4-day Kayak Expedition Billefjorden - Svalbard Wildlife Expeditions

About

Day 1 – Expedition Prep in Longyearbyen
Meet in Longyearbyen at 14:00 for checking the gear, packing your kayak, and a full safety briefing, including polar bear safety. Enjoy a relaxed evening before the adventure begins.

Day 2 – Skansebukta to Billefjorden
Boat transfer to Skansebukta. Begin paddling north into Billefjorden along colourful cliffs and layered mountains. Set up camp under the midnight sun.

Day 3 – Pyramiden & Petuniabukta
Paddle past the haunting Soviet ghost town of Pyramiden. Continue towards Nordenskiöldbreen glacier and camp in the dramatic surroundings of Petuniabukta.

Day 4 – Glacier & Arctic Wildlife
Approach the towering ice wall of Nordenskiöldbreen. Paddle amongst the ice and watch for seals and seabirds. Camp near Brucebyen and enjoy your last polar bear watch.

Day 5 – Final Paddle & Return
Break camp and paddle south again. We are as always on the lookout for Arctic wildlife. If we are luckyk, we catch a glimpse of an Arctic fox or scout the white backs of the beluga whales in the water. The boat takes us back to Longyearbyen in the afternoon.

Expedition Highlights
- Paddle past the Russian mining town Pyramiden
- Camp under the midnight sun with glacier views at your doorstep
- Watch for Arctic wildlife, including foxes, seals, seabirds and belugas
- Learn essential expedition skills: kayaking, camping, and polar bear safety
- Travel off-grid with a small team of likeminded adventurers

Participant Requirements
- Some prior kayak experience is recommended
Inexperienced paddlers must:
- Be in good physical condition
- Enjoy physical challenges

Additional Information
- Daily paddling distance: 15 - 20 km
- Paddling can be physically demanding, especially on arms and shoulders

Included in the Price
- Boat transfers and transport to/ from accommodation in town
- 2-person sea kayak + all kayak equipment
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinners, snacks)
- Tent (shared by two participants), sleeping mat, stove
- Professional guide with safety equipment
- Search – and rescue insurance

Disclaimer: The itinerary may change due to weather, ice, polar bears, or other safety concerns. We paddle past Pyramiden but do not visit the settlement.

Please observe, book by e-mail to info@wildlife.no

Feel free to contact us for more information.