Spitsbergen Dogsled Adventure Trollheimen
3 days / 2 nights, Longyearbyen - Trollheimen Mountains - Longyearbyen | This unique dogsled adventure starts with a boat trip across Isfjorden, 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 2 and 2 with teams of 6 dogs. We'll mush across wide glaciers and we'll pass magnificent mountain scenery during our adventure. The night is spent in our musher camp on the glacier, where we will sleep well in our expedition bags with the dogs as polar bear guards around the camp.
How Demanding is this Tour:
No previous winter camping experience is required, just an adventurous spirit! However, you should be in average good physical condition to participate on this trip. The participants will be asked to help out with the camp, feeding of the dogs, preparations for the trips etc. The weather in the Arctic can change within hours and it might be both cold and windy - even down to -25-30°C. The guides will take care of the guests safety, and will bring all necessary safety equipment. You do not need to have experience in dog sledding.
| Departure | Departures: Monday - Wednesday, May 31st / June 1st, 7th, 8th, 2010 |
| Price | $1,675 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 (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 10 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 Monday 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. 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 2 TROLLHEIMEN (B, L, D) Tuesday 19:00 After a good night's sleep and a solid breakfast we start to prepare for the days adventure, We'll prepare the sledges, harness the dogs and start our dogsled adventure up the glacier into "Trollheimen", We'll travel in this magnificent and quiet landscape like the early polar explorers did mushing on this big glacier and pass unbelievable mountain scenery. You'll really appreciate the dogs, the way they work and you'll be surprised how affectionate these strong and mighty dogs are. In the afternoon we'll return to the musher camp and after a nice dinner in the camp, it's time to say goodbye to your new four legged friends. 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.
Day 3 LONGYEARBYEN DEPARTURE (B) Wednesday Time on your own. We suggest a visit to Svalbard Museum and/or Galleri Svalbard. 14:45 SK4425 from Longyearbyen via Tromsø, arrival 19.00. No transfer included. Airport shuttle NOK 50,- per person.