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- PRODUCT:
- SJST-02
- DURATION:
- 7 Days / 6 Nights
- SEASON:
- 1 Mar - 15 May
- PRICE FROM:
- € 3039
- DEPARTURES:
- Sunday
Introduction
The mighty polar bear in its natural habitat is one of nature’s most awe-inspiring sights. Come with us on this incredible, heart-stopping journey and you will discover one of the world’s final frontiers - a world of snow and ice and great glaciers where the only thing between you and nature is your dogsled or snowmobile. This is definitely a trip for thrill-seekers! Highlights: Svalbard, Oslo, Lars and Longyear Glaciers, Pyramiden, polar bear watching, Nooderlicht, snowmobiling, dogsledding.
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Oslo, Norway’s capital
Today you will be arriving at Gardermoen airport. Upon arrival, you’ll be picked up by our driver and taken to your comfortable accommodation in central Oslo. After checking into your hotel you will have your information meeting with your Travel Consultant, who will provide you with your winter adventure itinerary. Later, you will have time off to enjoy some of Oslo’s many cafés, bars and restaurants.
Day 2: Glacier town of Svalbard
After enjoying breakfast, our driver will pick you up and take you back to the airport for your four-hour flight to Longyearbyen. Upon arrival at Longyear airport you will board the airport express bus for a 10 minute drive to your accommodation for the night. After check in you have free time to explore Longyearbyen on your own or maybe visit the Svalbard Museum.
Day 3: Snowmobiling at 78° North
Here’s where the action starts. In the morning, the tour leader will meet you for a short briefing. You will then be taken to the tour production department where you will be provided with extra warm clothing and equipment. Before setting out, the tour leader will give you a basic introduction on how to drive a snowmobile. Two persons will share on snowmobile. The route takes us through Adventdalen then onwards through Eskerdalen and onto Sassendalen. The guide will decide the route according to weather and snow conditions, and if the conditions allow we will go to the East Coast where we might, if we are lucky, be able to see the King of the Arctic - the polar bear! We arrive in the afternoon in Templefjorden, where Noorderlicht, the Dutch sailing ship is frozen into the ice, and waiting for us with a nice 3-course dinner. This is where we will spend the night in double cabins.
Day 4: Adventure and Tranquillity
After enjoying breakfast it is time to head back out to explore the wild nature of Svalbard. Today’s route and duration will depend on weather and conditions. Lunch will be served in field. After an eventful day we will park our snowmobiles for today and enjoy a 3 course dinner on the Noorderlicht Ship in the Ice, the world’s only hotel boat frozen solid into the ice. After enjoying dinner you have the rest of the evening to relax and enjoy the arctic night. Tranquility and peace are the perfect words to describe the feeling you have standing on the deck connecting with the arctic nature. Accommodation in DBL cabins on board the Ship.
Day 5: Back to Civilization
After breakfast, we make for the deserted Russian mining town of Pyramiden in the fjord of Billefjord which used to be home to 1,500 inhabitants. The town was abandoned in 1998 but the buildings and infrastructure are still intact. After a lunch in the field we will head back to Longyearbyen wehere you will stay for the night.
Day 6: Back to the Capital
After enjoying breakfast you will take the airport bus taking you back to Longyear airport where you will board your afternoon flight back to Oslo. After arriving at Gardermoen airport you will check into an airport hotel where you will be spending your last night in Norway.
Day 7: Departure
After an eventful adventure in Norway it is now time to return back home. For international flights we recommend that you check in no later than 2 hours prior to the departure of your flight.
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PRICES
All prices are per person and in Euros (€/EUR).
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EXAMPLE PRICES
High Season
Comfort
| 1 Adult | 2 Adults | 3 Adults | 4 Adults | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| € 3873 | € 3039 | € 2996 | € 2970 |
Quality
| 1 Adult | 2 Adults | 3 Adults | 4 Adults | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| € 4048 | € 3100 | € 3062 | € 3030 |
Children
Children age 12+: Full Price
Rooms
1 Person = Single room
2 Sharing = One twin/double room
3 Sharing = Triple room
4 Sharing = Two twin/double rooms
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Detailed Information
Accommodation Details
We have two categories for accommodation on this tour: Comfort and Quality.
Comfort
 | These are in well-appointed comfort hotels. All rooms are with private shower or bath and WC. Breakfast is always provided and is included in the price. Many have their own restaurant. |
Quality
 | These are in quality four-star hotels or the best hotels available at each location. All rooms are with private shower or bath and WC. All hotels provide breakfast (included in the price) and have their own restaurant. |
Seasons
High Season From 1 March through 31 May
Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
Please note
Minimum age to participate in this package is 15 years.
This tour is not operated unless there is at least two persons participating.
Prices are based on two sharing a snowmobile.
The excursion route may vary due to current weather and ice conditions.
A list of necessary personal equipment will be provided before arriving.
The excursion is normally not very demanding, but be prepared for swift weather changes and cold wind
Please note that quality accommodation only applies in Oslo.
Additional Options
Private snowmobile: NOK 2.600,- per person.
Nooderlicht
A 46 meter long two-mast schooner, the Nooderlicht (Northern lights) is a sailing vessel from 1910. Originally built as a light ship in the Baltics, the Nooderlicht has gone through several adjustments and enhancements that make her specially equipped to sail in the arctic. However, she changed missions and hands many times and was left rusted and completely stripped. In 1992, Ted van Broeckhuysen and Gert Ritzema became smitten with the ship and lovingly restored her to better than new, ensuring that some original elements were used to retain a bit of her long history
Included
- 2 nights in Oslo in comfort or quality accommodation including breakfast
- 2 nights in Longyearbyen in comfort accommodation including breakfast
- 2 nights at the Noorderlicht, the Dutch sailing ship is frozen into the ice, including breakfast
- Full board (with 3 course dinner) on day 3 and 4 and lunch on day 5
- 3 day snowmobile excursion including accommodation and meals as per itinerary (winter clothing and equipment included)
- Meet and Greet at Gardermoen airport upon arrival in Oslo followed by a transfer to city centre accommodation
- Transfer from city centre accommodation to Gardermoen airport as per itinerary
- Information meeting with your Travel Consultant
- Detailed itinerary
- Return flight Oslo – Longyearbyen
- Taxes and service fee
Not included
- Flights to/from Norway
- Personal travel insurance
- Personal winter clothing (except during the snowmobile excursion)
- Airport bus in Longyearbyen
- Drinks, meals at restaurants and entrance fees (unless otherwise stated)
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Included
- 2 nights in Oslo in comfort or quality accommodation including breakfast
- 2 nights in Longyearbyen in comfort accommodation including breakfast
- 2 nights at the Noorderlicht, the Dutch sailing ship is frozen into the ice, including breakfast
- Full board (with 3 course dinner) on day 3 and 4 and lunch on day 5
- 3 day snowmobile excursion including accommodation and meals as per itinerary (winter clothing and equipment included)
- Meet and Greet at Gardermoen airport upon arrival in Oslo followed by a transfer to city centre accommodation
- Transfer from city centre accommodation to Gardermoen airport as per itinerary
- Information meeting with your Travel Consultant
- Detailed itinerary
- Return flight Oslo – Longyearbyen
- Taxes and service fee
Not included
- Flights to/from Norway
- Personal travel insurance
- Personal winter clothing (except during the snowmobile excursion)
- Airport bus in Longyearbyen
- Drinks, meals at restaurants and entrance fees (unless otherwise stated)
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