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9178 Barentsburg
Svalbard, Norway
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5 DAYS, 240 KM
20 900 nok

Hunt for Arctic Adventure

5-DAY OPEN BOAT TOUR IN SVALBARD
Uncover Svalbard’s Arctic Wonders: Glaciers, Wildlife, and Historic Settlements
Embark on a 5-day journey through Svalbard’s glaciers, fjords, and historic towns. Spot polar foxes, reindeer, and perhaps polar bears as you explore Barentsburg’s Arctic charm and the Soviet-era relics of Pyramiden.

Available for children
from 12 y/o
Comfortable hotel
accommodation
Boat Trip
2 or 3 glacier
Coal Mine
Duration 5 days
Hiking
Kayaking

TRAVEL DATES IN 2025:
16.06–20.06 | 30.06–04.07 | 07.07–11.07 | 16.07–20.07 | 05.08–09.08 | 18.08–22.08 | 25.08–29.08



TOUR PRICE PER PERSON:

Price per adult: 20 900 NOK

Price per child: 19 900 NOK

Additional payment for SNGL accommodation: 1200 NOK

Tour Program

DAY 1
  • Pick-up from your accommodation in Longyearbyen
  • Meet your guide, followed by a briefing and safety instructions
  • Departure by open RIB boat to Barentsburg, with the following stops:
- Visit to Esmark Glacier
- Landing at Alkhornet for a hike at the base of the mountain, exploring bird cliffs and the Arctic tundra

  • Lunch in the field during the hike
  • Continue by boat to Barentsburg, arrival and check-in at the Barentsburg hotel
  • Meet at the reception for a guided tour of Barentsburg
  • Dinner at the hotel restaurant
  • Overnight stay in Barentsburg hotel
DAY 2
  • Early morning visit to the Barentsburg mine (optional, at extra cost)
  • Breakfast in the hotel restaurant
  • The activity will be chosen based on weather and group preferences, with options like hiking to Mount Olaf, visiting the museum, exploring the projection room and the film archive, or other activities included in the price
  • Lunch at the hotel restaurant
  • After lunch, depart by RIB boat trip towards the Greenland Sea
- Landing at the rock fortress at Cape Festningen for a short hike

  • Return to Barentsburg in time for dinner
  • Dinner at the hotel restaurant and overnight stay in the hotel
DAY 3
  • Breakfast in the hotel restaurant
  • Free time in Barentsburg
  • Departure by open RIB boat towards Pyramiden, with stops along the way:
- Visit to Borebreen Glacier
- Landing in the Bohemanflya and visit to the old Dutch mining settlement of Reinsburg
- Lunch in the field during the journey

DAY 4
  • Breakfast in the hotel restaurant
  • Extended guided tour of Pyramiden, exploring as many of its unique corners and hidden spots as possible
  • Lunch at the Pyramiden restaurant
  • The activity will be chosen based on weather and group preferences, with options like hiking to Arctic lakes, kayaking in Petunia Bay, climbing Mount Pyramiden, or other activities included in the price
  • Dinner in the hotel restaurant
  • Overnight stay at the Pyramiden hotel
Pyramiden, a Soviet-era ghost town named after the mountain it sits beneath, preserves the unique spirit of the 1970s. Today, it draws visitors from around the world, with a hotel, restaurant, and cinema offering a rare journey back in time.
DAY 5
  • Breakfast in the hotel restaurant
  • Optional visit to the Pyramiden mine (at extra cost)
  • Free time in Pyramiden
  • Lunch at the Pyramiden restaurant
  • Departure by open RIB boat to Pyramiden, with the following stops:
- Visit to Nordenskiöld Glacier from the boat
- A stop and short hike in Skansbukta

  • Arrival in Longyearbyen at approximately 18:00
  • Transfer to your accommodation in Longyearbyen
Important: We reserve the right to adjust the itinerary due to weather conditions. Planned stops may be altered or canceled for safety reasons
Map of the Tour
The price includes:
  • Activities:
    • Guided tours around the settlements
    • Hiking/Kayaking trips according to the itinerary
    • Boat trips according to the itinerary
  • Equipment and Gear:
    Boat rent (open Polarcirkel boat), fuel
    Rent of dry suite and safety equipment incl. portable radio set, satellite phone, GPS-navigator, warning beacon, etc.
  • Transfer:
    • Transfer from/to your place of accommodation in Longyearbyen
  • Safety​:
    • Guide services
    • Insurance covering search and rescue, evacuation costs in case of emergency
  • Meals:
    • 4 Breakfasts in the restaurants
    • 5 Set Lunches (set meal in the restaurants or field lunch during the open boat trip)
    • 4 Set Dinners in the restaurants
  • Accommodation:
    • 2 nights in the hotel Pyramiden (TWIN/DBL accommodation)
    • 2 nights in the hotel Barentsburg (TWIN/DBL accommodation)
The price does not include:
- Flight to/from Longyearbyen
- Alcohol drinks and dishes/drinks beyond the tour program
- Souvenirs
- Other additional services
- Individual travel insurance policy
Accommodation
Comfortable accommodation in Barentsburg
Comfortable accommodation in Pyramiden
Additional services:
Gallery of tour