Fossil Quest & Glacier hike - My Arctic

Type:Hiking

Vei 238.40, 9170, Longyearbyen

Tel: +47 96 69 63 63

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Season (20 May 2027 - 31 Aug 2027)
DayTimes
Monday - Sunday10:00 - 15:00

About

Step beyond the ordinary and journey into the deep history of Svalbard. Hidden within the rugged moraine of the Longyearbreen glacier lies a treasure trove of 60-million-year-old plant fossils—and you are invited to join the search.

Starting from the historic outpost of Sverdrupbyen, we leave the modern world behind to traverse the raw, untouched beauty of the Arctic wilderness. This is an immersive, expert-led exploration where the pace is set for discovery. Scour the glacial debris for pristine, delicate leaf imprints preserved in stone—a tangible piece of history from when the Arctic was a lush, tropical paradise.

It is a perfect place to also cover a modern, mining history of Longyearbyen with a perfect view on the old mines.

After exploring the terrain, we’ll take a moment to pause, enjoy a warm drink, and reflect on our finds. It is a free souvenir. How many can you fit in your backpack?

After little rest we get ready to step on the pure ice! Spikes and glacier mode on. Lets have a short walk on the glacier with stunning photos possibilities and simply breathtaking experience.

What's Included
- Professional Arctic guide with polar bear protection
- Hot drinks and biscuits/snacks
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Longyearbyen

Practical Information
- Minimum number of participants: 2 people
- Minimum age 8
- Physical requirements: Participants must be in normal physical condition and able to walk total distance of around 6 kilometer on flat, moraine terrain and a glacier with the spikes on. We will go a little bit uphill and short part of the hike will be on the rocks and ice.

We also offer customized itineraries and private tours. Contact us at info@myarctic.eu for an exclusive offer.

Facilities

Grading

  • 3 - Demands average physical fitness, not suitable if you have limited mobility (uneven and partly steep terrain)

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Suggested prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
AdultsNOK1,450.00 per person

Prices may be subject to change.

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Age limit

  • children - 6 years

Duration

  • 1 day
  • 5 hours

Grading

  • 3 - Demands average physical fitness, not suitable if you have limited mobility (uneven and partly steep terrain)

Season

  • Polar summer

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  • Hiking

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