Spitsbergen Winter Snowmobile
Safari
Visit Longyearbyen, the capital of Spitsbergen and join a fabulous four day snowmobile tour with an overnight stay in the Russian mining community Barentsburg and two nights at the new Spitsbergen Expedition Lodge.
Beginning in Longyearbyen you receive a full briefing before you pack all equipment and set out towards Barentsburg. Enjoy lunch on the way to Vårsolbukta, located at the mouth of the Van Mijenfjord.
After a night in the Russian community of Barentsburg you set off heading south towards the spectacular Fridtjovbreen Glacier, followed by a drive along the Van Mijenfjord and the Reindalen valley. Your home for the next two nights is the new Spitsbergen Expedition Lodge in Brentskardet.
There are several options for the next day and you may head for the abandoned setttlement of Pyramiden or the Nordenskiöld Glacier. After a final night at the Lodge this adventurous safari is rounded off with a trip to the east coast, where you may even have a chance to spot polar bears.
On return to Longyearbyen, enjoy dinner with your fellow travellers and a chance to re-cap on the adventures of the past couple of days. Depart after another night here.
No experience of driving a snowmobile is necessary, but participants should be confident drivers (drivers licence is required).
View a movie of a snowmobile safari
All participants should be reasonably fit and prepared for extreme temperatures, and the exact itinerary of our days will be dictated by weather and snow conditions. Participants are expected to help to prepare for each trip.
Flight information:
Flights with SAS Braathens (Via Oslo and/or Tromsø)
Regional Departures:
Please call our advisors for availability and supplements.
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| DAY 1 |
Fly to Oslo and stay overnight
at an airport hotel |
| DAY 2 |
Fly to Longyearbyen, stay
overnight at the Spitsbergen Hotel (B) |
| DAY 3 |
After breakfast meet with your guide for a briefing. Pack equipment and set out towards Barentsberg. Dinner and overnight stay (B, L, D) |
| DAY 4 |
Drive towards the Fridtjovbreen glacier and the Van Mijenfjorden, overnight stay at the Spitsbergen Expedition Lodge (B, L, D) |
| DAY 5 |
Daytrip to the Templefjord, dinner and overnight stay at the lodge (B, L, D) |
| DAY 6 |
We plan to visit the east coast before we head back to Longyearbyen. Dinner and overnight stay (B, L, D) |
| DAY 7 |
Return flights (B) |
| Departure
dates and prices for 2009 |
| Dep dates |
Twin |
Single
Supp |
Mar 7, 14, 21, 28;
Apr 11, 18 |
£2260 |
£250 |
| Prices
are in £s per person based on two
people travelling together sharing a twin room.
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| The
price includes |
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Return economy flights
from London Heathrow, inc applicable taxes and service
charges. Current fuel surcharges. |
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Overnight stay at an airport hotel
in Oslo including breakfast |
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2 nights at Spitsbergen Hotel
including breakfast |
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Overnight stay at Barentsburg |
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2 nights at Spitsbergen Expedition Lodge in Brentskardet |
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2 day snowmobile safari including
2 lunches and 1 dinner |
| Not included:
Travel insurance; luggage handling; excursions;
transfers; tour manager; optional carbon balancing
fee (£5 per person). |
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