Glacier Hike on Our Backyard Glacier
Enjoy a glacier hike with snowshoes or spikes depending on weather conditions- Enjoy the ice formations and crevasses while learning intriguing Arctic stories in a secure and comfortable environment.
5 highlights for glacier hike
- Hike with snowshoes or spikes on top of a 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: November to May
- 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 1890,-
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. If you enjoy a long walk you can join as it is – it is not a race to the top.
The trip includes:
Transportation to and from the hotel
- Tailored Norwegian field snacks, and hot drinks
- Spikes or snowshoes, depending on conditions.
- A Svalbard guide with safety equipment
- Search- and rescue insurance
Price NOK 1890 pr pers, minimum 2 pers. Private options and special requests can be accommodated upon inquiry
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)
- Water flask
- Camera
Book your glacier hike here
Payment will be done when we can confirm the travel date (not here)
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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