ITINERARY FOR THE POLAR SUMMER

Experience Svalbard in the beautiful Polar Summer. Your journey begins in Longyearbyen before you travel by boat to Isfjord Radio and spend a few days in the Arctic! The Polar Summer lasts from May/June to September.

DAY 1: WELCOME

You will arrive at Longyearbyen airport and then be transferred to Basecamp Hotel.

Spend the afternoon exploring what Longyearbyen has to offer. In the evening, enjoy dinner at one of the town’s renowned restaurants.

DAY 2: ISFJORD RADIO 

After a refreshing breakfast, the beautiful Isfjord Express takes you safely across Isfjorden to Isfjord Radio Adventure Hotel. The hosts will greet you at the quay.

Dinner is Arctic-inspired – and perhaps a curious Arctic fox will pass by the windows.

DAY 3: ISFJORD RADIO

How about a refreshing morning swim in the ocean followed by coffee in the sauna before breakfast? After breakfast, packed lunches are prepared, and you’ll join a hike either south along the coast or toward Linnévatnet.

Lunch is enjoyed outdoors, while Svalbard reindeer graze nearby. If you’re lucky, you might see beluga whales swimming in the fjords. Back at the station, the sauna is ready before another exquisite dinner is served.

DAY 4: BOAT SAFARI 

We challenge the bravest of you to take a morning dip in the Arctic waters – with a polar bear guard on watch!

After breakfast, it’s time for a boat safari. In a RIB boat you travel east along the coast, crossing Isfjorden. From here, the course is set for Alkhornet, where thousands of seabirds nest every summer. In Trygghamna, you go ashore for an expedition lunch before continuing to the Esmark Glacier in Ymerbukta. If you’re lucky, you might spot whales, seals, or even the king of the Arctic – the polar bear!

Back at the station, enjoy a coffee before heading back to civilization and the “big city” of Longyearbyen, where the Basecamp Hotel will host you for the night.

DAY 5: ACTIVITY IN LONGYEABYEN 

Spend the day exploring Longyearbyen or join one of the many day activities offered. How about a boat trip to the abandoned Russian settlement of “Pyramiden”, summer dog sledding on wheels, or a RIB excursion along the coast in search of marine wildlife and calving glaciers?

Ask us for recommendations!

End the day with an evening with dinner at the well-known restaurant, Huset.

DAY 6: DEPARTURE

Your last day in the Arctic. Use the day to discover more of what this northern small town has to offer before being transferred back to the airport in good time for departure.

ITINERARY FOR THE SUNNY WINTER

Experience the best of Svalbard. The journey begins with an adrenaline-filled dog sledding adventure. Continue exploring the Arctic by snowmobile and spend the night at Isfjord Radio. The trip ends in Longyearbyen. The sun-winter lasts from February/March to May/June. The light and sun return, bringing new energy and more activity.

DAY 1: LONGYEARBYEN

You’ll arrive at Longyearbyen airport and transfer to Basecamp Hotel. After check-in, explore this little Arctic town.

DAY 2: ARCTIC DOG SLEDDING

A hearty breakfast is essential, as today you’ll embark on a full-day dog sledding adventure in Svalbard’s wilderness. You’ll be picked up at the hotel, given the necessary clothing and equipment, and driven out to Trapper’s Station. Here, 90 Alaskan huskies are waiting to take you on tour. Two people share each sled pulled by six dogs – a fantastic way to experience the Arctic landscape.

Along the way, you’ll visit an ice cave, feed the dogs, and enjoy your own expedition lunch (real turmat).

DAY 3: ISFJORD RADIO

After breakfast, you’ll check out from Basecamp Hotel. Today’s adventure is a snowmobile expedition to the west coast of Spitsbergen, ending at the exotic Isfjord Radio Hotel. During the trip, you’ll cross snowy glaciers, frozen fjords, and pass iconic mountains. A breathtaking winter landscape in shades of blue and white.

On arrival at Isfjord Radio, the hosts will welcome you. The sauna is heated and inviting, with beautiful views. Later, enjoy an Arctic-inspired dinner.

DAY 4: ISFJORD RADIO

Perhaps start the day with a refreshing swim in the ocean and coffee in the sauna before breakfast – maybe spotting the Arctic fox outside the window.

Spend the day exploring the surroundings of Isfjord Radio. End the day with another ice bath and sauna before dinner.

DAY 5: LONGYEARBYEN

After a solid breakfast, it is time to check out. Depending on the weather and conditions, a possible stop may be the Russian mining town of Barentsburg. You’ll cross glaciers, mountains, and sea ice. Along the way, enjoy a simple expedition lunch (real turmat).

In the afternoon, return to Longyearbyen and check in again at Basecamp Hotel. In the evening, why not enjoy a Northern Lights dinner at Camp Barentz?

DAY 6: DEPARTURE

Breakfast is served before your final day in the Arctic. Take the time to enjoy what this little northern town has to offer before your transfer to the airport for departure.

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