There’s nothing like an ice-caving tour anywhere else on Earth! We arrange every detail of your 5.5-hour Arctic adventure, taking you safely beneath the frozen tundra with a local expert as your guide.
As you explore this hidden world, you will experience the stunning blue of an ice tunnel and glacier caves. Your guide will tell fascinating stories about Svalbard’s history and geology.
Some lucky travelers have experienced the wonders of Arctic glaciers. Now, allow Svalbard Experts to take you a step further. Join us on an Arctic ice-caving adventure, where we explore hidden meltwater channels and dazzling ice formations underground.
Winter
3-5 Hours
12 pax
English
Easy - Moderate
Minimum 24 hours before the tour
Hiking shoes if needed.
Warm clothing
We schedule ice-caving tours during the colder months when the conditions are stable and the safest. Ice caving is unique and thrilling, and it’s an experience for seasoned explorers and first-time visitors.
Longyearbyen is a breathtaking region in the Arctic, where we wonder at the towering mountains and glaciers. We’ll ensure your snowshoes are a perfect fit before we set off from Nybyen.
Our ice caving tour crosses the frozen riverbed, and we safely hike to the base of the Sarkofagen mountain. You’ll see the moraine fields ahead of the glorious Larsbreen glacier. Although you’ll feel the Earth’s gravity, many travelers wonder at this stunning landscape. To some, it resembles the moon’s surface.
Our challenging but comfortable snowshoe trek lasts approximately two hours. We gain an elevation of 350 meters up the glacier, arriving at the hidden entrance to the ice cave.
We ensure your helmet, crampon, and headlamp are safe and secure. Then, we journey down into the ice caves of Svalbard.
On our glacier cave tours, you’ll have time to explore open areas with thick layers of sparkling icy crystals. We’ll show you through narrow passageways to see meltwater channels formed during the previous summer season.
Ice caving involves moderate mountain hiking and some crawling through the caves. We recommend that travelers be in good physical condition. Anyone with back problems, limited mobility, or claustrophobia may want to book one of our other unforgettable experiences.
This Arctic tour includes warm drinks and delicious biscuits. You can also bring other snacks along if you wish.
We recommend that everyone bring a backpack with water and a change of warm clothing. Your backpack should also contain room for safety gear, such as the helmet, headlamp, and spikes we provide.
All participants on our ice-caving tours must wear solid hiking boots designed to navigate the wintry conditions.
We provide everyone with a snowmobile suit and gloves and the helmet, headlamps, and spikes we mentioned for exploring the ice caves.
As an added security measure, your expert guide carries defensive weapons and a safety sled for your protection.
We include rescue insurance on our ice caving tours for your peace of mind.
Svalbard ice caving is one of the most unforgettable experiences on Earth. We ensure your safety and peace of mind as you explore the Arctic landscape and breathtaking ice caves with our knowledgeable, fully-trained guides.
Svalbard Experts has the ultimate Arctic adventure for travelers like you. Contact us and book your tour today!
