Norway · SVALBARD TOURS
Good svalbard tours fill up weeks ahead in season; the great ones go first. Below: the 8 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Svalbard northern lights photo tour from Longyearbyen, small group hotel pickup, camera setup help, and local expert aurora hunting.
“Fantastiskt! Fåran guide Tommas hade mycket passion och lade mycket tid på att hitta de bästa platserna att see norrsken på det blev en fantastisk upplevelse 🥇”
A private Soviet-ghost-town and Arctic-photo day from Longyearbyen, with a guide, scenic fjord cruising, and practical photography tips.
“The trip and tour to Pyramiden was very interesting to see a time capsule of a settlement. My guide Olga was wonderful in explaining the history of the settlement and surrounding area. She was kind enough to take pictures and videos on my behalf.”
Guided Platåfjellet hike from Longyearbyen with panoramic Arctic views, wildlife spotting, hot drinks, and a small-group pace.
“Great walk up Platåfjellet. Good views all around and interesting flora. Good to see the little auks on the cliffs at the top, and a snow bunting further down, as well as the barnacle geese. Really enjoyed the company of our Austrian guide Andreas. A fantastic introduction to Svalbard.”
5-hour small-group snowshoeing from Longyearbyen to backyard Svalbard glaciers, with ice caves, hot drinks, and Arctic wildlife.
“Emilie was incredible! We had a lovely walk up the mountain and over the glacier. The ice cave was remarkable, and everything was stunning.”
Photo-focused ship trip from Longyearbyen to Barentsburg, mixing Soviet-style buildings, working mining gear, and Arctic fjord views.
“Venu spécialement pour découvrir et visiter BARENTSBURG, l’aller en bateau était un peu trop long, avec la « visite » d’un glacier peu intéressant Mais accompagnatrice sympathique et compétente”
Drive a snowmobile from Longyearbyen to Tempelfjorden for glacier views and a warm lunch in Svalbard’s wild Arctic.
“Foi excelente. a paisagem de cortar a respiração. de facto esta é uma viagem que fica para sempre gravada na nossa memória. o guia Konstantin foi incansável e teve toda a paciência do mundo. Sempre com muito cuidado com quem estava a ter a sua primeira experiência de conduzir estas motas.”
Longyearbyen polar dip at night, warm sauna by the Arctic shoreline, and a guided town walk with an Arctic Dip Diploma.
Guided walk from Longyearbyen to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault exterior in Adventdalen, with a warm drink, wildlife chances, and big-picture lessons.
What this country does better than anywhere, sorted by the kind of day you want.
