Essential Extras - Spitsbergen Explorer
In years past, adventure travelers were on their own in booking what we call "essential extras" to expedition travel. Thankfully, those days are over. Our Polar Travel Advisers can now book your entire trip, door to door, with lots of friendly advice along the way.
Flights to and from your hometown
Our Polar Travel Advisers know and understand the unique logistics of your departure city, no matter where you live. Advisers can help choose your airline, flight times and seat class. They'll book it all in one step, so you'll have nothing to worry about.
Extend Your Stay
Want to stay longer, or arrive earlier? Trip extensions are a great way to leverage your vacation investment and beat jet-lag, either before or after your cruise. Contact our Polar Travel Advisers via email, live chat, or phone (1-888-892-0334 or +1-802-735-1536) for seamless, worry-free booking of all trip extensions.
Hotel Extensions
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Oslo HotelsRequest quote
Price Per Person (Twin Occupancy)
If you prefer an independent holiday, we have a fine selection of hotels in Oslo, where you can extend your stay.
- Rica Gardermoen Hotel - Oslo Airport
- Clairon Hotel - Oslo Airport
- Clarion Royal Christina Hotel
- Continental Hotel
- Radisson SAS Plaza Hotel
Trip Extensions
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Oslo HighlightsRequest quote
Price Per Person (Twin Occupancy)
During this 2 night/3 day exploration of the Norwegian capital, you'll take a 3-hour private, guided tour of the city. You will visit the Viking Ship Museum to Oseberg, an extraordinary nautical arecheological find.
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Oslo and BergenRequest quote
Price Per Person (Twin Occupancy)
Ride the Bergen Railway in First Class. The railway is considered one of the 20 best railway excursions in the world. Ride the Flam Railway through some of Norway's most magnificent countryside before cruising one of the most narrow fjords in Europe. Naeroyfjord has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This essential extra is 3 nights, 4 days in duration.
Reviews for this expedition
- Very good - we'll be recommending you to our friends!
"The whole trip form start (delayed with an overnight in Oslo due to extreme fog!)to finish. The small-ish size of the ship and all the people onboard. Neatless to say the highlight was my bermuda …"
Brendan Dixon, August 2008
- Very good - we'll be recommending you to our friends!
"Going through the unbroken ice was a thrill I had not anticipated. "
Suzanne Anderson, June 2009
- Very good - we'll be recommending you to our friends!
"The sea-kayaking was a most brilliant addition to the trip. We had beluga whales dive under the canoes, spotted a polar bear meandering along the shore that we were kayaking and got to immerse …"
Alisa Fiddes, July 2009