Did you know that 60% of Spitsbergen’s surface is covered by glaciers? If the weather gods are on our side, there will also be time for an afternoon kayaking trip to the glacier front. The view of Adolfbukta and Billefjorden is nothing short of spectacular. There are few more beautiful places in the world to enjoy an outdoor expedition lunch.

We hike up and down the glacier, crossing multiple smaller crevasses. The glacier is situated just a stone’s throw away, and we will have to cross a small river to get to our starting point. We will provide you with all the necessary equipment for the glacier hike. Today is glacier day! We will introduce you to the equipment while teaching you some basic safety rules. Your guide will be happy to share their knowledge of the area and of the glacier itself! We return to the cabin before nightfall, and you will have time to relax in the sauna before dinner is served. We explore the moraine landscape on foot and get to know the surrounding area. We enjoy a hot lunch once at Nordenskiöld Lodge, with a spectacular view of the Nordenskiöld glacier. The fjords are teeming with Arctic birds, walruses, seals, and belugas this time of year. Get ready for some fresh air, sea spray and close encounters with the Arctic wildlife of Svalbard. We head down to the harbor and get settled in open RIB-boats. We will provide you with all necessary equipment, such as survival suits, goggles, hats, boots and gloves. Your excess baggage can be stored in the storage room at Basecamp Hotel. There will be time to make sure you have packed all of your travel essentials into a smaller bag (waterproof bags are recommended).

We will have a quick look at the itinerary for the upcoming weekend. Experience the all immersing sound of silence in the High Arctic.Īre you ready for an Arctic adventure? Our guide will pick you up in the reception area of your hotel at 8am. Be on the lookout for curious seals and belugas.

Spend your days hiking on the blue glacier or paddle along the glacier front. Discover the cozy Nordenskiöld Lodge hidden in the glacier moraine at the foot of the mighty Nordenskiöld glacier.

Basecamp 3 tour