20 Minutes | Svalbard, the ultimate adventure in a polar nature sanctuary

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Andy Marsh - Co-founder Secret Atlas

Lifelong explorer with a passion for remote places

20 minutes France Secret Atlas

French veteran travel writer Jean-Claude Urbain joined Secret Atlas on an expedition Micro Cruise to explore Svalbard in August 2021. His feature was published in the French online publication 20 Minutes.

To find out more about our Svalbard expedition micro cruises please see here.

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Guest Stories

People are at the heart of everything we do here at Secret Atlas, and our guests' experience is top of our list.

We've put together a video for our guests to share their experiences with you, or you can read guests' stories below.

Brett’s Guest Story ­­­­­- Secret Atlas Review

Brett Dingwall's Guest Experience with Secret Atlas…

Rachel Bibby in Svalbard
Rachel’s Guest Story – Secret Atlas Review

Rachel's Guest Experience with Secret Atlas…

Katie Curbelo Guest Story
Katie’s Journey to Svalbard – Secret Atlas Review

'I cannot recommend this trip enough, considering all the holidays I’ve had and my extensive…

Guests in front of walrus in a zodiac in Svalbard
Sarah’s Guest Story – Secret Atlas Review

'I’ve come to realise there’s only one way I want to travel - and that’s…