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Dreaming the Impossible - The story of Mara Naboisho
...is an immense need for jobs for young people, and girls in particular. There is high demand for vocational training in a time of unprecedented population growth. Basecamp is committed...
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Meet our dogs
...fenced areas for puppies and their mothers, as well as for dogs that need distance from the other dogs in the event of, for example, illness or injuries. In the...
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Agnes – a Maasai woman caught between tradition and modernity
...I graduated from KGS my father phoned me and said that now he would no longer make decisions for me. I was my own person, and I was free to...
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4-day northern lights adventure in Svalbard
...We recommend studying the northern lights forecast for Longyearbyen, which indicates the likelihood of northern lights the next three days. Svalbard has more to offer than solely seeing the lights....
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...and development of the customer relationship; and marketing, market surveys and studies. Personal data of the data subjects of Section 3.2 can also be handled for following purposes: management and...
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EMPOWERING STAFF BY OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES
...He approached the Basecamp management with this dream, and they supportively offered to pay for his training and his guide certification exam. The Basecamp concept centeres on empowering their staff,...
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The Basecamp Explorer Group in the Masai Mara Wildlife Reserve
...and food. Without enough safe and secured land under management, there is simply no case for sustainability. Our model attempts to be as financially self-sustainable as possible. Thus, safari tourism...
TRAVEL ADVICE AND RESTRICTIONS
...responsible provider of adventures, and our guests’ well-being and safety have our highest priority. You will find updated and official travel advice and restrictions for Svalbard at Visit Svalbard. Please...
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5-day dog sled expedition to Isfjord Radio
...your warm and comfortable boutique hotel in the wilderness. A 2-night stay allows a good rest before heading back to civilization. When leaving Isfjord Radio for the last days of...
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3-day dog sledding expedition into the Arctic wilderness
...the footsteps of the legendary polar explorers, and travel in a traditional and environmentally friendly way. This experience allows you to become one with nature and brings out your inner...
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Half day exploring in the polar night
...dance across the sky outside? Away from Longyearbyen’s artificial light the moon, the stars and the northern lights make nature appear powerful and exciting. The trip to and from Trapper’s...
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Tax free
Can I shop tax free? There are no goods and service taxes on Spitsbergen, so whatever you buy will be tax free. Remember that there are limitations on what you...
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5-day hiking from Longyearbyen to Isfjord Radio
Across Nordenskiöld Land Experience Spitsbergen under the midnight sun by hiking through the beautiful Nordenskiöld Land. We start from Longyearbyen and hike over the mountains and through the valleys towards...
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The magic of Christmas in Longyearbyen
...November. They share interior tips and ideas for the a lovely Christmas atmosphere in the home. We serve mulled wine and gingerbread, and offer an intimate concert with KC’s Club...
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Tony Proud - visiting Masai Mara
...Wilderness Camp. My final safari camp is also relatively new and equally remote, set high on an escarpment Eagle View overlooks the riverine woodland and extensive plains below, here you...
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Half day dog sledding
Arctic dog sledding Join us for a half day dog sledding adventure and learn how to mush your own team of huskies across the Arctic snow-covered tundra. Your guide will...
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Big Moses and Basecamp Explorer
...his job in Norway and invested his fortune in the area. A similar hotheaded hunger swept over Moses when he heard Jonas’ story, and he immediately applied for a job...
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5-day circuit to Isfjord Radio and Nordenskiöld Lodge
...and hunting Arctic fox right outside your room. Embark on RIBboat safaris to explore more of the wildlife and landscape forming this unique destination. Immerse yourself in Arctic inspired meals...
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See the Big Five on a Luxury Safari at Basecamp Explorer's Leopard Hill
...Basecamp Explorer supports projects like reforestation, waste management, empowering women and youth and securing land for wildlife to thrive. Local Stories A Wildlife Oasis: Creating the Mara Naboisho Conservancy Basecamp...
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Half day dog sledding on wheels
Half day dog sledding on wheels There is nothing like entering Advent valley on a wheel cart pulled by six huskies, with the sun in your face and a great...
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With a touch of madness in the Arctic
...travelled back and forth to Isfjord Radio in open RIB-boats throughout the last 11 years, but this year you can look forward to a dry, warm and comfortable journey across...
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Italian Michelin Star Chefs Experience in Masai Mara
...in Italy. For 4 days two of their renowned Chefs visited Basecamp Explorer Kenya staying at Eagle View and Leopard Hill for fun-filled days where they shared their skills with...
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Consert Isfjord Radio; Music for Isolation
A very special and intimate concert experience – music created out of loneliness and isolation. Music for Isolation is a Tokyo-based duo, featuring Japanese and British musicians Rie Takeuchi (baritone...
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Securing the future
...an individual in the western sense of the word. It is Basecamp’s vision to gradually change this tradition and empower women by offering education for girls and employment for women....
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Half day snowmobile adventure in the polar night
...picturesque postcard by embarking on a 4-hour snowmobile safari in Longyearbyen surroundings. It is the perfect introduction to snowmobiling and will for sure have you coming back for more. ...
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BEADING FOR A BETTER FUTURE
...need for the preservation of the local Maasai culture and for women empowerment. For this reason, we established the Masai Brand Project. Basecamp Masai Brand is a community-based handicraft business...
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4-day summer program at Nordenskiöld Lodge
...10 comfortable beds, an indoor toilet and a traditional sauna. The cabin is modern and comfortable with big windows giving away to the mighty glacier. Hidden in the glacier moraine,...
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The feeling of an Arctic spa
...been a team of engineers and architects designing and building the best possible sauna for the arctic conditions. It was not easy, but and our visions came true; an architecturally...
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4-day snowmobile adventure to Nordenskiöld Lodge
...the feeling of following in the footsteps of pioneers and explorers. With snowmobiles we travel over glaciers and frozen fjords, through valley sides and past former trapping huts. And our...
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Svein Wilhelmsen
...therefore developed a model for responsible tourism, in close cooperation with key partners and local communities. Our operations and projects in Kenya and India help reduce poverty, improve health and...
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3-day snowmobile adventure to Nordenskiöld Lodge
True Arctic Story weekend Your basecamp Nordenskiöld Lodge is hard to spot even for the initiated few who know its sheltered location. With no running water or electricity, though a...
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Meet the hosts at Nordenskiöld Lodge
...on survival suits and go swimming for broccoli and carrots between the ice from the glacier, laughs Eli Gunnemark. Together with his fiancée Arien Ramnefjell, he is responsible for ensuring...
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An Arctic adventure of a lifetime
...seamless from the flights and pick up to the accommodations and all the activities Maiken planned in advance for us. We did a full takeover of both Basecamp Hotel and...
