Adventures in Spitsbergen

Fly to Oslo and overnight at the Comfort Hotel Runway, just 7 minutes from the airport. Central Oslo is just 20 minutes by airport train, should you wish to explore the capital.

Within 3 hours, the early morning flight from Oslo to Longyearbyen transports you to the world’s northernmost airport. Self-transfer to your chosen hotel for 4 nights. The remainder of your day is at leisure and for you to familiarise yourself with the surroundings. We do recommend a visit to the Svalbard Museum in order to learn more about the fascinating history of this Arctic outpost.

These 3 days are free for you to choose your Spitsbergen Adventure. From mid-April to mid-August the sun does not set and you will experience 24-hour daylight –a remarkable phenomenon in itself. With no roads outside of the town, the main mode of transport is by boat and this is reflected in the wide range of water based excursions. Visit Pyramiden, an abandoned Russian mining town or Barentsburg, Svalbard’s second largest settlement. Get close (as safely permitted) to vast glaciers and huge icebergs, slowly melting as they drift into the open sea. Many travel to Spitsbergen to experience the Arctic flora and fauna. Taking a guided hike is an excellent way to view the flourishing plants and animals of the Arctic first hand. The other popular mode of transport is the Husky dog, and it is still possible to learn the art of husky mushing with your own pack of huskies. Excursions and timings of trips do vary throughout the season, so we would be more than happy to discuss the best options according to your agenda and season.

After an action packed few days, self-transfer to Longyearbyen airport for your return flight to the UK.