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9 hours, 110 KM
3 400 NOK
Barentsburg & Esmark glacier
ONE-day TOUR BY Covered BOAT
Boat trip
Available from 6 y/o
Mining settlement
Dates available upon request
Esmark Glacier
1-day trip
Tour Program
- 9:00 - Pick up from your accommodation in Longyearbyen
- Head to Longyearbyen harbour, meet your guide, followed by a briefing and safety instructions and departure by covered boat to Barentsburg
- A scenic sea voyage across Isfjorden with a visit to Esmark Glacier
- Arrival in Barentsburg around lunchtime, followed by lunch at the Barentsburg restaurant
- Explore the settlement with a guided tour
- Optional visit to the husky farm — a home to 40 dogs representing 7 northern breeds
- Head to Barentsburg harbour, board the covered boat and head back to Longyearbyen
- Passing bird cliffs and Grumant; the old mining settlement
- Appx. 18:00 - Arrival in Longyearbyen
- Transport back to accommodation in Longyearbyen
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The price includes:
- Transfer:
- Transfer from/to your place of accommodation in Longyearbyen
- Activities:
- Guided tour around the settlement
- Boat trip according to the itinerary
- Meals:
- 1 Lunch in the Barentsburg restaurant
- Safety:
- Guide services
- Insurance covering search and rescue, evacuation costs in case of emergency
The price does not include:
- Bar drinks or a la carte orders beyond the tour program
- Souvenirs
- Individual travel insurance
- Additional services
Weather in Svalbard can be highly unpredictable and can change rapidly, with potential for chilly winds, heavy rain, dense fog, or rough sea conditions. This may necessitate changes to the planned route, which could prevent us from reaching the intended destination. We may also need to alter the type of transportation or accommodation outlined in the itinerary. While we will do everything possible to provide a memorable Arctic experience, it’s important to understand that these unique conditions are a natural part of this destination.
If you book this experience, you’ll visit Barentsburg — the only remaining Russian settlement on Svalbard, where Arctic wilderness meets Soviet heritage and living history.
You’ll spend approximately three hours in the settlement, joining a guided walking tour through the town. You’ll visit historic sites and cultural landmarks, including the main square with its famous Lenin monument, the local chapel, and the Arctic museum, and learn about life in this remote corner of the world — past and present.
On your way to or from Barentsburg, you’ll pass through the stunning landscapes of Isfjorden, with views of dramatic cliffs, seabird colonies, and the beautiful Esmark Glacier. The glacier’s towering ice front is a highlight of the trip, and if conditions allow, we’ll make a stop nearby for photos and wildlife viewing.
This tour is a unique combination of culture, history, and Arctic nature — ideal for travelers who want to experience both the human and wild sides of Svalbard.
You’ll spend approximately three hours in the settlement, joining a guided walking tour through the town. You’ll visit historic sites and cultural landmarks, including the main square with its famous Lenin monument, the local chapel, and the Arctic museum, and learn about life in this remote corner of the world — past and present.
On your way to or from Barentsburg, you’ll pass through the stunning landscapes of Isfjorden, with views of dramatic cliffs, seabird colonies, and the beautiful Esmark Glacier. The glacier’s towering ice front is a highlight of the trip, and if conditions allow, we’ll make a stop nearby for photos and wildlife viewing.
This tour is a unique combination of culture, history, and Arctic nature — ideal for travelers who want to experience both the human and wild sides of Svalbard.
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