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Packing list: What to pack for Svalbard?
...– so it is better to have little bit too much clothes with you. Below you can find our packing advise for your adventure in Svalbard. DOWNLOAD PACKING LIST HERE...
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Youth: Koiyaki Guiding School
...Exam. Besides training future guides in nature management and guest relations, KGS also offers courses in driving, mechanics, foreign languages and IT skills. Since it opened in 2005 more than...
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3-day summer adventure at Nordenskiöld Lodge
...hiking on the blue glacier or paddle along the glacier front. Be on the lookout for curious seals and belugas. Experience the all immersing sound of silence in the High...
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Using sustainable tourism as a vehicle for creating positive change
...mechanism for achieving community wealth creation, conservation, empowerment, cultural preservation, climate change mitigation, and social development, among other benefits. And our work has been recognized. Basecamp has won many prestigious...
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3-day snowmobile adventure to Isfjord Radio
...is the perfect place to be on the lookout for wildlife, as well as the northern lights in February and the beginning of March. The more time you spend outside...
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2018 Sustainability and Conservation Report by Basecamp Explorer Kenya
...and Training Centre: This will be a culturally themed center, to showcase, protect and enhance Maasai culture and serve as a research center for threatened species, birds, plants, and wildlife....
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Isfjord Radio January Special
...Radio – the modern hotel at the end of the world. The January Special is valid only for new bookings done in January for March 2017 travel and only for...
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Birgitte Vegsund
...Manager for a training- and simulator centre for offshore cranes, and as a Project Manager & Business Advisor for Aukra chamber of commerce. Birgitte loves spending time in the outdoors...
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Roald Amundsen
...killed in the crash. The search for Amundsen and his team was called off in September 1928 by the Norwegian Government and the bodies were never found. The rescue operations...
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A self-made Success Story by Chef Benson
...for cooking. During his free time, he would read through a cookbook titled Kitchen Stories that he carried around the camp. His interest was conspicuous enough and this prompted Annete...
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Seven girls, nine days, and 149 kilometers on skis
...valleys are so beautiful, and they just keep coming one after the other. Something completely different from what we’ve experienced in, for example, Greenland, Antarctica, and mainland Norway,” says Karen....
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BASECAMP'S 20TH ANNIVERSARY OFFER
...explore Africa’s most popular tourist destination and marvel at the enormous herds of elephant and buffalo on the Savannah. The game experience is truly unique and the sunsets are exceptional....
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Towards a village bank: Maasai Women Embrace Community Managed Microfinance
However, the rough ride and the long lunch back at the camp have taken their toll on us and we arrive late for the meeting. The melodies die down, and...
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The Magic of a Wild Family Safari
...most rewarding experiences one can ever have is travelling to Masai Mara, Kenya with your children. The vast wild spaces hold endless adventures for young children and adults alike and...
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An entire life as a trapper on the island of Svalbard
...trappers made use of all the resources available in the Arctic terrain: seals, eggs and down from seabirds, including ptarmigan and geese, as well as driftwood for firewood and building...
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Kanerva Karpo
...sun. And the summer is spent on seas among the busting wildlife and majestic landscapes. I recommend you to come and experience each of the seasons, and decide for yourself!...
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Nordenskiöld Lodge opens for winter season
...says both Brita and Trond. – We have a good mix between Norwegian and international guests, and we are pleased to convey the history and nature of the Arctic so...
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CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE
...engagement and ability to develop services based on safeguarding existing values, Norwegian cultural history and respect for the environment. We believe their basic philosophy and long-term strategy will further strengthen...
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OUR ARCTIC FOOD PHILOSOPHY
...handwritten recipe books, and used earlier on outposts to secure enough provisions over the winter months. August and September are the main months for hunting, fishing and foraging. For the...
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Andrea Jensen
...city of Bergen, Andrea’s zest for life is infectious. At just 22 years old, Andrea is a true adventurer. Originally from Bergen, she journeyed to Svalbard to immerse herself in...
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Storytelling by the Fireplace: Meet Dorobo
...1000 AD and lived as hunter-gatherers. The tribe is well-known for the profound connection they have with their land, for their intimate knowledge of the natural world, and the delicate...
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You deserve a sustainable summer holiday too: Explore our Arctic ship
...Bjørnøya and the Isfjord. In the galley the cook Dennis is hustling and preparing for a sustainable Spitsbergen summer. There are seeds to sow, perennials to plant and grow and...
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Top 5 travel concepts in winter time
...a dog sledding adventure, you learn how to handle and harness the huskies and steer the sledge. The characteristic of such a trip is your involvement and participation in all...
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Christmas magic in The Arctic
...massive starry sky where the northern lights dance. Basecamp Hotel in Longyearbyen is generously decorated for Christmas by the Norwegian interior designer Halvor Bakke, here there is a beautiful and...
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Sailing Seasons
...Atlantic water into Kongsfjorden and Krossfjord north of Isfjord, and as far as the north east corner of Spitsbergen leaving the water ice free and accessible even during spring and...
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Riikka Joona
...a guide in Svalbard. It has given her thorough experience in the need for good coordination of expeditions and trips, and she has the necessary insight and understanding of the...
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Quick fire round with Steve Nkumum- Safari Guide
...species especially when I took my father’s herd of cows for grazing. During the old days, I would follow my father and brothers to herd the cows and they would...
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A huge portion of world-class food
...I am focusing on slow eating, where the food is the base for good and close experiences. The combination of flavors and ingredients is often surprising, and it gives guests...
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Behind the scenes: How the Education Safari was born
...the precious wildlife and the vibrant local community provides an endless platform for learning, adventure, and meaningful contribution. Our new Education Safari was born out of the experience and feedback...
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Events and festivals in Svalbard
...Svalbard’s west coast. This is a great place to watch the curious reindeers grazing on the tundra and observe the cunning polar fox hunting for birds and eggs. We also...
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Marta Paludetto
...working as a trauma and emergency nurse in London for eight years. When she is not guiding in the Arctic. Marta has worked as a sled dog guide for three...
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Whole day mountain hike from Longyearbyen
Mountain Scrambling This is the trip for those who wish to take a different hiking trip in the breath-taking nature in Spitsbergen. Join our experienced guide on a daytrip on...
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Carolyn Carmignac and Håvard Andreas Lervik Hansen
With a strong interest and love for the arctic nature and history, Carolyn and Håvard are our committed and dedicated hosts at Isfjord Radio Adventure Hotel. Håvard has lived on...
