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4 days - Arctic adventures, pristine nature and glaciers

This 4 day trip is designed to make it easy to discover the unique highlights of Svalbard, one of the planet’s last great frontiers. Spend your days thrill seeking in and around Longyearbyen, one of the world’s northernmost settlements, and enjoy Svalbard’s pristine nature and rugged landscapes with activities such as a glacier rib boat trip or dogsledding, depending on the season.

In Spitsbergen there are many ways to experience the stunning surroundings. Depending on when you travel you can explore on foot, by snowmobile, dog sled, kayak, ski, go ice caving or enjoy a fjord safari. Activities can be modified to suit your interests and comfort levels.

Experience the Arctic without sacrificing all the comforts of civilization!

Day 1
Arrive Longyearbyen
Day 2
Dogsledding with dogcarts through the beautiful Adventdalen
Day 3
Mountain hiking around Longyearbyen
Day 4
Return to mainland Norway
Start/End Place
Longyearbyen, Svalbard tours
Country Visited
Svalbard tours
Duration
4 Days
Type
Self Guided & Flexible Itinerary
Suitability
Easy
Code
50DN0875

Please note that all our itineraries, inclusions, dates and prices displayed on this website may change at any time. If you book an itinerary today and have this confirmed it will be the itinerary that is delivered to you. However, the online itinerary on our website may change in the meantime.

Details

Transportation
Included
  • Accommodation in Longyearbyen including breakfast
  • We have included two activities in this program. Options available from Longyearbyen depending on the season include husky dog safaris, snowmobile safaris, ice cave tour, boat tours, rock scrambling and sightseeing in Longyearbyen. We can modify these according to your preferences.
  • 24-hour emergency service
  • Taxes and service fees
Not Included
  • International flights and taxes
  • Alcoholic and other beverages other than water
  • Gratuities and other items of personal nature
  • Return flights from Oslo to Longyearbyen

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive Longyearbyen

Longyearbyen is 2.50 hr flight from Oslo or 1.35 hr flight from Tromsø and a scenic one as it skirts the long coast of Norway. On arrival, there will be a local airport bus waiting to take you into Longyearbyen, a short drive away.

Check into the Basecamp Hotel and head off for stroll around the small township of Longyearbyen - enjoy the polar museum and church. The midnight sun makes it possible to explore Spitsbergen day or night –  so you have plenty of time to explore.

Accommodation
Basecamp Hotel

Day 2 - Dogsledding with dogcarts through the beautiful Adventdalen

When the snow starts melting at the middle of June, it is time to start using dogcarts instead of sledges for dogsledding in Longyearbyen. On this trip you will be driving a cart in pairs, with 5-6 huskies in front. The guide will help you harness the dogs and drive in front of you with his own team and two guests. The trip goes through beautiful Adventdalen towards Endalen, which offers unique arctic scenery and lots of reindeer! After the trip, its time to enjoy a hot drink and a biscuits in our Russian cabin.

Return back to Longyearbyen with time for a walk or explore during the afternoon.

Meals
1 Breakfast
Transportation
This excursion is available during summer. Winter options include a trip to the Ice Cave.
Accommodation
Basecamp Hotel

Day 3 - Mountain hiking around Longyearbyen

You will meet your guide at 10:00am at your hotel. It’s time to explore the close by mountains of Longyearbyen. Start the hiking from the old cable way station, hiking upwards until you reach the top of Plateau Mountain. From the top you will get a spectacular view over the city, the surrounding mountains, Adventfjorden and Isfjorden.

You will follow the mountain range and make a longer stop with warm drinks and snacks on the way. Go back down again by the Longyear glacier, walking the last bit back to town on the road. This trip is suitable for anyone with normal physical condition. We recommend taking a small backpack with extra snacks and cold drinks. Feel free to bring your own lunch.

Meals
1 Breakfast
Accommodation
Basecamp Hotel
Restaurants
Karlsberger Pub, Longyearbyen

Day 4 - Return to mainland Norway

Transfer to the small local airport in Longyearbyen.

Meals
1 Breakfast
Dates & Prices

All prices listed are per person, based on two people sharing a room. Prices are indicative due to the current uncertainty across Europe with increasing energy and volatile fuel costs.

Dates
Valid From
Valid To
From Price
Status
Accommodation
1 Jun 2023
30 Sep 2023
1 Jun 2023
30 Sep 2023
USD 750
Limited availability
Standard
1 Jun 2023
30 Sep 2023
1 Jun 2023
30 Sep 2023
USD 297
Limited availability
Extra for Single
1 Jun 2024
30 Sep 2024
1 Jun 2024
30 Sep 2024
USD 803
Available
Standard
1 Jun 2024
30 Sep 2024
1 Jun 2024
30 Sep 2024
USD 318
Available
Extra for Single

Important Information

Please bring wool socks, wool mittens to wear under the scooter gloves, Inner layer: wool, Mid layer: Sweater and pants in fleece or wool for your snow activities. You will also need to bring your drivers licence for the snow mobile trip.

Please note prices for goods in Svalbard are quite expensive, however, due to tax reasons, alcohol is comparatively cheap.

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