Svalbard Autumn Magic
Svalbard Autumn Magic Photo Expeditions from late August to early October can be truly spectacular. The golden light of the setting sun returns, creates long shadows and paints the Arctic landscape in soft colours of red, orange, pink and purple - perfect for capturing the raw beauty of Svalbard’s mountains, glaciers, and wildlife.
Wildlife remains in the archipelago, with polar bears roaming the pack ice in the north in search of food. Walruses and seals rest along the shore, or on drifting glacier ice in calm fjords. While migratory birds prepare for their journey south, there are still many species to photograph. The crisp air and colourful skies offer dramatic contrasts, perfect for photographing the Arctic's landscape and wildlife as the winter soon returns.
Svalbard in autumn is a unique opportunity for photographers eager to capture the magic of the Arctic in this beautiful season.
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• Explore the pack ice with high Arctic wildlife
PhotographingWalruses & Sealsin Autumn Light
• Low-level photography of walruses and seals
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• Belugas in the fjord or in front of the glaciers
• Amazing autumn light
Click on the image below to read the trip report from the WildPhoto Autumn Magic expedition to Svalbard 3-12 October 2022. See where we have been, what we have photographed, and some behind-the-scenes images.
Available spots on Svalbard Autumn Magic
Below is a list of available cabins for our Svalbard Autumn Magic expeditions onboard our expedition ship MS Virgo (maximum of 12 guests). The price displayed for each cabin is per person (in USD), not for the entire cabin. To inquire or book a spot, simply click the button under your preferred cabin, and you’ll be directed to an email to booking@wildphoto.com, where you can provide more details about what you are interested in or request further information. If your desired cabin or availability isn't listed, please let us know. We can add you to the waiting list and notify you if spots become available later.
Itinerary Svalbard Autumn Magic
DAY 1 Departure from Longyearbyen through Isfjorden.
DAY 2-4 Heading toward the sea ice, searching for polar bears and other animals. Depending on the ice conditions, this will probably be north of Spitsbergen and Nordaustlandet.
DAY 5 East toward Storøya, searching for polar bears and walrus.
DAY 6 Sailing south toward Bråsvellbreen and into Hinlopen with walrus and whales.
DAY 7 Sailing north up Hinlopen.
DAY 8 Liefdefjorden with the Monaco glacier and the northwestern corner of Spitsbergen with seals and great landscapes.
DAY 9 Sailing south along the coast of Spitsbergen. Return to Longyearbyen late in the evening.
DAY 10 Disembarking the ship and preparing the travel home.
The map below illustrates a possible itinerary for a Svalbard Autumn Magic photo expedition.
FAQ - Good to know about Autumn in Svalbard
Click on the frequently asked questions below to learn more about our Svalbard Autumn Magic photo expeditions.
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• Great red and orange colours in autumn
Other seasons
Not interested in a photo expedition in autumn? No problem! We offer four other exciting seasonal options for travelling to Svalbard. Click on any of the images below to explore more about our other seasons with photography expeditions to Svalbard.
Please click on one of the buttons below to request more information about Svalbard Autumn Magic expeditions or if you want to reserve a spot.
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