Darkness Exposed - snowmobile adventure in the Polar Night - Basecamp Explorer Spitsbergen

Type:Snowmobile

9170, Longyearbyen

Tel: +47 79 02 46 00

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Tour-group with snowmobiles
  • Tour-group with snowmobiles
  • Blue light in Adventdalen
  • Blue light in the end of Adventdalen
  • Longyearbyen at twilight
  • The moon shining over Longyearbyen
  • Dusk in Adventdalen
  • Polar Bear warning-sign
  • Moonlight in Svalbard

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Season (20 Nov 2024 - 12 Feb 2025)
DayTimes
Monday - Thursday10:00 - 14:00
Friday10:00 - 14:00
16:00 - 20:00
Saturday - Sunday10:00 - 14:00

About

The guide will meet you at the hotel when the adventure starts. From here on we proceed to Basecamp Expedition Center for information, briefing and distribution of snowmobiles and warm thermal clothes. The guide will inform you about safety, show you how to handle your snowmobile, and introduce you to the route of the day. The route is always depending on weather and snow conditions. The aim of the adventure is to experience the magical polar night, the fun and mastering snowmobile driving, and to search for the best viewing point. We to take pictures along the way and refresh ourselves with warm drinks.

Minimum number of participants: 4 drivers

Age limit: 8 years old accompanied by an adult

Included: 4-hour snowmobiling adventure with arctic nature guide.
- Transport to and from your hotel or guesthouse in Longyearbyen.
- Warm clothing: Snowmobile suit, boots, gloves, helmet, goggles and balaclava.
- Snowmobile and fuel.
- Search- and rescue insurance for Svalbard.

Note:
Valid driver’s license is required for driving snowmobile. Your driver’s license must be presented before the tour starts. This trip requires minimum three snowmobile. We may also need to change the number of drivers and passengers in the group. This is in terms of safety reasons.

This trip is not suitable for persons suffering from back pains or pregnant women. This is due to safety for your safety and wellbeing, and Basecamp Explorer can unfortunately not to take responsibility for health problems if this advice is neglected.

Language:
Safety is our top priority during our trips. It is necessary for you to be able to communicate in English or a Scandinavian language if you want to join our excursions. The tour language (English or a Scandinavian language) will be chosen based on the group's language skills

Facilities

Grading

  • 2 - Suitable for most without any snowmobile experience. Very easy and flat terrain.

Facilities

Symbols

  • Environmentally-friendly company
  • Snowmobile

Suggested prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Per personNOK2,790.00 driver
Also available as:
Per personNOK1,790.00 passenger

Prices may be subject to change.

Facilities

Age limit

  • children - 8 years old

Duration

  • 4 hours
  • Half day

Grading

  • 2 - Suitable for most without any snowmobile experience. Very easy and flat terrain.

Language

  • English
  • Norwegian

Season

  • Northern light winter

Symbols

  • Environmentally-friendly company
  • Snowmobile

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Awards

  • Stiftelsen Miljøfyrtårn Eco-Lighthouse

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