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Set high in the Arctic Ocean, the remote Svalbard archipelago extends between 74 and 81° north, about halfway between Tromso in Norway and the North Pole. It is the northernmost place in Europe, and is the farthest north you can travel by scheduled flight. 

Spitsbergen which is the largest of the islands within the archipelago, offers Arctic experiences on the edge of the inhabitable world. However it’s not as inaccessible as people might think. Start in the morning from the central Europe and you will be in Longyearbyen by mid-day – and in one of the islands remote stations by the evening. So untouched by man, there are no roads beyond Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen's capital. Here, you really are on the border of civilization. Outside the city the vast wilderness is waiting for you.

Why visit Svalbard? How about some of these exciting ideas:

  • Husky day trips to full on multi-day dog mushing expeditions into true wilderness
  • Multi-day ski touring expeditions with professional guides pulling pulks (a taste of polar exploration)
  • Remote mountain peaks - climb Newtontoppen, the highest mountain on Svalbard
  • 24 hours Northern Lights viewing during the magical polar night season (winter)
  • 24 hours daylight during the midnight sun season (summer)
  • Snowmobile adventures across the tundra to remote ex-soviet radio stations and outposts
  • Breath-taking wildlife from Polar bears, arctic fox, seals, whales, Svalbard reindeer and breeding bird colonies. birds such as puffins, little auks, arctic skua and ptarmagin.
  • Captivating history of trappers and a fascinating coal mining industry set right alongside state-of-the-art modern scientific research facilities 
  • Experience true wilderness - arctic tunda untouched by man 

 

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Ship In The Ice Luxury Expedition

4 NIGHTS, DOG SLEDDING EXPEDITION, SHIP IN THE ICE LUXURY ADVENTURE, SVALBARD For anyone dreaming of experiencing a multi-day dog sledding expedition...

From £2,599

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Mount Newtontoppen Climb - 'The Roof of Svalbard'

6 NIGHTS TOTAL, 5 NIGHTS ON EXPEDITION, SUMMIT MOUNT NEWTONTOPPEN, DOG SLEDDING EXPEDITION, ARCTIC CAMPING, CHANCE TO SEE POLAR BEARS, LUXURY LODGING, THE...

From £3,298

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Svalbard Spring Wildlife Photography Adventure

5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS, HUSKY DOG-SLEDDING, EXCITING MARINE SAFARIS, ABANDONED SOVIET SETTLEMENTS, BREATHTAKING WILDLIFE & LANDSCAPES, PROFESSIONAL GUIDING AND HOSTING Experience the...

From £1,579

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Northern Lights Adventure Break in Svalbard

4 NIGHTS, NORTHERN LIGHTS HUNTING, SNOWMOBILING, DOG SLEDDING, HIKING AND SNOWSHOEING  Spitsbergen is one of the few places on earth where you can...

From £1,269

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Captivating Properties

Arctic Summer Camping

Nordenskiold Land

DISCOVER AN ARCTIC PARADISE ON FOOT Sleeping in Arctic Svalbard during the 'warmer' summer months offers...

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Basecamp Hotel

Longyearbyen, Svalbard

A MODERN DAY LUXURIOUS TRAPPER'S CABIN At the heart of Longyearbyen, the northernmost town in the world,...

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Nordenskiold Lodge

Spitsbergen, Svalbard

THE WORLD'S MOST NORTHERN COMMERCIAL CABIN   Nordenskiold Lodge is the northernmost commercial cabin in the world....

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North Pole Camp

Spitsbergen, Svalbard

GLAMPING IN THE ARCTIC - A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE    North Pole Camp is a mobile Arctic camp, this means...

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