Hike starting from Longyearbyen
Arctic Silence to Ice Cave
Basecamp Hotel
South of Longyearbyen the glaciers are stretching from the towering summits of the nearby mountains and towards Longyear valley. As we hike up in the hilly terrain by the foot of the glacier, you are entering what feels like a moon landscape. Climbing higher towards the glacier you will see a great view of Longyearbyen before entering icy grounds. When walking on a glacier you can only imagine what hides under your feet. We will soon discover the imposing meltwater channels forming the ice caves of Svalbard.
Enjoy a solid breakfast before your adventure that starts at 10AM. The guide will meet you in your hotel reception. Please bring a small back pack, we recommend to pack an extra sweater or thin down jacket.
Today’s route is towards the one of the glaciers close to Longyearbyen. Be prepared for å steep climb before the landscape opens as we enter the glacier. The view is amazing and one of the highlights is entering the frozen world underneath our feet. Everyone will be equipped with head lamps in the polar night, as well as snowshoes or crampons. We will enjoy our lunch outdoors. This is a hike of a lifetime!
Enjoy a solid breakfast before your adventure that starts at 10AM. The guide will meet you in your hotel reception. Please bring a small back pack, we recommend to pack an extra sweater or thin down jacket.
Today’s route is towards the one of the glaciers close to Longyearbyen. Be prepared for å steep climb before the landscape opens as we enter the glacier. The view is amazing and one of the highlights is entering the frozen world underneath our feet. Everyone will be equipped with head lamps in the polar night, as well as snowshoes or crampons. We will enjoy our lunch outdoors. This is a hike of a lifetime!
Selected dates
Lunch and warm drinks incl.
November-January
5-6 hours
Adventure
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What’s included?
5-6 hour guided hike, expedition lunch and warm drinks
Pick up at your hotel or guesthouse in Longyearbyen
Warm drinks and lunch
Guide with emergency and safety equipment
GROUPS
Would you like to have your board meeting, conference event, incentive group, private guiding or even a kick-off event in the middle of the true Arctic? Contact us to tailor your adventure.
Pack your backpack with extra layers of clothes to put on if you get cold. Be prepared for cold temperatures and wind. Bring hand-/ foot warmers, something to give you energy on the way and a bottle of water. We recommend the Nalgene that can handle warm water, because it freezes quickly here in the Arctic.
Wear woollen thermals as the base layer, warm wool or fleece trousers & sweater on the top. Put on two layers of socks (thin & thick woollen socks) and a windproof layer on top the warm layers. Spacious clothing is recommended since air is the best insulation. Wear warm and windproof mittens, a warm hat (wind proof) and scarf or fleece- tube. On cold days it is nice to have a mask or a buff where you can hide your face in the cold wind.
You will also need steady and warm hiking shoes or winter boots.
MINIMUM PARTICIPANTS
We have a minimum of four participants for this adventure. If the number of guests is less than four, we reserve the right to offer an alternative program.
Physical requirements
This trip requires good physical condition. The route follows no set trails, you should be able to move in varied terrain such as steep hills, boulders, moraine and snowy and icy grounds safely and independently.
Language
Safety is our top priority during our trips. It is necessary for you to be able to communicate in English or a Scandinavian language if you want to join our excursions. The tour language (English or a Scandinavian language) will be chosen based on the group’s language skills.
Weather conditions in svalbard
In Svalbard, weather conditions can change quickly. This means that we might need to make changes to the planned adventure program. We will always do our outmost to give you a vast experience in the Arctic, and at the same time we must be aware of the destination’s characteristics.
Off the beaten track
