After a briefing, the tour heads into the wilderness on a day trip through easy terrain towards Templefjorden. As you become accustomed to your snowmobile you will pass through the wide Advent Valley, making your way through winding river beds and over wide open plains. During the trip you may spot the local Svalbard Reindeer, and the guide will make stops to point out wildlife, natural wonders and historical sites.
One of them is trappers base Fredheim, located on the shore of the Templefjord, where famous Norwegian hunter Hilmar Nois had his base station for well over 30 years. You will see both the earlier cabin, where one of his children was born, and a larger villa which he built for his second wife. Afterwards, should the conditions be suitable head out onto the fjord ice and towards the ragged glacier face of the Tuna Glacier which rises like a blue wall ahead. During the trip an expedition lunch is included before returning to civilisation.
Svalbard wins at glaciers. I know my global glaciers, but this is up there with the best of them. When it comes to scale, colour palette and presence, this magnificent landscape nails it.
Trip Ideas
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Around Spitsbergen
Arctic Small Ship CruiseVoyage along the Spitsbergen coast in search of polar bears and explorer history.
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Northern Lights 24-7 in Svalbard
Svalbard Short BreakWitness the northern lights day or night on this unique winter break in Longyearbyen, Svalbard.
From £487 Excluding Flights
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Svalbard Summer Adventure
Svalbard IndependentExperience summer in the remote beauty of the High Arctic on this adventurous break based in Longyearbyen.
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Svalbard Winter Adventure
Svalbard IndependentTravel to Longyearbyen for a unique winter experience as daylight returns to the high Arctic.
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West Spitsbergen Explorer
Arctic Small Ship CruiseExperience the best of Spitsbergen's beautiful and rugged west coast as you search for wildlife and more.
From £5672 Excluding Flights
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Scotland to Svalbard
Arctic Small Ship CruiseFollow in the wake of the Vikings as you cruise north past ancient sites and incredible scenery
From £7895 Excluding Flights
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Spitsbergen to East Greenland
Arctic Small Ship CruiseExperience three Arctic islands with magnificent scenery and a prolific array of wildlife
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Tromso and Svalbard
Norway IndependentImmerse yourself in beautiful Arctic scenery in two wonderful locations, often bathed in the northern lights.
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Introducing Spitsbergen: Travel Specialist Insights
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In Search of Polar Bears in Spitsbergen
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Kayaking Adventures in Spitsbergen
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