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Svalbard Summer Adventure

From £600

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5 Nights

May-Oct

Overview

Experience summer in the remote beauty of the High Arctic on this adventurous break staying in Longyearbyen on the Svalbard archipelago. Marvel at the dramatic and impressive landscapes, encounter remarkable wildlife and enjoy a range of thrilling outdoor activities all under the midnight sun.

The polar summer in Svalbard stretches from mid-May to late September, with the midnight sun dominating the sky until the end of August. After a long winter, the archipelago is invaded by migrating birds and the surrounding waters are full of nutrients bringing walrus, seals and whales to the fjords. On land, plants and fungi emerge adding a colourful palette to the rugged landscape. From late August, the landscape changes quickly again as the birds start to migrate south and a golden glow fills the landscapes.

Longyearbyen – the northernmost city in the world

Located on the western shore of the island of Spitsbergen, Longyearbyen is the largest settlement in the archipelago and is the northernmost city in the world. It used to be a mining community and there are traces of this heritage everywhere. The town also boasts the world’s most northerly brewery and chocolatier. Tourism has transformed the town into an Arctic adventurer’s gateway.

Wilderness adventures

Explore the wilderness outside of town on a range of excursions taking advantage of the long daylight hours at this time of year. From walking to kayaking, all activities include equipment, English speaking guides, transportation and clothing. Speak to our expert team about when individual activities operate.

Itinerary

On arrival in Longyearbyen on the island of Spitsbergen take the airport shuttle coach (payable locally) to your chosen hotel .

Spend time visiting the towns attractions and head outdoors on one of the many optional activities available to pre-book. Choose from easy walks to tough mountain hikes, searching for fossils to safaris focusing on wildlife, or take a trip on the fjords on a sightseeing boat. It is also possible to visit the Russian settlement of Barentsburg or the ‘ghost town’ of Pyramiden.

Optional Experiences

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Svalbard Walrus Safari

Visit walrus colonies on a guided boat trip to Prins Karls Forland
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Visit Mine Number 3

Your guide will pick you up from your accommodation and drive you to Gruve 3 (old mine number 3).
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Isfjord Safari to Bird Cliffs

Enjoy an exciting journey in a RIB boat around the nearby section of the Isfjord.

Take the airport coach service from the hotel to the airport (payable locally) for your flight home.

Prices & departures

What's Included

  • Accommodation in rooms with private bathroom

  • Daily breakfast

  • 24 hour emergency assistance from our team during your holiday

  • No surcharge guarantee

  • Full financial protection

From £600

5 Nights

May-Oct

Prices are per person based upon 2 sharing, subject to availability. Your Travel Specialist will confirm the exact price based upon your tailored requirements, inclusions, and travel dates.

Our holiday prices exclude flights. Why? Because we want to offer you the best value, tailored to your needs. Flight prices and offers change daily, so when you’re ready to book, we’ll provide a bespoke quote based on the best options from your local airport. This way, you’ll always get the best prices and the flexibility to choose what works for you.

Make this trip yours

Every trip you see here can be adapted to suit you using inside-out knowledge to create one-off experiences created just for you.

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We create holidays that are as individual as you are. And we’ve been doing it for 40 years, crafting each and every holiday using our in-depth knowledge and enthusiasm for our destinations. Whatever your brief, we’ll create an amazing trip for you to get excited about. That might mean adapting one of our existing itineraries or we’ll build you one from scratch. 

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