2017 • EXPEDITION

ICE LOVER SVALBARD

➔ INCREDIBLE ARTIC LANDSCAPES ➔ VAST PACK ICE ➔ WALRUSES ➔ POLAR BEARS ➔ EXPEDITION LEADER OLE JØRGEN LIODDEN OR ROY MANGERSNES

SVALBARD ICE LOVER. On our Svalbard expedition you will have the chance to photograph the remote Arctic wilderness and its wildlife with snow and ice still covering the archipelago. If you love the ice as much as we do, you should join us on this ice lover photo expedition!

☑ Majestic scenery in the archipelago ☑ Photograph polar bears and walrus ☑ Limited to 12 guests ☑ Wildlife in white landscapes ☑ Dedicated focus to wildlife and photography ☑ Photo workshop with our skilled guides

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An expedition for ice lovers The Ice Lover Expeditions has been great successes so far. You will be able to capture great photos during this trip and we will schedule longer stops than normal cruises when going ashore in order to provide you with enough time to get these excellent images. We use two zodiac boats to get closer to the wildlife on the ice or when exploring and searching for photo opportunities in front of the glaciers. This expedition is for photographers who want to travel in smaller groups and capture wildlife in white landscapes!

Svalbard Svalbard is situated at about 80 degrees north, so we schedule the expedition in accordance with prevailing weather and ice conditions. Our captain is an expert navigator in arctic conditions and serves as our main advisor when planning the expedition in a manner that allows us to maximise the photo opportunities and enjoyment for you on this trip. Of course we will also include excursions ashore amongst walrus colonies (or walruses on the ice), cliff birds and other places that are seething with life during this time of year.

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Your boat - the M/S Malmø The M/S Malmø is spacious and well suited for photography. Most participants will be lodged in shared twin or triple cabins, but we also have one single cabin. M/S Malmø is a traditional 37 metres long ship. She was built in 1943 in Sweden for the Swedish Maritime administration as an ice-strengthened, pilot ship. She was on duty for the Administration until 1983, when she was sold and later chartered out as a school ship. Many young sailors have received their maritime education on the M/S Malmø throughout the years. In 2013 she was carefully rebuilt to a passenger ship with space for 12 passengers. In spite of her old fashion charm, the M/S Malmø is equipped with the latest navigation and security equipment. She is thoroughly maintained and in good condition. All bed linens and towels are provided. Meals will be served at times that are based on the daily activities and with a varied, tasty menu, you won’t be go hungry on this trip. Two very spacious zodiacs will be used to get us closer to the photo subjects and for going ashore.

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What to wear? During the time you’ll be visiting Svalbard, the temperature will be around 2 to 5°C. Due to the wind chill factor, and when travelling to the northern and eastern parts of the archipelago, you may experience temperatures a few degrees below zero. There is normally very little rain (snow) in Svalbard, which is considered a semi-desert. When going ashore by Zodiacs, make sure to wear a waterproof jacket and trousers, and knee-high rubber boots. The key is to dress in three or more layers, which allows perspiration, insulates you from the cold and protects you against the wind. The layering method also allows you to easily adjust your clothing when the weather and temperatures change. The inner layer ➝ Clothing next to your skin must move perspiration from your body to keep you dry and warm. This layer should be quite tight to your body. Good materials for the first layer are wool or synthetic materials. Cotton should never be worn close to the body, and preferably not at all. The middle layer (or layers) ➝ This layer provides insulation and retains body heat without restricting movement. Suitable materials for this layer are polar fleece or wool. This way you control your body temperature, and on a cold day we recommend two or more middle layers. It is better to wear several thin layers than one thick layer. On cold days you may need extra insulation. The outer layer ➝ The main function of this layer is to offer protection against the wind and water, but also to let out excess body heat. We recommend breathable materials such as Gore-Tex. Impregnated cotton materials are not recommended. The top ➝ 80% of your body heat is lost through your head. Your head is like the body’s funnel, and you should always wear a hat. The same principle applies here – preferable materials are synthetic fibre or wool, and windproof too. Hands ➝ These parts of your body are extra sensitive. It is important to keep hands and feet dry and warm. The same layering method applies here. Use inner gloves made of synthetic fibre, silk or wool covered with a wind and waterproof mitten. Mittens are much warmer than gloves! Please remember to bring an extra pair of mittens. Feet ➝ For your feet you should wear inner socks of synthetic fibre and cover with layers of wool or synthetic socks. A pair of solid knee-high rubber boots are the secret weapon when going ashore on the Zodiacs. It is also wise to bring wool insoles.

