Spitsbergen Dogsled Expedition (East Coast)
6 nights, 7 days (5 days expedition), Longyearbyen - Isfjord - Trollheimen Mountains - Longyearbyen | This expedition starts with a boat trip across lsfjorden, the biggest fjord on Spitsbergen, and will bring us to the high mountain region of Trollheimen, one of the most scenic and isolated regions on Spitsbergen. We will mush on wide glaciers and pass magnificent mountain scenery during the expedition. Each member have her/his own team of 5-6 dogs. Every night we will camp in expedition tents where we will sleep well with the dogs as polar bear guards around the camp.
| Departure | Departures: Wednesday - Tuesday, May 26th / June 2nd & 9th, 2010 |
| Price | $3,875 per person in double room Additional nights at Spitsbergen Guesthouse: $100 per person in double room per night $130 single room per night Additional nights at Spitsbergen Hotel or Radisson SAS Polar Hotel: $190 per person in double room per night $325 single room per night |
| Included | Transfer from the airport to the kennel at arrival 1 night in double room at Spitsbergen Guesthouse (Monday - Tuesday after the safari) Breakfast at Spitsbergen Guesthouse Accommodation in tents during the safari Sleeping bag, mattress, tents Outer clothing such as mittens, facemask, hat, goggles, boots, warm suit All equipment needed for dog sledding and in camp All meals during the trip Experienced guides with weapon and safety equipment Search and rescue insurance |
| Not Included | International airfare & Airport taxes Flights to/from Longyearbyen Transfer from/to the airport Additional nights at Spitsbergen Guesthouse Personal clothing and equipment Beverages such as beer, wine and mineral water Gratuities Personal insurance / personal items $25 Service fee |
| Please Note | All times are subject to change Minimum is 2 persons and maximum is 5 persons per departure. Lowest age: 14 years |
| Tour Options | Air available on SAS - inquire about our special fares! Additional nights in Spitsbergen / Oslo |
Day 1 ARRIVAL LONGYEARBYEN Wednesday Individual arrival at the Svalbard Airport. Arrival flight: 09:55 SK4414 from Oslo, via Tromsø (arr. 11:25, dep. 12:15), arrival 13:55. Transfer from the airport to the kennel. Baguettes will be we served at arrival.
Day 2 START OF EXPEDITION (B, L, D) Thursday We start with the boats from Longyearbyen late afternoon/early evening, and after crossing the Isfjord, a fantastic view of a glacier front calving into the sea will meet us as we enter the bay where we have our musher camp. The camp is placed up on the glacier from where we have a good view of the bay, and we might be able to see seals on the ice and perhaps "the King of the Arctic", the polar bear, out hunting the seals. We'll go through safety and routines, and you'll meet your new travel companions, the polar huskies, before we call it a day.
Day 3 EXPEDITION - LONGYEARBYEN (B, L, D) Friday After a good night's sleep and a solid breakfast we start to prepare for the expedition. We'll put down the camp, prepare the sledges, harness the dogs and start our expedition up the glacier into "Trollheimen". We'll travel in this magnificent and quiet landscape like the early polar explorers did and the next day's we'll be mushing on big glaciers and pass unbelievable mountain scenery. Every night we'll find a nice campsite and the first day we'll take the time to get familiar with the dogs and equipment and after thorough instruction all will participate in establishing camp and feeding the dogs. After a nice dinner and an unforgettable day we'll go to sleep in our expedition bags with the dogs around the camp watching for polar bears. During these days you'll experience that you develop yourself rapidly and you'll see that you soon are getting hand of some of the routines. Everyone start to really appreciate the dogs, the way they work and you'll be surprised how affectionate these strong and mighty dogs are. Early in the afternoon on day 6 we'll reach our musher camp and it's time to say goodbye to your new four legged friends. After a nice dinner in the camp, we'll cross the fjord back to Longyearbyen where a nice hot shower and maybe a warm sauna is waiting for you. Check in at Spitsbergen Guesthouse. Farewell dinner in Funktionærmessen Restaurant at Spitsbergen Hotel on day 6.
