Great day tours & activities in Spitsbergen
Want a little extra adventure while you’re in Svalbard? With the expertise of a local guide, these exciting summer day tours in Spitsbergen give you an authentic Arctic experience, bringing you up close and personal with the nature, wildlife and traditions of one of the planet’s most remote outposts. All day tours originate in Longyearbyen, with all transportation and specialized activity gear provided.
Svalbard 1: Dog Sledding on Wheels
Dog sledding in the summertime? Yes, this time of the year it’s on wheels!
Meet with your guide in the morning at Trappers Hotel in Longyearbyen followed by a short drive to the kennel in Bolterdalen Valley. There, you’ll be greeted by the excited barking of over 85 friendly Alaskan Huskies who can’t wait to go for a run! Before taking the reins, your guide will demonstrate the principles of mushing and help you harness your team of dogs. With two persons to a cart, the journey follows a scenic trail through Advent Valley, which boasts a rich bird life, roaming reindeer and colourful flowers on the tundra. Back at the kennel, you’ll have some time to play with the dogs and enjoy a hot drink and light snacks before returning to Longyearbyen.
This suit is suitable for beginners; no previous knowledge of dog sledding is required.
Duration: 3.5 hours
Price per person: 104 EUR
Departure time: 09:00 (June - September)
Included in price:
• 3.5 hour guided tour
• Basic lesson on driving a dog cart and harnessing the dogs
• Transportation between Longyearbyen and husky kennel
• Service fee
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Svalbard 2: Boat Safari to Isfjord Radio
Discover a world far from civilization with this refreshing day tour to Kapp Linnè and Isfjord Radio!
Highlights include the steep bird cliffs of Fuglefjellet Mountain, the abandoned Russian mining settlements of Grumant and Coles Bay and Festningen (the Fortress), a rocky island known for its fossilized dinosaur tracks.
On arrival to Isfjord Radio, enjoy a warm 2-course lunch. Renovated as a cosy hotel in 2008, this remote radio station has a unique history as an important hub of telecommunications between mainland Norway and Svalbard. The surrounding area also boasts a biological diversity and geological conditions that make Isfjord Radio a fascinating place to visit. Along with a variety of birds, you may also see Svalbard Reindeer, Arctic Foxes, whales and maybe even a polar bear in the distance.
After lunch and some leisure time, we return to Longyearbyen in the afternoon.
Duration: 6 hours
Price per person: 278 EUR
Departure time: 09:00
Departures: On request in July and August
Age limit: 6 years accompanied by an adult
Minimum participants: 2 persons
Difficulty level: The safari is not recommended for people that suffer from back pain
Included in price:
• 6 hour guided tour
• Transportation by boat
• Service fee
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Svalbard 3: Meet the Huskies
Calling all dog lovers!
This guided tour gives you a chance to meet Svalbard’s hardworking huskies and learn about their care and training by a professional dog sled musher. Meet with your guide in the afternoon at Trappers Hotel in Longyearbyen followed by a short drive to the dog kennel in Bolterdalen Valley, where over 85 eager Alaskan Huskies are waiting to greet you! On arrival, your guide will give you some basic information before feeding the dogs, which you have the opportunity to participate in.
Also on site near the kennel is an old trapper’s station, where you can see the meat stands, traps and other traditional equipment that hunters still use today during the hard winter months.
Duration: approximately 1-2 hours
Per person: 22 EUR
Departure time: 14:30
Minimum participants: 2 persons
Included in price:
• 1 - 2 hour guided tour
• Warm overalls
• Service fee
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Svalbard 4: Mountain Scrambling
Breathtaking views!
This is the trip for those who wish to take a different hiking trip in the breathtaking nature in Spitsbergen. Join our experienced guide on a daytrip on the mountains around Longyearbyen.
From the top you will get a spectacular view over the city, the surrounding mountains, Adventfjorden and Isfjorden. Maybe even walk on glaciers! The trip will be adjusted to each participant, but normal physical condition is required.
Duration: 7-8 hours
Per person: 157 EUR
Departure time: 09:30
Minimum participants: 2 persons
Age limit: 15 years accompanied by an adult
Recommended equipment:
• Solid hiking boots
• Windproof clothing
• Cap and mittens
• Woolen underwear
• Cold drinks
Included in price:
• Expedition lunch
• Guide with safety equipment
• Warm drinks and snack
• Service fee
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Svalbard 5: Boat Trip to Pyramiden
With M/S Polargirl to Pyramiden and Nordenskiöld glacier
Pyramiden is situated in the inner part of Billefjorden. The city is named after the mountain summit nearby. In 1927 the Swedish government sold the city to the USSR. In 1930 Trust Arcticugol took over the mine.
The oldest buildings are found in the main street (wood), most of the other buildings are build in brick. After the city was closed down in 1998, nature took back parts of the city. Lately the Trust Arcticugol has started repairing a few of the buildings so on the guided tour in the settlement we visit the culture house as well as the Tulip hotel. We stay for two hours, before proceeding to the Nordenskiöld glacier.
Please be aware that we are not able to reach the harbour in Pyramiden due to ice conditions in the beginning of the season, this is no reason for refund.
Duration: 8-10 hours
Per person: 171 EUR
Departure time: Monday and Wednesday at 08:30, Saturday at 10:00
Included in price:
• 8-10 hiur guided tour
• Transportation by boat
• Service fee
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Svalbard 6: Boat Trip to Barentsburg
With M/S Polargirl to Barentsburg and Esmark glacier
Barentsburg is the second largest settlement on Svalbard, with about 350 inhabitants, almost entirely Russians and Ukrainians. Barentsburg started as a Dutch mining town in 1920. In 1932 the Dutch sold their concession to the Soviet Union.
The main economic activity is coal mining by Trust Arcticugol. The town relies entirely on the mainland Russia for food. We are in the city for nearly two hours, after the guided tour you have some time to spend on your own. Visit f.ex. the little chapel build to honour the people who died in the airplane accident in 1996 (Opera mountain close to Longyearbyen).
Duration: 8-10 hours
Per person: 171 EUR
Departure time: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 08:30, Sunday at 10:00.
Minimum participants: 8 persons
Included in price:
• 8-10 hour guided tour
• Transportation by boat
• Service fee
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