Enjoy the Svalbard winter vacation of a lifetime with our thoughtfully organized and executed 7-day vacation. When you book our Svalbard winter adventure, prepare for post-card-perfect Arctic landscapes, immersive winter activities, and a rich cultural experience that will engage all your senses.
Embark on an unforgettable 7-day Svalbard winter adventure where Arctic wonders meet once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Over the course of a week, you’ll explore glittering ice caves, mush your own husky team through snowy valleys, ride silent electric snowmobiles beneath the Northern Lights, and step back in time with a visit to Svalbard’s historic coal mines. Each day is carefully designed to blend thrilling outdoor activities with cultural insights and cozy Arctic hospitality.
From your arrival in Longyearbyen to your final hike overlooking the Global Seed Vault, this itinerary offers a perfect balance of adventure, discovery, and relaxation. Whether you’re drawn by the promise of aurora-lit skies, unique wildlife encounters, or the stark beauty of the polar landscape, this winter journey will leave you with memories as vivid and lasting as the Arctic itself.
Your Svalbard winter vacation gets underway once you arrive in Longyearbyen. You’ll be transferred to a 4-star hotel to check in and then get the chance to explore before going to Camp Barentz for supper.
Northern Lights evening at Camp Barentz (3 hours): The evening ends on a high note with a Northern Lights experience you won’t soon, if ever, forget.
Included: Airport pickup, hotel transfer, Northern Lights tour, and supper.
Hike with a trip to an ice cave (5.5 hours): Your Svalbard winter vacation commences with hiking to one of the region’s ice caves. After a 2-hour hike going 350 meters uphill, you and others in the group will reach the ice cave’s entrance. As part of your winter vacation, you’ll explore the crystal-clear ice formations within the ice cave.
Included: Transfers, ice cave tour, safety equipment, warm beverages, and snacks.
Longyearbyen tour (4.5 hours): Take it from Svalbard Experts. The region is a photographer’s oasis. On your winter vacation to Svalbard, tap into your inner photography savant to capture scenes around Longyearbyen. You’ll be inspired by the majestic mountains and mining sites rich in historical significance. While enjoying the Arctic scenery, you can try fossil hunting. The Arctic’s unique light, particularly in the winter, has a photography-enhancing effect that’ll give your photos more depth.
Included: Transfers, guided photography tour, and hot beverages.
Dog Sledding (4 hours): Even if you’ve had the opportunity to try dog sledding before, the chances are you’ve never done it in Bolterdalen. Select your team of huskies and enjoy the snow-covered valleys. You might even glimpse Svalbard reindeer or polar foxes on your adventurous Svalbard winter vacation.
Included: Transfers, dog sledding tour, Arctic-grade winter gear, warm beverages, and biscuits.
Northern Lights safari (3 hours): Have you ever ridden on an electric snowmobile? When you book the Svalbard vacation package, you’ll get the chance to ride on the snow and under the stars with the Northern Lights as the backdrop. Because electric snowmobiles have electric motors rather than internal combustion engines, they emit much less noise. You won’t disturb the picturesque landscape while observing Arctic wildlife.
Included: Transfers, electric snowmobile tour, snowmobile suit, boots, gloves, helmet, hot beverages, and biscuits.
Coal Mine Number 3 (3 hours): A trip to Coal Mine Number 3 will familiarize you with how the coal mining industry factored into the development of Longyearbyen. You’ll take a closer look at the miners who once plied their trade in this frigid environment. History will spring to life as you learn more about this frozen wilderness than you’ll ever see in a textbook.
Included: Transfers, guided coal mine tour, and safety equipment.
Blomsterdalen Hike(4 hours): Day 7 is the final day of exploration on your Svalbard winter adventure. You’ll hike to Blomsterdalen to experience Adventfjorden and Global Seed Vault, a facility safeguarding the world’s plant biodiversity.
Included: Transfers, guided hike, snowshoes (if required), hot beverages, and biscuits.
All good things must come to an end, unfortunately. After your winter vacation, you’ll get a ride from your hotel to the airport to start your journey home. We trust it won’t be the last time you patronize Svalbard Experts since there are more Arctic journeys to enjoy.
Included: Airport transfer.
Note:The mentioned offer and confirmation of the Svalbard winter vacation are based on service provider availability. Meanwhile, the estimated cost for the 7-day Arctic adventure is for a single passenger older than 12 years old and based on a standard two-to-a-room occupancy.
Please remember: certain itinerary highlights, such as the Northern Lights and wildlife sightings, can’t be guaranteed due to weather and environmental factors outside our control.
Our Svalbard vacation package is the Arctic adventure everyone should have on their bucket list. Whether you want to visit one of the few regions in the world where you can see the Northern Lights, check out stellar ice caves, or enjoy dog sledding, this Svalbard winter adventure has it all. Book your Arctic tour with us and plan for the winter adventure of a lifetime!
Winter generally runs from late October to early May, with the darkest period (Polar Night) between mid-November and mid-February.
Yes! The Polar Night provides the perfect dark skies for aurora viewing, especially between November and February.
Temperatures usually range between -10°C to -20°C (14°F to -4°F), but wind chill can make it feel colder.
Bring thermal base layers, insulated outerwear, waterproof boots, gloves, hats, and wool socks. Many tours also provide Arctic clothing like snow suits and boots.
The main gateway is Longyearbyen Airport (LYR), with daily flights from Oslo and Tromsø in mainland Norway.
Polar bears roam throughout Svalbard. Travelers are not allowed to leave settlements without a guide trained and equipped for safety.
Popular winter activities include dog sledding, snowmobile safaris, Northern Lights tours, ice cave hikes, and Arctic dining experiences.
