Basecamp Nordenskiöld Svalbard
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Overview
Highlights
- Have you heard the sounds of a calving glacier? Listen to them for four nights
- Explore beautiful Arctic land, glacier moraines and climb to mountain peaks
- Stay the farthest you can reach by motorized vehicle in Spitsbergen, and the base for expeditions to the blue glacier
- Warm yourself up in the sauna after a long day’s exploring
- With no running water or electricity, Nordenskiöld is a true expedition lodge in the middle of the Arctic.
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Trip includes
- 1 night in lodge/hotel in Longyearbyen including breakfast
- 3 nights at Basecamp Nordenskiöld on full board
- Airport shuttle on arrival
- Return transfers to Basecamp Nordenskiöld
- Activities and necessary equipment at Basecamp Nordenskiöld includingrescue suite, hat, gloves & goggles
- Search and rescue insurance
- Service of experienced English-speaking guides & service staff during Basecamp Nordenskiöld
- 24-hour emergency service
- Taxes and service fees
Itinerary
Arrive Longyearbyen and transfer by shuttle to your hotel. This small hotel, 5 kilometres from the airport, is centrally located, offering 24-hour reception, free WiFi, a terrace and modern rooms with a flat-screen TV.
With no running water or electricity Nordenskiöld is a true hunting cabin like those used by the trappers, but with modern comforts. We use wood for heating and get our drinking water from the melting glacier. There are 5 big bedrooms with fantastic arctic view...
The day begins with a solid breakfast, before leaving the comforts of the Nordenskiold Lodge. We zip up our dry suits and slide into the calm water in steady and reliable double kayaks. We paddle in pairs. Kayaking is the perfect way to get around in the Arctic...
Today we will head out to the majestic Nordenskiöld Glacier. After breakfast, we will go through the basic guidelines and safety precautions associated with glacier hiking. We will set out to explore the heavily crevassed glacier that is situated only 1,5 kilom...
Enjoy the last breakfast at Nordenskiöld Lodge this time. We suggest you take an extra cup of coffee and rest your eyes on the ice blue glacier. The boat back to town will pick you up at 10 o’clock.
We travel to Longyearbyen with Isfjord Ekspressen, and get some good experiences at sea on the way home.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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