About
Ice caving advanced exploration is a fantastic tour for you who seeks the more advanced tour in Longyearbyen. Conquerig ice caves in the glaciers of Svalbard is the ultimate tour for the frozen world lovers. Equipped with crampons and ice tools, you climb wild ice structures and are always secured by a rope.
After the welcome and handing out of equipment, we will drive a few minutes to the parking lot where we start hiking towards the glacier. You will get head lamps from us. The hike is about 2,5 km each way. There tour inside the cave are for every year different, and often they involves narrow parts, steep parts climbing, and descending. After we have all put on our equipment, the guide will give you a safety briefing. From there we go in to the cave, exploring its beauty.
Trip Highlights:
Pickup from Your Hotel: Our guides will collect you from your accommodation.
Gear Up: Get equipped with ice axes, crampons, and safety gear.
Scenic Drive: Hop into our vehicle and head to a stunning waterfall near the Arctic Ocean.
Ice cave Exploration: Approach the ice cave and familiarize yourself with the gear.
Adrenaline Rush: Explore the ice using your strength and skill, gripping ice axes and securing crampons.
Certified Guides: Our experienced climbing instructors ensure safety and provide expert guidance.
Small Group: Enjoy an exclusive experience with a maximum of 4 participants.
Program:
- Pick up 09.00 at the hotel
- Start hiking from parking lot 09.15
- Preparations and climbing sessions 10.15.
- Lunch 11.30
- Back in hotel at 15.00-17.00
Gear you should have
- Backpack
- Good winter hiking shoes
- Down jacket
- Shell jacket and pants
- Warm layers
Gear you get from us
- Micro spikes
- Snowshoes + hiking poles
- Thermos with hot water
- Food and snacks
Other: Minimum 16 years. For this trip you need to be quite fit and be ready and able to walk in deep snow.
Contact us if you have questions:
Mail: booking@backyardsvalbard.com
Tel: +47 988 02 283
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