Spitsbergen Travel Product Manual 2016 (nov 15 edition) by Hurtigruten Svalbard

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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION: 4

Spitsbergen Travel Product Manual 2015 General Information

5 6 7

DAY TRIPS:

Introduction 11 Camp Barentz tours 12 Snowmobile tours 16 Snowcat tours 25 Dog sledding tours 28 Hikes 36 Isfjord safaris 44 Boat trips 49 Kayak tours 53 Champagne Tasting 57 Sightseeing 59 EXPEDITIONS: 63

Introduction Spitsbergen Winter Safari Spitsbergen Lodge Winter Safari Spitsbergen Lodge Backcountry Skiing Spitsbergen Coast to Coast Ski Expedition Spitsbergen Ny-Ålesund Ski expedition Spitsbergen Summer Ski Expedition Spitsbergen Two Summits Ski Expedition Spitsbergen North & South Ski Expedition Spitsbergen Isfjorden Kayak Expedition Spitsbergen Ultimate Kayak Expedition Spitsbergen Foxdalen Cabin Dog Sledding Spitsbergen Lodge Dog Sledding Spitsbergen East Coast Dog Sledding Equipment Lists for Expeditions

65 66 68 70 72 74 76 78 80 82 84 86 88 90 92

ACCOMMODATION: 97

Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen Spitsbergen Hotel Coal Miners’ Cabins Spitsbergen Expedition Lodge

98 100 102 104

FOOD & BEVERAGE:

105

Restaurant Nansen Barentz Pub & Spiseri Funktionærmessen Restaurant Funken Bar Det gamle Nordpolet Rabalder café & bakeri Coal Miners’ Bar & Grill

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GROUPS, MEETINGS AND EVENTS:

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About Activities Capacity

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Spitsbergen Travel NEXT TO THE

SPITSBERGEN TRAVEL THE LOCAL EXPERTS

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Unique wildlife, breath-taking landscapes and Polar wilderness. Let Spitsbergen Travel help you choose the ultimate Arctic adventure! SPITSBERGEN TRAVEL - THE LOCAL EXPERTS Spitsbergen Travel is located in Longyearbyen, and is the most experienced tour operator and agent in the area, assisting travellers since 1988. We are the local experts on Svalbard, and can arrange everything from flights to full programs with accommodation, meals and activities for both individuals and groups of up to 300 people, as well as a series of exciting expeditions that take participants out into the wilderness for several days at a time. We work solely with products on Svalbard – this is what we know and is the only thing we sell. Our team live in Longyearbyen and know our products well. Spitsbergen Travel owns and runs the world’s northernmost full-service hotel, the Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen, and the historical Spitsbergen Hotel. Both are

located in Longyearbyen. The Coal Miners’ Cabins are also available for the budgetconscious traveller. Our tour production department organises a wide range of activities to ensure something for everyone, no matter the season. Day trips include snowmobiling, dog sledding, northern lights tours and ice caving in winter and Arctic fjord cruises, hiking and kayaking during the summer, as well as our expedition programs.

CONTACT DETAILS: Telephone: +47 7902 6100 Email: info@spitsbergentravel.no

OPENING HOURS: Mon - Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm Closed for public holidays

Spitsbergen Travel’s focus is always on the safety of our guests, and we provide extensive training to our guide team, many of whom have worked with us for several years. We also work closely with our carefully selected external activity providers to ensure that we can be certain of the quality of each aspect of every program.

Our professional team look forward to helping you and your clients choose the perfet Arctic adventure!

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SPITSBERGEN TRAVEL ABOUT SPITSBERGEN TRAVEL Spitsbergen Travel AS is located in Longyearbyen, and is the most well-established operator in the region. We play an active role in the implementation of safety regulations and environmental policy for tourism on Svalbard. Spitsbergen Travel is represented on the local tourist board and has an extensive history of cooperation with the Governor of Svalbard. Spitsbergen Travel AS has approximately 150 employees, equivalent to 103 full-time positions. Spitsbergen Travel has an annual turnover of approximately NOK 230 million, and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hurtigruten ASA. Spitsbergen Travel Corporation includes: Ingeniør G. Paulsen AS store and rental service Spitsbergen Travel AS sales, tour operation and administration, which owns and runs: • Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen • Spitsbergen Hotel • Coal Miners’ Cabins Spitsbergen Travel is focussed on the environment, and is working towards reducing energy consumption and waste levels, whilst increasing visitors’ understanding of the vulnerability of the Arctic nature and environment. We ensure that our guides are wellversed in respect to culturally significant sites, fauna, flora, the Arctic environment and the policies that regulate Svalbard, and that they are able to share this knowledge with our guests. Our hotels and guesthouse in Longyearbyen provide approximately 70 % of the total accommodation in Longyearbyen, and are focussed on protecting our unique local environment. The hotels each have a fine dining restaurant and a bar or pub, and commonly serve local, environmentally responsible produce. 2016 PRODUCT MANUAL This manual is seen as a working document for agents of Spitsbergen Travel. This document can be found on the Spitsbergen Travel agent information website, www.spitsbergentravel.com/agents. This website will show the date of change, and what changes have been made. A current agent contract will be required to access the agent information website. CONTACT INFORMATION Please select the most relevant contact for your request. Individual sales: Questions, requests and bookings: info@spitsbergentravel.no, +47 7902 6100 Group sales: Questions, requests and bookings: groups@spitsbergentravel.no, +47 7902 6100 For a copy of our sales and commission agreement and ‘log in’ for our agent website, please contact the relevant key account manager: Event bureaus: Tirill Sægrov: Tirill.Saegrov@spitsbergentravel.no, +47 9400 0774 Scandinavian group agents: Hanne Hansen: hanne.hansen@spitsbergentravel.no, +47 9001 5471 FIT & International: Anika Paust: anika.paust@spitsbergentravel.no, +47 9516 5272 Additional contacts: Sales Director: Eskil Solberg: eskil.solberg@spitsbergentravel.no, +47 4165 9549 Marketing Manager: Ida Dyreng: ida.dyreng@spitsbergentravel.no, +47 9073 2308

SPITSBERGEN TRAVEL PRODUCT MANUAL Welcome to the Spitsbergen Travel product manual for 2016. In this manual we hope that you will find all the information you will need to market and sell Spitsbergen Travel’s products. In addition to the manual, agents working with individual/FIT bookings will also receive a contract from Spitsbergen Travel with their commission rates. The manual is divided into different sections: • General information • Day trips • Expeditions • Accommodation • Food & Beverage • Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events (MICE) and other group bookings GENERAL INFORMATION This section will provide you with information that is important to know for all visitors to Svalbard, as well as agents who sell tours to Svalbard. DAY TRIPS Spitsbergen Travel offers day trips all year, and these tours can be between two and eleven hours. The day trip section is divided into the type of activity, with an information sheet for the type of tour (e.g. Snowmobile tours) followed by individual pages for each activity. EXPEDITIONS Spitsbergen Travel classifies expeditions as tours where guests spend at least 1 night away from Longyearbyen. Our expeditions in 2016 range from 2 to 18 days, and vary widely in the level of physical fitness and previous experience participants must have. For each expedition you will find an introduction page and an information page with details on the tour. ACCOMMODATION The accommodation pages will provide you with information on each of our hotels and guesthouse. For each place you will find an introduction page, and then an information page with rates. Generally, our agents are offered rack rates minus commission for FIT bookings (9 or less participants), whilst all group bookings are tailor-made and must be quoted. You will also find the special net rates for pre- and post-nights in connection to our expeditions. FOOD & BEVERAGE Many visitors to Svalbard are often positively surprised by the quality of the dining options in Svalbard. We have therefore added a section with information on selected restaurants and bars in Longyearbyen for your information. MEETINGS, INCENTIVES, CONFERENCES AND EVENTS (MICE) AND OTHER GROUP BOOKINGS This section is to assist event planners and agents looking for group programs. We have included information on group activities, sample programs and the extra services that are available for groups.

GENERAL INFORMATION Here you will find useful information for both agents and guests. This information is based on the questions that we often receive, and will be kept updated. SVALBARD & SPITSBERGEN We are often asked what the difference is between Svalbard and Spitsbergen. Svalbard is the official name for the entire Archipelago, of which Spitsbergen is the largest island. The name Svalbard was taken into official use following the signing of the Svalbard Treaty in 1920, and originates from the Icelandic texts which relate to a possible discovery of the archipelago in the early 1100s. Svalbard means ‘the cold coasts’ in old Scandinavian. The name Spitsbergen was given to the area by Willem Barentz, the first person proven to have discovered the islands. Spitsbergen means ‘pointy mountains’ in reference to the geography Barentz met when he first sighted land in the north-west of the island. SETTLEMENTS Longyearbyen is the administrative centre of Svalbard, and is centrally located on Spitsbergen. There are approximately 2100 people living in Longyearbyen. Barentsburg is the Russian mining town located to the south-west of Longyearbyen. Approximately 400 people live in the town. Pyramiden is an abandoned Russian mining town located north of Longyearbyen. A few people currently live in Pyramiden. Ny-Ålesund is a scientific community to the north-west of Longyearbyen. TRAVEL TO SVALBARD With the exception of cruise passengers, today’s tourists generally arrive in Longyearbyen by flights from either Tromsø or Oslo. Currently both SAS and Norwegian offer scheduled flights to Longyearbyen. The airport also allows some charter flights when the capacity on the scheduled flights is too low, but due to the strict environmental policies in place on Svalbard small private planes are generally not accepted. SERVICES IN LONGYEARBYEN There are a wide range of services and shops in Longyearbyen. Amongst these are: bank with ATM, bars, library, car hire, camping grounds, hair dresser, art gallery, sports hall, swimming pool, accommodation facilities, cafés, cinema, church, museum, post office, restaurants, hospital, dentist, taxi and tourist information. CURRENCY The Norwegian Krone is used throughout Svalbard, including the Russian settlements. Common credit cards are accepted at hotels, tour operators and shops. Remember to take cash if visiting Pyramiden. An ATM is located in the bank building. The bank does not offer a currency exchange service, and visitors should check exchange rates before paying with foreign currency. BOOKING OF ACTIVITIES We recommend that visitors book their activities in advance to avoid disappointment. Should visitors wish to book tours once they have arrived they can do so at Spitsbergen Travel’s offices in the ‘Polarsenter’ between 9:00am and 4:00pm, or all day long from the receptions of the Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen and Spitsbergen Hotel. You may also book these at the Coal Miners’ Cabins during opening hours. EQUIPMENT AND CLOTHING All trips out of the settlements must be planned with respect for possible extreme weather conditions and delays. On organised tours the required extra clothing and specialised equipment are often provided. If you are uncertain, ask your tour operator what type of clothing and equipment you need. LOCAL GUIDES Every year there are accidents involving visitors to Svalbard who have headed into the wilderness on their own. For the safety of visitors, and to ensure they get more from their experiences, we recommend that visitors book tours with local guides. All of Spitsbergen Travel’s tours are led by experienced local guides. WEAPONS/SAFETY EQUIPMENT Due to the possible polar bear danger, it is recommended that visitors carry a weapon when travelling outside of Longyearbyen. A high calibre rifle is the best defensive weapon, and we recommend carrying a flare gun or signal pen as well to scare away bears. Visitors without weapon experience should join an organised trip with a guide. Documentation of weapon experience/licences must be carried and may be required to hire weapons.

BLOOD ALCOHOL LIMIT The laws for driving under the influence on Svalbard are the same as on the Norwegian mainland. For operation of a car or snowmobile the blood alcohol limit is 0.02% CLOTHING In winter you should use the warmest clothing you have. Several layers of wool with a windproof outer layer is a good start. If you are going snowmobiling you may find that this is not enough. On organised snowmobile trips or dogsledding tours the necessary extra clothing and equipment is usually included. You can also purchase or hire this equipment locally. During the summer we recommend clothing appropriate for an autumn hike in the Norwegian mountains – wool and fleece with a windproof layer. Windproof jackets and pants, warm headwear and mittens are recommended at all times. Always have some extra warm layers available in case of a change in the weather. FOOTWEAR A lot of the terrain on Svalbard is uneven, and we recommend solid shoes and hiking/mountain boots. In summer large amounts of snow and ice melt, which leads to swollen rivers and streams as well as large areas of wetland. During the winter it is important to use the warmest possible shoes. INDOOR SHOES On Svalbard we have a tradition of taking off our shoes when entering homes, hotels and other accommodation providers, offices and shops. This tradition stretches back to the time when the coal mines in Longyear Valley were in use. To help keep the coal dust out of buildings the locals would always take off their shoes. SHOPPING Svalbard is not subject to customs and VAT/GST regulations. This means many goods are cheaper here than in mainland Norway. Other items, such as fruit, vegetables and milk can be substantially more expensive due to high freight costs. In Longyearbyen you can find both large and small shops selling everything from groceries to sports and leisure equipment, clothing, gifts and souvenirs. TELEPHONE/MOBILE TELEPHONE Svalbard is connected to the telephone network on the mainland by a fibre optic cable. This ensures good coverage in Longyearbyen, Barentsburg, parts of the Ice Fjord (Isfjorden), Svea and Ny-Ålesund. Outside of these areas it can be difficult to find a signal. In Longyearbyen the rates are the same as the Norwegian mainland. In Barentsburg you may need to select the Norwegian provider in order to access these rates. INTERNET High speed internet is available in Longyearbyen. Guests of the Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen, Spitsbergen Hotel and Coal Miners' Cabins have complimentary WIFI at their hotels. PASSPORTS As of 1 February 2011, the identity of all travellers between Svalbard and the Norwegian mainland will be checked both upon arrival and departure. Before this, the Immigration Regulations have only permitted identity verification of foreign nationals upon entry from Svalbard. Pursuant to the Schengen Regulations, the identity of all travellers crossing any Schengen external border must be checked. As Svalbard is not a part of the Schengen area, the identity of all travellers between Svalbard and the Norwegian mainland must be verified. According to these changes, as of 1 February 2011 the identity of all travellers will be checked both upon entry and departure. This will apply to both Norwegian citizens and foreign nationals (i.e. both individuals covered by the EEA agreement or the EFTA convention and third country nationals). Passports or national identity cards should satisfy Schengen regulation requirements for identity verification. As national identity cards are not available in Norway as yet, and introducing a passport identification requirement for Norwegian citizens for travel within the realm is undesirable, an interim solution has been introduced, whereby Norwegian citizens can prove their identity by presenting driver’s licences issued after 1998, bank-issued identity cards, or the Norwegian Armed Forces’ identity card. This interim solution will remain in effect until such a time that national identity cards are introduced in Norway. In many cases, however, these types of documents will not be issued to individuals under the age of 18. The identity of a Norwegian minor will thus have to be verified by an adult escorting the minor to the flight or travelling with the minor. After the introduction of national identity cards, however, all Norwegian citizens (including minors) will have to prove their identities using a passport or national identity card.

