svalbard

Svalbard highlights

Sightseeing on electric bikes

Electric bicycles are the perfect way to explore the sealed and unsealed roads around Longyearbyen. Your bicycling adventure ends back in Longyearbyen, filled with rich cultural and wilderness experiences, and with rosy red cheeks from the fresh Arctic air. The birdlife is at its best during the summer months, and silently moving through the wilderness will bring you close to the action.

Coal mine visit

joining us for working day as a miner on Svalbard. We provide with a guide that will take you safely through a walk deep in the mountain. Our guide talk about the coal mine production while you can hear sounds from the deep in the mountain. You will be told stories about the miner’s life in Svalbard, how they lived and about the community back in the days

Arctic wilderness at Camp Barentz

Experience the magic of being in the wilderness at 78 degrees north! Our wilderness evening at Camp Barentz is a very special experience. With everyone sitting around the open fire in the cabin, the host will share information and photos about our most famous residents

Cruise on hybrid-electric Ms Bard

MS Bard is a new and groundbreaking catamaran for day cruises, specially built to leave the smallest footprint possible in the vulnerable Arctic nature. The hybrid-electric motor allows both guests and wildlife to relax, and glides quietly through the water where this matters most.

Itinerary 3 nights/4 days

Departures April, May, Sept, Oct 2024

Day 1

Arrive at Longyearbyen, Svalbard

Meet and greet

Transfer to Coal Miners cabins

Dinner at the Coal Miners cabins

Day 2

Breakfast at Coal Miners cabins
Sightseeing trip with electric bike - approx 3 hours

Packed lunch

Guided visit to coal mine #3 - approx 3 hours

Explore coal mine underground

Transfer to Camp Barentz

Arctic wilderness evening at Camp Barentz including dinner

Learn about arctic wildlife and polar bears

Day 3

Breakfast at Coal Miners cabins

Transfer to Longyearbyen University

See and hear about Svalbard Seed Vault

Longyearbyen expedition challenge with ipads

Packed lunch
Catamaran cruise on hybrid-electric Ms Bard
Dinner at the Coal Miners cabins

Day 4

Breakfast at Coal Miners cabins

Transfer to the airport for return flights

Accommodation
Coal Miners` Cabins offers comfortable, accommodation, located in the upper part of the Longyear valley and within easy reach of mountains and glaciers about 2,5 kilometres from the town centre

What’s included

Accommodation Coal Miners cabins

Student accommodation in twin rooms

Staff accommodation in singles

All transfers

All excursions and guides

All meals and packed lunches

The Coal Miners’ Cabins, originally comprised 8 accommodation units for miners, as well as bathing facilities, a laundry and a mess hall. Today Coal Miners` Cabins offers comfortable, accommodation, located in the upper part of the Longyear valley and within easy reach of mountains and glaciers. The place is an excellent starting point for hiking, skiing and snowmobile trips, during both summer and winter. The guesthouse is situated about 2,5 kilometres from the town centre, a nice walk in beautiful surroundings.