Svalbard
Included:
5 days in hotel
3 days ski touring
Ski equipment
& transfer
Svalbard:
Exploring the untouched in March
Price per person:
NOK 21.990,-
2 persons in shared doubleroom
NOK 28.990,-
Single
I want to know the availability for the 5-day Ski Touring adventure
Dreaming of the true Svalbard adventure?
Book before 1st of February 2026:
5-day Ski Touring Adventure on Svalbard
Embark on an extraordinary ski touring journey to the top of the World
where jagged Arctic peaks meet endless horizons
and the silence is broken only of your skis on pristine snow. This is Svalbard!
What's included:
Accomodation
5 days and 4 nights in a comfortable single or double room with private facilities at Hotel Polfareren. The hotel is placed in the center of Longyearbyen Town, so your ski touring will begin and end in the world's northernmost town. This way you will be well-rested before and after your ski adventure.
Meals
Every morning will start with a nice breakfast at your hotel before we pick you up for a new adventure. When we are out in the wilderness we will also provide field lunch, snacks and warm drinks to keep the energy level high.
3 days ski touring days including 1 day with snowmobile
This isn't your typical ski holiday - it's an immersive expedition ski touring into an environment where nature regins supreme. Each day brings beautiful terrain to explore. One of the days we will use a snowmobile to get further into the wilderness for even more untouched snow horizons.
Expert ski touring guide and safety gear
Our expert guides have extensive Svalbard experience and safety is our absolute priority. They all possess not only exceptional technical ski touring or backcountry skills but also extensive experience in polar environments where they have completed training in Arctic safety such as polar bear awareness and understanding of snow conditions. They will help with the equipmentfitting as well.
Ski equipment and avalanche gear
We have adde 3 x ski equipment for this package which includes boots, ski, skins, poles, avalanche beacon, probe and shovel and avalanche equipment.
Sightseeing trip and return transfer
Upon arrival you will get a sightseeing tour through town to get information about the beautiful destination you have arrived to. At the end of your stay there will also be a transport included to the airport.
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Unforgettable ski touring excursions await you.
Experience the Arctic like never before.
The beautiful Arctic light
From the beginning of Marts and onwards we will feel the return of the sun and passing the 8th of Marts the sun returns to Longyearbyen creating surreal lighting conditions, casting long shadows and golden hues across the landscape.
Stillness in pristine terrain
This will be a unique time to feel the freedom, nature and adventure. Over 60% of Svalbard is covered by glaciers, creating an endless playground of snow-covered peaks, frozen fjords and valleys. The silence is total.
"The best powder on Earth"
…This is how our ski touring guide describe the experience even growing up in the Alpes: “The wind is crisp and cold, but the snow is dry, light and the Arctic powder can stay for days”. The wilderness makes every descent feel like a first descent.
Itinerary
This is a draft program, as Svalbards weather conditions can change fast which may cause a sitution
where we have to change or adjust the program based on possibilities available.
Day 1: Arriving to Longyearbyen
Your Arctic adventure to the Northernmost town Longyearbyen will begin the moment you arrive. The first activity for our ski package will be a warm welcome and organised introduction trip to Svalbard leaving the airport. We will go on a short sightseeing trip through Longyearbyen with the historical introduction to the iconic places as well as ending with a practical introduction. We will have preparations for your upcoming ski adventure with an equipment check and briefing for your ski touring adventure before you will arrive to your hotel where you can relax for the rest of the day.
Day 2: First ski touring day
We recommend a good solid breakfast before we pick you up at 09.00. Today we will be approx. 5 hours out in the wilderness so it is important to dress warm and bring a small backpack for extra clothes etc. The guide will decide what mountain top will be the best for todays weather conditions. Ascend a moderate peak and enjoy our first Arctic descent. A field lunch will be served to maintain the energi level and we will be back at the hotel around 14.00 in the afternoon where you will have the rest of the day at your disposal.
Day 3: Snowmobile & ski touring
One of your three ski touring days incorporates a snowmobile tour which is a game changing approach that opens up Svalbard's most remote and spectacular terrain. Again we will have an early start for your snowmobile ski touring expedition. Journey deep into remote backcountry, access pristine slopes, and enjoy extended descents through untouched powder snow. We will be in the Backyard of Svalbard for approx. 7-8 hours before we return home filled up with great new memories.
Day 4: The panoramic Svalbard ascents
The last day of fun in a snowy winter wonderland where the sunny winter bring a crisp air and perfect snow conditions, but don’t let the beauty fool you—the Arctic’s rugged side is always lurking. The land is wild, untouched, and full of challenges. As you ski through deep powder and across rugged ridgelines, the landscapes open up in all their raw, untamed glory. Svalbard’s mountains are demanding, and the snow is relentless, offering one of the most thrilling ski touring experiences you’ll ever have.
Day 5: Departure day
After a good night sleep it is time for your final breakfast the hotel. A taxi will pick you up at the hotel to transport you to the airport. Depart with unforgettable memories and photographs of your Arctic ski touring adventure.
Your accomodation:
Svalbard Hotell Polfareren
Standard room
You will be staying in a spacious standard room which is located across from the hotel’s main building.
All rooms face north, and several offer stunning views of Hiortfjellet and the town. All rooms have private facilities in the room.
Breakfast at the hotel
Check-in and breakfast are available in the hotel’s main building.
After good nights sleep it is important to get a good breakfast before going out on our ski adventure.
Cozy common area
The hotel is a boutique hotel that captures Svalbard’s unique charm with its rustic interior. Enjoy a refreshing drink at the bar, and a calm atmosphere in the heart of the hotel where there’s a fireplace, lounge sofa and panorama windos — perfect for reflecting on the day’s Arctic experiences.
Including 3 x ski equipment rental
Ski equipment is included in the package so to prepare the correct equipment for you we need the following information when booking:
• Your height
• Your weight
• Your ski boot size
• Your experience level (beginner / intermediate / advanced)
This will help us select the correct ski length, boot size, and safety gear.
Price
Sharing 2 persons
NOK 21.990,- per person
Single
NOK 28.990,- per person
March departure
2026 March 1 to March 5
2026 March 7 to March 11
2026 March 11 to March 15
Conditions
- We can´t guarantee availabilty before you receive a confirmation. We recommend you to get a confirmation before booking flights.
- There is a limited amount of spots and a maximum of 6 persons for the ski touring tours
- It is possible to book for one person. This is not a private tour so it will be open for other guests to join as well.
- Full payment upon booking.
- The weather on Svalbard will always be in charge on Svalbard. We reserve the right to cancel any travel service due to a force majeure event or other unavoidable and extraordinary circumstances outside of our control. We may also make alterations in the travel services, for example, due to local weather conditions, temperature conditions, ice conditions, risk of avalanche, polar bear sight, pandemics, illness or equipment difficulties. We reserve the right to adjust a tour programme with the safety and comfort of participants in mind. We always recommend you to have a travel- and cancellation insurance.
Email: booking@backyardsvalbard.com
Phone: +47 988 02 283