CHOOSE YOUR OWN

ARCTIC ADVENTURE

SPITSBERGEN TRAVEL PRESENTS

DAY TRIPS & EXCURSIONS

In this section you will find information on the wide variety of day trips and excursions Spitsbergen Travel offers throughout the year.

SPITSBERGEN DAY TRIPS

Spitsbergen Travel offers a variety of day trips, and you can find out more about them here. This page gives you an overview of the tours and their seasons, and you will find more information on the following pages. 2016 OVERVIEW CAMP BARENTZ Arctic Wilderness Evening Northern Lights evening Hunting the light SNOWMOBILE TOURS Camp Barentz Northern lights safari Elveneset Tempelfjorden Barentsburg East Coast Pyramiden SNOW-CAT TOURS Northern Lights Safari Ice caving DOG SLEDDING TOURS Northern lights sledding Bolterdalen Ice cave Foxfonna On wheels (drive your own) Vestpynten (large wagon) HIKES Fossil hunting Foxfonna Trollsteinen – over the Lars Glacier Sea to summit In a trapper’s footprints Dark silence on snow-shoes Ice caving: a frozen adventure ISFJORD SAFARIS Fuglefjella and Hiorthhamn Grumant – Russian ruins Fossil hunting Towards the von Post Glacier BOAT TRIPS Barentsburg and Esmark Glacier Pyramiden and Nordenskiöld Glacier Bore Glacier – Friday evenings KAYAK TOURS In the Adventfjord Evening tour Hiorthfjellet: An Arctic challenge CHAMPAGNE TASTING Champagne Tasting SIGHTSEEING TOURS Sightseeing Longyearbyen Taste of Svalbard Experience the life of a miner

TOUR START TOUR END DIFFICULTY NB: CHILD PRICE FOR UNDER 14 YEARS OLD 16 February 31 August 2 15 October 15 February 2 15 October 15 February 2 PASSENGER MUST BE IN SAME BOOKING AS DRIVER 11 February 17 May 2 27 November 14 February 2 15 February 17 May 3 13 February 17 May 3 13 February 17 May 4 19 February 17 May 4 12 March 17 May 5 NB: CHILD PRICE FOR UNDER 14 YEARS OLD 27 November 12 February 2 1 February 17 May 3 NB: CHILD PRICE FOR UNDER 12 YEARS OLD November 10 February 3 11 February 25 May 3 10 January 20 May 3 26 May 20 June 4 21 June Late October 3 15 June 1 October 2 NB: CHILD PRICE FOR UNDER 12 YEARS OLD 10 June 1 October 3 1 July 30 September 4 23 June 30 September 4 17 June 21 August 4 1 October 30 November 3 1 October 15 February 3 1 November 1 February 4 NB: CHILD PRICE FOR UNDER 14 YEARS OLD 20 May 11 August 3 12 August 30 September 3 16 June 21 August 4 20 May 11 September 3 NB: CHILD PRICE FOR UNDER 14 YEARS OLD 1 May 24 October 2 1 May 25 October 2 1 May 11 September 2 NB: CHILD PRICE FOR UNDER 15 YEARS OLD 1 June 30 September 3 1 June 30 September 3 15 June 30 September 5 1 January

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PRICE (NOK) ADULT/CHILD 995/500 995/500 695/400 DRIVER/PASSENGER 1595/895/995 1895/895 1995/895 2795/1495 2995/1495 3595/1495 3795/1495 ADULT/CHILD 495/250 795/395 ADULT/CHILD 1290/990 1290/990 2240/1840 1390/1090 990/840 950/750 ADULT/CHILD 425/290 (UNDER 12) 790/---795/---1095/---395/195 850/---730/---ADULT/CHILD 895/495 895/495 1295/695 1495/---ADULT/CHILD 1850/950 1850/950 1450/900 ADULT/CHILD 980/710 980/790 1325/---ADULT 470 ALL AGES 325 890 590/290

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PRICES Prices listed in this section are gross rates for 1 – 9 participants. These prices apply for our scheduled tours. Please contact us for a quote for special arrangements, private tours or group tours. DATES The dates provided in this document are subject to weather and snow conditions. Note that group activities may have different seasons to these individual activities. See the Groups chapter for more information.

SPITSBERGEN CAMP BARENTZ EXCURSIONS Longyearbyen is lovely, but it is fantastic to get out of town and into the wilderness. These tours allow you to do just that, safely and comfortably. Each of these tours takes you to Camp Barentz, our fantastic wilderness camp about 10km from Longyearbyen. Here you will be welcomed in by our friendly hosts, who will entertain you be the open fire. Advance bookings are recommended for all tours to avoid disappointment. PROGRAM Participants will be collected from the hotels and guesthouses in Longyearbyen. On arrival at Camp Barentz, the host will meet the group. The host will be carrying a rifle, in order to protect the group in the rare event of a Polar bear appearing in the area. The host will welcome the guests inside, where the fire will crackle and drinks will be available. The host will give a presentation on the King of the Arctic, the polar bear or on the aurora borealis, dependant on the season. For the Hunting the Northern Lights product, warm drinks and snacks will be provided. For the Northern Lights Evening and Arctic Wilderness Evening the host will warm a traditional reindeer dish over the fire, followed by cake and coffee. These last-named products also include wine and beer. After completion of tour, participants will be driven back to their hotel/guesthouse. 2016 SEASON CAMP BARENTZ Northern Lights Evening Hunting the Northern Lights Arctic Wilderness Evening (selected evenings in period) Group bookings at Camp Barentz

TOUR START Mid-October Mid-October

TOUR END Mid-February Mid-February

DURATION (hours) 3 3-4

DIFFICULTY 2 2

Mid-February

30 August

1 January

31 December

DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY: The Arctic wilderness evening is classified as ‘2 – suitable for most’. There is a high entrance step to enter the buildings here, which are not wheelchair accessible. Otherwise these tours are suitable for all. THE PRICES INCLUDE Transport to and from hotel/guesthouse, presentation and experienced host with all necessary safety equipment on all tours. The Northern Lights Evening and Arctic Wilderness Evening also include dinner and drinks (soft drinks, akevitt, wine, beer and coffee). Hunting the Northern Lights includes trip to Breinosa with guide, hot drinks and snacks at Camp Barentz. THE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE Personal travel insurance or clothing. CLOTHING We recommend wearing warm yet comfortable clothes at Camp Barentz. The open fire may cause your clothing to smell of smoke, and you will be glad for warm clothes if you head outside to enjoy the northern lights or midnight sun. Warm shoes are also recommended. FURTHER INFORMATION The effective temperature can be drop quickly, and we therefore recommend that you dress warmly if you will be spending time outside. There are two main buildings at Camp Barentz. For smaller groups of up to 30, and for the Sunday individual tours, the Barentz Hus will generally be used. This is a replica of the house that Willem Barentz and his men built on Novaya Zemlaya from the deck of their when they became stranded there in 1596 – after discovering Spitsbergen. This building has a wooden floor. The other building at Camp Barentz is called ‘Gammen’, and it is a traditional Northern Norwegian building. It is a circular construction with a fire in the centre. The floor in this building is insulated against the cold. ‘Gammen’ seats up to 70 people. We can also provide a large ‘lavvo’, a Norwegian type of tent, with seating for up to 100 guests. This means that we can run group events with seating for up to 200 people. FACILITIES There are two very simple camp style toilets at Camp Barentz.

Arctic Wilderness Evening NEXT TO THE

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ARCTIC WILDERNESS EVENING NOK

995

Adult: NOK 995 Child: NOK 500 Come away from the lights of town and enjoy dinner in good company with our local host during an atmospheric evening in the Arctic tundra. Welcome to Camp Barentz, 10km from Longyearbyen in the Advent Valley. Here your hosts will serve a hot and tasty reindeer dish, bonfire coffee and cake while they entertain you with a presentation on polar bears and stories from Spitsbergen. This far from town you can really feel the wilderness and experience what it was like for explorers here before the towns were built.

Duration: 3 hours Minimum: 6 participants Maximum: 25 participants Minimum age: 8 years Degree of difficulty: 2 - Suitable for most.

Get ready for a cosy and authentic evening, with good food and good cheer. This is an indoor activity, however we recommend comfortable outdoor clothing and warm shoes, as you may wish to spend time outdoors looking at the northern lights or midnight sun!

Not wheelchair accessible Season: Selected evenings: Mid-February - August All year for private groups

This tour includes transport to/from hotels/guesthouse, dinner, drinks and presentation. This product is also available for groups of up to 200 people.

2016 WINTER ACTIVITIES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ARCTIC WILDERNESS EVENING

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Hunting the Northern Lights NEXT TO THE

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HUNTING THE NORTHERN LIGHTS NOK

695 Join us for an enlightening experience: On this tour we will hunt high and low for the magical aurora borealis! On this tour you will be transported into the Advent Valley and up to the Mine 7 mountain, Breinosa. Up here we will see the massive EISCAT antennae, which are used to study the Earth’s atmosphere, including the phenomenon known commonly as the northern lights – the aurora borealis! This area is the perfect place to look for the temperamental lights, and time will be set aside for photography should the lights appear. After enjoying the views we will head down to our northern lights base, Camp Barentz, where we will continue the hunt for the aurora. We will spend time outside looking for the lights, but we will also be able to enjoy hot drinks and snacks, and warm ourselves by the open fires, while gaining an insight into how the lights are formed from our knowledgeable host.

Adult: NOK 695 Child: NOK 400

Duration: 3 - 4 hours Minimum: 6 participants Maximum: 50 participants Minimum age: None. Children must be accompanied by parents Degree of difficulty: 2 - Suitable for most. Not wheelchair accessible Season: Selected evenings: Mid-October - mid-February

This tour includes transport to/from hotels/guesthouse to Breinosa and Camp Barentz, warm drinks, snacks and presentation.

2016 WINTER ACTIVITIES – HUNTING THE NORTHERN LIGHTS

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Northern Lights Evening NEXT TO THE

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NORTHERN LIGHTS EVENING NOK

995 The northern lights can be seen 24 hours a day during the Polar Night. Increase your chances by getting away from the lights of town, and learn more about this fascinating display while enjoying a hearty dinner!

Adult: NOK 995 Child: NOK 500

The Aurora Borealis is a magical lightshow created by the sun, and while it occurs all year round, the Polar Night gives us the opportunity to see it at any time of day. Our northern lights base is located about 10km from Longyearbyen at Camp Barentz, well away from the light pollution of the town, giving you an even greater chance of seeing this amazing display. During this all-inclusive evening you will enjoy a fascinating presentation on these Polar ‘fireworks’, as well as a

Duration: 3 hours Minimum: 6 participants Maximum: 25 participants Minimum age: 8 years Degree of difficulty: 2 - Suitable for most.

delicious dinner and drinks. This is an indoor activity, however we recommend comfortable outdoor clothing and warm shoes, as you may wish to spend time outdoors looking at the northern lights!

Not wheelchair accessible Season: Selected evenings: Mid-October - mid-February

This tour includes transport to/from hotels/guesthouse, dinner, drinks and presentation. This product is also available for groups of up to 200 people.

2016 WINTER ACTIVITIES – NORTHERN LIGHTS EVENING

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SPITSBERGEN SNOWMOBILE SAFARIS All of our snowmobile tours will showcase the amazing Arctic wilderness, snow-covered mountains and barren tundra, and our experienced tour leaders will ensure that each tour is more than just a drive. These guides are very familiar with Svalbardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history, wildlife and geography. Stops will be made often throughout the tours, in order to marvel at the landscape, observe the wildlife, or perhaps just to turn off the motors and enjoy the deafening silence of the Polar Regions. Advance bookings are recommended for all tours, but particularly snowmobiling tours as these are the most popular winter activities. PROGRAM In the interest of the safety of the participants we reserve the right to change the planned routes due to weather, snow and ice conditions. These changes will not affect the tour price. Participants will be collected from the hotels and guesthouses in Longyearbyen. On arrival at the tour production headquarters, participants will be briefed on the tour and route, as well as regulations for the tour and be shown how the snowmobiles work. Participants will be required to show their drivers licences in order to drive, and all participants must sign a document showing that they accept that they must follow the guideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s instructions, and that they are liable for the excess of NOK 6000 if they damage a snowmobile due to negligence. After completion of tour participants will be driven back to their hotel/guesthouse. 2016 SEASON SNOWMOBILE TOUR TOUR END TOUR START Camp Barentz 17 May 11 February Northern lights safari 14 February 27 November Elveneset 17 May 15 February Tempelfjorden 17 May 13 February Barentsburg 17 May 13 February East Coast 17 May 19 February Pyramiden 17 May 12 March *Snowmobile season is always dependent on snow and ice conditions

DURATION (hours) 3 3 4-5 7 9 10 11

DIFFICULTY 2 2 3 3 4 4 5

DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY FOR SNOWMOBILE TOURS: The degree of difficulty for snowmobile tours is not only related to physical fitness, but also experience with snowmobiles. Spitsbergen Travel recommends that those with no previous snowmobile experience begin with shorter tours in easy terrain. The grading for these tours is as follows: 2. Suitable for most without any snowmobile experience, very easy and flat terrain, up to 40km 3. Suitable for most without any snowmobile experience, through some rugged terrain, up to 160km 4. Previous snowmobile experience recommended, long day trip up to 180km 5. For those with previous snowmobile experience, very long day trip more than 180km THE PRICES INCLUDE Briefing, snowmobile, fuel, snowmobile suit, snowmobile boots, facemask or balaclava, outer mittens, helmet with visor, experienced tour leader with all necessary safety equipment, hot drinks and biscuits and search and rescue insurance. Lunch is included for tours of 5 hours or more (Tempelfjord and East Coast: expedition lunch, Pyramiden and Barentsburg: Russian lunch at hotel). Sightseeing is included in Barentsburg and Pyramiden. THE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE Personal travel insurance, clothing other than that mentioned above, backpack for personal equipment. CLOTHING Participants on snowmobile tours will be equipped with snowmobile suits, snowmobile boots, mittens, balaclavas and helmets. We recommend wearing long woollen underwear, a good woollen jumper/fleece jacket and warm, lined pants or fleece pants, thick woollen socks, thin woollen gloves and a scarf or buff beneath the provided outerwear. We recommend you take a small backpack with extra woollen layers, headwear and mittens.

