Svalbard day excursions
Discover the Arctic beyond the ordinary with our day excursions from Longyearbyen on Svalbard.
From thrilling ski touring to exploring ice and hiking tours,
our expert Arctic guides ensure a personalized, unforgettable experience in this stunning wilderness.
Svalbard day tours
Discover the Arctic like beyond the ordinary with our day tours from Longyearbyen on Svalbard.
From thrilling ski adventures to serene hikes,
our expert Arctic guides ensure a personalized, unforgettable experience in this stunning wilderness.
Ski touring - day tours
Ski touring
in our backyard
- Season: February to May
- Duration: 5 hours
- Pick up: 10:00am
- Max: 6
Explore Arctic peaks and carve through pristine slopes near Longyearbyen! Svalbard offers the perfect blend of adventure and breathtaking nature for an unforgettable ski experience.
Ski touring
at midnight
- Season: April to May
- Duration: 5 hours
- Pick up: 20:00pm
- Max: 6
The silence is magic when ski touring during midnight in Svalbard and hopefully the midnight sun will be our companion. An unforgettable experience.
Ski touring & snowmobile gateway
- Season: February to May
- Duration: 8 hours
- Pick up: 10:00am
- Max: 6
The snowmobile is our gateway to reach remote mountains and untouched powder to explore on ski touring. Ski and drive through terrain so untouched and will leave you breathless.
Ski touring & snowmobile tours
Do you want to spend a day out in the Arctic wilderness, maybe combine several excursions into one day maybe using a snowmobile as the gateway for your adventure. Explore ice caves, summits, special places, wildlife etc.
Ice adventures
Ice cave
hiking
- Departure date: November to April
- Duration: 6 hours
- Pick up: 08:45am
- Max: 6
Prepare for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure as we venture deep into the heart of a glacier, uncovering the ice caves shapes and icy dimensions. Marvel at the sheer scale of this frozen wonder.
Ice cave & snowmobile tour
- Departure date: February to April
- Duration: 7 hours
- Pick up: 09:15am
- Max: 6
Glide through pristine wilderness of Svalbard on a snowmobile to visit a beautiful ice cave with shimmering blue ice and intricate patterns that captivate your senses.
Ice climbing & snowmobile tour
- Departure date: February to May
- Duration: 8 hours
- Pick up: 09:15am
- Max: 4
Ice climbing is an exhilarating winter sport that is rapidly gaining popularity. Use the snowmobile as a gateway to ice wall – a hidden gem. You do not previous experience but a whillingness to challenge yourself.
Glacier hike with snowshoes or spikes
- Season: January to December
- Duration: 5 hours
- Pick up: 10:00am
- Max: 8
During winter walk with snowshoes or spikes. An easy glacier walk, viewing ice formations and crevasses while learning intriguing Arctic stories in a secure and comfortable environment.
Glacier hike and RIB-boat adventure
- Season: July to September
- Duration: 10,5 hour
- Pick up: 08:00am
- Min. 4 to 6
Discover Borebreen Glacier on a guided Arctic trip that includes a picturesque boat ride, ice trekking, and a glacier-top lunch.
Hiking tours
Hiking
with private guide
- Season: January to December
- Duration: 3-4 hours
- Pick up: 09:00am
- 1-6
Experience the Arctic nature on your own terms with a 100% private hiking tour. We asapt the route and terrain to fit everyone from adventourous adults to young families.
Trekking
with private guide
- Season: January to December
- Duration: 5-8 hours
- Pick up: 09:00am
- 1-6
Ready to push your limits on a full-day trekking tailored to your skill level? Hike through breathtaking terrain. We design the route exclusively to match your ambition.
Wilderness Camp
2 days/1 night
- Season: January to December
- Duration: 2 days / 1 night in the Arctic
- Pick up: 12:00am
- Min/Max 2/6
- Get the full Arctic experience when walking to your wilderness camp staying 1 night and 2 days under the northern lights or midnight sun. The professional guide will show you a side of Svalbard that few ever see. This is an easy hiking tour and is for everyone who want to get the unique Svalbard experience.
