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  "name": "The Arctic Expedition ",
  "description": "Desperate to exit the city to a dream-like scape that is once-in-a-lifetime experience? Tap the explorer in you as you make your way to North Pole. This expedition focuses on the pack ice of north Spitsbergen and many opportunities to spot whales, polar bears, seabirds, walruses, and other such wildlife.\nEmbark on the Oceanwide cruise which is not just any luxury ship but a well equipped polar vessel that ensures you can reach extreme corners of the North Pole. \n",
  "duration": {
    "days": 12,
    "nights": 11
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  "startPoint": "Svalbard Airport",
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      "dayNumber": 2,
      "title": "Arrive in Longyearbyen",
      "description": "Touch down in Longyearbyen, the administrative center of Spitsbergen, the largest island of the Svalbard archipelago. Enjoy strolling around this former mining town, whose parish church and Svalbard Museum make for fascinating attractions. Though the countryside appears stark, more than a hundred species of plant have been recorded in it. In the early evening, the ship sails out of Isfjorden, where we might spot the first minke whale of the voyage.",
      "accommodation": "M/V Plancius Ship",
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      "dayNumber": 3,
      "title": "Krossfjorden and Ny Ålesund",
      "description": "Heading north along the west coast, you may arrive by morning in Krossfjorden with great views on glacier fronts. In the afternoon you sail to Ny Ålesund, the northernmost settlement on Earth. Once a mining village served by the world’s most northerly railway – you can still see its tracks – Ny Ålesund is now a research center. Close to the community is a breeding ground for barnacle geese, pink-footed geese, and Arctic terns. And if you’re interested in the history of Arctic exploration, visit the anchoring mast used by polar explorers Amundsen and Nobile in their airships, Norge (1926) and Italia (1928).",
      "accommodation": "M/V Plancius Ship",
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      "dayNumber": 4,
      "title": "The massive Monaco Glacier",
      "description": "Depending on the weather, you could sail into Liefdefjorden, land at Texas Bar, and cruise within sight of the 5-kilometer-long (3.1 miles) face of the precipitous Monaco Glacier. The waters in front of this glacier are a favorite feeding spot for thousands of kittiwakes, and the base of the ice is a popular polar bear hunting ground. Another possibility is the mouth of Wijdefjorden with at both sides tundra landscape and a the glacier front of Nordbreen. If ice conditions prevent sailing here early in the season, an alternate route along the west coast of Spitsbergen can be implemented.\n",
      "accommodation": "M/V Plancius Ship",
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      "dayNumber": 5,
      "title": "Stop at the Seven Islands",
      "description": "The northernmost point of your voyage may be north of Nordaustlandet, at Chermsideøya, and Phippsøya in the Seven Islands. Here you reach 80° north, just 870 km (540 miles) from the geographic North Pole. Polar bears inhabit this region, so the ship may park for several hours among the pack ice before wheeling around west again. \n",
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      "dayNumber": 6,
      "title": "Sorgfjord",
      "description": "Alternatively (mostly in July) you may turn to Sorgfjord, where you have the chance to find a herd of walruses not far from the graves of 17th-century whalers at Eolusneset. A nature walk here can bring you close to families of ptarmigans. The opposite side of the fjord at Heclahamna is also a beautiful area for an excursion.",
      "accommodation": "M/V Plancius Ship",
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      "dayNumber": 7,
      "title": "Highlights of Hinlopen",
      "description": "Today you sail into Hinlopen Strait, home to bearded and ringed seals as well as polar bears. At the entrance there is even the possibility to spot blue whales. As with Liefdefjorden, you can take an alternate west Spitsbergen route if ice prevents entry into Hinlopen. After cruising among the ice floes of Lomfjord in the Zodiacs, you then view the bird cliffs of Alkefjellet with their thousands of Brünnich’s guillemots. On the east side of Hinlopen Strait, you may attempt a landing in Palanderbukta where reindeer, pink-footed geese, and walruses are likely sights. Alternatively, at Torrelneset you can also visit the polar desert of Nordaustlandet, next to the world’s third-largest ice cap. Here you may encounter walruses during a coastline hike over the area’s raised beaches.\n",
      "accommodation": "M/V Plancius Ship",
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    {
      "dayNumber": 8,
      "title": "Storfjorden's many bounties",
      "description": "The plan is to sail through Freemansundet, the strait between Barentsøya and Edgeøya, with a stop on Barentsøya at Sundneset with the small Würzburgerhytta and lakes with waterfowl. Later in the day we may land at the mouth of the valley Skjolddalen on West Spitsbergen four kilometers from an Ivory Gull colony. A landing at Diskobukta on Edgeøya, near a canyon with a large Kittiwake colony is also an option. Other landings like at Kvalhovden near mighty glacier fronts are also possible.",
      "accommodation": "M/V Plancius Ship",
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      "dayNumber": 10,
      "title": "Bell Sund's flora & fauna",
      "description": "Today you find yourself in Bell Sund, one of the largest fjord systems in Svalbard. The ocean currents make this area slightly warmer than other areas in the archipelago, which shows in the relatively lush vegetation. Here there are excellent opportunities to enjoy both history and wildlife. A possibility is Ahlstrandhalvøya, at the mouth of Van Keulenfjorden, where piles of beluga skeletons can be found. These remains of 19th-century whale slaughter are a haunting reminder of the consequences of rampant exploitation. Fortunately, belugas were not hunted into extinction, and you have a good chance of coming across a pod. Alternately, while cruising the side fjords of Bellsund, you can explore tundra where reindeer like to feed as well as rock slopes where little auks are breeding, near Vaarsolbukta.",
