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ADVENTURES IN SPITSBERGEN

Optional pre-bookable excursions

Tour Overview

 

BOAT TRIP TO BARENTSBURG AND ESMARK GLACIER

£135 pp

Sail past the calving glacier Esmark, guided tour of the Russian mining town Barentsburg, photo safari by teeming bird cliffs. Lunch on board. 9/10 hours. Mon,Wed,Fri, Sat & Sun at 08.30 hrs.

 

BOAT TRIP TO PYRAMIDEN AND THE NORDENSKIOLD GLACIER

£135 pp

Close view of the cathedral looking Tempelfjellet and the Nordenskiold glacier. Visit the closed Russian mining town Pyramiden. Lunch on board. 9/10 hours. Tue & Thu at 08.30 hrs.

 

BOAT TRIP TO TEMPELFJORDEN

£105 pp

Evening tour on Sassenfjorden with panoramic view of Tempelfjellet and the Tuna von Post glacier. Dinner on board. 6/7 hours. Fri at 18.30hrs.

 

HIKING TOWARDS TROLLSTEINEN VIA LARSBREEN

£58 pp

A combined hiking and glacier walk. Packed lunch at 849m above sea level below Trollsteinen. Return via the Longyear glacier. Uneven and steep terrain, experience in walking on rugged surface is required. Mountain boots essential. 6 hours. Tue,Thu & Sat at 14.00 hrs.

 

ISFJORD SAFARI TOWARDS FREDHEIM AND SASSENFJORDEN

£95 pp

A safari in open Polarcircle boat (zodiac) to the teeming bird cliffs at Diabas. Shore visit at Bjonerhamna below Tempelfjellet where an expedition lunch is served. Hat and gloves essential, protective outer clothing provided. 5 hours. Mon,Wed, Thu at 14.00hrs.

 

ISFJORD SAFARI TO FUGLEFJELLA AND HIORTHAMN

£64 pp

In an open Zodiac the tour heads for Fuglefjellet (the Bird Mountain) where thousands of nesting sea birds can be seen in June and July. Warm clothes necessary, protective clothing provided. 3 hours. Daily at 09.00 hrs.

 

KAYAK TRIP TO HJORTHAMN

£90 pp

An exciting paddle in sturdy kayaks on Adventfjorden. 7 hours. Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat.

 

WILDERNESS BARBEQUE

£68 pp

Spend an eventful evening in a small traditionally built cabin with open fireplace. Enjoy a 3 course dinner with a glass of wine in a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy a visual slide show around Svalbard and learn about the island’s animal life as well as summer and winter expeditions. 3 hours. Wed, Fri & Sat at 19.00 hrs.

 

SPITSBERGEN ULTIMATE SAFARI

£515 pp

An experience to see more of Isfjorden and places which are not often visited. Go ashore in exciting places in the northern parts of the fjord starting from Alkefjellet and then further out towards the wild and beautiful Eckmanfjord continuing to the spectacular Nordenskjold Glacier and the abandoned Russian community Pyramiden. All landings are subject to weather conditions. Two overnights are spent in a heated tent. Departure on a Friday at 11.00 hrs and returning to Longyearbyen on Sunday afternoon.

Nordic Experience (incorporating Scantours)
39 Crouch Street | Colchester | CO3 3EN | Telephone 01206 708888