BOUNDLESS ARCTIC
3 DAYS SNOWMOBILE TOUR TO BARENTSBURG
Discover the essence of Arctic exploration with a weekend getaway to Barentsburg. Over the course of 3 days, immerse yourself in the rich history and traditions of this coal mining settlement.
Explore the world's only operating coal mine, experience the thrill of dog sledding like a true musher, or visit the only one of two vintage cinemas in the Arctic! Embark on a snowmobile excursion to historic trappers' settlements, where panoramic views of the Greenland Sea await.
Join us for an unforgettable journey into the heart of the Arctic, filled with authentic experiences and breathtaking landscapes
6 days on snowmobile
No experience
required
required
Available for children
from 12 y/o
from 12 y/o
Comfortable hotel
accommodation
accommodation
OPEN DATES IN 2025:
27.02–01.03, 06–08.03,
10–12.03, 17–19.03,
24–26.03, 14–16.04.
TOUR PRICE PER PERSON:
Driver on the snowmobile
(one person on the snowmobile)
15 900 nok/person
+ Passenger on the snowmobile
7 400 nok/person
*Additional payment for SNGL accommodation: 960 nok/person
Driver on the snowmobile
(one person on the snowmobile)
15 900 nok/person
+ Passenger on the snowmobile
7 400 nok/person
*Additional payment for SNGL accommodation: 960 nok/person
THE PRICE INCLUDES:
- Activities:
- Guided tour around Barentsburg
- Snowmobile trip to Starostin hut and Isfjord Radio
- Lynx Commander 600 E-TEC, fuel
- Rental of winter overalls, boots, gloves, and a helmet
- Transfer:
- Transfer to/from your place of accommodation in Longyearbyen
- Snowmobile trips between the settlements
- Safety:
- Guide services
- Insurance covering search and rescue, evacuation costs in case of emergency
- Meals:
- 2 Breakfasts
- 3 Set Lunches
- 1 Set Dinner
- Accommodation:
- 2 nights in the hotel Barentsburg (TWIN/DBL accommodation)
THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
-Flight to/from and accommodation in Longyearbyen
-one a-la carte dinner in the restaurant
-Bar drinks or a-la carte orders beyond the tour program
-Souvenirs
-Individual travel insurance
-one a-la carte dinner in the restaurant
-Bar drinks or a-la carte orders beyond the tour program
-Souvenirs
-Individual travel insurance
ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
DAY 1
- 09:00 - Pick-up from your place of accommodation in Longyearbyen to the Expedition Center Russkiy Dom
- Tour briefing, safety and snowmobile instructions, equipment fitting and packing
- Departure by snowmobile to Barentsburg by route: Longyearbyen – Todalen – Skiferdalen – Grøndalen – Barentsburg
- Snowmobiling: 75 km, 3 - 4 hours
- Arrival to Barentsburg, check-in, unpacking
- Lunch in the hotel restaurant Rijpsburg
- Guided city tour
- Then you are welcome to visit museum
Barentsburg, the warmest enclave in the Arctic, welcomes you with open arms. Let our guides regale you with tales of yesteryears and present-day traditions as you delve into the heart of this charming town. Step into the ArtArctic Gallery, where the rich history from Willem Barents to present-day unfolds, offering a journey back to the roots of Svalbard's discovery. Prepare to be enchanted by the stories and heritage of this unique Arctic gem
- Overnight in the hotel Barentsburg
Restaurant Rijpsburg is named after the first Dutch coal mining settlement on Svalbard that was founded in 1920 on the peninsula Bohemanneset on the northern coast of Isfjorden. It was named after Jan Cornelisz Rijp, a captain leading one of the ships of Willem Barentsz’s expedition, who discovered and opened Svalbard in 1596.
DAY 2
- Breakfast in the hotel
- Snowmobile trip around Grønfjorden to Starostin Hut by route: Barentsburg – Kokireneset - Festningsodden - Cape Starostin - Russekeila – Isfjord Radio – Linnevatnet – Barentsburg
- Snowmobiling time: 80-110 km, 6,5 hours
It’s time to follow the trails of the real pioneers and explorers of the Arctic. You will go around Grønfjorden and through frozen glacial lakes you will get to Isfjord Radio Station. Then you will go to the Starostin Hut – a place with a special atmosphere that was named after a legendary Russian trapper Ivan Starostin.
- Lunch in warm and cozy interiors in Starostin hut
- Arrival in Barentsburg
- After the snowmobile adventure you’ll have some time to enjoy the local activities of Barentsburg.
- A-la carte dinner in one of the restaurants (at extra cost) and tasting of local beer (included)
Wrap up your day with a visit to Svalbard's first brewery, Red Bear, where you'll savor locally crafted beers brewed with water from the glacier lake Stemme across the fjord. Explore the variety of brews on offer and discover your favorite, paired with a banging burger or a delicious steak!
- Overnight in the hotel Barentsburg
Starostin hut got its name after a legendary pomor trapper, Ivan Starostin, who spent 39 winters on Svalbard never leaving the island during the last 15 years. He lived at the Russekeila river mouth located not so far from Grønfjorden. There you will see the reconstruction of Starostin overwintering camp and Russian trappers funeral cross.
Isfjord Radio is a former shore radio and weather station on the cape Linné. A century ago it turned into a connection chain between the archipelago and the mainland, serving as a navigation system and collecting weather data. Nowadays, the station is completely automatically controlled and includes nice accommodation and restaurant facilities.
DAY 3
- Breakfast in the hotel restaurant
- Snowmobile day trip to Fridtjov glacier (Fridtjovbreen) by route: Barentsburg – Skardalen – Kapp Morton – Fridjovbreen – Bretjørna – Barentsburg
Snowmobiling: 95 - 110 km, 4,5 hours
Today, venture to Fridtjov Glacier and be mesmerized by its enchanting glacial walls, showcasing a myriad of blue hues. Experience the tranquility of the Arctic as you listen to the glacier's icy breath. On your way back, make a stop at the Ice House, a remarkable natural art installation. Due to a melted glacier part, the house's base became inclined, creating a captivating sight that beckons every passerby to capture its beauty in a photo.
- Lunch in the field on the way
- Arrival in Barentsburg
- Dinner in the hotel restaurant
- Overnight in the hotel Barentsburg
Fridtjov glacier (Fridtjovbreen) was named after the hunting sloop "Frithiof" of Hammerfest, Norway, vessel of the Torell expedition to Spitsbergen in 1885. It is about 14 km long glacier debouching into Fridtjovhamna in Van Mijenfjorden, west in Nordenskiöld Land.
Barentsburg is the Russian «capital» of Svalbard. It is a town of Arctic stories written by Dutch explorers, Russian and Norwegian trappers, American and German merchants, adventurers, Soviet builders of communism and Russian miners. Barentsburg was founded in 1921 by the Dutch as a coal-mining settlement. Since 1931 it has been under the State Trust «Arcticugol» administration. The population is approximately 500 people.
*On Svalbard, weather conditions change quickly so that is why for the safety and comfort of our guests, the tour program might be changed regarding the itineraries and destinations.
MAP OF THE TOUR
ACCOMMODATION
Comfortable accommodation in Barentsburg