      "accommodation": "M/V Plancius Ship",
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    {
      "dayNumber": 12,
      "title": "Departure",
      "description": "Early morning after breakfast at the hotel transfer to Oslo airport to board the flight back home. \n",
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    {
      "dayNumber": 1,
      "title": "Arrive in Oslo",
      "description": "Arrive by afternoon and welcome to Oslo - the vibrant and captivating capital city of Norway for a lovely stay and a memorable vacation. Proceed for a city tour and transfer back to the hotel to unwind. Enjoy your dinner and get some rest before you take another flight. \n",
      "accommodation": "Radisson Blu Plaza or similar ",
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    {
      "dayNumber": 9,
      "title": "Land of the Pointed Mountains",
      "description": "You start the day by cruising the side fjords of the Hornsund area of southern Spitsbergen, taking in the spire-like peaks: Hornsundtind rises 1,431 meters (4,695 feet), and Bautaen is a perfect illustration of why early Dutch explorers named this island Spitsbergen, meaning “pointed mountains.” There are 14 sizable glaciers in this area as well as opportunities for spotting seals, beluga whales, and polar bears. We may land in Samarinvaagen and Birgerbukta, where we have great opportunities for a long walk.\n",
      "accommodation": "M/V Plancius Ship",
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      "dayNumber": 11,
      "title": "Back at Longyearbyen",
      "description": "Every adventure, no matter how grand, must eventually come to an end. You disembark in Longyearbyen and transfer to the airport for the flight to Oslo. On arrival transfer to the hotel and check in. \n",
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      "text": "Accommodation on Twin/ Single Window in the Expedition Ship"
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    {
      "text": "All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme"
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    {
      "text": "Airport transfers to & fro Svalbard airport (Group only)"
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    {
      "text": "5 % GST & 20% TCS "
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    {
      "text": "Accommodation on Twin/ Single Porthole in the Expedition Ship"
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    {
      "text": "All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea"
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    {
      "text": "All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac"
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    {
      "text": "Use of rubber boots and snowshoes"
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    {
      "text": "Travel Insurance (up to 69 years of age) "
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  "exclusions": [
    {
      "text": "Visa"
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    {
      "text": "Any expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as roadblocks, accidents & any medical evacuations. Any train delays, or re-scheduling etc"
    },
    {
      "text": "Ashore Meals and all other services which are not mentioned in the aforementioned itinerary"
    },
    {
      "text": "Any kind of personal expenses or optional tours, extra meals and beverages ordered, laundry, phone calls and medical expenses"
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    {
      "text": "Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges."
    },
    {
      "text": "The customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard (guidelines will be provided)"
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    {
      "text": "Airport Transfers"
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    {
      "text": "International & Internal Airfare"
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    {
      "text": "Government arrival and departure taxes"
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      "text": "I never imagined I was one day going to embark on an expedition to the Antarctic Peninsula! But it’s like a dream coming true. I had to work hard to achieve this feat. I had to experience and face the Drake Passage. ",
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    {
      "text": "My dream experience of a holiday on the Caribbean Cruise came true with #WOWClub! It was one of the best holidays of my life, right from the day we started for this trip till the last day when we departed.",
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    "metaDescription": "Desperate to exit the city to a dream-like scape that is once-in-a-lifetime experience? Tap the explorer in you as you make your way to North Pole. Take a cruise around Spitsbergen and explore the icy waters of the North Atlantic. This special expedition offers you the chance to catch sight of whales, reindeer, Arctic foxes, walruses, seals, and the star attraction, the polar bear. Embark on the Oceanwide cruise which is not just any luxury ship but a well equipped polar vessel that ensures you can reach extreme corners of the North Pole. Our expedition- M/V Ortelius will give you the best opportunity to experience deep field pack Ice and exotic wildlife.\r\n\r\nThe expedition is ship-based and physically not very demanding, but we spend as much time as possible on shore. You are, however, welcome to remain aboard the ship if you prefer. To join most excursions you must be able to get up and down the steep gangway ― from the ship to the water level ― to board the Zodiacs. Staff will assist you in and out of the boats, and boarding will become progressively easier with practice, but conditions on shore can be slippery and rocky.\r\n",
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