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Let's explore the Arctic, girls
...vulnerable climate, and a sustainable tourism business on Svalbard must first and foremost focus on looking after people and the environment. The rifle is required for polar bear safety, and...
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How to plan a successful northern lights adventure
...and night. This time of year offers the perfect settings for observing the lights. 3) spare enough time for your adventure When you arrive in Longyearbyen, you want to stay...
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Embracing Digital Technology to Improve Cultural Practices
...beadwork While the business is working for Kibarisho and all the 160 women at Basecamp Maasai Brand, digital literacy has been and still is a big deterrent to beading business....
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Waking up at Isfjord Radio with a special kind of drop-in guest
...observed her progress along the coastline and on a safe distance from the station she and her offspring got into the water and headed for Prins Karls Forland. Watch the...
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Waking up at Isfjord Radio with a special kind of drop-in guest
...on a safe distance from the station she and her offspring got into the water and headed for Prins Karls Forland. Photo: Malin Stark Only one time before have we...
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Chasing Dreams
...Norske Spitsbergen Kullkompani. I got my first working schedule and was shown to my accommodation. Without much of rest, I stepped on to the mining buss and drove up the...
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Max Ballari
...paramedic, gunner and team leader in the task force of the Home Guard. He has now lived on Svalbard for five years, and has built up solid experience as a...
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4-day adventure to Isfjord Radio
...the Svalbard reindeer casually strolling past the dining room window, and if you are lucky, you might spot an Arctic fox searching for chicks and eggs between the houses. ...
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ISFJORD RADIO PILOT FOR FULL-SCALE ENERGY PROJECT
...the plant intrudes on the natural view, says Mons Ole. Store Norske’s ambition is for the facility at Isfjord Radio to act as a pilot for similar solutions for outposts...
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National Geographic filmed at Isfjord Radio
Photo: Kristen Kish We have had visits from Kristen Kish and National Geographic! The fantastic episode from Isfjord Radio and Svalbard can be seen on Disney+ and National Geographic. –...
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What's up on Svalbard 2023
...year, among others, Silje Nergaard, Bugge Wesseltoft and Thomas Dybdahl are on stage. Arctic Chamber Music Festival 23.-26. February Classical music festival presenting classical and contemporary music, dance and unique...
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EXHIBITION BY TERJE RESELL
...Pictures which have sold well and contributed towards a decent income for me as an artist. (Read rest of the story after the motives) For instance, my wife and I...
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Svein at TEDx: Our grand plan to save Africa's wildlife
...in the south and the Masai Mara in Kenya to the north. Photo by Kirsti Ikonen The Masai Mara National Reserve is globally unique and famous for the great wildebeest...
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ISFJORD-EKSPRESSEN
...the wilderness and we will make sure to guide you to the local settlements and wildlife along the way. The boat can also be chartered and rented for safaris and...
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Celebrating 25 years in the Arctic
...Knutsen Dahl, who has managed the innovation and development for over 20 years. Over the past quarter-century, innovation and uniqueness have defined our approach to guiding Norwegian and international guests...
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Whole day hike at Isfjord Radio
whole day hike at Isfjord Radio Join your Isfjord Radio guide on one of our favourite tracks along the old radio poles of the station given three optional route and...
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Obama supports sustainable tourism by staying with Basecamp
...around the forest and see how the trees have grown over the last 10 years. Obama Forrest. Photo by Kirsti Ikonen Guests visiting Basecamp are encouraged to follow the example...
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"We can do it"
...programs such as Dekor and Homsepatruljen ( Queer Eye for the Straight Guy), and as an interior design journalist working for Kamilla magazine. His latest achievement is a Norwegian TV...
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Generous and Enthusiastic Hospitality at Nordenskiöld Lodge
...and the sauna stove, serve morning coffee on the terrace with a view of the glacier, and share knowledge about fascinating Svalbard. After kayaking or hiking on glaciers and mountains,...
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Isfjord Radio Norways best hotel 2018?
Reisetips is in search for the best hotel in Norway for 2018. And now you can cast your vote for the nominees. How about Isfjord Radio Adventure Hotel? We believe...
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Half day RIB-boat safari from Longyearbyen
...an open RIB boat fjord safari through the bright summer in Svalbard. On this half day excursion we explore the hidden treasures of the Arctic ocean and the surrounding mountains....
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3-day adventure to Isfjord Radio
...in almost uniform circles during summer. Enjoy the view from the Arctic Isfjord Radio sauna and go for a swim under the midnight sun. The magnificent view is seen by...
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Fredrik Skaugen
...is outgoing and always looking for the next adventure. For him, the cooking profession is not just a profession, but a passion that provides opportunities for continuous learning and experiences....
Svalbard / Arctic dictionary
Dogsledding
...dog yard and meet each of the dogs, and ply them with pats and affection – and get a few sneak kisses in return. Sliding on the harness is one...
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Adventures to Isfjord Radio
HOW TO GET TO ISFJORD RADIO? After a gratifying day of gliding over the glaciers, mountains, and frozen fjords by dogsled or snowmobile, or by an open boat safari across...
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JOIN US TO LEAVE A POSITIVE FOOTPRINT AND VOTE FOR BASECAMP
For the 8th year Innovation Norge has launched the prestigious Reiselivsprisen, with Basecamp Spitsbergen as one this year`s three Nominee’s. We are very humble and grateful for the nomination, and...
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Isfjord Radio Adventure Hotel 2023
...as memories for life. Isfjord Radio has had a significant position in communications in the North Atlantic since 1933, and the radio station is still important for coastal radio and...
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Northern Lights
...19th of April the midnight sun is back, and from early April on the nights get very bright and not optimal for Northern Lights sightings. Northern lights forecast SOME FACTS...
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Snowmobiling in Svalbard? Yes!
Ready for a wild winter adventure? Put on a thermal suit and helmet, get comfortable on the snowmobile and travel out into the Arctic wilderness. We warn against experiences that...
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Activities
...time is perfect for observing fauna and flora. Walruses and whales are both returning to Isfjorden in larger numbers. We offer a good selection of diverse day trips from Nordenskiöld...
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RIB boat safari to Alkehornet birdcliff and Esmark glacier
alkehornet birdcliff and esmark Glacier A wide fjord opens at 78°N on the west coast of Spitsbergen. Looking north you will see the distinct sailing mark Alkhornet. Looking south you...
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Mining town Svea opens for Svalbard tourists
...established the mine. We are looking forward to conveying this interesting and colorful mining history through our products. Storytelling is a core value in Basecamp products and on this kind...
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Coal rush to Spitsbergen
...in 1916. Store Norse bought the well-equipped mining town and changed the name better suitable for the Norwegian language. Longyearbyen was founded under Norwegian command and new era could begin....
