
Norway
Norway - Arctic winter sun on Svalbard
Norway - Arctic winter sun on Svalbard
Duration
7 days
Start/End
Tromsø/Longyearbyen
Tour type
Individual
Level
Easy
Accommodation
Hotel
Overview
In early March the sunlight returns to Svalbard, and the weeks that follow bathe the snowy Arctic in magical light. After a fjord cruise from Tromsø you fly to Longyearbyen and enjoy a snowmobile safari, a snowcat ride to an ice cave and a dog-sled trip.
After the long, dark winter, sunlight finally returns to Svalbard at the beginning of March – an emotional moment that brings new energy and joie de vivre. The following weeks are a special time: crystal-clear air, snow-covered mountains and an enchanting light that bathes the Arctic landscape in an incomparable play of colours. From 20 April, the season of the midnight sun begins – for almost four months it stays light around the clock. An unforgettable experience!
Tour Code
Tour language
EnglishItinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Tromsø
Hotel in Tromsø
Individual arrival in Tromsø. On arrival, you take the airport bus or a taxi you have booked yourself to the hotel, where you check in for the next 2 nights. Depending on your arrival time, you still have some time to explore the city.
Arrival in Tromsø
Day 1
Hotel in Tromsø
Individual arrival in Tromsø. On arrival, you take the airport bus or a taxi you have booked yourself to the hotel, where you check in for the next 2 nights. Depending on your arrival time, you still have some time to explore the city.
Day 2
Fjord-Cruise ab Tromsø
Hotel in Tromsø
A special experience awaits you today: a fjord cruise on a quiet hybrid-electric boat along the coast of Tromsø. With a bit of luck you will spot sea eagles, seals and other wildlife of the region along the way. You go ashore in a local fishing village and get to know the typical coastal villages of Northern Norway. On board, an experienced guide is happy to share exciting insights into the nature, culture and history of the region with you.
Fjord-Cruise ab Tromsø
Day 2
Hotel in Tromsø
A special experience awaits you today: a fjord cruise on a quiet hybrid-electric boat along the coast of Tromsø. With a bit of luck you will spot sea eagles, seals and other wildlife of the region along the way. You go ashore in a local fishing village and get to know the typical coastal villages of Northern Norway. On board, an experienced guide is happy to share exciting insights into the nature, culture and history of the region with you.
Day 3
Tromsø – Longyearbyen
Hotel in Longyearbyen
Today you make your own way back to Tromsø airport, because the absolute highlight of the trip is still waiting for you: today you fly to Svalbard! In Longyearbyen, the capital of Svalbard, a transfer bus takes you to your hotel in the town centre, where you check in for the next 4 nights.
Tromsø – Longyearbyen
Day 3
Hotel in Longyearbyen
Today you make your own way back to Tromsø airport, because the absolute highlight of the trip is still waiting for you: today you fly to Svalbard! In Longyearbyen, the capital of Svalbard, a transfer bus takes you to your hotel in the town centre, where you check in for the next 4 nights.
Day 4
Schneemobilsafari
Hotel in Longyearbyen
Experience a fascinating snowmobile tour through Svalbard's impressive landscapes – from Longyearbyen to Van Mijenfjorden. Depending on the weather and terrain, your guide chooses the best route, always heading towards Reindalen. From there, the journey continues via Kaldbukta to the impressive Van Mijenfjord, where you can enjoy the breathtaking view over the fjord during a break. The tour continues through spectacular valleys and past majestic glaciers that change every year. With a bit of luck we can catch a glimpse of the blue ice and spot the unique formations of the Passfjellbreen glacier. This varied ride offers an unforgettable nature experience in the heart of the wild Arctic.
Schneemobilsafari
Day 4
Hotel in Longyearbyen
Experience a fascinating snowmobile tour through Svalbard's impressive landscapes – from Longyearbyen to Van Mijenfjorden. Depending on the weather and terrain, your guide chooses the best route, always heading towards Reindalen. From there, the journey continues via Kaldbukta to the impressive Van Mijenfjord, where you can enjoy the breathtaking view over the fjord during a break. The tour continues through spectacular valleys and past majestic glaciers that change every year. With a bit of luck we can catch a glimpse of the blue ice and spot the unique formations of the Passfjellbreen glacier. This varied ride offers an unforgettable nature experience in the heart of the wild Arctic.
