Hike from sea to summit -Hurtigruten Svalbard

Type:Hiking

P.O.Box 548, 9171, Longyearbyen

Tel: +47 79 02 61 00

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A guide with backpack and rifle on their back, looking out across a fjord in the background
  • A guide with backpack and rifle on their back, looking out across a fjord in the background
  • A group of guests and a guide on board a RIB boat sailing on a fjord with mountains in the background
  • Three guests hiking on top of a hill with mist and mountains in the background
  • Four Svalbard rock ptarmigans walking around on the tundra
  • A Svalbard reindeer on the tundra looking towards the camera with a fjord and mountains in the background
  • A guide with a backpack and rifle on their back hiking up a mountainside
  • Two Svalbard reindeer standing next to each other on the tundra
  • Two guests hiking on the tundra with clouds and a mountain in the background
  • A group of Svalbard rock ptarmigans in a rocky field
  • A group of guests and a guide hiking through a tundra landscape
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Season (12 June 2023 - 8 Sept 2023)
DayTimes
Monday08:15 - 14:15
Tuesday - WednesdayClosed
Thursday - Friday08:15 - 14:15
Saturday - SundayClosed

About

Hike with a view! This trip offers different experiences from what you can get close to Longyearbyen. We use open polarcircel boats to take us across the Adventfjord to Revneset, from where we’ll start our hike.

Hike from sea to summit
The tour takes us up through the Louise Valley towards Caroline Valley. Here we see quite lush vegetation for Svalbard, providing good feed for our endemic reindeer. We will also see many remnants from the earliest mining efforts in Advent City. At the end of the valley we will head up onto the Forkastnings Mountain, where we can enjoy the incredible views over the whole Isfjord. The glaciers are placed like pearls on a string, from the Nordenskiöld glacier in the north, to the western bays ending with Trygghamna.

This is a reasonably demanding hike which covers about 10 kilometres with about 400 metres of elevation. On Forkastnings Mountain we will traverse a lofty shoulder, but the terrain is generally easy. The guide will bring a light lunch and warm drinks.

Included
- Transfer to and from accommodation in Longyearbyen.
- Guide with all necessary safety equipment
- Boat transfer to and from Revneset
- Floatation suit for boat trip
- Simple expedition lunch, warm drinks and biscuits
- Practical information

Minimum age of participation: 14

This tour is subject to weather conditions, particularly in regards to wind and waves on the boat trip. The transfer will be in an open boat, and the participants may experience seaspray and bumpy crossings. The tour is therefore not suitable for pregnant women or people with back issues. Participants must have good, sturdy hiking boots, wind and waterproof outer clothing, warm hat and mittens. Participants may wish to take extra clothing and snacks/chocolate in a backpack.

Language
Safety is our highest priority, and the guide needs to be able to give directions you understand. To participate on one of our excursions, it is required that you speak and understand English or one of the Scandinavian languages.

 

Facilities

Grading

  • 4 - Demands good physical fitness, not suitable if you have limited mobility (steep, slippery and uneven terrain)

Facilities

Symbols

  • Environmentally-friendly company
  • Food
  • Hiking
  • Open boat

Suggested prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
AdultsNOK1,195.00 per person

Prices may be subject to change.

Facilities

Activities

  • glacier hiking
  • mountain hiking

Age limit

  • children - 14 years

Credit cards

  • Credit cards accepted

Duration

  • 1 day
  • 6 hours

Grading

  • 4 - Demands good physical fitness, not suitable if you have limited mobility (steep, slippery and uneven terrain)

Language

  • English
  • Norwegian

Season

  • Polar summer

Symbols

  • Environmentally-friendly company
  • Food
  • Hiking
  • Open boat

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Awards

  • ISO ISO-14001

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