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How to travel to Spitsbergen
BOOK YOUR FLIGHTS Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) operates flights to Longyearbyen from Tromsø and Oslo. For more information and booking visit www.flysas.com. Norwegian airlines operates flights from to Longyeabryen from Oslo....
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Umberto Nobile
...1926, the airship Norge left Italy making stops in Russia, England and Norway along the way, until finally reaching Ny-Ålesund in Spitsbergen – the starting point of the North Pole...
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The City Abandoned at the world's end
It is the very definition of creepy: abandoned homes, buildings, and schools, still with furniture, clothing, and schoolbooks inside – untouched since the settlement was abandoned in 1998. If the...
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Eat This! Basecamp culinary project
...practical hands-on training provided will help the student understand the balance between classical and modern cuisine, creative food presentation, menu-planning and food costing as well as other courses. Once the...
Staff
Johanne Øien Persen
...there, and Johanne has been active in the wilderness all her life. She drives boats and snowmobiles, fishes at sea and in mountain lakes and hunts grouse on Finnmarksvidda. She...
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Whole day dog sledding
...highly experienced and dedicated dog guides, a full-day tour with eager huskies is an exciting encounter between people, hard-working animals and magnificent wilderness. It is a very special feeling to...
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The first year of a Basecamp puppy
...Candy and Himalaya were named: Orion, Draco, Lyra, Lupus, Ursa, Mensa and Polaris. In addition Dubai and Borneo had two puppies: Rafael and Thea. Polaris & Monster The first year...
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Cecilie Feen
...ensure that every visitor falls in love with the Arctic wilderness—and returns home with a deep respect for its history, culture, and fragile environment. Svalbard is the epitome of something...
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Lions: The Mara Naboisho Big Cat Project
The Mara Naboisho Big Cat Project is a long-term effort to monitor and protect the lion, leopard and cheetah populations in both the Naboisho Conservancy and neighbouring community-owned lands and...
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NORWAY'S BEST SUPPLIER OF EXPERIENCES
...up of women, as role models and promoters of a respectful and enthusiastic dissemination of the Arctic. The award for Norway’s best supplier of experiences is a fantastic recognition of...
Awards
Grand Travel Award 2023
...up of women, as role models and promoters of a respectful and enthusiastic dissemination of the Arctic. The award for Norway’s best supplier of experiences is a fantastic recognition of...
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Vote for Basecamp at Dagsavisen People's Travel Price
...to conserve nature and wildlife while strengthening the local community. In Svalbard, Basecamp has renovated an old radio- and trapper’s stations for unique accommodations. This summer you can join them...
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Be a musher yourself!
...leader dogs, swing dogs and wheel dogs. Lead dogs run in front and are chosen for their courage and bravery; behind them, swing dogs help with turning, while wheel dogs...
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9172 Isfjord on Svalbard
...Of course, Maaike got her own dog sled stamp for all outgoing mail. When the sea became warmer, and it was no longer possible to freeze the Basecamp boat during...
Staff
Jenny Kushner
Playful and adventurous – Jenny (38) has, among other things, worked for 15 years at the TusenFryd amusement park and organized sponsored trips to major sporting events such as the...
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New destination manager on Svalbard
...moved by the unique and powerful landscapes, leaving with a profound respect for the history, culture, and experiences they’ve encountered,” she shares. Birgitte’s journey to Svalbard began as a guest...
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Matilde Heggdal Heimstad
...boots and ski boots, and the dream of Svalbard was finally fulfilled. Matilde grew up in Molde, among majestic mountains that should preferably be climbed both on skis and on...
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Giorgia Vezzani
...up on some extra olive oil and Italian cheeses,” laughs Giorgia. To our guests: Be prepared for an abundance of energy and sincere food enjoyment with Giorgia at the helm!...
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Work and holiday at Nordenskiöld
...the moraine to the cabin. It did get some sweat running, but it was good exercise for the day. After unpacking and planning, it is time for the work. It...
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Tourism for THE FUTURE AWARD 2015
Basecamp Explorer won the highly valued Tourism for the Future Award in Community Category. The Tourism for the Future Award in Community development is awarded as an acknowledgement and reward...
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Whole day snowmobile adventure towards Tempelfjorden
Arctic Treasures This snowmobile adventure is a solid start of your new outdoor winter activity. It will most likely tempt you back for longer snowmobile trips in Svalbard. On frozen...
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Skål Sustainable Tourism Award 2015
...heritage conservation, Community involvement and benefits, Educational features and benefits, Business viability and economic growth, Innovation and creativity, Marketing Value generation, Health, Safety and well being of employees and guest....
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The first rays of sun on Mount Trollsteinen
...hours. Longyearbyen majestic backyard The month of February throws blue, purple and pink colors over the sky. It is easy to understand why artist come here for inspiration. It is...
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ECO-LIGHTHOUSE / MILJØFYRTÅRN
...criterion, which we have had since 2010. We are proud to share the news and would like to thank all staff and guests for their hard work and effort to...
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Khai Jun
...because of the nature and the feeling of calmness and safety in the north. The fresh air and beautiful landscape is also a main factor for staying. – My life...
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Rafael Swietoniowski
...has been with us in Basecamp Explorer Spitsbergen for an “eternity”, and many of us are happy that he divides his time between Svalbard and his native Poland. When he...
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THE MYSTICAL DOUBLE FIG-TREE
...the gods had visited and they had accepted their sacrifice. The Maasai also believed in the healing power of fig trees and developed medicines from the bark, leaves, roots, and...
Svalbard / Winter adventures in Svalbard
short day trips and expeditions to our hotels and lodges
...one of our hotels and lodges. We keep about a 100 happy husky dogs outside of Longyearbyen. All of them have names and are very happy to meet our guests....
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Eco-Lighthouse / Miljøfyrtårn
...staff and guests for their hard work and effort to maintain the certificate. Eco-Lighthouse is Norway’s best known certification system for companies seeking to document their environmental efforts and demonstrate...
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Marcos Astete
...five years, taking guests out on trips by snowmobile, hiking and boat. Marcos’ love for nature extends beyond experiencing it and so, in 2022 he decided to join a cleaning...
Svalbard / Arctic dictionary
Adolf Lindstrøm
...charge of the scientific side and Otto Sverdrup captained the ship. Lindstrøm joined the expedition as a polar chef. They headed off to the New Siberian Island, sailing for 3...
Svalbard / Arctic dictionary
Oscar wisting
...Amundsen asked Oscar to join his forthcoming North Pole expedition. Amundsen had gotten funding from the state to reach the North Pole and equipped his ship Fram for this expedition....
