Difficulty level
This can assist you in choosing excursions and the right level of difficulty suitable for your interests and physical conditions.
Level of difficulty – all tours
(*except snowmobile & hiking)
1 • Suitable for all
2 • Suitable for most
3 • Avarage physical fitness
4 • Above avarage physical fitness
5 • Demands exceptional physical fitness
Level of difficulty – snowmobile
2 • Suitable for most without snowmobile experience.
Very easy and flat terrain
3 • Suitable for most without any snowmobile experience.
Through some rugged terrain.
4 • Previous snowmobile experience is an advantage.
Day trip through some rugged terrain
5 • Previous snowmobile experience is recommend.
Long day trip through some rugged terrain.
Level of difficulty – Hiking
2 • Suitable for most. Very easy and flat terrain
3 • Demands avarage physical fitness, not suitable if you have limited mobility (uneven and partly steep terrain)
4 • Demands good physical fitness, not suitable if you have limited mobility (steep, slippery and uneven terrain)
5 • Demands above avarage fitness, high level of physical activity over an extended period of time in uneven terrain
Choosing the right difficulty level
ensures that:
Am I ready for Svalbard?
- Can you hike uphill for a couple of hours without a long break
- Are you comfortable in temperatures below -10°C / 14°F
- Do you have experience using avalanche gear? (You can rent safety gear, but it helps to know basics for how to use it)
- Safety remains unformpromised
- Group dynamics stay positive
- Your experience is maximized
- You can focus on the spectacular
Most of our excursions can be done privately
and when you book an excursion with Backyard Svalbard,
you are in the hands of professional Svalbard guides who know the local terrain intimately.
How to plan your stay on Svalbard
Don’t just visit the Arctic—experience it in the most intimate, adventurous way possible. Reach out now to start planning your adventure.
