Arctic Wilderness
Witness truly remote wilderness while walking hundred of miles from humanity.
Spitsbergen Snowmobiling Adventure
Traverse frozen fjords, huge glaciers and Arctic landscapes to Nordenskiold Lodge.
Journey through the Arctic wilderness on a snowmobile, travelling through stunning landscapes and staying at the most northern commercial lodge in the world.
Starting in Longyearbyen, this snowmobiling adventure navigates through unspoilt scenery of glacial valleys and frozen fjords, encountering basking seals en route to Nordenskiold Lodge, an isolated hideaway with cozy log burning fires, hearty home-cooked meals and a wood-fired sauna. A place where wood is used to heat the cabin and drinking water is obtained from the melting glacier, it’s the epitome of off-grid accommodation.
Key Highlights of this Itinerary
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Go Snowmobiling
Drive atop remote glaciers, mountains and frozen fjords on an exclusive snowmobile trip.
Explore Pyramiden
Visit the abandoned Russian coal settlement of Pyramiden, known as the ghost city of Svalbard.
Polar Bears
Look out for polar bears and other little seen wildlife in their natural Arctic habitat.
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Day 1
Oslo - Longyearbyen
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Day 2
Snowmobiling: Longyearbyen - Nordenskiold Lodge
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Day 3
Snowmobiling
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Day 4
Snowmobiling
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Day 5
Snowmobiling: Nordenskiold Lodge - Longyearbyen
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Day 6
Longyearbyen - Oslo
Day 1
Oslo - Longyearbyen
Fly from Oslo to Longyearbyen where you will be transferred to your accommodation for the night.
Day 2
Snowmobiling: Longyearbyen - Nordenskiold Lodge
The beginning of your adventure to Nordenskiold Lodge, the most northern commercial lodge in the world. Together with your guide, discuss the route from Longyearbyen before setting off into the wilderness. Drive over glaciers, mountains and frozen fjords that are miles from civilisation looking out for polar bears en route.
Day 3
Snowmobiling
After a filling breakfast, set off for a day in the wilderness, stopping for lunch perhaps on an glacier, or beside a fjord. Return to Nordenskiold Lodge for a hearty meal or warm up in the wood-fired sauna.
Day 4
Snowmobiling
Snowmobile or walk from the cabin to Nordenskiold glacier, learning about the Arctic landscapes and wildlife from your expert guide. For the final night in the wilderness, sip a warming drink around the outdoor fire, borrow a book about polar literature or relax in the sauna.
Day 5
Snowmobiling: Nordenskiold Lodge - Longyearbyen
Spend time in Longyearbyen, a small mining town and the administrative centre for the Svalbard archipelago.
Day 6
Longyearbyen - Oslo
Fly back to Oslo.
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Snowmobile to Nordenskiöld Lodge
A true expedition lodge with no running water or electricity, Nordenskiöld Lodge is only accessible by sled or snowmobile in the winter months. Since this is the most northern commercial lodge in the world, it is a remarkable place to experience true wilderness. This Arctic expedition isn’t just for adults; teens aged 16 and above are also able (and encouraged) to join the ride.
Explore the Arctic Wilderness
Drive over glaciers, mountains and frozen fjords that are miles from civilisation, crossing an inhospitable white and blue landscape. If the weather and ice conditions are favourable, head out to the abandoned Russian mining town of Pyramiden. This once thriving historic town was evacuated in 1998, and since the Russians took nothing with them when they abandoned the city everything remains as it was back then.
Journey North
Drive through unspoilt scenery, stopping en route for an expeditionary lunch in the middle of the Arctic wilderness. While navigating north towards the glaciers in Olav V land, you may even catch a glimpse of a polar bear. In the afternoon, arrive at a remote lodge and soak up the magical scenery before dinner and a traditional sauna session.
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