Glacier hike and RIB-boat adventure
- Season: July to September
- Duration: 10,5 hour
- Pick up: 08:00am
- Min. 4 to 6
Discover Borebreen Glacier on a guided Arctic trip that includes a picturesque boat ride, ice trekking, and a glacier-top lunch.
Glacier hike with snowshoes or spikes
- Season: January to December
- Duration: 5 hours
- Pick up: 10:00am
- Max: 8
During winter walk with snowshoes or spikes. An easy glacier walk, viewing ice formations and crevasses while learning intriguing Arctic stories in a secure and comfortable environment.
Bespoke adventure winter or summer
Backyard Svalbard offers the opportunity to create your own unique itinerary exploring places or experiencing our backyard in your pace, amount of days and group size. Our professional guides and our tour designers will create your next Svalbard tour based on your wishes.
Longyearbyen sightseeing
The Global Seed Vault and iconic places
- Season: January to December
- Duration: 2 hours
- Pick up: 16:00
- Max 6
Join us for this tour that will take you to the most important entrance: The Global Seed Vault. You will also visit the legendary polar bear sign and other iconic places around Longyearbyen.
Northern lights hunt by car - Private
- Season: October to March
- Duration: 3 hours
- Pick up: 19:00pm
- 1-6
The best way to hunt the Northern Lights in Longyearbyen is by private car. You do not have to wait in line to experience the magic and no people walking in front of your photos.
Wildlife
photo safari tour
- Season: May to September
- Duration: 3 hours
- Pick up: 09:00/17:00
- Max 6
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Lets meet the Arctic wildlife in its own habitat outside Longyearbyen. During the polar summer we’ll take you to different areas primarily outside town to look for Arctic animals like birds, Svalbard reindeer and the Arctic polar fox.
Boat tours
Walrus & glacier
RIB boat cruise
- Season: June to August
- Duration: 4 hours
- Pick up: 09:00am
- Min/Max 4/12
Join our safe RIB boat safari across Isfjorden to the majestic glaciers and sleeping walrusses. Experience 360 degree panorama of the unfiltered Svalbard.
Wildlife & Isfjorden RIB boat tour
- Season: May to September
- Duration: 2,5 hour
- Pick up: 14:00pm
- Min/Max 4-12
Get the perfect taste of Svalbard’s history in Isfjorden and rich wildlife such as puffins, Guilemots and Kittywakes while enjoying the beautiful landscape from the sea.
Polarcircle boat exploration
- Season: May to September
- Duration: Tailor-Made
- Pick up: 09:00am
- Min/Max 1-12
Do you want to experience the Arctic wildlife, Artic scenery, birdlife, glacierfronts or waterfalls etc. then we can help design your private tour for the best experience.
Ski touring & snowmobile gateway
- Season: February to May
- Duration: 8 hours
- Pick up: 10:00am
- Max: 6
The snowmobile is our gateway to reach remote mountains and untouched powder to explore on ski touring. Ski and drive through terrain so untouched and will leave you breathless.
Ice cave & snowmobile tour
- Departure date: February to April
- Duration: 7 hours
- Pick up: 09:15am
- Max: 6
Glide through pristine wilderness of Svalbard on a snowmobile to visit a beautiful ice cave with shimmering blue ice and intricate patterns that captivate your senses.
Ice climbing & snowmobile tour
- Departure date: February to May
- Duration: 8 hours
- Pick up: 09:15am
- Max: 4
Ice climbing is an exhilarating winter sport that is rapidly gaining popularity. Use the snowmobile as a gateway to ice wall – a hidden gem. You do not previous experience but a whillingness to challenge yourself.
Let us create a Svalbard program
with the best Arctic adventures for you
Ready to explore the wild beauty of Svalbard but don’t know where to start or end? We can help create a program for you including hotel and excursions for your unforgettable visit to Svalbard.
Guided Svalbard excursions and Arctic adventures. Day tours from Longyearbyen to the Backyard of Svalbard with authentic encounters with nature. Every tour can be tailored for those who seek the extraordinary experience.
