5 reasons why the local Svalbard guides will enhance your travel experience!

- They will take care of your safety by esteeming the weather conditions, avalanche risk, ice conditions, polar bear threat and more
- Their knowledge will help you reduce your environmental footprint
- They’re experts on Svalbard’s amazing history
- You’ll get more insights to our fascinating local community
- Last, but not least: Organized guided tours are a great way to socialize and meet new people, and we’d venture to say that few people are as interesting to get to know as a Svalbardian guide!

All tour operators with the label "Member of Visit Svalbard" visible on their website are locally organised tour operators who'll take you out on an adventure with local guides. You can also check our overview here of all locally organised tour operators to make sure that you're travelling with a local tour operator and guide when visiting Svalbard!