Svalbard & Tromso

Longyearbyen in a Nutshell

2-hour excursion. Operates year-round.

» From £40 per person

Let a local expert shed some light on the Svalbard capital’s mining heritage before bringing you out into its scenic surrounds for some wildlife-spotting.

Lunch & Tasting at World’s Northernmost Distillery

Operates year round

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Pair an indulgent lunch of local delicacies with a tasting tour of a truly unique, high-latitude distillery.

Tromso Ice Dome Lunch Visit

Operates Dec–Mar

» From £115 per person

This is your chance to combine your visit to Tromso’s adventure-capital delights with something of the unique – Scandinavia’s ice building. Heading out into the remote Tamok Valley, you'll enjoy a drink and lunch in the artist-carved Ice Domes, sometimes complemented by a Northern Lights show.

Experience the life of a miner

3-hour excursion. Operates year-round.

» From £75 per person

Having been founded as a remote mining settlement, this is your chance to uncover Longyearbyen’s hardy past. Spend a day as a miner would have, travelling to Gruve 3 and learning of the hardships of life underground.

Longyearbyen Mountain Scrambling

6-hour excursion

» From £85 per person

Embark on a trek up Longyearbyen's mountains for panoramic views of the city and neighbouring mountains.

Walrus Safari

7-hour excursion. Operates 1 May to 15 Aug.

» From £235 per person

Svalbard is one of the few places in the world that you can pay a visit to the mighty walrus, making this wildlife-spotting cruise an unmissable highlight.

Boat trip to Barentsburg & Esmark Glacier

9–10-hour excursion. Operates 1 May to 30 Sep.

» From £190 per person

This exciting option not only showcases Barentsburg’s mining-settlement heritage and fascinating Soviet past, but it also offers a full day’s cruising, taking in bird cliffs, rugged inlets and the mighty Esmark Glacier.

Electric fatbike adventure

3-hour excursion. Operates 18 May to 30 Sep.

» From £80 per person

For those looking to stay active, this unique excursion offers an exciting way to experience Svalbard’s wild geography, mining past and even seasonal birdlife.

Fossil Hunting

6-hour excursion. Operates 21 June to 19 Aug.

» From £150 per person

Head out on an expedition cruise and guided hike to uncover Svalbard’s unique prehistory. What’s more, you’ll be able to bring any fossil you find home.

Glacier Hike

7-hour excursion. Operates 6 June to 30 Sep.

» From £85 per person

This is your chance for some Arctic adventure, heading out of Longyearbyen to hike a moraine landscape of glaciers and mountain ridges. Delightfully accessible, you don’t even need crampons.

Isfjord safari

6-hour excursion. Operates 18 May to 10 Sep.

» From £165 per person

From glaciers and icebergs to bird cliffs and seals, this expedition sailing showcases the best of Svalbard’s spectacular fjord network.

Kayaking on Adventfjord

7-hour excursion. Operates 1 June to 30 Sep.

» From £135 per person

Slipping along the glassy Arctic waters in your very own kayak is quintessential adventure, especially when combined with the local wildlife and stops at remote ghost towns.

Dogsledding on wheels

4-hour excursion. Operates 11 June to 1 Nov.

» From £110 per person

For many, dogsledding is the quintessential Arctic activity. And, now you can experience its thrill year-round, heading out to spot reindeer and foxes on this unique excursion.

Arctic Wilderness Evening

3-hour excursion. Operates 1 March to 30 Sep.

» From £105 per person

Leaving the city limits behind, this curated excursion will see you spend an evening in a remote log cabin, enjoying hearty food and atmospheric stories by the open fire.

Boat trip to Pyramiden & the Nordenskiöld Glacier

9–10 hours excursion. Operates 1 May to 30 Sep.

» From £175 per person

Wind along fjord passageways to showcase Russian ghost towns and giant glaciers with guided touring included throughout.