Price information
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
Accommodation at Basecamp Hotel incl. breakfast.
Accommodation in double room at Isfjord Radio incl. breakfast and dinner with wine pairing.
Station walk (day 1).
Full day hike from Isfjord Radio incl. lunch.
Boat safari, open RIB, from Isfjord Radio incl. lunch.
Transport with closed boat incl. pickup from/to Basecamp Hotel.
Transport airport.
Half day dog sledding on wheels.
ADDITIONAL EXPENSES
Personal spendings, private equipment and travel insurance.
Single room supplement at Isfjord Radio.
Single room supplement at Basecamp Hotel.
Vegan menu is offered at a surcharge.
MORE THAN TRAVEL
As part of Basecamp Explorer Spitsbergen’s efforts to be climate neutral, we add an additional CO2 and environmental investment of NOK 250 per guest. This is donated in its entirety to do good projects contributing to a sustainable future in our destinations.
MINIMUM PARTICIPANTS
We have a minimum of four participants for this adventure. If the number of guests is less than four, we reserve the right to offer an alternative program.
GROUPS
Would you like to have your board meeting, conference event, incentive group, private guiding or even a kick-off event in the middle of the true Arctic? Contact us to tailor your adventure.
Clothing and equipment
In spite of Spitsbergen’s northern location, the archipelago has a relatively mild climate compared to other areas on the same latitude. In summer, the average temperature in Longyearbyen is approximately 5 ° C. There is normally very little rain, although fog and low clouds are not unusual. Even if there is little rain, the ground is often wet due to the melting snow. The weather on Svalbard changes quickly, and local variations can be huge – so it is better to have little bit too much clothes with you. We recommend packing your belongings in a backpack or soft bag, as it will be most convenient for you on Isfjord Radio. Since the space on the boat is limited., you can bring one piece of luggage per person. You can store excess luggage at Basecamp Hotel in Longyearbyen. Below you can find our packing advise for your adventure in Svalbard.
Note
Safety
Isfjord Radio is a wilderness hotel and to move outside you need a guide with rifle for polar bear protection.
Language
Safety is our top priority during our trips. It is necessary for you to be able to communicate in English or a Scandinavian language if you want to join our excursions. The tour language (English or a Scandinavian language) will be chosen based on the group’s language skills.
Weather conditions in Svalbard
In Spitsbergen, weather conditions can change quickly. We can meet heavy winds, snowstorms or thick fog, crevasses and lack of snow or ice. This means we might need to make changes to the planned route, and this might lead us up to not arriving to the planned destination. It can also mean that we need to use a different transportation style or accommodation than what was described in the program. We will always do our outmost to give our guests a great experience in the Arctic, but we must be aware of the characteristics of the destination.
