Arctic Saga: Exploring Spitsbergen via the Faroes and Jan Mayen





The Arctic has more to offer than ice and snow – this northern cultural journey is an adventure for the ages.
Boats
Why you'll love this trip
- Spot puffins on Fair Isle, the United Kingdom’s most remote inhabited island.
- Explore the maze of narrow laneways in Torshavn’s Old Town.
- Experience the mountainous beauty of Jan Mayen.
- Search for Hornsund's abundant wildlife, including reindeer, auk and polar bears.
Itinerary
Inclusions and activities
14 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 12 dinners
Expedition Cruise Ship, Zodiac, Plane
Expedition cruise ship (12 nights), Comfortable Hotel (2 nights)
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Before you book you should know
Dates and prices
Important notes
This trip starts in Aberdeen, Scotland on day 1 and finishes in Helsinki, Finland
In 2025 this trip duration is 14 days and finishes at Helsinki Airport late in the afternoon of day 14. We recommend booking an additional nights accommodation in Helsinki incase of flight delays.
In 2026 this trip duration is 15 days and includes one nights hotel accommodation in Helsinki on day 14. You are free to depart anytime on day 15.
In 2025 the trip is onboard the Ultramarine ship and in 2026 its onboard the Ocean Explorer ship
Your voyage is operated by our polar partner, Quark Expeditions. All accommodation and transfer arrangements as listed in the itinerary are also operated by Quark Expeditions or their local representatives.
BOOKING CONDITIONS
To confirm your reservation, a deposit of 25% (unless indicated otherwise at time of booking) of the total invoice amount is required at time of booking. Balances are due 150 days prior to departure.
Please refer to the "Booking terms and conditions" page on our website for all Quark Expedition terms and conditions. https://www.intrepidtravel.com/booking-intrepid/booking-conditions
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