Environmentally focused Sightseeing with Huskies - Svalbard Villmarkssenter

About

Svalbard sightseeing tour in Longyearbyen featuring local stories, history, and must-see landmarks.

We meet at Visit Svalbard, where we get to know each other, assess everyone’s fitness level and preferences, and choose the route for the day. For ordinary bookings (non-private groups), we offer several predefined route options.
For private bookings, we tailor the route together with the guests.

Predefined routes for ordinary bookings:
Perfect for getting to know Longyearbyen and its unique surroundings:
Option 1: Leisurely walk around town. Discover Longyearbyen’s history, culture, and everyday life with a knowledgeable local guide.
Option 2: Guided trek to the Global Seed Vault. Learn about one of the world’s most important conservation projects while enjoying an easy walk through the Arctic landscape.
Option 3: Trek towards the dog yard (the kennel). Meet the energetic Arctic sled dogs and experience a key part of Svalbard’s polar heritage.

Private group routes on request, with price adjustment
For guests looking for a more exclusive and flexible experience:

Customized destinations: Hotellneset coastline, Bjørndalen, and other selected areas.
Special adjustments: These routes are tailored to your group and depend on weather conditions, group size, and specific requests.
Using a car: If requested, we can drive to the selected area and continue on foot, allowing you to explore places rarely visited on standard tours.

Please note that if transportation is used, the tour will be less sustainable.

Our Arctic nature walk is perfect for people of all ages who wish to get out into nature without doing anything too strenuous.
Along the way, the guide shares stories about Longyearbyen and helps spot wildlife.

We stop at one of the area’s beautiful locations for a small picnic, where you can enjoy a warm drink and snacks.

The kennel is located near one of the largest bird colonies in Svalbard.
Therefore, we recommend choosing the Trek Towards the Dog Yard route.

The Arctic tundra is always a beautiful landscape to walk through. In summer, you can enjoy the various blooming flowers, while autumn offers soft cotton grass and rich seasonal colours. Your guide is happy to share facts and stories about the area and our interesting life here.

Practical information
The tour includes:
- Guided sightseeing tour in Longyearbyen with a local guide and 1–2 friendly dogs from the Svalbard Villmarkssenter family
- Traditional warm drinks and snacks
- Certified guiding with an experienced polar bear guard
- Several beautiful, social-media-worthy photos from your experience, shared with you afterwards

Additional information
Both predefined and private sightseeing routes can be customized by destination, duration, and difficulty to match your physical condition, preferences, and comfort level.

Choose between a scenic walking tour with dogs or a flexible private sightseeing tour to unique locations around Longyearbyen, Svalbard.

Cancellation policy
If cancelled 22 days or more prior to departure: 100% refund
If cancelled 22–7 days prior to departure: 50% refund
Cancellation less than 7 days prior to departure is considered a no-show and does not qualify for any refund.
You may apply to your insurance company for a refund if you provide a medical certificate.
If Svalbard Villmarkssenter decides to cancel a trip due to weather conditions or any other reason, you will receive a full refund.