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Svalbard, Norway
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2 DAYS, 130 KM
8530 nok

BACK TO USSR IN Pyramiden

2-day TOUR BY OPEN BOAT
Journey back in time to the USSR with a visit to the open-air museum Pyramiden
Discover the preserved Soviet-era town of Pyramiden, witness the towering Nordenskiold glacier, and enjoy a stunning boat trip through fjords, surrounded by picturesque moraines and mountain peaks.

Available for children
from 12 y/o
Comfortable hotel
accommodation
Boat Trip
Nordenskiöld glacier
Pyramiden
Duration 2 days
Hiking
Kayaking

TRAVEL DATES IN 2025:
25.06 - 26.06 | 28.06 - 29.06 | 05.07 - 06.07 | 09.07 - 10.07 | 16.07 - 17.07 | 26.07 - 27.07 | 02.08 - 03.08 | 08.08 - 09.08 | 16.08 - 17.08 | 21.08 - 22.08 | 29.08 - 30.08 |



TOUR PRICE PER PERSON:

Price per adult: 8 530 NOK

Price per child (12–14 years old): 7 100 NOK

Additional payment for SNGL accommodation: 400 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 Pyramiden, with stop and short hike in Skansbukta
  • Arrival in Pyramiden around lunchtime, followed by lunch at the Pyramiden restaurant
  • Extended guided tour of Pyramiden, exploring as many of its unique corners and hidden spots as possible
  • Dinner at the Pyramiden restaurant
  • After dinner, visit the projection room for a screening of a short Soviet-era film on film reel
  • 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 2
  • Breakfast in the hotel restaurant
  • For today’s activity, the group will have a choice between kayaking in the bay or a guided hike in the surroundings of Pyramiden — the final decision will be based on weather conditions and group preferences
  • Lunch at the hotel restaurant
  • Free time to explore Pyramiden at your own pace
  • Departure by RIB boat back to Longyearbyen
  • Visit to Nordenskiöld Glacier from the boat
  • Arrival in Longyearbyen at approximately 17:00, followed by transfer to your accommodation

Nordenskiöld Glacier is one of Svalbard’s most impressive glaciers, located near Pyramiden. It forms a massive ice wall descending into the fjord and is known for its stunning views and frequent ice calving.
Map of the Tour
The price includes:
  • Activities:
    • Guided tours around Pyramiden
    • Hiking/Kayaking trip 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:
    • 1 Breakfast in the restaurant
    • 2 Set Lunches (set meal in the restaurant or field lunch)
    • 1 Set Dinners in the restaurant
  • Accommodation:
    • 1 night in the hotel Pyramiden (TWIN/DBL accommodation)
The price does not include:
- Flight to/from Longyearbyen
- Bar drinks or a-la carte orders beyond the tour program
- Souvenirs
- Other additional services
- Individual travel insurance policy
Accommodation
Accommodation in Pyramiden
Gallery of tour