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The trip starts at Basecamp Trapper's Hotel in Longyearbyen and heads westwards to the beautiful Basecamp Isfjord Radio on Cape Linne, then north-east towards Tempelfjord and Basecamp Ship In The Ice. We cover more than 200 kms on snowmobiles over the course of three days riding over glaciers, mountains and frozen fjords, and visit thrilling historical sites. A landscape in blue and white, you will experience a stillness and a light that is difficult to find in other places and, if you are lucky, you may even glimpse the 'King of the Arctic' - the polar bear!
Combined with unique accommodation you will enjoy a level of quality and comfort that is unexpected so far into the wilderness.
DAY 1
Fly from the UK to Tromsø, via Oslo. Airport bus to Tromsø centre.
1 night TROMSØ - Rica Ishavshotell (BB)
DAY 2
Afternoon transfer back to the airport for the flight to Longyearbyen, arriving mid afternoon. Take a taxi to your hotel (not included - see Info+). Afternoon free to explore Longyearbyen.
1 night LONGYEARBYEN - Basecamp Trapper's Hotel (BB)
DAY 3
After breakfast you meet with your guide who will inform you about the snowmobiles, clothing and the programme for the next few days. We head out into the winter landscape and travel west towards Basecamp Isfjord Radio making a number of interesting stops along the way. If the weather and snow conditions are favourable we ride through Barentsburg; the Russian settlement on Svalbard. Expedition lunch is eaten along the way. A 3-course dinner is served on arrival at Basecamp Isfjord Radio.
1 night ISFJORD (FB) - Basecamp Isfjord Radio (FB)
DAY 4
After breakfast we head for Basecamp Ship In The Ice, and the route is decided by the guide. We ride through broad valleys, over snow-covered glaciers and the mountains that are so typical of Svalbard. Expedition lunch is eaten outdoors. We arrive at Tempelfjord in the afternoon. From her we can glimpse the basecamp which is ice-bound and has the stunning Tempelet Mountain as a backdrop. 3-course dinner served during the evening.
1 night TEMPELFJORD - Basecamp Ship In The Ice (FB)
DAY 5
After a substantial breakfast it is once again time to head into the beautiful landscape of Svalbard. The guide chooses the day’s route depending on the weather conditions. Arrival in Longyearbyen during the afternoon. We recommend dinner at one of the town’s excellent restaurants and reservations can be made in advance.
1 night LONGYEARBYEN - Basecamp Trapper’s Hotel (HB)
DAY 6
Possibility to take a morning dog sled trip (not included) prior to transfer (see Info+) to Longyearbyen for return flights to the UK via Tromsø and Oslo.
Departure Dates: Saturdays (dates below) from London Heathrow Airport
23 February 2013
9, 16 & 23 March 2013
6, 13 & 27 April 2013
4 May 2013
Duration: 5 nights (1 x Tromsø, 4 x Spitsbergen)
N.B. Alternative airports available for departure, please ask a member of our Reservations Team for schedules and prices.
Centrally located in the heart of Tromsø. Its unique location in the wharf, looking out across the Tromsøsundet (sound), has a broad view over the harbour, Arctic Cathedral and the Tromsø Bridge. The hotel has two restaurants and two bars and all rooms are equipped with extremely comfortable beds, TV, telephone, mini-bar, trouser-press and hairdryer. Lift to all floors. A fabulous buffet breakfast is served with a made-to-order omelette station, cold cuts of meat to raw fish, a cooked breakfast and fruit and muesli.
Situated in the middle of Longyearbyen close to pubs, restaurant, the bank and shopping mall. The lodge is furnished with drift wood, slate stones and furs giving the feeling of entering a Spitsbergen hunter’s cottage. No rooms are alike, except for the comfortable beds and bathrooms. Breakfast is served around the long table in Traveller’s Club and the Cognac Attic, with its ceiling of glass, gives you a perfect view of the arctic light. Restaurants and pub within close proximity.
The radio station is newly renovated and has charming and cosy rooms, a lounge with a fireplace and a unique and extremely interesting history. Isfjord Radio used to link Spitsbergen with the rest of the world. As a frontier weather and communications station it has a legendary status in Norway. Until the advent of fiber-optic cables it was the sole radio and telecommunications hub – the lifeline - for the otherwise isolated people of Svalbard. The area surrounding the radio station has an exceptional animal life and a bird reserve where we find nesting birds right up to the station’s walls. As well as a wide variety of bird species, you will also be able to see reindeer and Arctic fox, as well as maybe a glimpse of the polar bear. The settlement has 23 rooms with shared bathrooms in the corridor. Dinner is served in the restaurant.
The ‘Noorderlicht’ is a two-masted schooner which has been modernised and equipped for cruises around Svalbard during the summer yet is stationery, frozen in ice during the winter. The comfortable two- master schooner is the ideal ship for those who are into adventures! The deckhouse and saloon below deck are spacious. Here you find ten twin-cabins. Every cabin is equipped with 80x200cm bunk beds, hot/cold running water and a 220V power point. Five toilets and four showers are for shared use. The Chef prepares tasty meals in the galley and in the deckhouse you will find an excellent selection of books about Spitsbergen and Norway. The crew consists of five members: Captain, 1st Mate, 2nd Mate, Chef, and Expedition Leader.
Our suppliers, Basecamp Spitsbergen, provide the following equipment to participants:
- snowmobile suit
- snowmobile boots
- gloves
- balaclava
- goggles
- helmet
Recommended clothing:
- woollen underwear
- several thin layers of clothing (woollen clothing is recommended)
- spacious clothing
- windproof layer
Equipment that every participant should bring:
- thick and warm woollen socks
- thin woollen socks
- woollen sweater
- woollen longjohns
- warm wool or fleece trousers
- warm wool or fleece sweater
- gloves (wool is recommended)
- mittens
- warm cap (windproof)
- scarf or fleece-tube
- windproof jacket
- windproof pants
- warm winter boots
- indoor shoes
- indoor leisure wear/casual clothing
- toiletries
- small bag/backpack for personal equipment during the snowmobile trip
In addition we recommend you bring:
- sunglasses
- sunscreen/ cold-blocker (not based on water)
- binoculars
- camera
- contact lenses (for those using glasses)
Maximum one small backpack for personal equipment on expeditions – additional luggage will be stored at Basecamp Trappers Hotel.
Driving a snowmobile
In order to drive a snowmobile you must have a driving licence for either a car or motorcyle and you must carry your licence with you at all times. If you intend to be a passenger on the snowmobile for the duration of the trip then you do not need a driving licence.
Airport transfers in Longyearbyen
Taxis are available at Longyearbyen Airport for transfers to the hotels. The price locally is approximately NOK120.- and the duration of the trip is 5 minutes. For furthern information visit http://www.avinor.no/en/airport/svalbard/tofromairport
CO2 Offset
Our suppliers for this tour are Basecamp Spitsbergen. As part of Basecamp Spitsbergen’s efforts to be climate neutral your holiday price includes an investment charge of NOK 250 per guest. This is donated in its entirety to Basecamp Foundation’s forestry project in Masai Mara, Kenya. The trees bind CO2 and contribute to reducing the effects of emissions associated with activities – and your travel. For more information, please visit: http://www.basecampexplorer.com/basecamp_foundation/climate
Please view our standard Terms & Conditions f o r t h i s h o l i d a y .
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