Kumuka Worldwide launches new tours to the Arctic

A New Ice-Covered Horizon
Kumuka Worldwide launches new tours to the Arctic

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Adventure travel company Kumuka Worldwide has launched new tours to the breathtaking Arctic region, known for its harsh yet captivating scenery. The four new Arctic Expedition Cruises offer Kiwi adventurers new opportunities to delve into the Arctic wilderness and explore the vast, white-capped landscapes of Greenland, Iceland and Spitsbergen (Norway).

Whether navigating the Arctic’s immense, ice-covered ocean aboard the purpose built vessel or ashore exploring the idyllic remote regions, Kumuka’s unique polar expedition cruises ensures travellers a truly adventurous and educational experience.

Richard Gardner, managing director Kumuka Worldwide Australia and New Zealand, says the Arctic is one of the most spectacular destinations in the world.

“The Arctic expedition cruises we have developed are defined by a comfortable and safe at-sea voyage while our Zodiac landing craft enables travellers to spend as much time ashore in the natural environment as possible, observing wildlife such as polar bears, harp seals, reindeer, walrus and the elusive Arctic fox,” says Gardner.

The eight-day North Spitsbergen cruise (NZ$6,835) is made for exploration and adventure. The expedition allows the opportunity to get close to the irrefutable king of the Arctic’s wildlife – the Polar Bear.

The Scoresby Sund Arctic cruise (NZ$8,570) is a 10-day expedition. The ship sails from Iceland across the Denmark Strait to Greenland, travelling down its Eastern coastline before heading back to Iceland. Operating during the summer months only, the voyage combines onboard educational lectures covering themes such as bird life, marine mammals, vegetation and landscapes while the Zodiac excursions ashore offer travellers the chance to experience the Arctic’s unspoiled scenery and breathtaking wildlife.

The 11-day Around Spitsbergen cruise ($9,690) navigates the waters around Spitsbergen, the largest island in the Svalbard Archipelago in the Arctic Ocean – located halfway between Norway and the North Pole. Setting sail from Longyearbyen, the Around Spitsbergen voyage offers highlights including expeditions ashore on Zodiac landing crafts, a visit to the Polish Research Station and the opportunity to observe polar bears, bearded seals, beluga whales, Spitsbergen reindeer and puffins.

For the enduring adventurer, the Spitsbergen, Northeast Greenland & Iceland cruise ($10,865) is a memorable 13-day journey sailing the waters of western and northern Spitsbergen. Following a visit to Moffen Island, the voyage heads to the northeast coast of Greenland, making its way south to finish in Iceland.

Operated only in the summer season, Kumuka’s four new Arctic voyages take advantage of long daylight hours and kinder temperatures allowing travellers as much time ashore as possible.

For more details on Kumuka travel packages visit www.kumuka.com. For more details on the Kumuka Price Promise please see www.kumuka.com/price-promise.aspx.

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