Spitzbergen July 24–3 August.

A photo album by JackieF

Favourites from Spitzbergen, July 2010.

Map of PNS
Puffin taking off at 14th July Glacier, Krossfjorden.A warning for Vavilov passengers on the dangers of a trip too many to the buffet.Stunning scenery as the Vavliov sweeps into Burgerbukta.A zodiac cruise around the ice of BurgerbuktaMagnificent glaciers in Hornsund.Kayakers in Hornsund.Flowers springing up all over the springy tundra of Bournbonhamna... saxifraga I think.Landing on the stunning High Arctic shores of Alkhornet. Arctic fox, reindeer, birds, brilliant sun.Reindeer investigate the yellow-clad interlopers.Arctic Fox - a mother and 6 playful cubs. Fabulous viewing!Perfectly professional polar poseA polar bear chilling out.Mother and Cub in the dreamscape of the bergy bits of in the Hinlopen Strait.Polar bear up close Hinlopen Strait.Polar bear and yearling, Hinlopen Strait.Lenticular cloud just south of Torellneset.Polar bear in the middle of dinner....Polar bear traversing bergy bits, Hinlopen Strait.Sleeping polar bear. Taken using Paul's lens. Major lens envy.Enjoying the awesome view from the Vavliov, Hinlopen Strait.Welcome to the Polar bears' front parlour...This cute Arctic fox cub rounds off my wildlife photography at the final landing at Alkhornet.
 
More about this tripMore about this trip

Adult Group Holidays Leisurely Polar Expedition Wildlife Wilderness
More about this trip>

Ensure you separate each email address with a semi-colon ';', invalid address will be removed.

 
 

Please note the email addresses you enter are private - we will not use your friends' email addresses for marketing purposes as a direct result of them being sent this link.

 
 
 
Wish list
 

This is your wishlist, a place to store trips you are interested in to help you navigate around the site.

LoginLogin above to retrieve a previously saved list or

Add to wishlistClick on 'Add to wishlist' to pin trips here.

 
Feedback Form

Your Financial Security: Bonds and Licences; ATOL 2582; ABTA Y 0751; IATA 91239702 and FTO - Non-ATOL holiday financial protection is administered by the Federation of Tour Operators (FTO Trust Fund Limited).

All holidays and flights are subject to availability - conditions apply. Please see our booking conditions for details.