Snowmobile trip to Pingo - Snowfox Travel

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Ready for a snowmobile adventure in the Arctic Polar night?
Join our accessible snowmobile trip towards the Pingo.
This intrapermafrost ice-cored hill is located about 20km drive from town deep into the valley.

Our adventure starts when we will pick you up from your accommodation and drive you to our basecamp.
After a safety briefing and changing into the right clothes, we are ready to start our snowmobile experience into the wilderness in the dark Polar night!

You can either drive your own snowmobile or if you book with more than 1 person, share one (it is possible to swap along the way).

We will drive our snowmobiles through the huge valley of Adventdalen and be on the lookout for possible wildlife such as the Svalbard reindeer. When we reach the Pingo, our guide will explain you more about this interesting periglacial landform, whilst we enjoy our hot drinks and sweets.

Don’t forget to look up, because maybe you are lucky to spot some ‘daytime’ Northern lights during your drive!
As Svalbard is the only place in the world to be able to see daytime Aurora.

On our way back to town we will make a stop at the old airport of Longyearbyen, where the remains of a crashed World War II aircraft can be found.

This shorter snowmobile trip is the perfect match for those who like to experience driving a snowmobile in the Polar night!

It is not an issue if you do not have previous snowmobile experience.
We will give clear instructions and we will start easy to get you into the flow!

This tour will take approximately 3,5 hrs and is about 40-50km’s on snowmobile

Included:
- Our professional and dedicated guide with all the needed safety equipment and communication devices
- Transport to and from hotel
- Use of our snowmobile with petrol
- Snowmobile suit, boots, gloves, balaclava, helmet and snow goggles
- Warm drinks and snacks
- Search and rescue insurance

What to bring:
Warm clothes under your snowmobile suit (preferably several layers of wool), a pair of thin gloves or mittens to wear under your driving mittens.
Big jackets or multiple jackets are not recommended under the snowmobile suit.

Remember to bring a driving license for a car, motorcycle or snowmobile valid for Svalbard!

Important to know:
We always asses weather and (snow/ice) conditions. If we need to adjust our planned route due to safety reasons, we hold the right to do so. Your safety is our main concern. There is no reimbursement if we need to.
You are not allowed to drive without being able to present a valid driver's license which is valid in Svalbard – your tour will not be refunded if you fail to do so.

If you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you will not be allowed to join and will not receive any refund.

Pickup: at your accommodation around the time stated on your confirmation. Just wait if we are not there on time.
We pick up everyone at the same time, so we could be some minutes later.

We reserve the right to refuse you to join our activity, if you do not arrive properly prepared in terms of clothing when we pick you up. 
Your safety is our main concern.

There will be an option to lower your liability in case of damage to our snowmobiles for an additional fee. This will be presented to you during the safety instructions at our basecamp.

We recommend you have a valid travel insurance.

Cancellations:
If you need to adjust your booking, let us know. If available, we gladly guide you on another day of your preference, only if we have availability and possibility to do so.
However, if you need to cancel, please notify us in writing.

Cancellation reimbursement:
- 22 days or more prior to departure: 95%
- 21-8 days prior to departure: 50%
- 7 or less days prior to departure: 0%

Refunds:
We are not able to offer a refund due to route changes, sickness, cancelled or delayed flights or any other circumstance outside our control. We recommend you have a valid travel insurance.

Age limits:
Minimum age 6 years. All under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Children who are not able to sit as a passenger need to take seat in the heated sled.