Day 4 EXPEDITION - LONGYEARBYEN (B, L, D) Saturday After a good night's sleep and a solid breakfast we start to prepare for the expedition. We'll put down the camp, prepare the sledges, harness the dogs and start our expedition up the glacier into "Trollheimen". We'll travel in this magnificent and quiet landscape like the early polar explorers did and the next day's we'll be mushing on big glaciers and pass unbelievable mountain scenery. Every night we'll find a nice campsite and the first day we'll take the time to get familiar with the dogs and equipment and after thorough instruction all will participate in establishing camp and feeding the dogs. After a nice dinner and an unforgettable day we'll go to sleep in our expedition bags with the dogs around the camp watching for polar bears. During these days you'll experience that you develop yourself rapidly and you'll see that you soon are getting hand of some of the routines. Everyone start to really appreciate the dogs, the way they work and you'll be surprised how affectionate these strong and mighty dogs are. Early in the afternoon on day 6 we'll reach our musher camp and it's time to say goodbye to your new four legged friends. After a nice dinner in the camp, we'll cross the fjord back to Longyearbyen where a nice hot shower and maybe a warm sauna is waiting for you. Check in at Spitsbergen Guesthouse. Farewell dinner in Funktionærmessen Restaurant at Spitsbergen Hotel on day 6.
Day 5 EXPEDITION - LONGYEARBYEN (B, L, D) Sunday After a good night's sleep and a solid breakfast we start to prepare for the expedition. We'll put down the camp, prepare the sledges, harness the dogs and start our expedition up the glacier into "Trollheimen". We'll travel in this magnificent and quiet landscape like the early polar explorers did and the next day's we'll be mushing on big glaciers and pass unbelievable mountain scenery. Every night we'll find a nice campsite and the first day we'll take the time to get familiar with the dogs and equipment and after thorough instruction all will participate in establishing camp and feeding the dogs. After a nice dinner and an unforgettable day we'll go to sleep in our expedition bags with the dogs around the camp watching for polar bears. During these days you'll experience that you develop yourself rapidly and you'll see that you soon are getting hand of some of the routines. Everyone start to really appreciate the dogs, the way they work and you'll be surprised how affectionate these strong and mighty dogs are. Early in the afternoon on day 6 we'll reach our musher camp and it's time to say goodbye to your new four legged friends. After a nice dinner in the camp, we'll cross the fjord back to Longyearbyen where a nice hot shower and maybe a warm sauna is waiting for you. Check in at Spitsbergen Guesthouse. Farewell dinner in Funktionærmessen Restaurant at Spitsbergen Hotel on day 6.
Day 6 EXPEDITION - LONGYEARBYEN (B, L, D) Monday After a good night's sleep and a solid breakfast we start to prepare for the expedition. We'll put down the camp, prepare the sledges, harness the dogs and start our expedition up the glacier into "Trollheimen". We'll travel in this magnificent and quiet landscape like the early polar explorers did and the next day's we'll be mushing on big glaciers and pass unbelievable mountain scenery. Every night we'll find a nice campsite and the first day we'll take the time to get familiar with the dogs and equipment and after thorough instruction all will participate in establishing camp and feeding the dogs. After a nice dinner and an unforgettable day we'll go to sleep in our expedition bags with the dogs around the camp watching for polar bears. During these days you'll experience that you develop yourself rapidly and you'll see that you soon are getting hand of some of the routines. Everyone start to really appreciate the dogs, the way they work and you'll be surprised how affectionate these strong and mighty dogs are. Early in the afternoon on day 6 we'll reach our musher camp and it's time to say goodbye to your new four legged friends. After a nice dinner in the camp, we'll cross the fjord back to Longyearbyen where a nice hot shower and maybe a warm sauna is waiting for you. Check in at Spitsbergen Guesthouse. Farewell dinner in Funktionærmessen Restaurant at Spitsbergen Hotel on day 6.
Day 7 LONGYEARBYEN (B) Tuesday Time on your own. We suggest a visit to Svalbard Museum and/or Galleri Svalbard Departure flight: 14:45 SK4425 from Longyearbyen via Tromsø, arrival 19.00 No transfer included. Airport shuttle NOK 50,- per person