Svalbard in Autumn
When the seemingly eternal Arctic summer finally comes to its end, nature in the high north treats us with a short and intense autumn. Long sunrises and sunsets and low sun levels create a beautiful, soft light all day long. The first powder snow falls on the sharp peaks.
During autumn, the migratory birds prepare for their flight southwards, and the animals and plants get ready for winter on the tundra. Autumn is very short here, and the landscape changes quickly. The Midnight Sun is over, and the evenings get darker. A beautiful, low sun colours the landscapes golden.
We explore the waters around Svalbard with an ice-strengthened ship and discover the autumn colours on land and at sea. The ideal combination for landscape and wildlife photographers, as we also get up close to the arctic animals to photograph them in this beautiful scenery.
Trip information
Due to its inaccessibility, the nature in Svalbard has remained pristine, and the fauna is unique. The archipelago exerts a great attraction on explorers. That’s why we stay away from large groups and charter a small ship to explore the wilderness of the islands. It’s as close to the North Pole as many of us will ever get, and an experience that will leave you speechless.
During autumn, the migratory birds prepare for their flight southwards, and the animals and plants get ready for winter on the tundra. Autumn is very short here, and the landscape changes quickly. The Midnight Sun is over, and the evenings get darker. A beautiful, low sun colours the landscapes golden.
We explore the waters around Svalbard with an ice-strengthened ship and discover the autumn colours on land and from the ship or zodiac. The ideal combination for landscape and wildlife photographers alike, as we also get up close to the arctic animals to photograph them in this beautiful scenery.
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Our route will be determined by wind, weather, ice and wildlife. This assures many amazing surprises, but there are some activities we never miss.
- Cruising in front of the glaciers, with many photographic opportunities with sea birds, ice, landscapes, seals on ice and Polar bears.
- Pack ice, where larger mammals such as walrus and bearded seal come to rest, and Polar bears come to hunt.
- A landing at a walrus haul-out, one of the most impressive Svalbard animals. Since the hunting ban of 1952 their population has increased to an estimated 5000.
- Bird colonies: little auks, black-legged kittiwakes and Brunichs guillemots all come to nest in large numbers and are oblivious to our presence, granting us great photo opportunities.
Day to day
Departure from Longyearbyen through Isfjorden.
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.
East toward Storøya, searching for polar bears and walrus.
Sailing south toward Bråsvellbreen and into Hinlopen with walrus and whales.
Sailing north up Hinlopen.
Liefdefjorden with the Monaco glacier and the northwestern corner of Spitsbergen with seals and great landscapes.
Sailing south along the coast of Spitsbergen. Return to Longyearbyen late in the evening.
Disembarking the ship and preparing the travel home.
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Yves Adams
A celebrated wildlife and landscape photographer from Belgium, Yves is passionate about the Arctic. This passion has brought him to…
