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TRAVEL ALONG THE FROZEN LANDSCAPE OF SPITSBERGEN
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EXPERIENCE AMAZING ACTIVITIES IN FASCINATING SPITSBERGEN
Amazing winter activities in Spitsbergen |
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LONGYEARBYEN
7 Days/6 Nights - REF:SPITS125
Perched on the fringes of a beautifully wild Arctic landscape Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen's capital,huddles below a backdrop of glacial mountains and has a population of less than two thousand people.
Life in the tight-knit community of this remote outpost is based around tourism, mining and research.
The Svalbard Archipelago rests in total darkness from mid-November until mid-January, after which an incredible Arctic twilight exists as the days steadily get lighter - a great time to travel and explore this magical land. To witness the sun finally return in March is a unique experience, as the people of Spitsbergen celebrate what is literally their first dawn of the New Year.
Just over 1000km from the North Pole, this group of islands is largely covered by glaciers. Spitsbergen, the only inhabited island of the archipelago, is an incredible base for winter activities and offers an exciting variety of options in the lands where the magnificent polar bear reigns supreme. Sightings, though never guaranteed, are most likely on the Snowmobile Safari or Dog Sledge Safari.
The following land-based tours allow the opportunity to experience fascinating Spitsbergen, whether as a short break.in the main settlement of Longyearbyen with amazing daily activities and excursions, a more adventurous Winter Snowmobile Safari venturing to the abandoned radio station at Kapp Linne, or an authentic Dog Sledge Safari taking us to the stunning frozen lands of the east coast. |
| ITINERARY |
Day 1
Fly to Oslo, stay overnight at an airport hotel.
Day 2
Fly to Longyearbyen and stay overnight at the Spitsbergen Hotel (B).
Day 3
After breakfast meet with your guide for a briefing. Pack equipment and set out towards Barentsburg. 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
Day trip to the Tempelfjord, dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
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).
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
All participants should be reasonably fit and
prepared for extreme temperatures. The
exact itinerary of our days will be dictated byweather and snow conditions. Participants are expected to help prepare for each trip,
assist around the camp and feed the dogs |
Land Based Tour |
| SPITSBERGEN SNOWMOBILE SAFARI- from £2195 |
Selected departures 7 March – 18 April 2009
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 Varsolbukta, 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 Nordenskiold 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).
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SAVE 5% WHEN YOU BOOK WITH US. QUOTE REF:SPITS125
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Spitsbergen Snowmobile Safari
7 Days/6 Nights |
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7 Mar - 13 Mar |
£2195 |
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14 Mar - 20 Mar |
£2195 |
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21 Mar - 27 Mar |
£2195 |
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28 Mar - 3 Apr |
£2195 |
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11 Apr - 17 Apr |
£2195 |
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18 Apr - 24 Apr |
£2195 |
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| REMEMBER TO QUOTE 'SPITS125' TO RECEIVE 5% DISCOUNT! |
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