There’s the chance to take an Arctic ice walk holiday next year in the company of renowned polar explorer and environmental scientist, Tim Jarvis.
Jarvis will be leading an Intrepid Travel trip to the Arctic in June, 2014. He is one of the world’s leading explorers and holds records for the fastest unsupported journey to the South Pole, and longest unsupported journey in Antarctica.
He recently returned from Antarctica where he was the first man to successfully repeat Shackleton’s famous ‘double’ – crossing the Southern Ocean and scaling two mountain ranges to cross South Georgia, using only a replica lifeboat and authentic equipment.
On the Spitsbergen Explorer voyage escorted by Tim Jarvis, travellers will join their host for a welcome dinner and drinks reception in Longbearyen, the capital of the Norwegian Svalbard archipelago, where they will stay overnight before embarking on an 11-day voyage.
“I can’t think of anyone better to have beside you on a venture into the Polar extremes than the legendary explorer, Tim Jarvis,” said Intrepid Travel’s Managing Director, James Thornton. “His infectious enthusiasm for environmental sustainability has literally seen him go to the ends of the earth to highlight the issues our planet is facing, and his passion and experience will give travellers a truly unique insight into this spectacular region.”
As well as almost guaranteed polar bear sightings, travellers are likely to see an abundance of wildlife including walruses, puffins and whales. They will experience a surprising variety of landscapes, from stunning fjords to polar deserts and towering glaciers, and for those who want to get up close to the action there are options for snowshoeing and sea-kayaking to more isolated pockets of Spitsbergen.
Prices for joining the group start from £3,918pp for a triple cabin or £5,158pp for a main deck twin cabin, including all meals on board and refreshments. Until September 30, 2013, Intrepid is offering a discount on superior and deluxe suites of up to 20%, with prices for both starting from £5,679pp.
