Natural Wonders Photo Tour - 31st May - 8th June 2023
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Highlights
- Numerous opportunities to photograph Svalbard’s wild and stunning landscapes from the ship and shore.
- Get up close and photograph glaciers and sea ice.
- Develop your photography skills in the field with a highly experienced Arctic photographer.
- Learn about the area from an expert Svalbard guide.
- Encounter the wildlife which could include polar bears, walruses, Arctic foxes, Svalbard reindeer, and whales.
- Photograph and explore the coastline by Zodiac landing craft.
- Comfortable, and intimate ice-strengthened expedition vessel.
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- Expedition Leader and Photography Guide
- Workshops and feedback sessions
- Use of Zodiac (Dinghies) for shore landings and photography opportunities
- Polar Bear protection guides for shore landings
- Full Board (breakfast, lunch and dinner + alcoholic drinks with evening meal)
- Bedding and towels
- Highly experienced Captain and Cook
- Rubber boots for shore landings
- Transfers from airport to hotel and to vessel for embarkation + vessel to airport/hotel after disembarkation.
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