Cruise welcome - Nature & Wildlife experience - Snowfox Travel

About

We welcome you in Longyearbyen!

This activity gives you both a nature and wildlife expreinece when you arrive in Longyearbyen. We will start with picking you up from the cruise terminal. We will drive along the coastline along a dirt road where we are on the lookout for Beluga's and Walruses in the fjords, before we will park our car and start our short hike through the valley of Bjørndalen. In this valley we will look for the Svalbard Reindeer, the Arctic Fox and many birds. This beautiful valley full of flora & fauna with the glacier at the end will give you a great introduction of Svalbard.

This trip is also suitable for children and combines a bit of hiking and enjoying the valley. Warm drinks and snacks included.
Small group guaranteed (max 8 people with our guide).

Included
Our professional and dedicated guide, hot drinks and sweets, rescue insurance, emergency and safety equipment, transfer to and from the cruise terminal.

What to bring
We recommend that you bring: Sturdy waterproof hiking boots (above the ankle), (soft shell) hiking pants, shell pants and jacket (wind and waterproof), base layers, warm hiking socks, insulating mid-layer, warm hat (like a beanie), warm mittens/ gloves, comfortable day pack and a filled water bottle. If you can, choose woolen materials closest to your body.

Important to know
If we need to adjust our planned route due to safety reasons, we hold the right to do so. 
There is no reimbursement if we need to.
We reserve the right to refuse you joining our activity, if you fail to be well prepared clothing-wise, according to our “What to bring” section.
Your safety is our main concern.

Please find our sign (Snowfox Travel) at the pick up spot for individual tours at the cruise terminal.

Age limits
All ages are welcome. All under 18 years old need to be accompanied by an adult.

Cancellations
If you need to adjust your booking, let us know. If available, we gladly guide you on another day of your preference. However, if you need to cancel you need to 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.