Historical Snowmobiling along the West Coast of Spitsbergen in Svalbard
Enjoy a thrilling snowmobile excursion in the Svalbard islands, located far up in the North of Norway!
Practical information
This activity is not economically connected to any Russian state-owned companies. In light of the war in Ukraine, Visit Svalbard has removed all tours with such ties from its platforms.
This tour remains available as it is fully operated by a Norwegian company.📄 Read the official statement from Visit Svalbard: https://en.visitsvalbard.com/visitor-information/news/trust-arcticugol-excluded-from-the-svalbard-tourism-council
It is recommended by the guide of this activity to wear a base layer in 100% wool, a mid-layer in wool, down or fleece and thick woollen socks. It is possible to bring a small backpack.
A physical valid driver’s license is compulsory.
The minimum required age for drivers is 12. The minimum required age for passengers is 12.
You can choose to purchase an optional snowmobile insurance policy for NOK 200 from the guide of this activity. With this option, you will be insured in any case of accident. If you wish to share a snowmobile as a driver and passenger, then you only need the insurance for one person.
This guide has 6 snowmobiles available. In case you are booking as a group, please be aware that there can be only 6 drivers. Each snowmobile can fit the driver and passenger. Driver and passenger can switch though during the activity.
Pick-up locations (to specify upon booking):
Radisson BLU Polar hotel
Basecamp Hotel
Gjestehuset 102
Coal Miners Cabin
Funken Lodge
Cruise port
Mary Ann´s Polarrigg
Svalbard hotel – Polfareren
Svalbard hotel – The Vault
Tourist Information center
- Snowmobile
- Suit
- Shoes
- Goggles
- Helmet
- Driver licence
- Warm clothes
- Gloves
- Camera
- Hat
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Practical information
A historical travel along the west coast of Spitsbergen! Join on an adventure along the west coast of Spitsbergen, where you will pass mining settlements, run down trappers’ stations and modern scientific installations.
In Svalbard you meet some Eastern neighbors when driving west. 60 kilometers from Longyearbyen you'll find Barentsburg among other places which you’ll pass through. The trip takes you through grand valleys and along the beautiful coast of Spitsbergen. The terrain is relatively easy to drive and yout experienced guides will adapt the trip also to those who are new to snowmobiles. You will drive in terrain that has throughout history been used by trappers, whale hunters, miners and scientists, and still is. This will be a snowmobile trip back in time to when the world was divided between east and west.
As you enter Barentsburg you can still read “Our goal – communism!” written with large letters. You will take a break in Barentsburg and a walk trough the city. Be aware that you will not access any of the cities facilities or buildings, and it will not be possible to purchase any souvenirs or any other things during the time you spend in this settlement.
You will do several stops on your way and learn about the nature and historical remains that you encounter. This also provides you with good opportunities for taking pictures. During the day you will also find a nice place to sit down and enjoy some homemade treats. If weather and time permits, you may also have a short stop at Colesbay.
Book your snowmobile tour now and take a step back in time through the layered past and present of the Arctic with this historical snowmobiling along the west coast of Spitsbergen!
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