Svalbard Autumn
Polar autumn light in Svalbard
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Explore Svalbard in Autumn
The main subjects on this Svalbard Autumn Light photo expedition will be wildlife and landscapes in stunning late-season light. Svalbard is the best place in the world to photograph Polar bears, and we hope to find some of them in the best light available. The ice condition at this time of year usually allows us to explore the northeastern parts of the archipelago, making this a very special Svalbard photo tour.
September is a great time for watching and photographing big whales. We have good chances of finding Blue whales, Fin whales, Humpback whales, Mink whales, Beluga, and White-beaked dolphins. The light conditions are great at this time of year, so get ready for some stunning wildlife photography. This is the Svalbard photo tour for nature photographers focusing on great light. Join us for an unforgettable experience!
As usual on all our Svalbard photo tours we will plan for longer stops than normal tourist cruises when going ashore, to provide participants with enough time to get excellent pictures. We use 2 zodiac boats to get ashore or when searching for wildlife at sea.
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Itinerary Svalbard Autumn
Svalbard is located at about 80 degrees North, so we scheduled the expedition in accordance with prevailing weather and ice conditions. Our captain is an expert navigator in Arctic conditions. He is an important advisor in planning the expedition in a manner that allows us to maximize the photo opportunities and enjoyment of this Svalbard photo tour.
DAY 1 Departure from Longyearbyen through Isfjorden.
DAY 2-4 Heading toward the sea ice, searching for polar bears and other animals. Depending on the ice conditions, this will probably be north of Spitsbergen and Nordaustlandet.
DAY 5 East toward Storøya, searching for polar bears and walrus.
DAY 6 Sailing south toward Bråsvellbreen and into Hinlopen with walrus and whales.
DAY 7 Sailing north up Hinlopen.
DAY 8 Liefdefjorden with the Monaco glacier and the northwestern corner of Spitsbergen with seals and great landscapes.
DAY 9 Sailing south along the coast of Spitsbergen. Return to Longyearbyen late in the evening.
DAY 10 Disembarking the ship and prepare the travel home.
Trip reports Svalbard Autumn
Click on a trip report below to read more about WildPhoto expeditions to Svalbard in September and October. See where we have been, what we have photographed, and some behind-the-scenes images.
Available cabins for Svalbard Autumn expeditions
Below are available cabins on WildPhoto Svalbard Autumn expeditions. The price below each cabin refers to the price (in USD $) for each spot in the cabin - not for the whole cabin. Let us know if you can't find your preferred cabin or any spots available at all and we can place you on the waiting list and let you know if spots are available later.
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