Glacier hike on our backyard glacier
Experience a glacier hike adventure with snowshoes or spikes depending on weather conditions. Walk on ancient ice and enjoy the ice formations and crevasses while learning intriguing Arctic stories in a secure and comfortable environment.
6 highlights for glacier hike
- Hike with snowshoes or spikes on top of our backyard glacier
- Breathtaking Arctic ice adventure with a view
- Exclusive small group experience - maximum adventure
- Possibility to hike under the northern lights or midnightsun
- Led by experienced professional polar guides
- Sustainable: Low climate footprint
- Departure date: Every day all year*
- Pick up: 10:00am (return at 15:00)
- Difficulty level: 3/5
- Minimum/Maximum 2/8 persons
- Age limit: 12 years
- Price per person: NOK 1990,-
Explore Svalbard's glacial wonder
What you can look forward to...
Join us for a backyard glacier walk. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or someone looking to experience the Arctic for the first time, this relaxed and accessible hike offers a chance to explore the breathtaking beauty of Svalbard’s glaciers in a safe and comfortable environment.
This Glacier Hike on our Backyard Glacier is perfect for those looking for an unforgettable Arctic experience without the need for technical climbing skills.
This 5-hours trip is designed to be possible for beginners and anyone who wants to enjoy the beauty of the glaciers at a comfortable pace.
Small groups –
big adventures
We only have small groups to maximize the adventure. It will be a minimum of 2 persons and and a maximum of 8 persons.
The hike involves walking on snow and ice and gentle slopes at a steady comfortable pace. Wearing snowshoes or crampons (depending on weather condition) makes it easy to move across the glacier and the guide will match the pace and route to the group’s ability and weather conditions.
You do not need previous experience.
Program
Hotel pick up
We'll pick you up at the hotel and our journey begins. We will go as close to the edge of the glacier and from here we will start our hike into the dramatic Arctic landscape.
Glacier hiking in our backyard
Most places on earth requires a long time to reach but here you can walk from civilization and to the glacier. The huge contrast from comfort to wilderness is what makes this experience so unique. This guided hike blends raw nature, glacial science, and unforgettable sceneray into one of the most intriguing things to do in Svalbard. Along the way, you'll learn how glaciers form, move and shape the Arctic environment. We will have time to explore unique features and capture incredible photos with Longyearbyen as a background. On clear days, the views are fantastic.
Return to your hotel
After enjoying a warm drink watching the landscape and looking for wildlife like Svalbard reindeers and polar foxes we will return to your hotel and your camera will be filled with lots of memories from the tour.
The Guides
Packing list
- Shell pants (water and windproof)
- Shell jacket (water and windproof)
- Hiking boots and warm socks (thin merino wool)
- Hiking underwear (long-johns and t-shirt)
- Down jacket or wool jumper
- Beanie and thin buff
- Sunglasses
- Gloves and mittens
- Medium backpack (25L to 40L)
- Bottle with water
- Camera
Save your spot
For a glacier hike
Included
• Transportation from/to hotel:
Please wait outside the main entrance of your hotel 5 minutes before the scheduled departure time
• Guided tour
• Norwegian field snacks
• Hot drinks
• Spikes or snowshoes (Depending on snow conditions)
• A Svalbard guide with safety equipment
• Search- and rescue insurance
Not included
• Warm clothing
• Good warm hiking boots
– Possible to rent (NOK 150,- per person)
• A small backpack for your personal belongings like camera and extra layers
• Accommodation in Longyearbyen
• Travel & cancellation insurance
• Flights (you can book via SAS or Norwegian)
Practical information
• Please ensure you wear correct footwear for a hike, otherwise we can deny your participation and then it will not be possible for a refund or change the tour for a different date. We do have the possibility to rent you a pair of hiking boots, but please let us know in advance if you need to rent.
• Private options and special requests can be accommodated upon inquiry
• We use snowshoes approx from November to April and otherwise spikes.
• Information*: This trip runs all year around but for Norwegian public holidays (“red days”), a different minimum number of participants may apply. Please contact for information. These days include:
– January 1
– Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday
– Labour Day (May 1)
– May 17, Ascension day
– Whit sunday and Whit Monday
– Christmas day (December 25), Boxing Day (December 26)
• All tours are with english speaking guides. Please feel to make a request for language and we can have a look at the possibilities (no guarantees).
The unforgettable Svalbard adventure
Don’t just visit the Arctic—experience it in the most intimate, adventurous way possible. Reach out now to start planning your adventure.
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