FURTHER INFORMATION Before setting out, the tour leader will provide an introduction to the driving techniques. We start at a moderate speed so that everybody can become accustomed to snowmobile driving. All of our snowmobiles can carry two persons. Driving a snowmobile is relatively easy and a great way to explore Svalbardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s landscape. On trips over 5 hours we strongly recommend that each member of the party drives their own snowmobile. It is harder to manoeuvre the snowmobile with a passenger, and due to inactivity passengers may become cold, especially on longer trips. Passenger place is only available when driver is in same booking. It is not possible to make a booking with only passengers. Maximum 1 passenger per driver. Please note that a current driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence is required in order to drive a snowmobile. Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be tolerated. Note that the police often hold controls in the field, and fines can be very high. FACILITIES Many of our tours take place in areas far from settlements. As such there are generally no toilets available during the tours. Toilets are provided at the tour production headquarters and guests may use these before and after. The exceptions are the tours to Barentsburg and Pyramiden, where there will be toilets available during the lunch stop. TAILOR-MADE TOURS Our tour production group can put together special private snowmobile tours on request. These can include accommodation at, for example, the Spitsbergen Expedition Lodge or at other outlying accommodation places, like the hotel in Barentsburg. These tours are made to order, and will be quoted based on availability, dates, length of tour and number of guests.

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A taste of snowmobiling and local history! A perfect introduction to snowmobiling for beginners, and ideal for families with children. The goal for this tour is Camp Barentz, which is locate just 10km from Longyearbyen at the foot of the Mine 7 mountain. The guide will lead us at a relaxed tempo and stop often to check that everyone is comfortable and for information on the local area. The Advent Valley is steeped in history - with sites pertaining to mining, World War II and early scientific research to be found. The Svalbard reindeer is a common sight in this area, and occasionally the Svalbard ptarmigan also makes an appearance. These animals are local to this area, and are only found on Svalbard. We will make a stop at Camp Barentz where our guide will serve us warm drinks inside Barentz Hus, before we head back towards Longyearbyen. This is a great trip for those who wish to try snowmobiling and is also great for children. The guide can provide a closed, heated trailer which can seat up to 4 people, which is particularly suitable for small children. Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence for motorbike or car is required to drive snowmobiles, and must be carried at all times. This tour includes transport to/from hotels/guesthouse, briefing, snowmobile, fuel, snowmobile suit, boots, outer mittens, helmet, balaclava, hot drinks, biscuits, search and rescue insurance and a tour leader with all necessary safety equipment.

WINTER ACTIVITIES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SNOWMOBILE SAFARI TO CAMP BARENTZ

Driver: NOK 1595 Passenger: NOK 895 ON REQUEST:

Heated trailer: NOK 995 (per person). Children under 8 travel free with a paying adult in the trailer.

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1595

Duration: 3 hours Minimum: 2 snowmobiles Minimum age: 4 years Distance: 20km Degree of difficulty: 2 - Suitable for most Season: 11 Feb. - 17 May

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NORTHERN LIGHTS SNOWMOBILE SAFARI NOK

Starry skies, moon light on the snow or the aurora lighting up the magical landscape. Join us for an atmospheric experience in the Polar Night!

Driver: NOK 1895 Passenger: NOK 895

In the period between November 14 and January 29 each year, a remarkable phenomenon occurs on Svalbard - The Polar Night. During these weeks the sun is at le ast 6 degrees under the horizon and therefore never shines on Spitsbergen. While the sun is hidden under the horiz on, Longyearbyen becomes a magical place lit only by streetlamps, the northern lights and the moon which glitters in the snow. The atmosphere is completely unique, and as you experience this mystical darkness you will know you are a long way from the beaten track. Don’t forget to look up when we stop - during the Polar Night you have double the chance of seeing the Northern Lights! The reindeer kick in the snow to find their fodder, and the foxes slink around in the dark. We will stop and enjoy the scenery, and the guide will ser ve hot drinks and biscuits. During the stop we may be able to see the impressive Northern Lights, which, due to the Polar Night, are often visible during the daytime hours. Driver’s licence for motorbike or car is required to drive snowmobiles, and must be carried at all times. This tour includes transport to/from hotels/guesthouse, briefing, snowmobile, fuel, snowmobile suit, boots, outer mittens, helmet, balaclava, hot drinks, biscuits, search and rescue insurance and a tour leader with all necessary safety equipment.

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Duration: 3 hours Minimum: 2 snowmobiles Minimum age: 8 years Distance: 40km Degree of difficulty: 2 - Suitable for most Season: 27 Nov. - 14 Feb.

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ELVENESET SNOWMOBILE SAFARI NOK

1995 A fantastic snowmobiling adventure - enjoy phenomenal views over the Isfjord and towards the mighty Tempel Mountain. Snowmobiling is an exciting way to discover Svalbard during the winter. Whilst this tour isn’t technically demanding, it will take you through the varied terrain that makes driving fun! You will head through the winding Helvetiadalen and arrive at Elveneset where the valley opens into Sassenfjorden. From here you can see the mighty Tempelet Mountain across the water. Svalbard’s impressive landscape will be surround you throughout the drive, and at the turning point, Elveneset, the guides will offer warm drinks and interesting local stories before you head back towards Longyearbyen.

Driver’s licence for motorbike or car is required to drive snowmobiles, and must be carried at all times. This tour includes transport to/from hotels/guesthouse, briefing, snowmobile, fuel, snowmobile suit, boots, outer mittens, helmet, balaclava, hot drinks, biscuits, search and rescue insurance and a tour leader with all necessary safety equipment.

2016 WINTER ACTIVITIES – ELVENESET SNOWMOBILE SAFARI

Driver: NOK 1995 Passenger: NOK 895

Duration: 4 - 5 hours Minimum: 2 snowmobiles Minimum age: 8 years Distance: 70km Degree of difficulty: 3 - Suitable for most Season: 15 Feb. - 17 May

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TEMPELFJORD SNOWMOBILE SAFARI NOK

2795 A trip to the picturesque Tempelfjord and the towering wall of ice that is the Tuna glacier!

Driver: NOK 2795 Passenger: NOK 1495

After a briefing the tour heads off towards Templefjorden. As the group acustoms themselves to the snowmobiles we will pass through the wide Advent Valley, making our way into more interesting terrain. During the trip we may slow down if we spot Svalbard Reindeer. At the historic Fredheim we will visit the area where the hunter Hilmar Nøis had his base station for well over 30 years. We will see both the earlier cabin, where one of his children was born, and the larger villa he built for his second wife. After this we head out onto the fjord ice and head towards the ragged glacier face of the Tuna glacier which rises like a blue wall ahead of us. We will enjoy an expedition lunch before returning to civilisation. Driver’s licence for motorbike or car is required to drive snowmobiles, and must be carried at all times. This tour includes transport to/from hotels/guesthouse, briefing, snowmobile, fuel, snowmobile suit, boots, outer mittens, helmet, balaclava, hot drinks, biscuits, expedition lunch, search and rescue insurance and a tour leader with all necessary safety equipment.

2016 WINTER ACTIVITIES – TEMPELFJORD SNOWMOBILE SAFARI

Duration: 7 hours Minimum: 2 snowmobiles Minimum age: 8 years Distance: 140km Degree of difficulty: 3 - Suitable for most Season: 13 Feb. - 17 May

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BARENTSBURG SNOWMOBILE SAFARI NOK

2995 Combine snowmobiling with a visit to the Russian mining settlement of Barentsburg. This tour takes you to the Russian mining town of Barentsburg by snowmobile. Barentsburg is a very different type of town when compared to Longyearbyen, but the combination of recent refurbishment and Soviet-era propaganda make it a must-see settlement! We will head west through Nordenskiöld Land and during the trip we will make several stops where the guide will tell us about the local landscape, fauna and history. In Barentsburg we will enjoy a guided tour and lunch from the Russian Kitchen. Weather permitting we take a different route on the way back to Longyearbyen, in order to see more of this fascinating area.

Driver’s licence for motorbike or car is required to drive snowmobiles, and must be carried at all times. This tour includes transport to/from hotels/guesthouse, briefing, snowmobile, fuel, snowmobile suit, boots, outer mittens, helmet, balaclava, Russian lunch at the hotel in Barentsburg, sightseeing in Barentsburg, search and rescue insurance and a tour leader with all necessary safety equipment.

2016 WINTER ACTIVITIES – BARENTBURG SNOWMOBILE SAFARI

Driver: NOK 2995 Passenger: NOK 1495

Duration: 9 hours Minimum: 2 snowmobiles Minimum age: 8 years Distance: 130km Degree of difficulty: 4 - Previous snowmobiling experience recommended Season: 13 Feb. - 17 May

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EAST COAST SNOWMOBILE SAFARI NOK

3595 The East Coast is known as the realm of the Polar bear, due to the huge icecovered expanse of the Storfjord being a favoured hunting ground for the world’s largest carnivore. Join us on a trip to explore the mighty glaciers and frozen sea! This is Svalbard at its best, through open plains and over mighty glaciers to the east coast. After a few hours we arrive at Storfjorden, ’the big fjord’ which is generally covered by ice in the winter. We will venture out onto the ice, and head towards the magical glacier front. Far away to the east we can catch a glimpse of Edgeøya. Perhaps we’ll also see The King of the Arctic out on the ice? We will enjoy an expedition lunch as we enjoy the views. If the weather is on our side we will take a different route home. Drivers licence for motorbike or car is required to drive snowmobiles, and must be carried at all times. This tour includes transport to/from hotels/guesthouse, briefing, snowmobile, fuel, snowmobile suit, boots, outer mittens, helmet, balaclava, expedition lunch, search and rescue insurance and a tour leader with all necessary safety equipment.

2016 WINTER ACTIVITIES – EAST COAST SNOWMOBILE SAFARI

Driver: NOK 3595 Passenger: NOK 1495

Duration: 10 hours Minimum: 2 snowmobiles Minimum age: 14 years Distance: 190km Degree of difficulty: 4 - Previous snowmobiling experience recommended Season: 19 Feb. - 17 May

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PYRAMIDEN SNOWMOBILE SAFARI NOK

3795 Pyramiden is on National Geographic’s list of the top 20 ghost towns in the world! For those with some snowmobile experience, this is an amazing trip to an unforgettable abandoned town. Pyramiden was previously the largest settlement on Svalbard with about 1500 inhabitants. The town was abandoned in 1998, but many of the buildings are still intact, and the hotel has reopened to serve visitors to the area. This tour will take you out of Longyearbyen, past Tempelfjord and further north to the magnificent Nordenskiöld glacier. From here the guide will lead you across the frozen fjord to Pyramiden. Lunch will be served in Pyramiden, where we can also visit the abandoned buildings, explore the empty streets and enjoy the impressive views before heading back into the wilderness towards Longyearbyen. Driver’s licence for motorbike or car is required to drive snowmobiles, and must be carried at all times. This tour includes transport to/from hotels/guesthouse, briefing, snowmobile, fuel, snowmobile suit, boots, outer mittens, helmet, face mask or balaclava, Russian lunch in Pyramiden, sightseeing in Pyramiden, search and rescue insurance and tour leader with all necessary safety equipment.

2016 WINTER ACTIVITIES – PYRAMIDEN SNOWMOBILE SAFARI

Driver: NOK 3795 Passenger: NOK 1495

Duration: 11 hours Minimum: 2 snowmobiles Minimum age: 14 years Distance: 210km Degree of difficulty: 5 - For participants with snowmobiling experience Season: 12 Mar. - 17 May

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SPITSBERGEN SNOWCAT TOURS Snow-cats are purpose built all-terrain vehicles for getting off the beaten track and given that there is just 46km of beaten track in Longyearbyen it is well worth getting off the roads! The Spitsbergen Travel snow-cats have two sections. In the front section with the driver there are seats for 5 participants. In the back section there are bench-style seats with space for about 12 people. During the darkest months of the year we use the snow-cats to head out away from the lights of town where the aurora will be at its clearest. We do offer both snowmobile safaris and dog sledding tours at this time of year as well, but by joining a snowcat tour you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to worry about driving yourself, and even small children can join in the hunt for the northern lights. From February we use the snow-cats to take participants up onto the Longyear glacier, where they can then descend into the ice cave on foot. Advance bookings are recommended for all tours to avoid disappointment. PROGRAM In the interest of the safety of the participants we reserve the right to change the planned routes due to weather conditions. These changes will not affect the tour price. Participants will be collected from the hotels and guesthouses in Longyearbyen by the guides. There will be a briefing on the tour and route, and a demonstration of how to communicate with the driver while he is driving. Warm drinks and biscuits will be served during the tours. After completion of tour participants will be driven back to their hotel/guesthouse. 2016 SEASON SNOW-CAT TOURS TOUR END TOUR START Northern Lights Safari 12 Feb 21 November Ice caving 17 May 1 February Difficulty: 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Suitable for most, 3 - Average physical fitness

DURATION (hours) 2 3

DIFFICULTY* 2 3

DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY: While the vehicles are not suitable for wheelchairs, most people will be able to ride a snowcat. The grading for these tours is as follows: 2. Suitable for most, easy and flat terrain 3. Average physical fitness, not suitable if you have limited mobility (uneven and partly steep terrain) THE PRICES INCLUDE Transport to and from hotel/guesthouse, briefing, experienced tour leader with all necessary safety equipment, hot drinks and biscuits and search and rescue insurance. Headlamps and helmets are supplied on the ice caving tour. THE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE Personal travel insurance or clothing other than that mentioned above. CLOTHING We recommend wearing long woollen underwear, a good woollen jumper/fleece jacket and warm, lined pants or fleece pants, thick woollen socks, thin woollen gloves, warm headwear and a scarf or buff beneath wind and waterproof outerwear. We recommend you take a small backpack with extra woollen layers, headwear and mittens. FURTHER INFORMATION Before setting out, the tour leader will provide an introduction to the tour. It is essential that passengers inform the guide immediately should they feel any discomfort during the tour. Ice cave tour is not recommended for those with claustrophobia. Participants who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol may be denied participation. FACILITIES Many of our tours take place in areas far from settlements. As such there are generally no toilets available during the tours.

