid travel documents and official decisions.
What can change
The captain and expedition leader may replace, reverse or cancel a landing, flight or activity when weather, ice, wildlife, permissions or safety require it. This is an essential feature of responsible expedition travel.