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+ Trusted expedition partners Our popular photography expeditions to Svalbard is a co-operation with WildPhoto Travel in Norway. WildPhoto Travel is specialised in high quality photo expeditions and safaris. Wildlife photographers Ole Jørgen Liodden and Roy Mangersnes founded the company with the goal of helping other passionate photographers fullfil their dreams of capturing amazing destinations with the camera. Together, Exposure Expeditions and WildPhoto will make sure you bring home stunning images and an even greater compassion for our natural world. One of these two great photographers will join our expedition to Svalbard.

Expedition leader Ole Jørgen Liodden Ole Jørgen is the founder of WildPhoto Travel. Previously both a Canon and Nikon Ambassador in Norway, he was chosen as one of the photographers for the Wild Wonders of Europe project. Ole Jørgen has published 6 books about nature and photography. His images have also received three awards in the prestigious competition BBC Wildlife Photographer of the year and five awards in GDT. Ole Jørgen is considered to be one of the top wildlife photographers in Europe. His experience as a photo guide and expedition leader has led him to destinations such as Svalbard, Antarctica, Africa and the Galapagos. Svalbard, polar bears, Arctic nature and wildlife are some of Ole Jørgen's specialities after eighteen summer and winter expeditions to this beautiful archipelago, and more than two hundred and fifty encounters with polar bears.

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Expedition leader Roy Mangersnes Roy Mangersnes is a professional nature photographer living in Stavanger, Norway. A Nikon ambassador, he is considered one of the most influential nature photographers in Norway today. Roy is the co-owner of WildPhoto, a travel partner to Exposure Expeditions. Through the years he has published three books, as well as won several national, and international awards including BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year, European Wildlife Photographer of the Year (GDT), and Natures Best Awards. Roy's work as a photography guide has taken him around the world, from the Arctic in the north, to the Antarctic in the south. He has even been spotted guiding customers in warmer destinations such as Africa, as well as the Galapagos. Being both a skilled photographer and a trained naturalist, Roy always makes sure his guests bring home stunning images and lifetime memories.

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YOUR ICE LOVER EXPEDITION DAY BY DAY

Day 0

Arrival to Longyearbyen, Svalbard. We recommend you to arrive at least one day before boarding the boat. (Hotel night in Longyearbyen is not included)

Day 1

We will board M/S Malmø and depart from Longyearbyen through Isfjorden.

Day 2 & 3

We will cruise through the ice, searching for polar bears., walruses and seals. Depending on the ice conditions this will be north of Spitsbergen or in the Hinlopen Strait.

Day 4 Sailing south in Hinlopen to see the cliff birds and hopefully polar bears and walruses on the drifting ice. Day 5 Liefdefjorden with the Monaco glacier.
 


Day 6 North-western corner of Spitsbergen with beautiful mountains and glaciers, and hopefully some wildlife on the ice.

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YOUR ICE LOVER EXPEDITION DAY BY DAY

Day 7 Kongsfjorden with stunning landscapes, birds and seals. Day 8

Kong Karls Forland with walruses and Alkehornet with cliff birds, arctic fox and reindeer. Back to Longyearbyen around midnight.

Day 9

Disembark from the ship and prepare to travel home.

Please note!

The itinerary is only a preliminary plan. Activities can change, or may need to be exchanged, in the case of adverse weather conditions or other unexpected incidents. Accommodation can also change due to availability.

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ABOUT THE EXPEDITION Expedition Destination

June 11 - 19, 2017 Svalbard

Included in the price ➔ All nights onboard M/S Malmø ➔ All meals onboard the vessel ➔ Zodiac excursions from the boat ➔ WildPhoto photo guide, local guide, guards and other staff

Not included in the price ➔ All flights to and from Longyearbyen, Svalbard ➔ Overnight accommodation prior to, and following the expedition

➔ Insurance ➔ Alcohol and souvenirs ➔ Gratuities to the crew of the boat 


Price per person in shared triple cabin USD 8 195
 Price per person in shared twin cabin USD 8 995
 Price per person in shared single cabin USD 9 595 


How can I pay for my trip?
 Via bankgiro, bank transfer or via online payment with Visa and MasterCard. You can only pay with Swedish kronor currency online. If you have received your holiday in a different currency, you must contact us to get the proper exchange rate. Please do NOT calculate your own SEK price. How much do I pay and when?
 When you have accepted the offer from Exposure Expeditions, you will receive a booking confirmation within one to two workdays. To confirm your spot, a deposit of USD 350 is required within 7 days from the booking date. This is a trip with a scheduled flight, you will need to pay the total flight cost for us to be able to confirm your flight. Before this has been done flight cost and availability can change. Flights will be available ten month before your trip departure. The final trip cost should be paid at the latest 14 days before your departure date.

