On this Arctic trip, journey to Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago that lies only 500 miles from the North Pole. Experience “midnight sun” and the Northern Lights as you explore the high Arctic by land and sea, spending half of the trip on the private expedition vessel Togo. Visit the remnants of Norway’s previously robust whaling industry, descend into an abandoned coal mine, and marvel at the glaciers, polar bears and colonies of walruses that call Svalbard home. Svalbard’s main settlement of Longyearbyen is the world’s northernmost city, and the surrounding area offers a vast and pristine natural landscape. Because Atlas Obscura prioritizes sustainable travel, this trip also has an environmental focus—travelers will help collect trash and sea debris throughout the trip.

This 11-day trip costs $8,870 and includes all transportation, accommodation, meals and activities.

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