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Biodiversity: Basecamp Tree Plantation and Nursery
...in the Basecamp Tree Plantation. The ‘Obama Forest’ can be seen on the right-hand side as you enter the camp. We encourage our guests to follow the example set by...
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MODERNITY MEETS WILDERNESS
Longyearbyen is a combination of modern houses and old mining structures. You can see children walking to and from the school along with reindeer. You can sit with a cup...
Press Coverages
Baltic Travel Company
After the flight into Longyear airport, and a quick lunch at the Basecamp Hotel in the centre of Longyearbyen, we were soon off again on the open boat from the...
Svalbard / Winter adventures in Svalbard
Adventures to Nordenskiöld Lodge
...reach the cabin by boat from Longyearbyen – a two hour boat ride in good weather. We use open polar circle boats to cross the Isfjorden to Nordenskiöld Lodge. During...
Awards
Nominated for Reiselivspris 2016
...and the newcomer; North Pole Camp. For the years of innovative work Basecamp Spitsbergen was awarded by the nomination for the “Reiselivsprisen 2016”. We are so proud of the achievement!...
Svalbard
Travel Tips Svalbard
...good selection of warm clothes from the sports shops in Longyearbyen and a few essential items are for sale at Basecamp Hotel. For some more practical and interesting information you...
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Koiyaki Guiding School (KGS)
...aspiring to be professional Safari Guides. Besides training future guides in nature management and guest relations KGS also offers courses in driving, mechanics, foreign languages and IT skills. Since it...
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A new addition to Isfjord Radio flavour palette
With the support of the Svalbard Environmental Protection Fund, the talented chefs at Isfjord Radio Adventure Hotel have enabled the creation of an inviting herb garden for the use and...
Svalbard / Arctic dictionary
Summer Season
...in the valleys and mountains around Longyearbyen. Further north, on the other side of Isfjorden, the winter season for skiing and dog sledding can extend to June. Summer season on...
Staff
Jan Sverre (Sivert) Sivertsen
WORKING CHAIRMAN of the board Meet Sivert, our seasoned chairman with a deep passion for polar exploration. With extensive experience in both the Arctic and Antarctic—yes, he’s even skied to...
Story
Dugnad - volunteer work
...to lie in the bed, when the mid night sun is enticing for walk. It is so bright and beautiful outside. Hilde. Would you like to visit Isfjord Radio? No...
Story
St Olavs Rose
...unwritten history and its present – it embraces the global perspective and the historical landscape, both literally and metaphorically. The symbol of St Olav’s Rose stands for the combination of...
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Sindre Kolstø
...and to be able to take guests out into all this, Sindre believes. He is originally a city boy, born and raised in Asker, and has studied visual effects for...
Awards
BASECAMP HOTEL TRAVELLER’S CHOICE 2019
...driftwood, sealskins, pictures and objects that illustrate the past and current trappers’ life in the Arctic. Basecamp Hotel situated right at the heart of Longyearbyen, among restaurants, pubs, shops and...
News
Earth Hour for Brighter Future
Earth Hour is a worldwide movement for the planet organized by the WWF. The event is held annually worldwide, encouraging individuals, communities, households and businesses to turn off their non-essential...
Svalbard / Arctic dictionary
Snowmobiling
...to have a driver’s license with you for driving a snowmobile. We have two prices for the snowmobiling trip, one for the driver and one for the passenger. You cannot...
Staff
Thawinan Kosanthia
...have a good life here, and really appreciate the cold and beautiful landscape. Every time the northern lights dance across the sky, I feel an inner excitement and joy, and...
Story
Afternoon tea in Barentsburg
The hotel, and only restaurant in town, has a story of its own. Red colours and dark wood with old furniture. Waiters walking past in very Russian-like uniforms. You should...
News
COMING SOON: OLD MINE TURNS INTO AN ADVENTURE
...Spitsbergen and to better understand its importance for Longyearbyen and for Spitsbergen, Steinar explains further. Tourism activities in Gruve 3 are planned to start in Mid-August Establishing Gruve 3 forrest...
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Evelin Achermann
...her sense for adventure and her longing for exploring unfamiliar countries and foreign cultures Evelin has travelled all seven continents. With every journey leaving its mark on her it was...
Svalbard / Arctic dictionary
Temperatures
Winter weather In winter the average temperature in Longyearbyen is around -14° Celsius, though it’s not unusual for there to be long periods with temperatures between -20° and -30°. In...
Story
FROM THE TOP OF LEOPARD HILL
...than the famous Masai Mara Reserve, the perfect destination for anyone looking for an opportunity to get away from it all and just have time to relax in the wild....
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Basecamp Tree Plantation Report
...Basecamp Tree Plantation. The ‘Obama Forest’ can be seen on the right-hand side as you enter Basecamp Masai Mara. We encourage our guests to follow the example set by the...
Staff
Herlaug Risøy
...nurse in Oslo has been replaced by completely different tasks at 780 nord. Herlaug worked at the reception at the Basecamp Hotel for a year, and was eager to give...
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Emil Grytten Tennøy
...Though the horses had to remain on the mainland, Emil brought his culinary talents with him to Svalbard, alongside his love for baking and cooking. And if you spot him...
News
Basecamp Hotel ranked as #1 hotel in Norway
...boat at summer time. Basecamp Hotel is the hub and the gettogether place for all the good stories, before and after the adventures. We`re humble and very happy about the...
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About Basecamp Spitsbergen
Basecamp Explorer Spitsbergen runs five eco-lodges on Spitsbergen, and offers many Arctic adventures based on ecological principles. Our operations are largely defined by beautiful scenery and outdoor adventures. Also encounters...
Staff
Siw Bergheim
...feel the best when I’m on a trip, says Siw. And favorite months in Svalbard? February and October! With the wonderful light and colors in the entire palette of pastels....
Svalbard / Winter adventures in Svalbard
Northern lightsshort trips and several day packages
With Basecamp you can choose between short day or half day trips hunting for northern lights, or packages including several nights at our hotels and lodges. Experience northern lights between...
Awards
INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS FOR PEACE AWARD 2010
In 2010, Basecamp Explorer was nominated by the International Chamber of Commerce for a ‘Business for Peace award’....
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Spitsbergen supports Basecamp Kenya
...the various projects that Basecamp operates in Mara – such as capacity building for the local Masai community and preserving more Masai owned land for the wildlife. Guides and management...
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Sun festival
...for the first time in months is impossible to describe. You will be filled with feelings of freedom and of new beginnings. Everything seems brighter and you know you have,...
