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2 DAYS, 130 KM
8100 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
New tour

TRAVEL DATES IN 2025:
25.06 - 26.06 | 28.06 - 29.06 | 05.07 - 06.07 | 12.07 - 13.07 | 26.07 - 27.07 | 02.08 - 03.08 | 08.08 - 09.08 | 16.08 - 17.08 | 23.08 - 24.08 | 30.08 - 31.08 |



TOUR PRICE PER PERSON:

Price per adult: 8 100 NOK

Price per child: 7 900 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 the following stops:
- A stop and short hike in Skansbukta
- A visit to Nordenskiöld Glacier from the boat

  • 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
  • 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
  • Lunch at the hotel restaurant
  • Free time to explore Pyramiden at your own pace
  • Departure by RIB boat back to Longyearbyen
  • Arrival in Longyearbyen at approximately 18:00, followed by transfer to your accommodation
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