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NORTHERN LIGHTS SAFARI WITH SNOWCAT FROM NOK

495 Join us on an exciting snowcat trip and hunt for the aurora away from the lights of town! You wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss the big red snowcat when it arrives to pick you up! The guides will greet you at the doorstep of your hotel or guesthouse before you head out of town, into the darkness and over the frozen Advent Valley. The guides will make several stops underway to look for the aurora borealis and will choose the route into the Advent Valley based on the weather and conditions on the day. As you experience being in the dark in the Arctic, the guide will explain how the aurora is formed, and serve hot drinks and share stories about the area, while you keep your eyes to the sky. This is an excellent excursion for those who wish to come out of town in the safety and comfort of a warm vehicle. Experience the feeling of standing in the impressive darkness, and enjoy the lights in the sky, and those of Longyearbyen.

Adult: NOK 495 Child u/14: NOK 250

Duration: 2 hours Minimum: 2 participants Maximum: 12 participants Minimum age: None. Children must be accompanied by parents Degree of difficulty: 2 - Suitable for most Season: 21 Nov. - 12 Feb.

This tour includes transport to/from hotels/guesthouse, warm drinks, biscuits and tour leader with all necessary safety equipment.

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ICE CAVE TOUR WITH SNOWCAT NOK

795 Walk through the heart of a glacier and into the crystal world beneath. The light from your headlamp will reveal a glittering cave with fascinating formations in the frozen walls. Our guides will meet you with our big red snow-cat, and drive you up onto the Longyear Glacier in this tracked all-terrain vehicle. With headlamps to light the way you will head into the meltwater channels within the glacier - an experience that will take your breath away. Take your camera, and get ready to explore this beautiful world of ice as our guide leads you through the meandering chasm. We provide headlights, helmets and experienced guides. You take solid winter shoes, waterproof outdoor clothing and a spirit of adventure!

Adult: NOK 795 Child u/14: NOK 395

Duration: 3 hours Minimum: 2 participants Maximum: 12 participants Minimum age: 8 years Degree of difficulty: 3 - Average physical fitness Season: 1 Feb. - 17 May

This trip is not suitable for those who suffer from claustrophobia or restricted movement. This tour includes transport to/from hotels/guesthouse, helmet, headlamp, ice spikes, hot drinks, biscuits and a tour leader with all necessary safety equipment.

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SPITSBERGEN DOG SLEDDING TOURS Dog sledding has long been a tradition on Svalbard. Early explorers and intrepid hunters used man’s best friend to navigate the snow-covered tundra and frozen fjords in the 1800s, and today this tradition continues, all be it mostly for pleasure driving today! The amazing team work between man and dog is something everyone should experience, as is the magical Arctic silence which descends once the eager huskies begin to pull their sleds. On most of our dogsledding tours the guide will drive first with 2 guests on his sled. These guests will have the chance to steer 10 – 12 dogs! After this the rest of the group will travel in two person sleds with 5 – 6 dogs. During the tour guests can take turns at driving or just enjoy the snow-covered scenery from the sled. During the summer you can also try summer dog sledding, where you drive our small wheeled wagons which take 2 – 3 people, or join a dog wagon trip where up to 6 passengers can enjoy the ride while the guide drives the team. Advance bookings are recommended for all tours to avoid disappointment. PROGRAM In the interest of the safety of the participants we reserve the right to change the planned routes due to weather conditions. These changes will not affect the tour price. Participants will be collected from the hotels and guesthouses in Longyearbyen by the guides. On arrival at the dog yards, participants will equipped with warm outerwear and boots (not applicable for dog wagon tour). After this there will be a briefing on the tour and route, and a demonstration of how to control the sleds. The guides will then show how to harness the dogs and the group will work together to get the dog teams ready before the tour starts in earnest. After completion of tour participants will help to unharness the dogs before being driven back to their hotel/guesthouse. 2016 SEASON DOG SLEDDING TOURS TOUR END TOUR START Northern lights safari 10 February November Dog sledding in Bolterdalen 25 May 11 February Dog sledding to the ice cave 20 May 10 January Dog sledding on Foxfonna 20 June 26 May Dog sledding on wheels Late October 21 June Dog wagon tour: Vestpynten 1 October 15 June The start date for the Northern Lights Safari is dependent on snow cover.

DURATION (hours) 4 4 6-7 4-5 4 3.5

DIFFICULTY* 3 3 3 4 3 2

DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY The grading for these tours is as follows: 2. 3. 4.

Suitable for most Average physical fitness Above average physical fitness

THE PRICES INCLUDE Transport to and from hotel/guesthouse, briefing, exposure suit, boots, outer mittens, experienced tour leader with all necessary safety equipment, hot drinks and biscuits and search and rescue insurance. Expedition lunch is included for tours of 6 hours or more. Dog wagon tour includes transport to and from hotel/guesthouse, exposure suit, briefing and driver with all necessary safety equipment. THE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE Personal travel insurance or clothing other than that mentioned above. CLOTHING Participants on dog sledding tours will be equipped with exposure suits, boots, mittens and balaclavas. We recommend wearing long woollen underwear, a good woollen jumper/fleece jacket and warm, lined pants or fleece pants, thick woollen socks, thin woollen gloves, warm headwear and a scarf or buff beneath the provided outerwear. For dog wagon tour you should also wear warm outerwear. We recommend you take a small backpack with extra woollen layers, headwear and mittens.

FURTHER INFORMATION Before setting out, the tour leader will provide an introduction to the tour. It is essential that passengers inform the guide immediately should they feel any discomfort during the tour. A reasonable level of physical fitness is required to drive a dog sled, particularly on longer tours. Participants who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol may be denied participation. FACILITIES Many of our tours take place in areas far from settlements. As such there are generally no toilets available during the tours. Simple toilets are provided at the dog yard and guests may use these before and after.

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1290 The Polar Night is a particularly atmospheric time of year, and dog sledding under starry skies, dancing aurora or glittering moonlight is an experience not to be missed. After helping to harness the dogs your guide will lead the way out from the yards. The dogs will yelp and bark with impatience, but as soon as we get going a beautiful silence will sink over us. The eager dogs will set off at a cracking pace, but after a couple of kilometres they will settle into a comfortable speed. The guide will drive first with two guests in their larger sled, and the group will follow in two person sleds. Participants will be able to swap between mushing and enjoying the scenery from the sled. Out in the dark we will turn off our headlights, and after a short time the contours of the mountains will appear. Looking south, we can see that it is lighter towards the horizon. The snow covered landscape reflects light from the moon, stars and, if we are lucky, the northern lights - and it is astonishing to note just how much you can see in this magical period.

Adult: NOK 1290 Child u/13: NOK 990

Duration: 4 hours Minimum: 1 participant Maximum: 12 participants Minimum age: 8 years Degree of difficulty: 3 - Average physical fitness Season: Nov. - 10 Feb.

Included in tour: Transport from/to accommodation, clothing and boots, guide with security equipment.

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DOG SLEDDING IN BOLTERDALEN NOK

1290 Experience dog sledding as you mush your way through Bolterdalenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exciting and varied landscape with your own dog team!

Adult: NOK 1290 Child u/13: NOK 990

Dog sledding is an amazing and authentic way to experience the Arctic, and this tour will give you an excellent introduction to mushing techniques and the joys of working with Polar dogs. The guide will drive first along with two guests, and the following sleds will be each be driven by two guests. After helping to harness the dogs we will head off, following the riverbed as it meanders back and forth into Bolterdalen, surrounded by beautiful mountains. Reindeer are often seen on this tour, and sometimes Svalbard grouse and Polar foxes as well. We will stop several times during the tour to take pictures and pat the tireless dogs. At the Scott Turner Glacier we will turn the sleds and set a course for the dog yard. On our return we will help to unharness the dogs, before the guide shows us the newest litter of puppies.

Duration: 4 hours Minimum: 1 participant Maximum: 12 participants Minimum age: 8 years Degree of difficulty: 3 - Average physical fitness Season: 11 Feb. - 25 May

Included in tour: Transport from/to accommodation, clothing and boots, guide with security equipment.

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DOG SLEDDING TO AN ICE CAVE NOK

2240 A whole day adventure! Drive a dog team to a fantastic ice cave which is hidden within a glacier. This glittering cave is protected from the elements, which allows the ice to form amazing shapes and textures. Combine two of the Arcticâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most amazing experiences on one tour! Using the traditional method of transport for the North Pole area you and your sled partner will mush through winding valleys and up onto a glacier, where you will leave the dogs to rest as you enter the amazing frozen crystal world of the ice cave. Lunch will be provided in the igloo our guides have built on the glacier, so that you can keep out of the weather while you eat. After the meal the tour will set off again at high speed down the glacier and back towards the dog yard, where you and the dogs will be welcomed back with a rousing canine chorus. An amazing whole day trip, which is sure to be a highlight of any Spitsbergen visit!

Adult: NOK 2240 Child u/13: NOK 1840

Duration: 6-7 hours Minimum: 1 participant Maximum: 12 participants Minimum age: 8 years Degree of difficulty: 3 - Average physical fitness Season: 10 Jan. - 20 May

Included in tour: Transport from/to accommodation, expedition lunch, visit to ice cave, clothing and boots, guide with security equipment.

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DOG SLEDDING ON FOXFONNA NOK

1390 When the snow has melted in the valley it is still possible to drive a dog sled on Foxfonna, over 400m above sea level. The views over the Isfjord, Advent Valley and the beautiful mountains surrounding the area are fantastic! This tour starts with a stop at the dog yard to collect the huskies that will pull your sleds. After that the guide will drive you up the spectacular twisting road which passes the number 7 mine. At the top you will harness the dogs with help from the guide. After a briefing on the tour and dog sledding you will mush out and up over Foxfonna, with fantastic snow, and views over mountains, fjords and valleys from above! Dog sledding at this time of year is a really amazing experience - the sun is high in the sky all day (and night) long. A visit in this period enables you to combine summer day trips like boat trips on the Isfjord with this optimal winter experience!

Adult: NOK 1390 Child u/13: NOK 1090

Duration: 4-5 hours Minimum: 1 participant Maximum: 12 participants Minimum age: 8 years Degree of difficulty: 4 - Above average physical fitness Season: 26 May - 20 June

Included in tour: Transport from/to accommodation, clothing and boots, guide with security equipment.

2016 WINTER ACTIVITIES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DOG SLEDDING ON FOXFONNA

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DOG SLEDDING ON WHEELS: ADVENTDALEN NOK

990 Eager polar dogs pull the sturdy, wheeled carts, and you can enjoy the views and experience the animals and birds of Advent Valley up close!

Adult: NOK 990 Child u/13: NOK 840

Think you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mush in the summer? Think again! Join us on a tour where you can really experience the joys of dog sledding without the snow as you drive your own specially designed wheeled sled! The dogs will make good speed as we follow the road towards the old northern lights research station. Underway there is a good chance that we will see reindeer, foxes and flocks of migratory birds. The guide will drive the first sled, with space for two guests in his sled. The other participants follow in small wagons for 3 people. We will make several stops along the way to give the dogs a drink. The tour takes us along the track into Endalen, past the cableway turning station and towards the old Gruve 5 mine. The colours of the vegetation in contrast to the mountains and sky are amazing and the clean Arctic air is refreshing for both body and soul!

Duration: 4 hours Minimum: 1 participant Maximum: 21 participants Minimum age: 8 years Degree of difficulty: 3 - Average physical fitness Season: 21 June - early Nov.

Included in tour: Transport from/to accommodation, clothing and boots, guide with security equipment.

2016 WINTER ACTIVITIES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DOG SLEDDING ON WHEELS: ADVENTDALEN

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DOG WAGON RIDE: VESTPYNTEN NOK

950 With a large dog-team ahead, the guide will drive this large wagon with up to six guests on board, while you enjoy the coastal scenery. Perfect for those who do not wish to drive their own sled.

Adult: NOK 950 Child u/13: NOK 750

First of all we head to the dog-yard outside of Longyearbyen, where we will greet the noisy dogs and choose the team for today’s tour. They will join us in a special trailer as we drive to the ’Taubanesentralen’ or Cableway central station in Longyearbyen, where we will start the tour. We will harness the 14 dogs to the wagon, and then the guide will give the signal. The powerful dogs will drive us past many remnants from Longyearbyen’s industrial history, with fantastic views over fjords and mountains. We will then head towards the water, where we occasionally see polar foxes, beluga whales and seals, or reindeer on the tundra. After enjoying the beautiful area around Vestpynten, we will turn and head back towards Longyearbyen. This trip is suitable for most, as the guests will not be driving themselves, but only need to be able to enter the wagon. We recommend that you dress warmly, even if the weather is mild.

Duration: 3.5 hours Minimum: 2 participants Maximum: 7 participants Minimum age: 5 years Degree of difficulty: 2 - Suitable for most Season: 15 June - 1 Oct.

Included in tour: Transport from/to accommodation, warm outer clothing and guide/driver with security equipment.