Awards
Certificate of Excellence 2016 Basecamp Hotel
In 2016, for the 4th year in a row, BasecampHotel was awarded Tripadvisor's Certificate of Excellence for earning consistently high ratings from Tripadvisor Travelers. The Certificate of Excellence accounts for...
Story
Women: The Basecamp Maasai Brand
...the workshop has become an important social hub for the women. BMB is a certified FAIRTRADE brand. Each month 75% of profits go directly to the women. The remaining 25%...
Press Coverages
Young sailors find perspective high in the Arctic
...seasickness and work relentless shifts for 40 days in a determined effort to get the replica of a 1920s vessel from Denmark to the icy Norwegian island of Svalbard. In...
Spitsbergen / Adventures
Winter hike with visit in ice cave
Winter hike with visit in ice cave South of Longyearbyen the glaciers are stretching from the towering summits of the nearby mountains and towards Longyear valley. As we hike up...
Staff
Ivar Bergerud
Ivar was born and raised in Groruddalen in Oslo. He has a big heart for nature and wilderness and thrives best on longer walks in mountains, fjords and forests. After...
Svalbard / Arctic dictionary
Polar Night
...Longyearbyen is located at 78° 13′, and is just on the border for nautical polar night. The Astronomical Polar Night Astronomical polar night happens when the sun is more than...
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Maps and weather
Svalbard / Arctic dictionary
Do-Good & Environmental Investment
...your air travel to the high arctic. The amount is donated in its entirety to Basecamp Explorer Foundation projects and used to safeguard the incredible nature, wildlife and people in...
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Markus Nordberg Håkerud
Markus (27) was born and raised in Dokka, Norway, relatively far from the sea. However, Markus is anything but a landlubber. With solid experience and knowledge, he expertly navigates our...
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Basecamp Hotel Nominated for the Best Hotel in Norway 2017
...55 hotels that received the most nominations. Basecamp Hotel is one of the nominated ones. Vote for us today! Photo by Kirsti Ikonen Photo by Kirsti Ikonen Photo by Kirsti...
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LANGTIDSDUGNAD på ISFJORD RADIO 2020
...dager er en «halv arbeidsdag». I tillegg til å gå vertskapet til hende med småreparasjoner, vedlikehold og tilrettelegging for gjestene bl.a. for tun-ferdsel, Kokeriet sauna med mer. Du må være...
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Nomination by Innovation Norway for Annual Travel Award 2008
In 2008, Basecamp Spitsbergen was nominated by Innovation Norway for the Annual Travel Award....
Svalbard / Arctic dictionary
Polar Bears
...come across one on your trip, you can of course observe it from a safe distance, but you are not allowed to disturb one (for example, by driving close by...
Svalbard / Winter adventures in Svalbard
Adventures to North Pole Camp
...the North Pole Basecamp for a good dinner, few drinks and storytelling takes you to another world. Here you get to appreciate the small things, normally taken for granted; heated...
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Mod Ex Thongnimit
...came to Longyearbyen from Bangkok in 2008. She has a degree in accounting from Thailand. Now she works to keep the Basecamp Hotel clean and tidy, and to take good...
About us
...ten distinctive destinations in Kenya and Svalbard. A longstanding and intimate group partnership concluded in 2021, leading to our operations now being conducted under two robust brands: Saruni Basecamp in...
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Kokeriet - Arctic SPA
Experience the high temperatures and unique charm of the Kokeriet at Isfjord Radio. Our mobile sauna is a marvel of design, featuring bright aspen benches that provide soothing warmth for...
Story
Be inspired: Sample Menu from Isfjord Radio Kitchen
...Radio experience. The menus change daily and are designed according to season and availability of ingredients. Be inspired by two example menus from the Isfjord Radio Kitchen. /wp-content/uploads/2017/10/winter_menu-1.mp4 The...
Spitsbergen / Adventures
Isfjord Radio Music Festival
3-day festival program This weekend we check in at our most beautiful outpost Isfjord Radio Adventure Hotel. Lower your shoulders and join us in a close encounter with some of...
Facts about Svalbard
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Maiken Hermansen
Maiken is born in Bodø, and came to Svalbard for an adventure in 2000. She started to work at one of the hotels in town, with creating unforgettable experience for...
Amazing Stories
Spitsbergen Stories
...for conserving nature and empowering the local community. Over the years we have established and supported community programs aimed at enhancing capacity, raising awareness, improving living conditions and wildlife development....
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Dara Raksasuwan
...and you like to see her serving breakfast in the hotel. Dara is very happy to be in Svalbard, and thrives both on a snowmobile and out in the wilderness...
Svalbard
Bespoke & Private Travels
We create your dream trip We design travel itineraries where you have the freedom to choose the location, style and budget. It is important for us to take the time...
Summer Adventures in Svalbard
Isfjord Radio music festival 2024
...our guests into the wilderness together with the Norwegian musicians Fay Wildhagen and Gabrielle. Here music, nature and wildlife inter wine without filters. It is a music experience for life!...
Svalbard / Winter adventures in Svalbard
Overnight trips to Nordenskiold Lodge
Svalbard´s wide-ranging landscape is ideal for hiking and kayaking enthusiasts. You will encounter rugged, barren mountains, often covered with ice and snow, in addition to miles and miles of gentle...
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Nanthiya Kheraphoom
...she is out in nature. Although the contrasts from her homeland are as great as possible. She gets along well with her colleagues, and is a positive and fun colleague....
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Coming Together: More than a coffee table book
...rich presentation of Basecamp Explorer´s 20-year journey from the equator to the high Arctic. Sit back and enjoy a large number of high-quality images and a selection of our stories....
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Press Coverages
Evening Standard
Basecamp Spitsbergen, Nordenskiöld Lodge, Isfjord Radio and North Pole Camp were listed as one of the bucket list items for 2017. The New Year is a time for making new...
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AL JAZEERA DOCUMENTARY
...development tool for local communities, and at the same time conserve nature and wildlife. An intact ecosystem is often the most valuable asset for rural people in the developing world....
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One Step 4Ward
...away. Days just don’t get much better than this.” This is Johnny’s trip to the Arctic, exploring and finding new adventures for his blog and Instagram. Read the article here....
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Mission Blue sailing with S/V Linden
Mission Blue is uniting a global coalition to inspire an upwelling of public awareness, access and support for a worldwide network of marine protected areas – Hope Spots. Mission Blue’s...
Svalbard / Winter adventures in Svalbard
Summer overnight trips to Isfjord Radio Hotel
Join us for summer overnight trips to Isfjord Radio Adventure Hotel. The boat trip with Isfjord-Ekspressen out to Isfjord Radio is an adventure in itself, and when you are checked...
