SPITSBERGEN EXCURSIONS
1 1. Explore the Norwegian fjords; Lofoten is known for its beautiful nature 2. Polar fox 3. Boat trip to Pyramiden
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ISFJORD SAFARI TO FUGLEFJELLA AND HIORTHHAMN
Thousands of nesting seabirds teem in the bird cliffs aptly called ‘Fuglefjella’ – the Bird Mountains. This tour will also show you historic areas of the Isfjord, like Hiorthhamn, an abandoned mining community from the early 1900s. Power out of the Adventfjord in our open Polarcirkel boat and explore the best of the Isfjord in just three hours. This tour takes in the amazing bird cliffs, the abandoned town of Grumant and the historic mining areas of Advent City and Hiorthhamn. Your knowledgeable skipper will tell you all about our winged friends and the history of the areas we visit – although at times we may struggle to hear over the cries of thousands of birds! From £92pp* * The price includes a guided Polarcirkel boat safari, float ation suit, hot drinks, transport to/from your hotel Daily, on request, minimum 2 participants Season: 20 May – 11 Aug 2017 Duration: approximately 3 hours Level: 3
Booking Code: CENLYR20
BOAT TRIP TO PYRAMIDEN North, north and even further north. Here we will find the ghost town Pyramiden, complete with the world’s northernmost statue of Lenin. A powerful, brutally isolated town– surrounded by empty buildings and an obvious lack of life. While the sun shines over the stern, we sail north through the Isfjord and glide slowly past the bird cliff Hatten. They aren’t big, but the Brunnich’s guillemot swarm in and out in big flocks. We will cross Sassenfjord and see the mighty mountain Tempel guarding the entrance to the Tempelfjord and then we are there, right under the glacier and its powerful blue walls of ice. It crackles and bangs and if we are lucky, it may calve impressively for the photographers on board. Here we will serve lunch from the barbecue on board while enjoying views that would be hard to match at any meal. We will dock at the harbour in Pyramiden, where the Rus- sian guide waits with a rifle on his shoulder. Polar bears can turn up in the town while we are going to explore Pyram- iden. We must stay together in a group for safety’s sake. From £201pp* * The price includes a boat trip, guided walk in Pyram- iden, lunch, transport to/from your hotel Daily, on request, minimum 8 participants Season: 01 May – 25 Oct 2017 Duration: approximately 11 hrs Level: 2
Booking Code: CENLYR27
CRYSTAL CLEAR AND COLOURFUL AUTUMN: 01 OCT – 30 NOV 2017
During autumn the days grow shorter, and the magical blue light returns to the archipelago. With the return of the nights you can enjoy the glowing moonlight and the return of the Arctic winter weather. The darker hours also present the opportunity to enjoy the amazing nat- ural wonder that is the Northern Lights, particularly after 26 October when the sun disappears under the horizon for the last time. The cultural life in Longyearbyen blos- soms in the autumn months with highlights including the world’s northernmost blues festival in October.
DOG SLEDGING ON WHEELS
Eager Polar dogs pull the specially-made wheeled sledges, and you can enjoy the views and experience the birds and wildlife of Advent Valley up close! It’s a fantastic chance to drive a dog sledge even though it isn’t winter. Following an introduction to the tour you will help to harness the dogs before getting underway. The guide will drive the first sledge with space for one guest, and the others will follow in small wagons for 2–3 people. The dogs make good speed as we follow the road towards the old Northern Lights research
KAYAK TRIP ON ADVENTFJORDEN
Join us on a kayak trip on Adventfjord, one of Svalbard’s most historical fjords. Experience the contrast as you paddle from colourful Longyearbyen towards the ghost town of Hiorthhamn, and keep your eyes peeled for Arctic wildlife! During the summer over 100 species of migratory bird can often be seen in this area. Occasionally we may meet a curious seal in the water! When we reach the far side of the fjord we will make our way up the beach for lunch and a little historic sightseeing in the ghost town of Hiorthhamn, before we return to the kayaks to continue our paddling adventure back towards Longyearbyen. From £103pp* * The price includes a kayak trip incl. equipment and briefing, lunch, warm drinks and biscuits, transport to/ from your hotel Daily, on request, minimum 2 participants Season: 01 Jun – 30 Sep 2017 Duration: approximately 7 hrs Level: 3
Booking Code: CENLYR28
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station. Underway there is a good chance that we will see reindeer, foxes and the busy nesting birds. The tour takes us along the track into Endalen, past the cableway turning station and towards the old Gruve 5 mine. Enjoy the colours of the landscape, and the refreshing Arctic air, while learning how to work your team of trusty dogs. From £102pp* * The price includes a guided dog sledging tour on wheels incl. clothing, transport to/from your hotel Daily, on request, minimum 1 participant Season: 21 Jun – 31 Oct 2017 Duration: approximately 3 hrs Level: 3
Booking Code: CENLYR30 FOLLOWING A TRAPPER´S FOOTPRINTS
On this walking tour you will gain an insight into a trapper’s day to day life. The hunt for polar foxes and polar bears be- gan in the late autumn, and the traps had to be inspected throughout the Polar Night. We will head out on a walk through the tundra to gain an appreciation of the trapping life, and to feel what it must have been like to be out work- ing at this time of year. The tour starts with bus transport to Todalen, and from here we will make our way into the wil- derness. The guide will tell us about the life of the hunters and trappers of Svalbard and we will learn about the different techniques these hardy souls employed. Before returning to the buses and civilisation the group will enjoy a warm drink. This is an easy walk of 1–2 km through easy terrain, but snow can make the conditions a little heavier. The expected temperature will be between -5 and 5 degrees Celsius, and some wind is not uncommon. Should the tour take place in the dark, each participant will be equipped with a headlight. From £46pp*
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