Wildlife Photo Safari from Longyearbyen in Svalbard

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Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Occasionally sporty
Duration: 4.5 hrs
Spoken languages: Norwegian, English
Minimum age: From 1 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: strict More info
Opening seasons:

Activity description

Attention all photography enthusiasts! Discover Svalbard's diverse wildlife and breathtaking landscapes during this immersive photography tour.

After being picked up at your accommodations or at the Svalbard Tourist Center, the adventure begins! You and your group will depart for 3-4.5 hours (the duration depends on both the season and the weather) for a day of exploration, observation, and photography. No prior photography experience is necessary! Your seasoned guide is an experienced wildlife photographer and is more than happy to offer advice regarding equipment, lighting, camera settings, etc. 

During the excursion, you'll be taken to various remote locations. There is no endpoint, as the focus of the tour depends on the season, lighting, weather, and which species are present at the moment. Embrace your inner explorer as you move between several locales by car, stopping to hike from a few meters/feet to several km/miles to get the perfect shot and observe these amazing creatures in their natural habitat! 

Midway through the experience, you'll enjoy a well-deserved break with warm black currant juice as well as delicious biscuits and thin-folded pastries with butter and cinnamon, a popular local treat! After spending hours taking in the stunning mountainous landscapes of Svalbard, you'll be taken back to your accommodations, satisfied with a day well spent in the great outdoors.

Capture the magnificent scenery and the wonderful animals of Svalbard to remember for years to come! 

Offers

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Wildlife Photo Tour
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Duration of the activity: 4.5 hours from Springtime to Autumn, 3 hours during the darker Winter months.

Objectives

Please note, this activity does not provide photography equipment. 

Photography Equipment Tips

For lenses, we recommend 70-200 and 150-600. For birds, a focal length between 400-600 will be the best. Extra battery, tripod, flash, LED light, etc. For nature photos, we recommend an ordinary focal length of 14 mm to 35 mm. But also, compact cameras and mobiles will, in some cases, give you good wildlife photos. If you are considering upgrading or investing in new camera gear prior to the trip, please feel free to ask us for advice! 

Course of events

The pick-up and drop-off locations are as follows: 

- Basecamp Hotel

- Coal Miners' Cabins

- Cruise Port

- Flyplassen/Airport

- Funken Lodge

- Gjestehuset 102

- Haugen Pensjonat

- Mary-Ann's Polarrigg

- Radisson Blu Polar Hotel

- Svalbard Hotel | Polfareren

- Svalbard Hotel | The Vault

- Tommy's Lodge 

- UNIS Guest House

- Svalbard Tourist Information Center

Special terms

Please be advised that the weather in Svalbard is unpredictable. Participants should dress appropriately with several layers of warm clothing that is both windproof and waterproof.

Do not forget to bring
  • Warm winter clothing
  • x2 thermal underlayers
  • Extra woollen socks
  • Gloves/mittens
  • Waterproof and warm winter boots
  • Waterproof and windproof winter coat
  • Water
  • Camera
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Occasionally sporty

Duration:

4.5 hrs

Minimum age:

From 1 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Pick-up from the below list in Svalbard (Please specify upon booking)

Included:
  • Pick-up and Drop-off
  • Warm juice, biscuits, and pastries
  • Headlamps
  • Guide
Excluded:
  • Photography equipment
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Exclusive Wildlife Photo Tour
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With a maximum of 3 participants, this exclusive tour revolves around exploration, observation, and photography with a focus on the Arctic fox, Svalbard rock ptarmigan, and Svalbard Reindeer.

Duration of the activity: 4.5 hours from Springtime to Autumn, 3 hours during the darker Winter months.

Objectives

Please note, this activity does not provide photography equipment. 

Photography Equipment Tips

For lenses, we recommend 70-200 and 150-600. For birds, a focal length between 400-600 will be the best. Extra battery, tripod, flash, LED light, etc. For nature photos, we recommend an ordinary focal length of 14 mm to 35 mm. But also, compact cameras and mobiles will, in some cases, give you good wildlife photos. If you are considering upgrading or investing in new camera gear prior to the trip, please feel free to ask us for advice! 

Course of events

The pick-up and drop-off locations are as follows: 

- Basecamp Hotel

- Coal Miners' Cabins

- Cruise Port

- Airport

- Funken Lodge

- Gjestehuset 102

- Haugen Pensjonat

- Mary-Ann's Polarrigg

- Radisson Blu Polar Hotel

- Svalbard Hotel (Polfareren and The Vault)

- UNIS Guest House

- Svalbard Tourist Information Center

Special terms

Please be advised that the weather in Svalbard is unpredictable. Participants should dress appropriately with several layers of warm clothing that is both windproof and waterproof.

In addition, this tour can run longer than advertised. 

Please arrive at the meeting point/pick-up location 15 minutes before the activity start time. 

Do not forget to bring
  • Warm winter clothing
  • x2 thermal underlayers
  • Extra woollen socks
  • Gloves/mittens
  • Waterproof and warm winter boots
  • Waterproof and windproof winter coat
  • Water
  • Camera
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Occasionally sporty

Duration:

4.5 hrs

Minimum age:

From 1 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Pick-up from the below list in Svalbard (Please specify upon booking)

Included:
  • Pick-up and Drop-off
  • Warm juice, biscuits, and pastries
  • Headlamps
  • Guide
Excluded:
  • Photography equipment
100% secure payments
by credit card or Paypal

Meeting point

Pick-up from the below list in Svalbard (Please specify upon booking) Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 30 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
30 days
Cancellation between 10 and 30 days prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
10 days
Cancellation 10 days or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule

Reviews

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  • 5 / 5

This tour is fantastic! I have done it twice- once in winter and once in summer! In winter, we saw foxes, walruses, ptarmigans, reindeer, etc.

  • 5 / 5

kleine Wanderung durch die wunderschöne Landschaft , wir sahen den Polarfuchs, Rentiere, verschiedene Vorgelarten, es wurden genügend Pausen gemacht für Fotos

  • 5 / 5

Très bien. Les participants étaient tous intéressés

  • 5 / 5

I had 5 tours planned for my recent trip to Svalbard and this was the most 'chilled-out' of the bunch. I knew it would be on-land (the other 4 were boat trips) so I was eager to walk around a bit and see some of the area around Longyearbyen. I was not expecting this to end up as my favorite tour but it was! The guide, Ida, was so kind and knowledgeable and her passion for the wildlife on the island was so infectious! She had names and call signals for the animals and it seriously made me feel so connected to the land. We saw an Arctic fox, sooo many birds (including a rare one but I can't recall the name), and got to see areas around Longyearbyen that are typically out of reach without a guide. It was the highlight of my trip and it allowed me to see everywhere that the roads reached from Longyearbyen.