Wild reindeer family - Spitsbergen, Svalbard North Cape, Magerøya 50 51 D I SCOVER MORE AT SWANHE L L EN I C .COM Extraordinary Encounters The Arctic summer may be short, but it’s also very lively. At the height of summer, wildlife activity peaks on Svalbard, offering visitors the opportunity to experience some incredible wildlife sightings. You will have a good chance of spotting walrus, reindeer, ringed seals, Arctic foxes and vast numbers of bird species in Svalbard at this time of year. And, of course, the King of the Arctic, the mighty polar bear. Once heavily hunted, Svalbard’s polar bears have been protected since 1973, and their population numbers remain healthy. They can be spotted throughout the archipelago; however, in summer, they are drawn more towards the icier regions in the northwest and on the east coast. Pagoda Kimono Folding fan Archeological Sites Indigenous South America Indigenous New Zealand Indigenous Polar Cultural sight Historic building Church Synogogue Mosque Penguin Arctic Fox Polar Bear Zodiac Snorkling Kayaking Wildlife Nature Trekking/ Hiking Birdwatching Taste Fauna Shore excursion Culture Live it! Customer care Pagoda Folding fan Archeological Sites Indigenous South America Indigenous New Zealand Indigenous Polar Cultural sight Historic building Church Synogogue Knowledge Passion Panama Canal Navigator Equator Voyager Drake Passage Conqueror Polar P Surv Penguin Arctic Fox Polar Bear Wellbeing Polar Meteorology Zodiac Northwest Passage Traveller Snorkling Wildlife Nature Geology Snow shoe Flights Cruise Drive Hotel Trekking/ Hiking Birdwatching Travel Onboard Onshore Fauna Shore excursion Culture North Cape Experience Magerøya, Norway Travel to the top of Europe as we drive to Norway’s most ‘arctic’ corner. Cross the 71st parallel and watch the landscape change. Dramatic cliffs, desolate coastlines and raw wilderness define this beautiful yet haunting place. As we make our way to the plateau (once only accessible to the bravest mountaineers), we’ll look out for the reindeer that graze here over the summer and the thousands of puffins, gannets and cormorants nesting in the cliffs. Included Hammerfest and Sami camp walking tour Hammerfest, Norway Experience the Sami way of life in Hammerfest on this fascinating walking tour. Hammerfest is one of the world’s northernmost towns and was completely destroyed by fire in WorldWar II. The town was entirely reconstructed,withonlyonetinychapel remainingfrom the old settlement. Learn about the town’s indigenous and settler history before visiting Mikkelgammen Sami camp, where you will be welcomed with some local food and drink. Optional Stepping Out Customer care Knowledge Passion Panama Canal Navigator Equator Voyager Drake Passage Conqueror Polar Sur Wellbeing Zodiac Northwest Passage Traveller Snorkling Flights Cruise Drive Hotel Trekking/ Hiking Birdwatching Achievements Travel Onboard Onshore Shore excursion Zodiac
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