Day 5
By snowcat to the ice cave
Hotel in Longyearbyen
Experience a unique adventure inside the Longyearbreen glacier, just a few kilometres south of Longyearbyen. A comfortable snowcat takes you up onto the seemingly endless ice plateau – but the real wonder lies hidden beneath the surface. Equipped with crampons and a headlamp, you descend with an experienced guide into a fascinating ice cave. Inside, glittering ice crystals, icicles and fascinating structures await you, reshaped by the glacier year after year. After the impressive descent of a few hundred metres through the icy underworld, you finish with a hot drink and pastries before heading back to the hotel.
By snowcat to the ice cave
Day 5
Hotel in Longyearbyen
Experience a unique adventure inside the Longyearbreen glacier, just a few kilometres south of Longyearbyen. A comfortable snowcat takes you up onto the seemingly endless ice plateau – but the real wonder lies hidden beneath the surface. Equipped with crampons and a headlamp, you descend with an experienced guide into a fascinating ice cave. Inside, glittering ice crystals, icicles and fascinating structures await you, reshaped by the glacier year after year. After the impressive descent of a few hundred metres through the icy underworld, you finish with a hot drink and pastries before heading back to the hotel.
Day 6
Dog-sled ride
Hotel in Longyearbyen
Enjoy the magic of the "Sunny Winter Season" on an unforgettable dog-sledding trip through the impressive Bolterdalen valley! You are taken to the husky camp just outside town. Equipped with warm clothing, you meet the energetic dogs waiting for their run. You help harness the dogs – a lively and noisy spectacle – which ends as soon as the sleds start moving. Take in the snowy valleys and majestic mountain landscapes in complete silence. With a bit of luck you will encounter reindeer, ptarmigan or even Arctic foxes along the way. Back at the camp, you enjoy hot waffles and a warm drink – and of course there is time to cuddle the curious puppies.
Dog-sled ride
Day 6
Hotel in Longyearbyen
Enjoy the magic of the "Sunny Winter Season" on an unforgettable dog-sledding trip through the impressive Bolterdalen valley! You are taken to the husky camp just outside town. Equipped with warm clothing, you meet the energetic dogs waiting for their run. You help harness the dogs – a lively and noisy spectacle – which ends as soon as the sleds start moving. Take in the snowy valleys and majestic mountain landscapes in complete silence. With a bit of luck you will encounter reindeer, ptarmigan or even Arctic foxes along the way. Back at the camp, you enjoy hot waffles and a warm drink – and of course there is time to cuddle the curious puppies.
Day 7
Journey home
After an exciting trip and with lots of memories in your luggage, today you travel to the airport and fly back home.
Journey home
Day 7
After an exciting trip and with lots of memories in your luggage, today you travel to the airport and fly back home.
Price from
€2,580.00
Services
What's included
2 nights in a good mid-range hotel in a room with shower/WC incl. breakfast in Tromsø
4 nights in a good mid-range hotel in a room with shower/WC incl. breakfast in Longyearbyen
transfer by airport bus from/to Tromsø airport
transfer by airport bus from/to Longyearbyen airport
approx. 4–5-hour fjord cruise from/to Tromsø incl. hot drink and pastries
approx. 8-hour snowmobile safari (1 person/snowmobile) incl. transfer from/to hotel, thermal clothing, English-speaking guide, snacks and hot drinks
approx. 3-hour snowcat tour to the ice cave incl. English-speaking guide, transfer from/to hotel, equipment needed for visiting the ice cave as well as light snacks and drinks
approx. 4-hour dog-sled safari incl. English-speaking guide, transfer from/to hotel as well as hot drinks and snacks
pocket travel guide of your choice
What's not included
Individual travel to and from the destination (we are happy to put together a suitable offer)
Travel insurance (we are happy to put together an individual offer)
personal equipment
Visa and vaccinations, if required
Trinkgeld
flight from Tromsø to Longyearbyen
excursions and entrance fees not listed in the services, optional excursions
meals not listed in the services
personal expenses
Character of the trip
Fitness
Easy
Altitude
Low
Culture / nature
Pure nature
This winter trip is suitable for anyone who wants to experience the North in the cold season. No special fitness is required for the activities. However, you should definitely bring warm clothing in layers, a hat, gloves and sturdy winter boots.
Dates and prices
Individual dates
Notes on the trip
Notes
Prices for children on request. Changes to the itinerary are reserved. In general, this trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. In individual cases, we are happy to check whether we can still make your travel wishes come true. Just talk to us.