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SPITSBERGEN HIKING During the summer the sun never sets on Svalbard! During this period the peaks surrounding Longyearbyen and some a little further afield, beg to be climbed. Our hiking tours vary from a three-hour fossil hunting trip to hikes to peaks above 800m over sea level. Experienced local guides lead all of these trips, so that you can let them think of the safety measures while you enjoy the views! Advance bookings are recommended for all tours to avoid disappointment. PROGRAM In the interest of the safety of the participants we reserve the right to change the planned routes due to weather conditions. These changes will not affect the tour price. Participants will be collected from the hotels and guesthouses in Longyearbyen, and driven to the start point for their hike. The guide will provide information on the tour and the route that you are planning on following. After completion of tour participants will be driven back to their hotel/guesthouse. 2016 SEASON HIKES Fossil hunting Foxfonna Trollsteinen – over the Lars Glacier Sea to summit Following a trapper’s footprints Ice caving: a frozen adventure Dark silence on snow-shoes

TOUR START 10 June 1 July 20 June 18 June 1 October 1 November 1 October

TOUR END 1 October 30 September 30 September 16 August 30 November 1 February 31 January

DURATION (hours) 3 3 6 7 2 5 5

DIFFICULTY 3 4 4 4 3 4 3

DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY The grading for these tours is as follows: 3. Average physical fitness, not suitable if you have limited mobility (uneven and partly steep terrain) 4. Good physical fitness, not suitable if you have limited mobility (steep, slippery and uneven terrain, may involve open boats) THE PRICES INCLUDE Transport to and from hotel/guesthouse, briefing, experienced tour leader with all necessary safety equipment, hot drinks and biscuits and search and rescue insurance. Expedition lunch is included for tours of 6 hours or more. Polarcirkel boat transfer with floatation suit included for Hike from sea to summit. THE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE Personal travel insurance or clothing other than that mentioned above. CLOTHING Participants on hikes should be aware that the weather can change quickly. Participants must have windproof and waterproof outer layers with one or more insulating layer underneath. Warm headwear, mittens and scarf or buff are also required. It is a good idea to take extra clothes in a backpack. Waterproof hiking boots are required, running shoes/sneakers are not appropriate. Gaiters can be useful early in the season. For the ‘Hike from sea to summit’ participants will be equipped with floatation suits at the tour production headquarters. FURTHER INFORMATION Before setting out, the tour leader will provide an introduction to the tour. It is essential that participants inform the guide immediately should they feel any discomfort during the tour. The terrain on Svalbard is often uneven, with loose rocks and steep slopes. Participants who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol may be denied participation. Participants who are not appropriately clothed may be denied participation. FACILITIES Many of our tours take place in areas far from settlements. As such there are generally no toilets available during the tours.

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FOSSIL HUNTING WITH PACK DOGS NOK

425 Want to find 40-60 million year old plant fossils? We will help you collect the most personal souvenirs available on Svalbard!

Adult: NOK 425 Child u/13: NOK 295

On Svalbard, it is illegal to pick flowers. However, if you find a 60 million year old plant then you can keep it! Finding your own fossils is great fun, and the company of the husky dog makes it even more enjoyable. This trip starts with transport to the dog yard near Bolterdalen, where we will meet our fourlegged friends before begin our hike. We will head into Bolterdalen, and along the meandering riverbed. The river is formed by meltwater from the glaciers further inland, and has moved rocks and gravel into a large moraine. It is in these types of rocks you can find 40 - 60 million year old fossils of ancient flora and fauna, and our experienced guides know just where to look! The guides will also offer delicious waffles and hot drinks and the dog yards, and if you are lucky you might get to meet the husky puppies!

Duration: 3 hours Minimum: 1 participant Maximum: 12 participants Minimum age: 8 years Degree of difficulty: 3 - Average physical fitness Season: 10 June - 1 Oct.

Included in tour: Transport from/to hotels/guesthouse, guide with all necessary safety equipment, hot drinks and waffles. Start date may be affected by late snow-falls.

2016 SUMMER ACTIVITIES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; FOSSIL HUNTING WITH PACK DOGS

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HIKE ACROSS FOXFONNA NOK

790

Adult: NOK 790 Join us on a hike over Breinosa, with breath-taking views over Advent Valley and the Isfjord! This tour begins with a drive up to Gruve 7, the active coal mine, located about 400 metres over sea level. From here we continue on foot over the Foxfonna glacier towards Foxdalen. As we wander across this massive ice cap we will enjoy fantastic views over the surrounding area. We will then make our way down towards the opening of Foxdalen, and here we find a small traditional cabin where we will eat our lunch. After the light meal and a warm drink we will set a course back towards beautiful Advent Valley and Camp Barentz, where the hike ends. This is a special opportunity to see Advent Valley and the surrounding mountains from a bird’s eye view - a tour you don’t want to miss!

Duration: 6-7 hours Minimum: 2 participants Maximum: 12 participants Minimum age: 12 years Degree of difficulty: 4 - Above average physical fitness Season: 1 July - 1 Oct.

Included in tour: Transport from/to hotels/guesthouse, light lunch, hot drinks and guide with all necessary safety equipment.

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Hike to Trollsteinen across the Lars Glacier NEXT TO THE

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HIKE TO TROLLSTEINEN ACROSS THE LARS GLACIER NOK

795

Adult: NOK 795 Get ready to cross the ice and conquer the steep slope before reaching your goal - panoramic views from 849m over sea level! If you follow the Longyear Valley up to Nybyen you will suddenly find yourself standing in a moraine landscape created by the force of thousands of tonnes of ice at the foot of the Lars Glacier. This combined mountain hike and glacier crossing starts at the highest part of Longyearbyen and takes you over the Lars Glacier before ending at the distinctive Trollsteinen. The glacier is solid and safe, so we wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to be roped together, but can instead enjoy the views and flatter ground. The last section of the climb heads up along mountain ridge. Near the top we will find a sheltered place to enjoy a well-deserved lunch while enjoying in the breath-taking views. The landscape is intoxicatingly beautiful, and the panorama from the top is without a doubt worth the strenuous hike!

Duration: 6 hours Minimum: 2 participants Maximum: 12 participants Minimum age: 14 years Degree of difficulty: 4 - Above average physical fitness Season: 20 June - 30 Sep.

Included in tour: Transport from/to hotel/guesthouse, light lunch, hot drinks and tour leader with all necessary safety equipment.

2016 SUMMER ACTIVITIES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HIKE TO TROLLSTEINEN ACROSS THE LARS GLACIER

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HIKE FROM SEA TO SUMMIT NOK

1095 Adult: NOK 1095 Take a different hiking trip, on the northern side of the Adventfjord. Visit an area that few get to hike! We cross the Adventfjord by boat and disembark at Revneset. This transfer takes approximately 10 minutes. We then head into Louisdalen towards Carolinedalen, making our way up to the top of the valley where we turn and make our way up onto Forkastningsfjellet. From here we can enjoy magnificent panoramic views over the Isfjord, stretching from the NordenskiĂśld Glacier in Billefjorden to Trygghamna near the west coast. During the tour we will look for the local flora and fauna. The flowers of Svalbard appear for a brief yet hectic period under the midnight sun, and the variety of plant-life will amaze you. We may see Svalbard Reindeer and a large variety of migratory birds before returning to civilisation in Longyearbyen in our powerful Polarcirkel boat.

Duration: 7 hours Approximately 5 hours hiking Minimum: 2 participants Maximum: 10 participants Minimum age: 14 years Degree of difficulty: 4 - Above average physical fitness Season: 18 June - 16 August

This trip includes transport to/from hotels/guesthouse, boat transfer to/from Revneset with floatation suit, light lunch, warm drinks and tour leader with all necessary safety equipment.

2016 SUMMER ACTIVITIES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; HIKE FROM SEA TO SUMMIT

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FOLLOWING A TRAPPER’S FOOTPRINTS NOK

395 Imagine life as a trapper on Svalbard: the solitude, the hardships - and the beauty of this isolated part of the Arctic! Join us on a wandering into the Arctic tundra! On this walking tour you will gain an insight into a trapper’s day to day life. The hunt for polar foxes and polar bears began in the late autumn, and the traps had to be inspected throughout the Polar Night. We will head out on a walk through the tundra to gain an appreciation of the trapping life, and to feel what it must have been like to be out working at this time of year. The tour starts with bus transport to Todalen, and from here we will make our way into the wilderness. The guide will tell us about the life of the hunters and trappers of Svalbard and we will learn about the different techniques these hardy souls employed. Before returning to the bus and civilisation the group will enjoy a warm drink. Should the tour take place in the dark, each participant will be equipped with a headlight.

Adult: NOK 395 Child u/14: NOK 195

Duration: 2 hours Minimum: 2 participant Maximum: 20 participants Minimum age: 8 years Degree of difficulty: 3 - Average physical fitness Season: 1 Oct. - 30 Nov.

Included in tour: Transport from/to hotels/guesthouse, guide with all necessary safety equipment, hot drinks and headlamps. This is an easy walk of 1 - 2 km.

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DARK SILENCE ON SNOW-SHOES NOK

850

Adult: NOK 850 Strap on your snow-shoes and venture into the magical wilderness near Longyearbyen. At this time of year the days are dark and mystical, as we wander away from civilisation. Snow-shoeing is an exciting way to explore the snow-covered wilderness, allowing you to cover more terrain as you walk on top of the drifts rather than through them. Your experienced local guide will choose a destination for this trip based on the current weather, snow and wind conditions. Options include the Longyearbyen Glacier, Lars Glacier or Breinosa Mountain, but no matter what the destination this tour gives you the opportunity to try something new in fantastic surroundings. Warm clothes are required, as well as good winter shoes, and we recommend that you take extra clothes and a snack in a small backpack. Along the way, we will enjoy a hot drink and the breath-taking, dark silence. Welcome to an adventurous day in the polar night!

Duration: 5 hours Minimum: 2 participants Maximum: 15 participants Minimum age: 10 years Degree of difficulty: 3 - Average physical fitness Season: 1 Oct. - 31 Jan.

This tour includes transport to/from hotels/guesthouse, briefing, snow-shoes, poles, headlamp, hot drinks and a tour leader with all necessary safety equipment.

2016 WINTER ACTIVITIES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; DARK SILENCE ON SNOW-SHOES

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ICE CAVING: A FROZEN ADVENTURE NOK

730

Adult: NOK 730 Child u/16: NOK 390 Under the glaciers of Svalbard you will find another world, a glittering world made by the summer meltwater running through the ancient ice. This trip starts from the top of town in Nybyen and continues with a snow-shoe hike to the Lars Glacier. After about one and a half hours we will arrive at the entrance to the cave. Here we will be equipped with helmets, harnesses, crampons and headlamps before we continue down into the cave. Once inside we will take our time exploring this amazing underworld with its open halls, tight passages and thick layers of ice crystals. Take a backpack with extra clothes and water - the guides will provide hot drinks and biscuits during the trip.

Duration: 5 hours Minimum: 2 participants Maximum: 10 participants Minimum age: 10 years Degree of difficulty: 4 - Good physical fitness Season: 1 Nov. - 1. Feb.

This tour includes transport to/from hotels/guesthouse, snow-shoes, headlamp, warm drinks, biscuits, caving equipment, tour leader with all necessary safety equipment.

2016 WINTER ACTIVITIES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ICE CAVING: A FROZEN ADVENTURE

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SPITSBERGEN ISFJORD SAFARIS An Isfjord safari is a fantastic way to explore the local fjords. The sturdy 27 foot Polarcirkel boats that are used on these tours are perfectly suited to the Arctic climate and conditions. The powerful motors enable us to speed through the fjords and the design of the boat allows us to make beach landings. Each boat can take up to 11 passengers, which means that these tours are conducted with small groups. The Isfjord safaris are led by experienced local guides with all necessary licences and qualifications for these boats, and will have a focus on local history and wildlife. Advance bookings are recommended for all tours; boating tours are the most popular summer activities. PROGRAM In the interest of the safety of the participants we reserve the right to change the planned routes due to weather conditions. These changes will not affect the tour price. Participants will be collected from the hotels and guesthouses in Longyearbyen. On arrival at the tour production headquarters, participants will be briefed on the tour and route, as well as regulations for the tour. All participants must sign a document showing that they accept that they must follow the guideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s instructions and that all personal belongings are taken at own risk. After completion of tour participants will be driven back to their hotel/guesthouse. 2016 SEASON ISFJORD SAFARIS Fuglefjella and Hiorthhamn Grumant â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Russian ruins Fossil hunting Towards the von Post Glacier

TOUR START 20 May 12 August 16 June 20 May

TOUR END 11 August 30 September 21 August 11 September

DURATION (hours) 3 3 6 6

DIFFICULTY 3 3 4 3

DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY The grading for these tours is as follows: 3. Average physical fitness, not suitable if you have limited mobility (uneven and partly steep terrain, involves open boats) 4. Good physical fitness, not suitable if you have limited mobility (steep, slippery and uneven terrain, involves open boats) THE PRICES INCLUDE Transport to and from hotel/guesthouse, briefing, floatation suit, experienced tour leader with all necessary safety equipment, hot drinks and biscuits and search and rescue insurance. Expedition lunch is included for tours of 6 hours or more. THE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE Personal travel insurance or clothing other than that mentioned above. CLOTHING Participants on Isfjord safaris will be equipped with floatation suits. We recommend wearing long woollen underwear, a good woollen jumper/fleece jacket and warm, lined pants or fleece pants, thick woollen socks, thin woollen gloves, warm headwear and a scarf or buff beneath the provided outerwear. Waterproof hiking boots/Wellington boots are also recommended. FURTHER INFORMATION Before setting out, the tour leader will provide an introduction to the tour. It is essential that passengers inform the guide immediately should they feel any discomfort during the tour. These tours are not recommended for people with back problems or who are pregnant. The boats are open and sit low in the water, so sea spray can be expected and the trip can be bumpy. Children under 14 years old may join these tours, apart from Isfjord safari towards the von Post Glacier. Each child must be accompanied by an adult guardian. 1 child is permitted per adult. Participants who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol may be denied participation. FACILITIES Many of our tours take place in areas far from settlements. As such there are generally no toilets available during the tours. Toilets are provided at the tour production headquarters and guests may use these before and after.