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Lonely Planet
...British author and historian Alex von Tunzelmann for Lonely Planet, published in December 2011. The article is about life in Svalbard and Basecamp's Ship in the Ice and Isfjord Radio....
Svalbard / Arctic dictionary
Getting around
...are no roads connecting different settlements. To get out of Longyearbyen, and into the arctic wilderness, you can travel by boat during summer and snowmobile or dog sled during winter....
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TEDx: Basecamp’s ideas worth of spreading
...and Bill Clinton at TEDx Talk to explain one of the greatest threats to the modern world. Listen to Svein as he encounters the Africa. Photo by Mona Hauglid TEDx...
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Happylanding
Everything that you need to know about Longyearbyen, Svalbard. It’s beautiful and strange, wild and inexhaustible and at the same time sweet and almost humorous. Understand whoever can, the only...
Awards
MILJØFYRTÅRN 2015
...highly valued Eco-Lighthouse (Miljøfyrtårn) Certificate again for the next 3 years. Eco-Lighthouse is Norway’s best known certification system for companies seeking to document their environmental efforts and demonstrate social responsibility....
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TRIPADVISOR: HALL OF FAME!
...be earned only by receiving consistently great reviews. We want to thank all our guests for their valuable feedback. You’ll all be warmly welcome back to Masai Mara and Naboisho!...
Svalbard / Arctic dictionary
Midnight Sun
The sun doesn’t look any different at midnight than it does at any other time of the day, of course. Nevertheless, basking in its rays and knowing that it is...
Press Coverages
SNOW IN TROMSO
BEING A MUSHER FOR A DAY – SUMMER DOG-SLEDDING IN ARCTIC SVALBARD When Vanessa of Magnetic North Travel proposed to me to go dog-sledding during my visit to Svalbard in...
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Tour Operators
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Sun diagram
...above the horizon throughout the summer until the start of autumn. On the 23rd of August the sun dips below the horizon for the first time. After this, it is...
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RISING STAR AWARDS
...vetting process and were highly contested with numerous entries from the industry, including among others Best Western Premier Hotels, Fairmont Hotels, Intercontinental Hotels, Sarova Hotels, and Nairobi Java House. ...
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Skiing expeditions in Svalbard
The light, the mountains, the views. Everything is so surreal. Leave your watch and phone behind and immerse yourself in nature. The pace is relatively slow. There is no hurry....
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ZEST MAGAZINE
...and lifestyle magazine. It covers all aspects of health, fitness, food and travel in an inspirational manner, and attracts the adventurous traveller. This article is from their July 2012 issue....
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EVENTYRLIG OPPUSSING IN LONGYEARBYEN
Eventyrlig Oppussing and Halvor Bakke are visiting Spitsbergen and Longyearbyen. Experience Svalbard, dog sledding and Basecamp Hotel in Longyearbyen. See the show on Norwegian TV3 on Tuesday (27.9.) at 21.30!...
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NTV Wild talk: Nabisho Wins
NTV talk visited Naboisho Conservancy and takes you through the conservancy model and how it works as a way to ensure peaceful coexistence between communities and wildlife....
Awards
CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE 2015 Basecamp Hotel
In 2015, for the third year in a row, Basecamp Hotel in Spitsbergen was awarded Tripadvisor's Certificate of Excellence for earning consistently high ratings from Tripadvisor Travelers....
Svalbard / Arctic dictionary
Phone Coverage
...of glaciers or mountains, you might catch a signal, but in regular bases there is no use for phones. All our guides have satellite telephones with them for emergency purposes....
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VG magazine
Basecamp Spitsbergen new product is presented in the VG newspaper: Mining town Svea opens for Svalbard tourists for the first time....
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Certificate of Excellence 2014 - Basecamp Hotel
In 2014, for the second year in a row, Basecamp Hotel in Spitsbergen was awarded Tripadvisor's Certificate of Excellence for earning consistently high ratings from Tripadvisor Travelers....
Awards
Olavsrosa 2013
In 2013, Isfjord Radio was awarded the Olavsrosa. This symbol and token was given to Isfjord Radio for the exceptional way Basecamp Spitsbergen has restored this magnificent location at the...
Svalbard
Arctic dictionary
...Nature reserves Northern Lights Northern lights short trips and several day packages Oscar wisting Overnight trips to Nordenskiold Lodge Passport Phone Coverage Polar Bears Polar Night Roald Amundsen Sailing Seasons...
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Traveller's Choice 2016 - Basecamp Hotel
In in 2016, for the fourth year in a row, Basecamp Hotel in Spitsbergen was awarded Tripadvisor's Certificate of Traveller's Choice. The winners were based on millions of reviews collected...
Press Coverages
TedTalk
Listen to Svein Wilhelmsen talk about Basecamp Explorer and the mission to create a scalable model for land management through responsible tourism on TedTalk. Read More...
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DEPARTURES MAGAZINE
...is included in a list of 25 conservationists using tourism as a vital part of conservation. Mr. Wilhelmsen is listed for his work with Basecamp Explorer and Mara Naboisho Conservancy....
Svalbard / Travel Tips Svalbard
Best time to visit Spitsbergen
Photo by Karin Beate Nøsterud / VG...
Press Coverages
High North News
Online article about Store Norske and Basecamp Svea opening for tourits....
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Frontier Food
“Reindeer tacos, polar bear attacks and cultivation in sub-zero temperatures. We investigate the highs and lows of Svalbard’s burgeoning fine-dining scene”. Read the arcticle about food in the Arctic on...
Press Coverages
Xpose
Motoring across frozen desert and camping on ice, Sarah Marshall ventures into the deep freeze. Faced with a gaping icy plateau and a taunting mob of unforgiving mountain peaks, I’ve...
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BOOKING.COM: HIGH SCORE OF 9.2!
...9.2 on booking.com due to the very good reviews from our guests. Thank you all, and we will be glad to warmly welcome you back to Spitsbergen and Basecamp Hotel....
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Ship in the Ice is now frozen in
The beginning of the winter season has been very good. Cold weather and drift ice from the east coast has caused the Temple fjord to freeze early this year. The...
Press Coverages
Snow in Tromso
A SNOWY ADVENTURE IN THE MIDDLE OF JUNE – HIKING THE MOUNTAINS OF LONGYEARBYEN, SVALBARD A Monday morning at 78 degrees North, halfway between the Norwegian mainland and the North...
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The wildebeest migration
Every year, come June, millions of freshly arrived brown and black dots scatter the great plains of the Mara, making this Natural Wonder of the World even more wondrous until...
