Spitsbergen Cabins & Canines

Husky Expedition

A 3 Day Husky Experience In The Wilderness

Friendly Canines

Harness Up Your Team Of Dogs

Picturesque Location

Relax In A Cosy Wilderness Cabin In Foxdalen

Catch A Glimpse Of The Aurora Borealis

Settle Your Dogs & Look Out For The Northern Lights

Additional Experiences

Add To Your Arctic Experience By Joining A Guided Snowmobile Tour

Spitsbergen Cabins & Canines

This break will give you a unique Arctic experience. Fly to Svalbard, the northernmost airport in the world serviced by a scheduled airline, collect your husky dogs and head off with your guide for a 3-day mushing expedition into the polar wilderness. Days are spent immersed in this wild landscape that is home to the polar bear and previously the domain of hunters and trappers. Nights are spent in a comfortable, modern cabin as far away from civilisation as you can imagine.

Please Note: No previous experience of husky mushing is necessary but a reasonable level of fitness and a love of dogs is essential.

DAY 1 Oslo

Fly to Oslo. Overnight Comfort Hotel Runway Gardermoen, Oslo Airport.

DAY 2 Longyearbyen

After breakfast take the morning flight to Longyearbyen. Self-transfer to the Radisson Blu Hotel Polar for one night. The hotel is situated in the centre of this Arctic outpost and within easy walking distance of the Svalbard Museum. Choose to relax and acclimatise to your surroundings or pick one of the exciting winter excursions.

DAY 3 Cabin & Canines

The expedition starts with a hotel pickup by your guide, who will take you to the kennel Green Dog. Here, many eager huskies await, ready to hit the trail. You'll be provided with some outer clothing for the trip, and receive comprehensive instructions about dog sledding. Then it's time to set off!Your guide leads the way with one or two guests on the front sled. The rest of the group follow in pairs. Drive northeast from the kennel in Bolterdalen, crossing Adventdalen and heading towards Helvetiadalen. Here, the thrilling Kreklingpasset awaits with its winding and exciting sledding trails. Our destination for the day is the Juva Cabin, nestled in the picturesque Brentskaret. This is where you spend the next two nights.

DAY 4 Cabin & Canines

The next morning, harness the dogs and continue the trip. Drive into Eskerdalen, traversing through Trehøgdalen to Vendomdalen and Sassendalen. Along the way, make a stop at the impressive frozen waterfall Eskerfossen, which is the largest waterfall in Svalbard. Maybe this is where you will lunch. After a fun day on the sled, return to the Juva Cabin. Here, the dogs will receive their well-deserved treats and you will have a delicious dinner, relishing the warmth and cosiness of the cabin.

DAY 5 Longyearbyen

After breakfast you will head back towards Longyearbyen, taking a different return route. A light lunch will be served before returning your canine friends to their home. You will head back to the Radisson Blu Hotel Polar to reflect on the amazing experience you have just had.

DAY 6 UK

Breakfast and self-transfer back to the airport in time for your return flight home.

Radisson Blu Polar Hotel

This hotel was originally built for the Lillehammer Olympics and then transported to Svalbard, where it has become the world’s northernmost full service hotel. Recently refurbished, there is a wide range of warm contemporary rooms to choose from – all with free Wi-Fi. Restaurant Nansen features a la carte Arctic specialities and has panoramic windows looking out to Isfjord and Hiorthfjellet. Barentz Pub & Spiseri is a relaxed and informal meeting place for locals and visitors and offers a light menu. If that is not enough then there are also outdoor hot tubs and jacuzzi’s available for warming up after a day of activities.

95 rooms • Arctic dining with panoramic windows • Informal atmosphere

Snowmobile Safari To Camp Barentz

Following a full briefing, drive, (in pairs) deep into the Advent Valley. Travelling at a relaxed pace, you will stop to swop drivers and to hear about the region that you are driving through. Steeped in history there are old mines, WWII sites and early scientific sites to be found. Keep an eye out for the Svalbard reindeer, which is a common to the area. Stopping at Camp Barentz, you are served warm drinks in the wooden cabin, before heading back towards Longyearbyen.

Tour Available: 11th February - 17th May

Duration: 3 hours

Prices are for driver/passenger

£196/112 pp

Northern Lights Snowmobile Safari

During the Polar Nights the sun never shines on Spitsbergen. In additional there are days where the moon is a constant presence or disappears completely. Experience the unique ‘blue light’ and atmosphere on a Snowmobile safari across the frozen landscape. With only the glistening snow to light your way you have every chance of seeing the Northern Lights, whatever time of day.

Tour Available: 27 November - 14 February

Duration: 3 hours

Prices are for driver/passenger

£220/100 pp

Dog Sledding In Bolterdalen

Dog sledding has long been a part of life on Svalbard, and this is your chance to experience a slice of day-to-day living with these remarkable animals. After receiving an introduction to mushing, help to harness the huskies. Then, driving in pairs and swopping half-way, follow river beds and reindeer tracks, as you head out into the varied Arctic wilderness. On your return to the camp, meet the latest additions to the pack.

Tour Available: 1st January - 25th May

Duration: 4 hours

£195 pp

Northern Lights Dog Sledding Safari

Help to harness the dogs and lead a thrilling husky sled excursion into the wilderness. Travelling under the starry skies, dancing aurora or shimmering moonlight, take turns to mush and enjoy the scenery from the sled. Despite the darkness it is astonishing how much you can see during this time.

Tour Available: 01st November - 10th February

Duration: 4 hours

£152 pp

Champagne Tasting

This champagne tasting evening is housed in the ‘Nordpolet’ cellar store, where the miners and administration staff came to collect their quota of alcohol. Knowledgeable waiters will share the history and guide you through the tasting of three champagnes accompanied by specially prepared canapés. Minimum of 4 people.

Tour Available: All year

Duration: 1 hour

£65 pp

What's Included

Return flight to Longyearbyen (via Oslo)
1 night at the Comfort Hotel Runway, Gardermoen Airport, Oslo
2 nights at the Radisson Blu Hotel Polar, Longyearbyen including breakfast
2 nights at the in wilderness cabins, including breakfast, lunch and dinner
Breakfast throughout
2 night husky expedition programme as described
Outdoor clothing such as mittens, facemask/balaclava, thick hat, goggles, winter shoes and thermal suit. Shared equipment and experienced guide who is equipped with all necessary safety equipment, as well as search and rescue insurance.