Tours on Svalbard
Guided Svalbard tours and Arctic adventures. Day tours and expeditions from Longyearbyen to the Backyard of Svalbard on authentic encounters with nature. Every tour can be tailored for those who seek the extraordinary experience.
Day tours & Expeditions
Discover the Arctic like never before with our tailored tours on Svalbard.
From thrilling ski adventures to serene hikes,
our expert guides ensure a personalized, unforgettable experience in this stunning wilderness.
Day tours
Have a look at all our day tours on Svalbard devided into categories:
Ski touring
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.
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 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.
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.
Hiking
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.
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.
Longyearbyen sightseeing
The Global Seed Vault and iconic places
- Season: January to December
- Duration: 3 hours
- Pick up: 09:00/17:00
- 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.
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.
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.
Multiple day tours & expeditions
Skiing expeditions in Svalbard are a remote backcountry experience defined by vast glaciers, snowcovered peaks, and unique polar safety requirements. It involves longer tours or overnight stays. Some tours can be done privately as well (mostly with a minimum amount of participants.
From coast to coast skiing across the wilderness
Ski crossing
Coast to coast
- Season: March
- Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
- Difficulty: 4/5
- Min/Max 4/8
A 4-day ski crossing expedition on Svalbard in the Arctic wilderness traveling from east to west. This tour offers expect breathtaking landscapes, raw nature, and the thrill of true polar exploration as a perfect introduction to cross country skiing.
Ski crossing:
the greatest challenge
- Season: March
- Duration: 11 days / 10 nights
- Difficulty: 5/5
- Min/Max 4/8
This Svalbard ski crossing offers glaciers, polar landscapes, and Arctic conditions in the most beautiful surroundings with a connection to one of Earth’s most wildest regions focused on team work, endurance and fun.
Ski crossing:
to Ny-Ålesund
- Season: May
- Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
- Difficulty: 4/5
- Min/Max 4/8
Join the 7-day Arctic cross-country skiing expedition through Oscar II Land towards Ny-Ålesund. This expedition offers nature, cultural, historical and scientific site. This is largely untouched by tourism and will give a perfect combination of adventure, spectacular and solitude.
Ski camp expeditions - to the top of Svalbard:
Ski Camp: Newtontoppen
- Season: May
- Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
- Difficulty: 4/5
- Min/Max 2/8
A 4-day ski touring ekspedition. The area is known for its good snow conditions with the sourrouding Atomfjella. This will be an experience out of the ordinary. The trip starts with 180 km snowmobile transport.
Ski camp:
Bünsow Land
- Season: April
- Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
- Difficulty: 4/5
- Min/Max 2/8
Get the full Arctic ski experience for this ski touring camp expedition in Bünsow Land. The professional guide will show you a side of Svalbard that few ever see. We will be spending our days ski touring under the midnight sun.
Ski & Pulk: Wilderness weekend
- Season: April
- Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
- Difficulty: 3/5
- Min/Max 2/8
3-days of pure backyard journey with ski and pulk in Svalbard. An expedition where you will get into the wild valleys of Nordenskiöld Land National Park in only the length of a weekend.
Ski & Pulk: To Nordenskiöld Land
- Season: April
- Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
- Difficulty: 4/5
- Min/Max 2/8
Explore Nordenkiöld Land National Park in Svalbard with expert guides on this 4-day adventure. We will be skiing with pulk through stunning mountain landscapes and enjoy the silence and great glacier views.
Sailing on Svalbard
Ski & Sail
Svalbard expeditions
- Season: May
- Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
- Difficulty: Intermediate / expert
- Min/Max 4/8
Join us on ski touring in the backcountry of Svalbard on this boat trip sailing to remote mountains in the Arctic! Explore snowy peaks by day and sail through stunning fjords by night.
Sail & Explore
Svalbard expedition
- Season: June to August
- Duration: Tailor-Made
- Difficulty: 3/5
- Min/Max 4/8
Embark on a tailored Arctic adventure! Experience unmatched comfort, stunning landscapes, and expert guidance on an unforgettable journey.
Personalized and tailor-made tours
Day or multiple day tours
We specialize in private tours to give the best Svalbard has to offer and so you are certain a tour will happen instead of waiting for it to reach the minimum limit for it to happen. We focus on the “tailor-made” aspect, allowing guests to set the pace and choose locations based on real-time weather unlike large group bus excursions. The journey is tailored to your interests. Do you have an interest please feel free to contact us.
Personalized and tailor-made programs
Create your own unique Arctic dream adventure with Backyard Svalbard. We specialize in crafting personalized and tailor-made programs that cater to your unique interests, group size, and skill level. You can also adjust our standard tours to your needs.
Private hiking touring winter or summer
Backyard Svalbard offers unique hikes in our backyard. Our professional guides and our tour designers will create your next Svalbard tour based on your wishes.
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.
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.
