Svalbard Wildlife Photography Workshop

Wildlife Photography Expedition in Svalbard

Co-led by Rachel Bigsby for Muench Workshops

Svalbard’s remote location between continental Norway and the North Pole is a haven for wildlife and dramatic Arctic scenery. This exclusive photography workshop aboard the M/S Virgo offers unmatched opportunities to capture polar bears, Arctic foxes, reindeer, whales, and walruses under the unique light of the midnight sun. Midsummer brings bustling wildlife activity, from breeding birds to playful walrus calves. With a strictly limited group of 12 participants, this expedition ensures plenty of one-on-one instruction, in-the-field guidance, and personalised image reviews. Daily excursions via zodiacs allow for close encounters with wildlife and intimate perspectives of the frozen landscape.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Longyearbyen, Norway

• Arrive in Longyearbyen, Svalbard’s largest town, before dinner.

• Join the group for a welcome dinner and overnight stay at a hotel in Longyearbyen.
  

Day 2: Embark on M/S Virgo

• Board the M/S Virgo, your home for nine days and eight nights. This newly remodeled expedition ship offers comfort, spacious decks for photography, and two zodiacs for close wildlife encounters.

• Begin your Arctic journey with a safety briefing and ship orientation.
  

Days 3–9: Exploring Svalbard

• Polar Bears are the main target of this expedition, along with walruses, Svalbard reindeer, arctic foxes, seabirds and seals.

• Zodiac Excursions: Spend significant time on small boats to photograph wildlife from low angles and explore the intricate beauty of the Arctic ice.

• Spectacular Scenery: Marvel at glaciers, fjords, and snow-capped mountain ranges under the 24-hour sunlight of the Arctic summer.
  

Day 10: Disembark and Departure

• After breakfast, disembark the M/S Virgo in Longyearbyen.

• Taxis will be provided to the airport for domestic flights to Oslo.
  

Booking Details

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