The island of Spitsbergen is the largest in the Svalbard Archipelago and offers Arctic wilderness at its best. Themembers of our experienced Expedition Team, who have made countless journeys to this area, will use theirexpertise to tailor our day-to-day itinerary, choosing the best options, based on the prevailing weather, sea-iceconditions and the possibility of encounters with wildlife.Phenomenal fjords, magnificent mountains ranges, and a polar desert rich in fossils, set the stage for heroic tales ofearly exploration. See walrus hauled-out on sea ice or on beaches. On land, we stretch our legs on walks acrosstundra carpeted in brightly coloured wildflowers. We visit towering cliffs noisy with nesting guillemots and puffins,and scree slopes that hold Svalbard’s largest little auk colonies.If you have chosen an optional activity such as kayaking, you will have an opportunity to enjoy that activity whenconditions allow. For those who are enthusiastic to participate in a polar plunge, as soon as conditions are suitable,you will hear the announcement to prepare for an exhilarating dip – a memory you will savour for years to come.