5Search for Polar Bears, Svalbard
If your list of tour essentials includes mittens, balaclava, and “rescue insurance” then you might just be searching for polar bears. Indeed, the popular Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard is not the usual place for an average vacation.
Race over the snow past great glaciers, and frozen river landscapes as you go in search of the near-majestic polar bears. If you visit between February and May, you can sign on to take a 10-hour trip between Longyearbyen and the icy east coast .
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