Overview:
This Polar Night Adventure package offers you the unique opportunity to see the Aurora Borealis dance across the sky in the Northern-most permanent settlement in the World. The polar nights occur when the sun does not rise above the horizon, and thereby creating a spellbinding blue colour across the sky. With husky sledding and a glacier hike included in your itinerary, you are in for a fun and active holiday with our local and certified guides. If you are really lucky, you may even spot the King of the Arctic - the Polar Bear.
Holiday price is from £ 2,055 per person based on availability and two people sharing a standard double room throughout.
Minimum number of participants: 2 persons.
Departure Dates:
| Season |
Departure* |
| October - 12 Feb |
Mon, Wed & Fri |
*flight dependant and an overnight stay in Oslo or Tromso might be necessary
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Welcome to Svalbard
After your arrival to Longyearbyen’s airport you can catch the airport bus that will take you to Basecamp Hotel, were you will stay for the next 4 nights. The bus stops right outside the characteristic hotel, and you will be met by the receptionist who welcomes you and shows you around. Everywhere in the hotel you will find historical objects and information on human activities on Svalbard through the ages. During the dark season, the northern lights can be seen in clear weather throughout the day. Therefore, check the weather forecast for your stay, it gives a good indication of when the magical green light is dancing across the sky. Depending on your arrival time, we recommend a stroll around Longyearbyen to get to know this Arctic city. There are cosy cafés, bars and restaurants.
Day 2: Husky Sledding in the valley
We start the day with breakfast followed by a dog sledding. Your guide will pick you up at the hotel and take you to our dispatch room, where you will receive clothes adapted to the trip. The Trapper’s station is located about eight kilometres outside Longyearbyen, and here you will be greeted with eager dog joy. Our Alaska huskies are excitedly waiting to join today’s trip. The guide gives a good introduction to how we harness the dogs and how the sleds or the wagons are driven. Early in the season (October – early December), we use our dog wagons instead of our sleds and drive into the beautiful Advent Valley. Everyone is involved in rigging the dog teams, and we promise a fun experience with a lot of energy. Outside the dog yard lies the Arctic wilderness waiting for us and you will explore the surroundings together with your dog team. We end the trip with a hot drink around the bonfire at Fangststasjonen, where the guide tells stories from the time when hunters sought happiness on Svalbard.
After hours in the company of dogs and nature, it is nice to return “home” to the Basecamp Hotel. Maybe relax with a book or a game before dinner. We are happy to help with reservation of tables.
Day 3: Ice Cave & views
Breakfast is served from 07:00. Today our aim is to visit an ice cave or to find a mountain top with a view. Depending on season, snow and weather conditions, you can climb spectacular mountain tops or explore the hidden world inside an ice cave. All participants will be given a head torch and snowshoes/crampons depending on the conditions. It is time to get ready to explore the outdoors! If it’s possible to go to one of the ice caves, we will start with a climb up the moraine before we can explore the winding melt water channels inside the ancient glacier. If we choose to hike to a mountain top, we will choose one of the mountains in the vicinity of Longyearbyen. After a steep climb, you will enjoy the magnificent view of the town and the surrounding mountains and fjord. Duration is about five hours and we return to the hotel around 15:00.
We recommend you to try Huset restaurant for your evening dinner. The reception can help you make reservations.
Day 4: Day at leisure & optional excursions
Breakfast at the hotel and the day at your own leisure. We recommend a visit to Svalbard Museum to learn more about the history of Svalbard. There will also be time for a stroll through the center of Longyearbyen, or perhaps you prefer a steaming and comforting mug of hot chocolate in one of the local cafes?
Day 5: Farewell Svalbard
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit to the museum before departure to airport. The bus stops outside the hotel, otherwise the reception can help you if you prefer a taxi.
Package Includes:
- Return flights from London to Longyearbyen, other UK airports are available upon request
- 1 piece of check-in luggage per traveler
- Airport shuttle bus in Longyearbyen
- 4 nights' accommodation at the Basecamp Hotel
- Breakfast daily
- Husky sledding
- Hike to the Ice Cave & views
- Services of English-speaking, certified guide, with all necessary safety tools required in Svalbard
- Climate investment fee
- 24-hour emergency service
- ATOL protection
- All taxes
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