Basecamp Nordenskiöld Svalbard

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5 days - Independent adventure tour | True Arctic Wilderness.
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Overview

Trip type
Vacation / Holiday Package
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Strenuous

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.

What's this trip about?

    5 days - Independent adventure tour | True Arctic Wilderness.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeOperator does not provide
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityLongyearbyen
End CityLongyearbyen

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Cycling & Biking
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

Attractions

  • Longyearbyen

Activities

  • Culture
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Nature
  • Trekking

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 4

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

Day 1 - Arrive Longyearbyen - explore this 'wild west town'

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.

Day 2 - Transfer to Basecamp Nordenskiöld by rib boat

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...

Day 3 - Kayaking on the majestic Nordenskiöld Glacier

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...

Day 4 - Glacier Hiking on the majestic Nordenskiöld Glacier

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...

Day 5 - Departure day

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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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,022
Price per day$804
Last Updated: 3/14/2025
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Finish Date
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01 Jul 2025
17 Sep 2025
$4,022

Price per person. Family triple (if applicable) is available on request (2 adults sharing with one child age 4 -14). Price is early indicative and subject to change.

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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.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Flight tickets to/from start and end points, any airport taxes, travel insurance, visas, gratitudes and any items of personal nature. There is no alcohol included in this package price.

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