Boundaries Beyond

Welcome to the world’s northernmost city — and the beginning of your Arctic adventure.

At the airport in Longyearbyen, a Basecamp Explorer guide will greet you and escort you to our charming Basecamp Hotel, nestled in the heart of town. With its timber-clad interiors and expedition soul, this is your first taste of Svalbard’s story — rustic, real, and full of character.

After check-in, we recommend changing into warm, active gear. Your first Arctic experience is already calling: a dog sled expedition into the wilderness.

Together with your guide, you’ll head to our Expedition Center, where you’ll be outfitted with thermal outerwear — warm suits, boots, balaclava, hat and mittens — before heading into Adventdalen and out to our authentic dog yard: Trapper’s Station.

Here, 80 energetic Alaskan huskies are waiting — tails wagging, eyes alert, ready to run. With guidance from your dog sled guide, you’ll help harness your own team and feel the growing tension as the dogs prepare for action. Then suddenly: silence. The barking stops. The sled glides forward. You’re moving.

Whether standing behind the sled or sitting as a passenger, this is a moment to remember — rushing through white valleys, under steep mountains and ancient moraines, with only the sound of paws and runners in the snow.

Back at Trapper’s Station, you’ll help unharness the dogs and thank your new four-legged companions with well-earned cuddles (they love it). Then we gather inside the cozy trapper’s cabin, where the fire is lit and a hot drink is served — along with stories from Svalbard’s past and present.

Return to Longyearbyen in the soft polar twilight, and enjoy dinner at one of the town’s intimate restaurants. We’ll be happy to recommend the perfect spot for Arctic flavors and warm atmosphere.

Before bed, step outside and look up. If the sky is clear, you just might witness the aurora — the northern lights dancing silently overhead.

Then retreat to your personal room at Basecamp Hotel, where no two rooms are alike. Every detail is inspired by the history of Arctic trappers and explorers.

Ready for an exotic Arctic journey? Let the adventure begin.

Your day starts with a generous and hearty breakfast at Basecamp Hotel — full of homemade delights to fuel the day ahead. After breakfast, pack your expedition bag and leave any excess luggage in our storage room. You won’t need much — just the essentials and a sense of wonder.

At 10:00 AM, your guide will meet you in the reception and accompany you to the Expedition Center. Here, you’ll be briefed on the route, the weather, and all the necessary equipment for your next chapter: snowmobiling into the wilderness.

You’ll be fitted with a warm thermal suit, boots, helmet, hat, and mittens — followed by a quick driving lesson and safety briefing. Then it’s time to set out westward, into the Arctic vastness, toward Kapp Linné and the legendary Isfjord Radio.

The landscape unfolds differently every day. In February and early March, the light paints the snow in soft pastels. By April, the days stretch almost endlessly under the Arctic sky. We travel through raw beauty, stopping along the way to enjoy an expedition lunch in the stillness of the wild. The exact route depends on snow and weather — the Arctic decides, and we follow.

By afternoon, we arrive at Isfjord Radio, a former outpost turned boutique lodge — and the last western point before Greenland. You are welcomed by our warm and skilled hosts. We recommend a visit to the sauna, perched on the cliffs with panoramic sea views. And for the truly bold? A plunge into the Arctic Ocean.

The day ends with a memorable dinner in our beautiful dining room, where local ingredients and Arctic flavors come together. It’s the perfect close to a day of movement, nature and new perspective — at the edge of the known world.

Breakfast is served from 08:00, fueling you for another unforgettable day at the edge of the world.

After a generous meal, it’s time to gear up and venture back into the breathtaking wilderness of Spitsbergen. Today’s route is thoughtfully selected by your guide, shaped by the Arctic’s ever-changing weather and snow conditions. If the skies open and the terrain allows, we’ll head south — toward the mighty Fritjof Glacier.

Keep your eyes open. With a bit of Arctic luck, you may witness a truly powerful sight: a polar bear moving silently across the sea ice in search of seals. Such moments are rare, always unpredictable — and utterly unforgettable.

Midday, we pause for a proper expedition lunch in the field, surrounded by silence, snow and sweeping white horizons. This is the Arctic at its purest: no noise, no roads, just the rhythm of nature and the sound of your breath.

Later, we return to Isfjord Radio. The afternoon is yours — warm up in the lounge, sip something by the window, or step outside and breathe in the raw, salty air.

Dinner is served in the evening, crafted with care and local ingredients, rounding off a day of movement, wonder, and deep Arctic stillness.

Breakfast is served from 08:00 — your final morning at Isfjord Radio begins with a hearty meal and views of the endless horizon.
After breakfast, it’s time to gear up for the return to Longyearbyen. Your guide will choose the route based on the day’s snow and weather conditions — always with safety, scenery, and storytelling in mind.

We ride along the rugged coastline, between jagged mountains and over sweeping glaciers. Along the way, we pause to explore the stories hidden in the landscape — from Svalbard’s unique geology and wildlife to its dramatic polar history.

Lunch is enjoyed outdoors, far from civilization, surrounded by an Arctic palette of white and blue that seems to stretch forever.

By afternoon, we arrive back in Longyearbyen. After returning your expedition gear at the Basecamp Expedition Center, you’ll be driven to Basecamp Hotel — where the warmth of wood, wool, and welcoming faces feels like coming home.

Enjoy dinner at one of the town’s excellent restaurants — we’re happy to offer recommendations.
And don’t forget to look up. The sky still has stories left to tell.

We hope you’ve rested well after your Arctic adventure to Isfjord Radio — and are ready to start the day with another generous breakfast at Basecamp Hotel.

This day is yours to enjoy at your own pace. Take time to explore Longyearbyen’s unique culture and stories. We recommend a visit to Mine 3, the Cable Car Centre, or the Svalbard Museum — each offering insight into life at the top of the world. Or simply wander the streets, stop by local shops, and pick up a souvenir or two from your time in the North.

When the time comes, your guide will drive you to the airport and send you off with a warm farewell — and maybe a final tip for your next Arctic journey.

The memories, the silence, and the light? Those are yours to keep.