Press Coverages
SVALBARD POSTEN
Press coverage (in Norwegian) in the Svalbard Posten on 13th March 2014 about the warm winter temperatures and their effects on tourism and Ship in the Ice....
Svalbard / Winter adventures in Svalbard
Snowmobiling in Longyearbyen or to our outposts in the wilderness
There are no roads beyond Longyearbyen, and in wintertime snowmobiling is your way far out in the vast Arctic wilderness. Join a short day or half day trip around Longyearbyen,...
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Lonely Planet
The Beckoning Arctic. Join three centuries of adventurers and fortune-hunters by travelling to Svalbard and, like them, experiencing the Arctic wilderness in its purest form. Read more....
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san francisco chronicle
Rivers of ice and roaming polar bears in Svalbard, Norway “Do you want to hear the most beautiful sound in the world?” asks Morten, my guide. He uses his ax...
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Lonely Planet
...In the frozen depths of winter, a snowmobile expedition is the only way to get a sense of scope in this land of bone-chilling cold and heartbreaking beauty. Read more...
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Aftenposten
Maasai meets Modern Olso. Read full sotry of our Maasai Guides Derreck and Steve visiting Norway from Aftonposten.net and printed weekend eddition....
Awards
Certificate of Excellence 2013 Basecamp Hotel
In 2013, Basecamp Hotel was awarded Tripadvisor's Certificate of Excellence for earning consistently high ratings from Tripadvisor Travelers. This places Basecamp Hotel in the top-performing 10% of all businesses worldwide...
Awards
World Responsible Tourism Awards 2013
In 2013 Basecamp Explorer was Highly recommended in the category ‘Best for the Local Economy’ at the World Responsible Tourism Awards....
Press Coverages
The Week
Read more about the snow holidays with a difference from the Week. Basecamp Explorer Spitsbergen is listed for Dog Sledding expeditions....
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Tripadvisor's Traveller's Choice 2014 Basecamp Hotel
In 2014, for the second year in row, Basecamp Hotel in Spitsbergen was awarded Tripadvisor's Certificate of Traveller's Choice 2014....
Press Coverages
Lonely Planet
...author Kerry Christiani heads out into the snow-white wilderness on the trip-of-a-lifetime to elemental Svalbard in the Arctic North. See a teaser video from her travel. Stay tuned for more!...
Awards
Traveller's Choice 2015 Basecamp Hotel
In in 2015, for the third year in a row, Basecamp Hotel in Spitsbergen was awarded Tripadvisor's Certificate of Traveller's Choice....
Awards
Basecamp Hotel won Traveller's Choice 2017
Basecamp Hotel is the happy winner of the Travellers’ Choice for Trip Advisor in 2017. This is the fifth year in row Basecamp Hotel in Spitsbergen has won this prestigious...
Amazing Stories
WE DO MORE THAN WE TELL This page is dedicated for the great stories....
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Norsk design- og arkitektursenter
"Design ga reiselivssuksess" Article about the impact of successful design for Basecamp Explorer....
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Fyns amts Avis
Fra Svendborg til Svalbard: Bæredygtige oplevelser for fulde sejl. Sømanden Rasmus Jacobsen fra Thurø har købt tremastskonnert Linden på Ålandsøerne. Nu gøres sejlskibet klar i Svendborg til togter i arktisk...
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EVENING STANDART
Evening Standart feature: The must go places for this summer focusing on Isfjrod Radio as the place to be....
Awards
BASECAMP HOTEL TRAVELLER’S CHOICE 2018
Basecamp Hotel is the happy winner of the Travellers’ Choice for Trip Advisor in 2018. This is the sixth year in a row that Basecamp Hotel in Spitsbergen has won...
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HARRODS MAGAZINE
A great four page article on Basecamp Spitsbergen in Harrods Magazine's main travel feature for October 2012....
Press Coverages
Departures Magazine
In an article called 'How to do the Mara-Serengeti', author Brian Jackman mentions the Mara Naboisho Conservancy and Eagle View as one of the best places for lion sightings....
Press Coverages
Oracle Time Magazine
SPOT THE POLAR BEARS IN NORWAY.. Orcale Time Maganize listed Basecamp Spitsbergen as one of the Great Escapes featuring Isfjrod Radio and North Pole camp. Read more....
Press Coverages
irish examiner
Letting nature guide the way in Arctic. Faced with a gaping icy plateau and a taunting mob of unforgiving mountain peaks, I’ve no idea where I’m going. Rattling in the...
Press Coverages
National Geographic Magazine
A cosmos of colour.. National Geopraphic Maganize is featuring North Pole Camp and the northern lights on Svalbard. Read more....
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SNOWSTORM HITS SPITSBERGEN
A full scale snowstorm hit Spitsbergen last week. The wind picked up to 30 m/s. The storm did not last too long, and we only had to make small changes...
Svalbard / Arctic dictionary
Arctic Spa
First you warm up in the sauna, then run to the shoreline, take off your bathrobe, and throw yourself into the Arctic Ocean. The length of the spa treatment is...
Press Coverages
New York Post
A polar bear made his getaway after breaking into a remote hotel store room and feasting on dark chocolate. Worker Malin Stark found the burglar munching on supplies when she...
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CONDE NAST TRAVELLER MAGAZINE
An article about Svein Wilhelmsen and Basecamp Explorer in Conde Nast Traveller's August 2013 issue. The article is found on page 9 in the attachment....
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DAGENS NÆRINGSLIV
A presentation (in Norwegian) of Basecamp Explorer and our values in the Norwegian newspaper Dagens Næringsliv....
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VG TV (no)
See the video of the polar bear and interview with station manager Malin, here. Obs! The video is in norwegian....
Press Coverages
HOW TO SPEND IT MAGAZINE
Explore Spitsbergen, dogsledding and Ship in the Ice through the eyes of Minty Clinch from How to Spend it....
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Reiselyst
This is why Spitsbergen is so wonderfull at summer time Interesting article in Norwegian Travel magazine Reiselyst about summer at Spitsbergen featuring Basecamp Hotel, Trapper’s Station and Isfjord Radio. Read...
Press Coverages
D2 MAGAZINE
Press coverage in D2 magazine explores the possibilities of Spitsbergen, and travels with Basecamp Spitsbergen across the arctic land....
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JETSETTER MAGAZINE
Interesting article about the Ship in the Ice and Spitsbergen....
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HARVEST MAGAZINE
Interesting article about Spitsbergen and the Ship in the Ice: Milde himmel og hav....
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As fresh as it gets
...and test the sea temperature around Isfjord Radio. Ps: If you get really cold you can always warm up again inside our arctic sauna called Kokeriet Ragnhild Utne Kokeriet,...
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