Contact us Exposure Expeditions +46 (0) 301-22100 - [email protected]

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ABOUT THE EXPEDITION

Extras ➔ Expedition clothing The guide team is using high quality expedition clothing from SailRacing. The down parka, fleece jacket and Gore-tex pants are available for sale to everyone who travels on our Svalbard expeditions. We require your order at least 4 weeks in advance to make sure we can have your desired size when you arrive in Longyearbyen. See more info about Sailracing expedition clothing at: wildphoto.com/products/products/1 ➔ Insurance Cancellation insurance with ERV is available for a cost of 6% of the total trip cost. ➔ Extra baggage Due to the ever-increasing restrictions placed on checked- in baggage on flights, overweight/ extra baggage must be reported to and accepted by, the flight company. We will happily assist you to book you extra weight that is required. Please note that prices and baggage allowance varies between flight companies. Contact Exposure Expeditions in good time before your departure.

Important ➔ Your passport must be whole and valid for more than six months after your arrival back home

We reserve the right for price changes due to currency fluctuations or flight price increases. When you book your trip you accept Exposure Expeditions terms and conditions. The given information that Exposure Expeditions has in its written information (i.e. the trips content, amount of dives, diving at a special location) is provided under the pretence of optimal conditions (i.e. political/ governmental decisions, weather, etc). The dive leader or boat captain that is in charge of the trip always has the right to change the contents of the trip due to weather, political decisions, or other acts that lie outside of their control that can affect the customers or ships safety. In this situation, the customer has no right to compensation or refund.

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ABOUT THE EXPEDITION Information about Svalbard and the expedition ➔ Climate During the time you’ll be visiting Svalbard, the mean temperature will be 2 to 5°C. Due to the wind chill factor, and when travelling to the northern and eastern parts of the archipelago, you may experience temperatures a few degrees below zero. There is normally very little rain (snow) in Svalbard, which is considered a semi-desert. When going ashore by zodiac, make sure to wear waterproof jacket and trousers, as well as knee-high rubber boots. ➔ Electrical sockets The electrical supply aboard the ship is 220 volts using European (not US or UK) two-prong plugs. We recommend that you bring an international adapter if needed. ➔ Currency The currency in Longyearbyen is the Norwegian Kroner (NOK). Currency on board M/S Origo is the Norwegian Kroner (NOK), EURO or US Dollars (USD). Credit cards (VISA, MasterCard and AmEx) will be accepted on the ship and in most stores on the island. No traveller’s checks or other checks are valid. ➔ Tips Tipping is discretionary, although a rough guideline is $15 US Dollars per passenger per day. This is divided by the crew on the boat. ➔ Bar Service The bar carries a selection of alcoholic beverages and soft drinks. Your bar bill will be payable at the end of the expedition. ➔ Camera Whatever camera you use, be sure to check that it is working properly before you leave home, and perform sensor cleaning (by yourself or an expert). We recommend to bring two cameras so you have one back-up if something happens with your primary camera. It’s also handy with one camera with a telephoto lens and another with a wideangle lens. The most important thing with your camera is that it has good lowlight capabilities (High-ISO). At least ISO 1600 will in many situations be your desired ISO setting. ➔ Batteries and storage Bring back-up batteries for your cameras, flashes etc. You can recharge your batteries on board. In cold climates the batteries do not last as long as. The general rule is to bring more memory cards than you expect to need. We recommend at least 150 GB in CF or SD card. ➔ Lenses
 We recommend a 400+ mm telephoto lens for photographing polar bears and other wildlife. A 70-200mm is very useful for landscape photography. A wide angle (20mm or wider) is nice to use on close animals with great surroundings, and for landscape images. ➔ Laptop
 It’s always good to have a laptop with 1 to 2 big back-up disks to store and edit your images. This is also how you can share your photos with others during the expedition. ➔ Flash
 Use of flash might be useful when photographing birds in flight, but with polar bears we don’t use a flash. ➔ Weatherproof equipment
 Your equipment should be weatherproof, or you should bring rain cover for your equipment. A dry bag is strongly recommended when traveling with camera gear in the zodiacs. Rain is not the worst, but it’s sea water spray in the zodiacs. Small sand particles on some beaches might also cause problems.

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