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ISFJORD SAFARI TO FUGLEFJELLA & HIORTHHAMN NOK

895 Thousands of nesting seabirds teem on the birdcliffs aptly called ’Fuglefjella’ - the bird mountains. This tour will also take you to historic areas of the Isfjord, like Hiorthhamn, an abandoned mining community from the early 1900s. Power out of the Adventfjord in our open Polarcirkel boat and explore the best of the Isfjord in just 3 hours. This tour takes in the amazing bird cliffs at Fuglefjella, the abandoned Russian town of Grumant and the historic mining areas of Advent City and Hiorthhamn. The knowledgeable skipper will tell you all about our winged friends and the history of the areas we pass - although at times we might struggle to hear over the cries from the teeming birds! After the bird colony we will head to the north of the Adventfjord and stretch our legs at Hiorthhamn, where our guide show us around and serve warm drinks.

Adult: NOK 895 Child u/14: NOK 495

Duration: 3 hours Minimum: 2 participant Maximum: 11 participants Minimum age: 8 years 1 child per adult Degree of difficulty: 3 - Average physical fitness Season: 20 May - 11 August

This tour includes transport to/from hotels/guesthouse, guide with all safety equipment, floatation suit and hot drinks.

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ISFJORD SAFARI TO GRUMANT & THE RUSSIAN RUINS NOK

895 At the end of the main street of Longyearbyen you can see the glittering Isfjord. You don’t need to go far for an exciting Arctic adventure! This tour takes you towards the abandoned Russian town of Grumant. In open Polarcirkel boats your guide will power towards the mighty Fuglefjella which now, in the autumn, seems empty without the thousands of birds that have occupied its walls during the summer. Even so, the cliffs are an impressive sight as they tower over the fjord - a vertical wall 500 metres high. Those with an interest in history should look forward to beach landings where we will look at remains from Svalbard’s fascinating coal mining past. In the years after John Munro Longyear started ‘Longyear City’, many other nations took an interest in the area. Grumant, which lies in a ravine in the bird cliffs, is a Russian mining community that was abandoned in 1961. This trip will also visit Hiorthhamn, a Norwegian mining town that was last used in 1940.

Adult: NOK 895 Child U/14: NOK 495

Duration: 3 hours Minimum: 2 participants Maximum: 11 participants Minimum age: 8 years 1 child per adult Degree of difficulty: 3 - Average physical fitness Season: 12 Aug. - 30 Sep.

This tour includes transport to/from hotels/guesthouse, guide with all safety equipment, floatation suit and hot drinks.

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ISFJORD SAFARI WITH FOSSIL HUNTING NOK

1295

Adult: NOK 1295 Child u/14: NOK 695 Ever wondered what life was like in the ocean, 150 million years ago? On Svalbard you can see it with your own eyes! Join us on a trip where we will hunt for fossils at Deltaneset, in the same area as where Øglegraverne, a team from the Natural History Museum in Oslo, have uncovered three specimens of prehistoric reptiles during their excavations - two Plesiosaurs and one Ichthyosaur. Many of the animals that lived in that era have been preserved as fossils in the mountains along Isfjorden. We will make a steep hike up to the fossil area - remember to take your hiking boots! If you’re lucky enough to find a fossil, you’re welcome to bring it back home as a lasting souvenir from the trip. Remember - you can’t pick flowers here, but you can keep any loose fossils you find! We will enjoy a light meal and a hot drink before returning to the boat with our new treasures.

Duration: 6 hours Minimum: 2 participants Maximum: 11 participants Minimum age: 8 years 1 child per adult Degree of difficulty: 4 - Good physical fitness 1 hour steep hike involved Season: 16 June - 21 Aug.

Included in tour:Transfer from/to hotels/guesthouse, transport with Polarcirkel boat to and from Deltaneset, floatation suit, expedition lunch, hot drinks and guide with necessary safety equipment.

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ISFJORD SAFARI TOWARDS VON POSTBREEN NOK

1495

Adult: NOK 1495 Power through the majestic fjords of Spitsbergen and marvel at the mighty Tuna- and von Post glaciers as they grow from a tiny white-blue line to a towering wall of sparkling ice. This tour takes you far into Tempelfjorden, towards the magical glaciers but also to historical sites like the home of the famous hunter Hilmar Nøis, and past teeming bird cliffs and towering mountains. The experienced guide will make a stop at Diabas – a bird cliff inhabited until mid-August – before arriving at Sassenfjord and heading towards the glacier front. Icebergs fill the fjord and we will spend some time studying these icy blue formations, as well as looking out for seals and other Arctic wildlife! An expedition lunch ashore in Bjonahamna, a historic hunting area, with magical views over the fjord, before we head back towards Longyearbyen.

Duration: 6 hours Minimum: 2 participants Maximum: 11 participants Minimum age: 14 years Degree of difficulty: 3 - Average physical fitness Season: 20 May - 11 Sep.

This tour includes transport to/from hotels/guesthouse, floatation suit, guide with all necessary safety equipment, expedition lunch, hot drinks and biscuits.

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SPITSBERGEN BOAT TRIPS What better way to spend a summer’s day than by heading out over the open fjords in a comfortable boat. Spitsbergen Travel offers two day trips and a Friday evening trip with MS Langøysund and MS Billefjorden. The day trips take you to the Russian settlements of Barentsburg and Pyramiden, while the Friday evening trip includes barbecuing in front of a glacier. The boat includes a kiosk/licenced bar where guests can purchase extra snacks or drinks. All tours are accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide who will provide information about the highlights of the area. Advance bookings are recommended for all tours, but particularly boating tours as these are the most popular summer activities. PROGRAM In the interest of the safety of the participants we reserve the right to change the planned routes due to weather conditions. These changes will not affect the tour price. Participants will be collected from the hotels and guesthouses in Longyearbyen. On arrival at the harbour, participants will board the boat and be briefed on the tour and route, as well as regulations for the tour and safety equipment. A barbeque meal will be served on board. After completion of tour participants will be driven back to their hotel/guesthouse. 2016 SEASON BOAT TRIPS Barentsburg and Esmark Glacier Pyramiden and Nordenskiöld Glacier Bore Glacier – Friday evenings

TOUR START 1 May 1 May 1 May

TOUR END 24 October 25 October 11 September

DURATION (hours) 9 - 10 11 6-7

DIFFICULTY 2 2 2

DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY The grading for these tours is as follows: 2. Suitable for most THE PRICES INCLUDE Transport to and from hotel/guesthouse, briefing, experienced tour leader with all necessary safety equipment, barbecue meal and search and rescue insurance. Local guide in Barentsburg and/or Pyramiden. THE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE Personal travel insurance or clothing other than that mentioned above. Extra taxi in Barentsburg is not included, and should be discussed with boat guide at time of embarkation. CLOTHING We recommend wearing long woollen underwear, a good woollen jumper/fleece jacket and warm, lined pants or fleece pants, thick woollen socks, thin woollen gloves, warm headwear and a scarf or buff beneath the warm and windproof outerwear. Warm shoes are also recommended. FURTHER INFORMATION Passengers must be able to climb a short flight of stairs to enter the ship, but otherwise these tours are suitable for all. Participants who would prefer a taxi to the stairs in Barentsburg are requested to inform the guide as soon as possible. The boat will carry some snowmobile suits but not enough for all passengers. We therefore recommend that you dress warmly if you will be spending time outside. There is a licenced bar and kiosk on board where guests can purchase a number of items including drinks, coffee/tea, chocolates and waffles. Credit cards are accepted, but cash is appreciated. On tours to Pyramiden and Barentsburg guests may choose to visit the souvenir shops. Some of these shops accept credit card, but cash is recommended. FACILITIES Two toilets are available on board each boat. PRIVATE CHARTER These boats is available for private charter through our groups department.

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BOAT TRIP TO BARENTSBURG & THE ESMARK GLACIER NOK

1850 We sail towards the Esmark glacier and Oscar II Land before turning towards the Russian mining settlement which looms on the side of the mountain above Grønfjorden. Join us on a fantastic day trip to Barentsburg! We cross to the western bank of the Isfjord, and head towards the Esmark Glacier. In front of the towering wall of ice we will enjoy a tasty lunch, often barbecued on board, before setting a course for the Russian town of Barentsburg. In Barentsburg we will climb the 200+ stairs to reach the main street of town, where our guided tour begins. Not up for the stairs? A local taxi can be arranged for a nominal charge by the boat guides. The local guide will show us the highlights of the town, including the sports centre, school and hotel before giving us a little time for souvenir shopping. We then return to the boat and continue our trip past Coles Bay and under the bird cliffs at Fuglefjella. The staff on board are ever helpful, and run a kiosk/bar with waffles, drinks and more.

Adult: NOK 1850 Child u/14: NOK 950 Senior 67+: NOK 1550

Duration: 9-10 hours Minimum: 8 participants Maximum: 100 participants Minimum age: None. Children must be accompanied by parents. Degree of difficulty: 2 -Suitable for most Season: 1 May - 24 October

Spitsbergen Travel uses two boats for these trips, MS Langøysund and MS Billefjorden. This tour includes transport to/from hotels/guesthouse, on board guide, lunch and guided tour in Barentsburg.

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BOAT TRIP TO PYRAMIDEN & THE NORDENSKIÖLD GLACIER NOK

1850 Sailing slowly towards Nordenskiöld glacier is a breath-taking experience. Our destination: Pyramiden, a Russian mining town that was abandoned in 1998. Everything is intact but the streets are deserted. A magical place. During the cruise our guide will be a fount of information, and will explain the local geography, history and wildlife as we head through the Isfjord. We will head north, into the Billefjord, and towards the majestic Nordenskiöld Glacier. This fantastic wall of ice will be the backdrop for our lunch, before we head into the ghost town, Pyramiden. A Russian guide will show us some of the fascinating Soviet era buildings, and Russian souvenirs will be available at Hotel Tulipan. Early in the season (generally until late May-early June), the fjord ice may prvent us from visiting Pyramiden itself. However, the presence of sea ice means that we will be on the lookout for wildlife otherwise not often spotted, like bearded seals, ring seals, Arctic foxes, and perhaps even polar bears, who need the ice to hunt.

Adult: NOK 1850 Child u/14: NOK 950 Senior 67+: NOK 1550

Duration: 11 hours Minimum: 8 participants Maximum: 100 participants Minimum age: None. Children must be accompanied by parents. Degree of difficulty: 2 -Suitable for most Season: 1 May - 24 October

Spitsbergen Travel uses two boats for these trips, MS Langøysund and MS Billefjorden. This tour includes transport to/from hotels/guesthouse, on board guide, lunch and guided tour in Pyramiden.

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EVENING BOAT TRIP TO THE BORE GLACIER NOK

1450

Adult: NOK 1450 Child u/14: NOK 900 Senior 67+: NOK 1200 With the midnight sun on our bow we glide into the bay, right up to the magnificent Bore Glacier. The glow of the sun is always a little warmer in the evening as MS Langøysund sets a westerly course towards Borebukta. Before us lies Oscar II Land which with its alpine peaks creates a white frame around the glittering Isfjord. This is where we will find the Bore Glacier. Over millennia it has glided slowly down the wide valley – a hard mass of ancient ice. The glacier rips itself from the land with a resounding boom and meets the sea with an impressive splash. There the ice pitches slowly in the waves before making its way out of the bay. By the ice we will serve a late supper from the barbecue. A more spectacular backdrop to a meal would be nigh on impossible to find. We enjoy our meal while the sun continues to smile down upon us. The summers on Svalbard beg to be enjoyed. In the Arctic we sleep in the winter!

Duration: 6-7 hours Minimum: 8 participants Maximum: 70 participants Minimum age: None. Children must be accompanied by parents. Degree of difficulty: 2 -Suitable for most Season: Friday evenings 1 May - 11 September

This tour includes transport to/from hotels/guesthouse, on board guide, lunch and barbeque meal.

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SPITSBERGEN KAYAK TOURS Explore the Adventfjord from sea level, and get up close and personal with Svalbard. These trips are a fun and active way to explore the local area. All of the participantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; kayaks are sturdy double kayaks, which are relatively easy to paddle and difficult to capsize. Advance bookings are recommended for all tours. PROGRAM In the interest of the safety of the participants we reserve the right to change the planned routes due to weather conditions. These changes will not affect the tour price. Participants will be collected from the hotels and guesthouses in Longyearbyen. On arrival at the kayaking base, participants will be briefed on the tour and route, as well as regulations for the tour. Guests will also be allocated dry suits and life vests for the tour. After completion of tour participants will be driven back to their hotel/guesthouse. 2016 SEASON KAYAK TOURS In the Adventfjord Evening tour Hiorthfjellet: An Arctic challenge

TOUR START 1 June 1 June 15 June

TOUR END 30 September 30 September 30 September

DURATION (hours) 6 4 10

DIFFICULTY 3 3 5

DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY The grading for these tours is as follows: 3. Average physical fitness, not suitable if you have limited mobility (uneven and partly steep terrain or involves paddling) 4. Good physical fitness, not suitable if you have limited mobility (steep, slippery and uneven terrain, involves paddling) 5. Above average physical fitness, high level of physical activity over an extended period, involves paddling and mountain hiking. THE PRICES INCLUDE Transport to and from hotel/guesthouse, briefing, dry suit, life vest, experienced tour leader with all necessary safety equipment, lunch (except evening tour), hot drinks and biscuits and search and rescue insurance. THE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE Personal travel insurance or clothing other than that mentioned above. CLOTHING Participants on kayak tours will be equipped with dry suits and life vests. We recommend wearing long woollen underwear, a good woollen jumper/fleece jacket and warm, lined pants or fleece pants, thick woollen socks, thin woollen gloves, warm headwear and a scarf or buff beneath the provided outerwear. Waterproof hiking boots/Wellington boots are also recommended. FURTHER INFORMATION Before setting out, the tour leader will provide an introduction to the tour. It is essential that passengers inform the guide immediately should they feel any discomfort during the tour. Spitsbergen Travel also offers a kayaking expedition, for those who are interested in several days of paddling. Participants who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol may be denied participation. FACILITIES Many of our tours take place in areas far from settlements. As such there are generally no toilets available during the tours. Toilets are not available after leaving Longyearbyen

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KAYAK TOUR ON THE ADVENTFJORD NOK

990 Join us on a kayak trip in Adventfjorden, one of Svalbardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most historical fjords. Experience the contrast as you paddle from colourful Longyearbyen towards the ghost town of Hiorthhamn. Kayaking is a great way to explore the Arctic, and our knowledgeable guides will soon make you feel at home in the sturdy double kayaks. They will provide a briefing on the equipment and safety rules, before you paddle away from Longyearbyen. As we paddle across the Adventfjord our guide will be on the lookout for interesting wildlife. During the summer over 100 species of migratory birds visit these islands, and can often be seen in this area. Occasionally we may meet a curious seal in the water! When we reach the far side of the fjord we will make our way up the beach for lunch and a little historic sightseeing in the ghost town of Hiorthhamn, before we return to the kayaks to continue our paddling adventure back towards Longyearbyen.

