Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
KAYAKING
Svalbard Wildlife Expeditions runs seven-hour kayaking expeditions to Hiorthamn
(Nkr890) with an additional 10-hour hiking and kayaking challenge to Hiortfjellet
(Nkr1100). Another option is the excursion along Adventdalen offered by
Svalbard
Hestesenter (6hr trips Nkr590)
.
Winter
DOG-SLEDDING
The environmentally friendly rival to snowmobiling, dog-sledding is in many ways the
iconic Svalbard winter activity - the soundtrack of huskies barking and the scrape of the
sledacrosstheiceareafarmoreagreeableaccompanimentinthewildernessthanthedrone
of a snowmobile engine. Dedicated dog-sledding operators include Svalbard Husky and
Svalbard Villmarkssenter and the standard four-hour expedition (adult/child Nkr990/690)
will give you a taste. For longer excursions (including some wonderful multiday trips), it's
worthcheckingwhat
Basecamp Spitsbergen (7hr trips adult/child Nkr1990/995)
hason
offer.
SNOWMOBILING
SpitsbergenTravelhasnumeroussingle-andmultidaysnowmobileexpeditions.Amongits
single-day options are the East Coast Snowmobile Safari (eight to 10 hours driver/passen-
ger Nkr2350/1200), Barentsburg (seven to nine hours Nkr1950/1200), Pyramiden (eight
to 10 hours Nkr2350/1200), Coles Bay (four hours Nkr1250/700), Elveneset (four hours
Nkr1250/700) and the Polar Night Safari (three hours, Nkr1290/590).
Svalbard Snøscooterutleie offers many of the same routes for similar prices, as well as
offering snowmobile rental. To drive a snowmobile scoot, you'll need to flash your home
driving licence. Check with the tourist office; many areas are off-limits for snowmobiles.
Daily rates start from Nkr900 to Nkr1100 for the basic model.
Tours
Svalbard Maxi Taxi
MINIBUS TOURS
( 79 02 13 05; per person Nkr250; 10am & 4pm Jun-Aug)
This local taxi com-
pany offers two-hour minibus tours that take you further than you might think possible
