ARCT I C WI L D L I F E Get up close with Arctic wildlife in one of Europe’s purest landscapes. Along with our nature guides you can search for free-roaming polar bears, seals and walruses. M I DN I GHT SUN In the summer months, the sun does not set on Svalbard, which means you can admire the landscape around the clock. S E A KAYAK I NG Sea kayaking is a superb way of exploring an archipelago that bursts with life, from roaring walruses to curious seals along the coastline. DOG- S L EDD I NG Engage in one of the Arctic’s oldest traditions as you are shown around Svalbard by a pack of huskies. D I N I NG ON THE I CE Be surprised by our scenic lunch set-ups and look out to uninterrupted views of calving icebergs. Cookson is renowned for adding a special touch to each of their adventures. I CE CAVE S Svalbard’s glaciers contain countless passages leading to ice caves. Equipped with a headlamp, crampons and a helmet, enter this calm and silent world and view the beautiful icicles and crystals in an array of blue hues. GL AC I E R H I K I NG Feel the crisp air on your face as you embark on a glacier hiking adventure with our guides. Most of this archipelago’s landmass is covered by these spectacular formations. POL AR B E AR T RACK I NG We have previously organised intimate polar bear encounters for our guests, which included watching a mother bear and her cubs feast on a fresh kill. SUBME R S I B L E D I VE S Avoid the cold by exploring the seabed in a submersible. Including this asset in your itinerary will add a very special element to an adventure. SNOWMOB I L I NG Roam the vast ice on snowmobiles and feel the freedom of covering large areas in a short space of time. This is often the best way to find elusive mammals that are roaming far in the distance.
Clockwise from left: Sailing through the icy fjords of Svalbard was the furthest north this private yacht had ever been | The perfect spot for an afternoon tipple | A launchpad for adventure | A pack of huskies eagerly await the race across the ice fields | Gear up for a journey across the ice in search of lone seals and roaming polar bears
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