Adult: NOK 990 Child u/15: NOK 710

Duration: 7 hours Minimum: 2 participants Maximum: 12 participants Minimum age: 12 years Degree of difficulty: 3 - Average physical fitness Season: 1 June - 30 Sep.

No previous kayaking experience required. This trip includes transportation to/from hotels/guesthouse, briefing, drysuit and lifevest, lunch, hot drinks, biscuits & tour leader with all necessary safety equipment.

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EVENING KAYAK TOUR ON THE ADVENTFJORD NOK

980 During the Arctic summer the sun never sets, and you can make use of the fantastic midnight sun and explore the Adventfjord by kayak all evening. This tour lets you get the most out of your time in Longyearbyen! Join us and spend an evening paddling on the Adventfjord. We will make good use of the Arctic light which shines 24/7 during the summer, and head out by kayak into this beautiful fjord surrounded by impressive mountains. The trip begins with a thorough briefing on kayaking and the equipment that we will use during the trip, so no previous kayaking experience is required. Our qualified kayak guide will lead us safely through the water, and share the highlights of the area with us, while we keep our eyes open for the unique Arctic wildlife. In this area we often see migratory birds including eider ducks and barnacle geese, and occasionally a bearded seal may pop up to inspect us.

Adult: NOK 980 Child u/15: NOK 790

Duration: 4 hours Minimum: 2 participants Maximum: 12 participants Minimum age: 12 years Degree of difficulty: 3 - Average physical fitness Season: 1 June - 30 Sep.

Transportation to/from hotels/guesthouse, personal kayak clothing such as dry suit and life jacket, hot drinks, biscuits and a guide with all necessary safety equipment.

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1325 Adult: NOK 1325 Are you ready to challenge yourself? This combined kayak and hiking trip is a fantastic experience, taking you from sea level to over 1000m above! Hiorthfjellet: Everybody who visits Longyearbyen takes note of this mountain, it is possibly the most photographed landmark in the area. An imposing figure, located across the Adventfjord, directly in front of Longyearbyen, it rises from the fjord like a sleeping giant. After a safety briefing we are ready to begin this adventure. We will cross the fjord in double kayaks, before arriving at the foot of the mountain. From here the real challenge begins. Hiking up the rocky mountainside is hard work, but the amazing panoramic views from the top will make it all worthwhile. The tour includes lunch and a look around the abandoned town of Hiorthhamn, before we paddle back to Longyearbyen, turning our back on Hiorthfjellet, but never forgetting the experience of conquering the mountain.

Duration: 10 hours Minimum: 2 participants Maximum: 12 participants Minimum age: 16 years Degree of difficulty: 5 - Above average physical fitness Season: 15 June - 30 Sep.

No previous kayaking experience required. This trip includes transportation to/from hotels/guesthouse, briefing, personal safety equipment such as dry suit and life vest, lunch, hot drinks, biscuits and tour leader with all necessary safety equipment.

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SPITSBERGEN CHAMPAGNE TASTING A very special activity in a very special location. Join us at ‘det Gamle Nordpolet’ – the site of Longyearbyen’s alcohol store during the days when Spitsbergen Hotel was Funken, the home of the mining administrators. Spitsbergen Hotel has renovated the room into an impressive Champagne cellar, and our knowledgeable waiter-guides await to share the secrets of the building and the bottles it houses. Advance bookings are required for this tour. PROGRAM Your guide will meet you in the Funken Bar at Spitsbergen Hotel, and lead you down into the cellar where the tasting will take place. After wandering through the utilitarian corridors, ‘det gamle Nordpolet’ is a sight for the eyes, with its candlelit collections of vintage wines. You will taste three Champagnes, based on different grapes, styles and vintages, and also enjoy specially prepared canapés from the kitchen of Funktionærmessen, as you learn more about these delicious drinks. At the end of your tasting the guide will bring you back to the public floors of the hotel. We suggest you follow your tasting with a delicious dinner at Funktionærmessen! 2016 SEASON CHAMPAGNE TASTING TOUR START Champagne Tasting 1 January This tour is available on request, please book in advance.

TOUR END 31 December

DURATION (hours) 1

DIFFICULTY 1

DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY The grading for these tours is as follows: 1. Suitable for most. Wheelchair accessible. THE PRICES INCLUDE 3 glasses of Champagne, matched canapés, tasting and historical information from guide. THE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE Meals, or items other than the above. CLOTHING There are no clothing requirements for this tour, however we recommend warm socks as the cellar is kept chilled to preserve the wines. FURTHER INFORMATION For larger groups portions of the tasting may take place in the lounge, but include a viewing of the cellar. FACILITIES Toilets are available within the Spitsbergen Hotel.

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CHAMPAGNE TASTING AT DET GAMLE NORPOLET NOK

470

Adult: NOK 470 Until recently, the historical ’det gamle Nordpolet’ store from 1954 lay forgotten underneath the Spitsbergen Hotel. Now, it has been renovated for Champagne tasting. In this historical room, where the miners and administrative staff came to collect their quota of alcohol, you can book a tasting of exclusive and delicious bubbles. Our Champagne list is rich and wide ranging, and boasts many bottles from rare vintages. A Champagne tasting at det gamle Nordpolet is the ultimate aperitif before enjoying a delicious meal at Funktionærmessen Restaurant, or a more relaxed evening at the Funken Bar. The tasting includes three glasses of Champagne, canapés and a knowledgeable presenter to take you through both the vintages and the historical location to you.

Duration: 1 hour Minimum: 4 participants Maximum: 12 participants Minimum age: 18 years Degree of difficulty: 1 -Suitable for most. Wheelchair accessible Season: On request all year

Tastings can be booked for 4 to 12 guests, and larger groups may also be possible on request. Pricing includes 3 glasses of champagne, matched canapés, tasting and historical information. Please book at least 24 hours in advance.

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SPITSBERGEN SIGHTSEEING A sightseeing trip with a knowledgeable guide is a great way to get to know a new destination. By foot, car or bus, these tours will take you through the local area and show you a selection of local highlights. From a two-hour introduction to Longyearbyen, a gastronomical walk and a guided tour into an abandoned coal mine, these tours give you the chance to learn more about this unique town and its highlights. Advance bookings are recommended for all tours to avoid disappointment. PROGRAM In the interest of the safety of the participants we reserve the right to change the planned routes due to weather conditions. These changes will not affect the tour price. Most tours include Participants will be collected from the hotels and guesthouses in Longyearbyen by the guide. From there your guide will take you by vehicle or foot on an exciting journey through the history of the town, and the changes that have taken place to the modern day. 2016 SEASON SIGHTSEEING TOURS TOUR START Sightseeing Longyearbyen 1 January Taste of Svalbard 1 January Experience the life of a miner 1 January Difficulty: 1 – Suitable for all. 2 – Suitable for most.

TOUR END 31 December 31 December 31 December

DURATION (hours) 2 4 3

DIFFICULTY* 1 2 2

DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY: These tours are generally suitable for most visitors. The grading for these tours is as follows: 1. Suitable for all. Wheelchair accessible vehicle on request. 2. Suitable for most, easy and flat terrain. Not suitable for wheelchair users. THE PRICES INCLUDE Transport to and from hotel/guesthouse (except Taste of Svalbard, where participants meet the guide at the Radisson Blu Polar Hotel), guide with all necessary safety equipment. See product sheets for specific inclusions. THE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE Personal travel insurance.. CLOTHING We recommend wearing outdoor clothing in easily removable layers. The wind can be cold. We recommend warm clothes under windproof outerwear. FURTHER INFORMATION Participants who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol may be denied participation. FACILITIES Available on request on ‘Sightseeing Longyearbyen’ tour, and at stops on Taste of Svalbard and Life of a Miner. SIGHTSEEING FOR GROUPS Spitsbergen Travel also offers a special tailor-made sightseeing tours for groups. These tours can include bus transport, a knowledgeable local guide, entrance to Svalbard Museum with guided tour, entrance to Galleri Svalbard with guided tour and a guided panoramic sightseeing in the bus and other destinations subject to availability. Please contact the groups department for further information.

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SIGHTSEEING IN & AROUND LONGYEARBYEN NOK

325

Per person: NOK 325 This is the perfect way to get an introduction to Longyearbyen and the surrounding area, with a knowledgeable local guide. The driver will collect you from your accommodation and guide you through the major local attractions. The tour begins in the Longyear valley and explores the town before heading out to Adventdalen towards Mine 7. During the drive through the valley participants are often rewarded with a view of the local Svalbard Reindeer, and during the summer months thousands of migratory birds converge on the delta. The tour will also point out the coal mines in Adventdalen. Next on the tour is the area around the airport and Hotellneset, and a visit to the site of the Global Seed Vault. The guide will talk about the attractions, fauna, flora and landscape throughout the tour, and stops will be made for photo sessions. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hesitate to ask questions, or let the guide know if there is something you are specifically interested in. Our guides love this area, and want you to see as much as possible!

Duration: 2 hours Minimum: 1 participant Maximum: 50 participants Minimum age: None. Children must be accompanied by parents. Degree of difficulty: 1 - Suitable for all. Wheelchair accessible vehicle on request Season: All year

This tour includes transport to/from hotels/guesthouse/Cruise port and guide.

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TASTE OF SVALBARD NOK

890

A culinary experience with an Arctic twist! Take a guided walk through Longyearbyen, and try local specialities like Arctic Char and Svalbard Reindeer.

Adult: NOK 890

Your guide will lead you through Longyearbyen, with a focus on sightseeing and local tastings, as you gain an appreciation of how much Svalbard has to offer your palate! We will walk a loop around the town, stopping for tastings at four very special locations where we will be served something delicious - with a generous helping of their stories and Svalbard experiences. Our walk will take us into all parts of Longyearbyen, including both the old and the new. Our route will be along roads, providing good footing for the stages between our tastings. We will also see many historical sites, and learn more about this amazing town and its inhabitants. The mountains surrounding the town are home to many of Svalbard’s well known animals, including the Polar Fox, Ptarmigan and Reindeer, and we will look out for these during the walk. Of course, a focus will also be placed on our destinations, their history and the delights that await us when we arrive. The first stop will be Svalbard Brewery, opened in 2015 and already renowned for its Arctic location and delicious beverages. From there we will walk to the exceptional wine cellar at Huset for a taste of Arctic char, before heading for the casual ambience of the Coal Miners’ Bar & Grill for a charcoal-grilled burger. No culinary adventure in Longyearbyen would be complete without a visit to the old alcohol store at Spitsbergen Hotel, where Svalbard reindeer will be on the menu, before we head to the end of our tour at Karlsberger Pub, where modern miners and Arctic explorers meet. For a great introduction to Longyearbyen, try a Taste of Svalbard!

Duration: 4 hours Minimum: 4 participants Maximum: 20 participants Minimum age: 12 years Non-alcoholic options are available on request. Walking distance: 8km Degree of difficulty: 2 - Suitable for most Season: All year round

Included in tour: Food and drink tastings, guide with safety equipment, snow goggles during the winter. Tour starts at the Radisson.. We recommend good shoes, wind and waterproof clothing.

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EXPERIENCE THE LIFE OF A MINER NOK

590 Experience the life of Longyearbyen’s earliest residents as we take you inside an abandoned coal mine, and share the history of these hardy miners with you. Board the bus just like the miners back in the day, as your guide takes you back in time to the days of the ’Company Town’ of Longyearbyen as you pass historical sites as you are driven up the mountain. At Gruve 3 you will dress into miners working clothes, put on a helmet and stamp yourself in, just like the miners did when starting their shift. The mine guide will lead you through this historical place, where mining equipment lies abandoned. Your headlamps will provide light in the otherwise coalblack caverns, as you imagine the life of these hardy pioneers of the Arctic, working grueling shifts to provide heat and electricity to the world.. Once our shift is over, we return to the dressing room, sign ourselves out of the mine, and change back into our own clothes, leaving the black dust and pitchblack halls behind.

Adult: NOK 590 Child u/14: NOK 290 Student: NOK 390

Duration: 3 hours Minimum: 2 participants Minimum age: N/A. Children accommpanied by parents. Degree of difficulty: 2 - Suitable for most. Season: All year round

Included in tour: Transport from/to hotels/guesthouse, guided tour at Gruve 3, outer clothing during tour (overall, helmet & headlamp), guide with emergency & safety equipment. We recommend warm clothing.

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SPITSBERGEN TRAVEL PRESENTS

EXPEDITIONS

From just one night to 17, this section covers all of Spitsbergen Travelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exciting Arctic expeditions. Try skiing, trekking, snowmobile and so much more!

SPITSBERGEN EXPEDITIONS Spitsbergen Travel’s expeditions take guests out of Longyearbyen and into the wilderness for one or more nights. This page gives you an overview of the expeditions, and you will find more information on each expedition in this section. 2016 OVERVIEW

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SNOWMOBILE EXPEDITIONS Spitsbergen Winter Safari Spitsbergen Expedition Lodge Winter Safari SKIING EXPEDITIONS Spitsbergen Lodge Backcountry Skiing Spitsbergen Coast to Coast Ski Expedition Spitsbergen Ny-Ålesund Ski Expedition Spitsbergen Summer Ski Expedition Spitsbergen Two Summits Ski Expedition Spitsbergen North & South: North KAYAK EXPEDITIONS Spitsbergen Isfjorden Kayak Expedition Spitsbergen Ultimate Kayak Expedition DOG SLEDDING EXPEDITIONS Spitsbergen Foxdalen Cabin Dog Sled Spitsbergen Lodge Dog Sled Spitsbergen East Coast Dog Sled EQUIPMENT LISTS Snowmobile Expeditions Skiing Expeditions* Spitsbergen Lodge Backcountry Skiing Kayak Expeditions Dogsledding Expeditions *For all skiing expeditions except Spitsbergen Lodge Backcountry Skiing

66 68 70 72 74 76 78 80 82 84 86 88 90 92 93 94 95 96

PRICES Prices listed in this section are gross rates. These prices apply for our scheduled tours. Please contact us for a quote for special arrangements, private tours or group tours. DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY Please check the information sheets for each expedition carefully, to ensure that the degree of difficulty is suitable for the proposed participant.

