Wild life experience - human connected to nature
by Diane Van Marrewijk
Departure in June 2022
by Diane Van Marrewijk
Departure in June 2022
Region: Arctic
Destinations: Svalbard
Ship: m/v Ortelius
Highlights: Kayaking, Arctic Tern, Blue Whale, Fin Whale, Humpback Whale, Kittiwake, Minke Whale, Polar Bear, Atlantic puffin, Walrus, Bearded Seal, Little Auk, Rock Ptarmigan, Thick-billed Murre, Svalbard reindeer, King Eider, Snow Bunting, Black Guillemot, Long-tailed Jaeger, Ivory Gull, Pink-footed Goose
This expedition with Ortelius was absolutely amazing. We have seen so much wildlife in Spitsbergen, with highlights such as the king eider, polar bears (!), and plenty of different whales, walrus, reindeer and let alone all the different bird species. The expedition team was very professional and each leader with his own knowledge and expertise and all very nice and smiling. The hotel and facility staff very service oriented. The landscape was overwhelming beautiful. I feel very very happy and privileged to have experienced this journey that will leave its legacy forever in my mind. As an Arctic embassasor I will spread the word on the beautiness and also on the side effects that we have seen (climate change). We all can and need to act!! Thanks to all the staff and to Oceanwide.
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