The Arctic

Svalbard, Norway

Trip OverviewTrip Logistics

First Things First: Travel to Athens

Walking Softer is pleased to host this adventure of a lifetime and will cover the cost of the charter and all domestic travel and accommodations once you arrive in Athens. All you need to do is get yourself there. Let’s go!

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1. Book Your Travel

Arrival: October 20

Arrive in Athens no later than October 20.

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Departure: October 27

Depart from Athens.

Please schedule your departing flight no later than X on October 27 to ensure you have enough time to catch your flight home after disembarking.
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2. Passport / Visa Info

U.S. citizens do not need a visa to visit Norway for up to 90 days; you will only need a valid passport with at least six months of validity from date of return. If traveling with a passport from a different country, please visit the Norwegian Embassy website to find your visa requirements.

3. Summit Portal

Once you have booked your flights, please enter your flight information into your Summit Portal so we can arrange your airport shuttles.

Summit Portal

Trip Details

Walking Softer will provide the following:

June 29 – Pre-voyage hotel stay and kick-off happy hour with drinks and appetizers

June 30 – Private charter flight to Longyearbyen, Norway

July 1–7 – Ship staterooms (double occupancy; solo guests will be paired), meals,  excursions, and crew gratuity

July 8 – Private charter flight from Longyearbyen to Oslo

Patriot Lite Travel Medical Insurance Plan (this requires no action on your part; we will purchase this for each guest and send you your policy)

Carbon offsetting contribution

Custom gratuity for hotel and restaurant staff onboard

Walking Softer Will Not Provide:

International flights to and from Oslo

Pre and post-voyage expenses other than those specified

Laundry and other personal expenses incurred on board


Walking Softer will not provide:

International flights to and from Oslo

Pre and post-voyage expenses other than those specified

Laundry and other personal expenses incurred on board

Any additional gratuity you would like to leave for the hotel /restaurant staff and the expedition team

What to Pack

Remember the motto "There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad gear!"

When packing, please be mindful of the weight limits on our charter flight: Your checked luggage (1 piece) can not exceed 55 lbs (25kg), and your carry-on (1 piece) can not exceed 17 lbs (8kg). You may also bring a personal item that can fit under the seat in front of you.

Recommended Packing List

What to Wear While Exploring the Arctic

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Arctic Resources

Podcasts

Arctic Circle Podcast - The Arctic Circle is the largest international platform for dialogue on the Arctic. This Podcast showcases its collection of inspiring and informative speeches, sessions and dialogues from the growing international community interested in the future of the Arctic and the future of our Planet.

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Videos
  • On Thin Ice: Why Ice Loss Matters - NASA Climate Change (2:13)
  • The Melting Ice of the Arctic - DW Documentary (2 parts, 42 minutes each) -
    • In two episodes, this documentary reports on a region of the world that is changing dramatically because of climate change. Progressing faster here than in the rest of the world, climate change is moving the Arctic into the focus of global politics. Is a new conflict looming at the North Pole?
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