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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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Sample Itineraries

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...

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Will Copestake Arctic Kayaking - Summer

4 NIGHTS 5 DAYS, JOIN WILL COPESTAKE ON A BLUE-ICE SEA KAYAKING ADVENTURE, STAY AT THE WORLD'S MOST NORTHERN LUXURY CABIN, ULTIMATE...

From £2,049

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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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Will Copestake Arctic Trek Across Nordenskiold Land

5 NIGHTS 6 DAYS, JOIN WILL COPESTAKE & HIKE EAST TO WEST ACROSS NORDENSKIOLD LAND, ARCTIC WILDLIFE, PROFESSIONAL GUIDING, 2 NIGHTS CAMPING AND...

From £2,020

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Captivating Properties

Ship In The Ice

Tempelfjorden, Svalbard

THE ONLY ICE-BOUND HOTEL SHIP IN THE WORLD Join the exclusive club of Arctic explorers like...

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Arctic Camping

Spitsbergen, Svalbard

THE TRUE POLAR EXPLORER EXPERIENCE  Four-season expedition tents (Hilleberg - Keron 4 GT - 4-person tent),...

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Isfjord Radio

Spitsbergen, Svalbard

A HOTEL AT THE END OF THE WORLD After a gratifying day of gliding over the...

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Trapper's Cabin

Longyearbyen, Svalbard

AN AUTHENTIC ARCTIC TRAPPER'S CABIN  The Trapper's Cabin is located about 10kms outside Longyearbyen at the very...

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