SPITSBERGEN WINTER SAFARI PROGRAM Subject to change. Adjustments will be made to route should weather conditions deem it necessary. DAY 1 10:00am: Briefing, preparation and packing of equipment prior to commencement of the tour. We start out from Longyearbyen towards the Russian settlement on Svalbard – Barentsburg, and enjoy an expedition lunch along the way. We check in at the hotel and leave some luggage behind before we head out for an afternoon trip. The guides will look at the weather and snow conditions when planning this excursion, but commonly head towards the glaciers in the inner part of Grønfjorden. DAY 2 After breakfast we pack our sleds and set off south, towards the spectacular Fridtjov Glacier and Van Mijenfjorden. We drive along the fjord to the wide valley Reindalen and then onwards to the cosy Spitsbergen Expedition Lodge in Brentskaret. The tour leader will serve lunch en route, and dinner will be prepared in the evening when we arrive at the lodge. Guests are also welcome to make use of the fantastic new sauna located adjacent to the lodge. DAY 3 Weather permitting we’ll finish our safari with an expedition to the remote east coast of Spitsbergen. The feeling of freedom you experience when driving across the vast glacier plateau is truly unforgettable. If we are lucky, we may see polar bears on the pack ice. We return to Longyearbyen around 5:00pm in the afternoon. 2016 DEPARTURES CODE S01 S02 S03 S04

TOUR END Saturday 12 March Saturday 19 March Saturday 2 April Saturday 9 April

TOUR START Thursday 10 March Thursday 17 March Thursday 31 March Thursday 7 April

2016 PRICE PER PARTICIPANT CATEGORY DESCRIPTION K1 Driver T1 Passenger *Passenger must be in same booking as driver. Maximum one passenger per driver.

NOK 14.990 7.990

DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY - SNOWMOBILE The grading for these tours is as follows: 1. Suitable for all 2. Suitable for most without any snowmobile experience, very easy and flat terrain, up to 40km 3. Suitable for most without any snowmobile experience, through some rugged terrain, up to 160km 4. Previous snowmobile experience recommended, long day trip up to 180km 5. For those with previous snowmobile experience, very long day trip more than 180km THE PRICES INCLUDE Meals and accommodation during the trip, shared equipment, snowmobile with required equipment, snowmobile clothing, petrol, and experienced guide with all necessary safety equipment, as well as search and rescue insurance. THE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE Airfare, accommodation and meals in Longyearbyen, beverages, personal travel insurance, clothing and equipment. FURTHER INFORMATION This tour is an expedition for adventurous souls. You must be prepared to spend long days on the snowmobile, and it is important that all participants have good physical health (no back, neck, arm or wrist problems). The weather can change quickly, and at times the wind and the cold can be quite severe. The snowmobiles are comfortable to drive, and the handlebar grips are heated. Before setting out, the tour leader will give you a basic introduction to the driving techniques. We start at a moderate speed so that everybody can become accustomed to snowmobile driving. Even though all our snowmobiles can carry two persons we strongly recommend that all members of the party drive their own snowmobile. It is harder to manoeuvre the snowmobile with a passenger, and due to inactivity passengers may become cold on longer trips. Total driving distance will be approximately 400 km. Please note that a current driver’s licence is required.

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14490 Passenger: NOK 7990

Do you want to see more of Spitsbergen? Join us on an amazing three day adventure, on this very special expedition. Spend a night in Russian Barentsburg and one in our cosy lodge, marvel at the spectacular Fridtjov Glacier in Van Mijenfjord and explore the fabled Kingdom of the Polar Bear! SPITSBERGEN WINTER SAFARI We set out on a 3 day tour across glaciers and frozen fjords, between mountains and icebergs, taking us miles away from civilisation. Svalbard is one and a half times the size of Denmark but has just 45 km of paved road. The region is so large that the only practical way of getting around in winter is by snowmobile. Enjoy a rare sense of freedom as you drive across one gigantic, white glacier after another. Marvel at the enormous icebergs on the east coast – but keep your eyes open – with a bit of luck you may spot a polar bear out on the ice!

Driving a snowmobile is relatively easy, but heading out on a long snowmobile tour in the Arctic requires a great deal of planning and experience, familiarity with the Svalbard landscape, climate and fauna, as well as mechanical expertise. Our tour leaders are amongst the most experienced on Svalbard, and participate in local training courses each year. They take responsibility for every practical detail of the tour, and ensure that it is conducted safely, so that you can enjoy your trip without worrying about the logistics.

Duration: 3 days Degree of difficulty: 4 - Previous snowmobiling experience recommended Minimum: 4 participants Maximum: 10 participants Minimium age: 16 years

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NOK

Dates 2016: 10 - 12 March 17 - 19 March 31 March - 2 April 7 - 9 April

A valid driver’s licence is required to operate a snowmobile. Adjustments will be made to route should weather conditions deem it necessary.

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SPITSBERGEN LODGE WINTER SAFARI PROGRAM EXAMPLE These trips are tailor-made and can as such be adjusted to the wishes of the participants. A program will be set up during the booking process, but is subject to change. Adjustments will be made to route should weather conditions deem it necessary. DAY 1 10:00am: Briefing, preparation and packing of equipment prior to commencement of the tour. We start out from Longyearbyen and head east through the Advent Valley towards the Spitsbergen Expedition Lodge. After a quick stop to leave some equipment, we will head on towards Sassendalen and historic Fredheim, which was home to one of Svalbard’s most renowned trappers. If the ice conditions are right we will head out onto the fjord, and towards the face of the Tuna Glacier before heading back to our warm and comfortable lodge where we will fire up the sauna to get rid of any cold muscles, enjoy a delicious dinner and a get a good night’s sleep. DAY 2 On day two we plan to head east. We will aim to cross the huge glacier plateaus that separate us from Storfjorden, ‘the big fjord’, and come down onto the sea ice. We will make a break to enjoy lunch and look out over the ice for the King of the Arctic, the polar bear. In any case the towering glaciers are well-worth the trip, and after exploring this area we will head west for the lodge. On a two day trip we would then collect our things and head back to Longyearbyen, whereas on a three day trip we would stay another night at the lodge. DAY 3 (OPTIONAL) On a three day expedition we have the freedom to add other destinations to the program. Options include the abandoned Russian town, Pyramiden, and the magnificent Nordenskiöld Glacier which faces it. 2016 DEPARTURES On request 2016 PRICE PER PARTICIPANT CATEGORY DESCRIPTION 2 day Driver 2 day Passenger (in same booking as driver) 3 day Driver 3 day Passenger (in same booking as driver) *Supplement payable if less than four drivers.

NOK 8.995 4.495 14.995 6.995

DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY - SNOWMOBILE The grading for these tours is as follows: 1. Suitable for all 2. Suitable for most without any snowmobile experience, very easy and flat terrain, up to 40km 3. Suitable for most without any snowmobile experience, through some rugged terrain, up to 160km 4. Previous snowmobile experience recommended, long day trips up to 180km 5. For those with previous snowmobile experience, very long day trips more than 180km THE PRICES INCLUDE Meals and accommodation during the trip, shared equipment, snowmobile with required equipment, snowmobile clothing, petrol, and experienced guide with all necessary safety equipment, as well as search and rescue insurance. THE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE Airfare, accommodation and meals in Longyearbyen, beverages, personal travel insurance, clothing and equipment. FURTHER INFORMATION This tour is an expedition for adventurous souls. You must be prepared to spend long days on the snowmobile, and it is important that all participants have good physical health (no back, neck, arm or wrist problems). The weather can change quickly, and at times the wind and the cold can be quite severe. The snowmobiles are comfortable to drive, and the handlebar grips are heated. Before setting out, the tour leader will give you a basic introduction to the driving techniques. We start at a moderate speed so that everybody can become accustomed to snowmobile driving. Even though all our snowmobiles can carry two persons we strongly recommend that all members of the party drive their own snowmobile. It is harder to manoeuvre the snowmobile with a passenger, and due to inactivity passengers may become cold on longer trips. Total driving distance will be up to 400 km. Please note that a current driver’s licence is required.

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SPITSBERGEN EXPEDITION LODGE WINTER SAFARI 2 DAYS NOK

2 DAYS: Driver: NOK 8995 Passenger: NOK 4495 3 DAYS: Driver: NOK 14495 Passenger: NOK 6995

A tailor-made tour with accommodation at the warm and cosy Spitsbergen Expedition Lodge. SPITSBERGEN EXPEDITION LODGE WINTER SAFARI The Spitsbergen Lodge Winter Safari is a 2 or 3 days long snowmobile trip with accommodation at our Spitsbergen Expedition Lodge. The Expedition Lodge is perfectly located in the pass between the valleys Adventdalen and Eskerdalen, and has a great view towards the Drønnbre and Skolten, the highest mountain on Nordenskiöld Land (1128 m). From this central location we can plan routes towards the east coast of Spitsbergen,

northwards to Pyramiden, Fredheim and the beautiful glaciers Tuna- and Von Postbreen. We can also explore the impressive mountain range between the two fjords Adventfjorden and Sassenfjorden. The lodge has great facilities with a living room, kitchen, 4 bedrooms and a toilet. You can even charge your equipment, as we have a generator for power. There are no set dates for this expedition, and it is organised on request. Contact us for more information.

Duration: 2 or 3 days Degree of difficulty: 4 - Previous snowmobiling experience recommended Minimum: 4 participants

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8995

(Surcharge for smaller group) Maximum: 10 participants Minimium age: 16 years Dates 2016: On request

A valid driver’s licence is required to operate a snowmobile. Adjustments will be made to route should weather conditions deem it necessary.

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SPITSBERGEN LODGE BACKCOUNTRY SKIING PROGRAM Subject to change. Adjustments will be made to route should weather conditions deem it necessary. DAY 1 10:00am: The guide will meet you at your accommodation, and you will have a briefing to ensure your final preparations are in place. There will be time for last minute shopping before our departure from Longyearbyen. We plan for an afternoon tour to familiarise ourselves with the area we will be exploring. We will stay at Spitsbergen Travel’s comfortable Expedition Lodge, where we will be able to enjoy some modern comforts in the midst of the wilderness. DAY 2 The day starts with a solid breakfast before we head out to experience the local mountains. We will explore the mountains in the inner parts of Adventdalen and the side valleys. The area offers peaks of up to 1100 metres (Skolten), with the majority at around 700 - 900m. The peaks are easily accessible and varied - from alpine descents to slower open flanks that are perfect for big swings! In the evening we will return to the lodge for the night, and the weather, snow and our sense of adventure will help us choose the next day's slopes. DAY 3 We spend the whole day exploring the backcountry possibilities of the area, looking for the most untouched areas and the very best snow. We return to Longyearbyen at around 6:00pm. 2016 DEPARTURES On request 2016 PRICE PER PARTICIPANT CATEGORY DESCRIPTION K1 Shared snowmobile *Single snowmobile available for an extra fee. Surcharge for less than four participants.

NOK 9.900

THE PRICES INCLUDE Meals and accommodation during the expedition, shared snowmobile, snowmobile equipment, experienced guide with all necessary safety equipment, and search and rescue insurance. THE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE Airfare, accommodation and meals in Longyearbyen, beverages, personal travel insurance, clothing, personal skiing and safety equipment. DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY

1 – Suitable for all 2 – Suitable for most 3 – Average physical fitness 4 – Above average physical fitness 5 – Demands exceptional physical fitness

FURTHER INFORMATION Skiing in isolated areas requires a certain level of skill from the participants to ensure the expedition is conducted in a safe and secure way. All participants must be used to skiing outside of prepared slopes. The participants must only ski to their own limits and follow the guide's instructions at all times. Participants must bring, carry and know how to operate an avalanche beacon, spade and search probe, in addition to their skiing equipment. The daily stages will vary, and will be adjusted to the snow and weather conditions, as well as the participants’ desires and requests. We will generally be up at 700 - 1000 metres above sea level each day. We can set up round trips, and/or master several peaks during the same stage. The climbs will be at a relatively easy tempo to enjoy the surroundings and save energy for the descents. All participants must be familiar with climbing peaks with skiing and safety equipment. Three days in the lodge with like-minded people gives you a fantastic opportunity for adventure. The guide will ensure that the participants experience great skiing in safety. The goal for the expedition is safe skiing which will show you Svalbard at its best. Plus, we will always be hunting for the best snow!

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SPITSBERGEN EXPEDITION LODGE BACKCOUNTRY SKIING NOK

9990

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Duration: 3 days Degree of difficulty: 3 - Average physical fitness Minimum: 4 participants

Fantastic slopes and a warm lodge to come home to - join us for 3 days of exhilarating back country skiing in untouched terrain!

(Surcharge for smaller group) Maximum: 6 participants Minimium age: 18 years

SPITSBERGEN EXPEDITION LODGE BACKCOUNTRY SKIING

Dates 2016: On request

This is a three day adventure in varied terrain filled with possibilities. We will use snowmobiles to make our way to the lodge, and they can also help us get closer to the mountains we will attempt to master. We will stay in comfort at the lodge, surrounded by the raw Arctic nature and never-ending opportunities for fantastic downhill skiing.

The Arctic wilderness will be our big blank canvas, and we will explore the mountains of the Advent Valley and the surrounding areas. This region boasts peaks of up 1100 metres, with the majority at around 700 - 900m. The mountains are easily accessible and vary from alpine descents to slower open flanks - just perfect for big swings!

A valid driver’s licence is required to operate a snowmobile. Adjustments will be made to route should weather conditions deem it necessary.

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SPITSBERGEN COAST TO COAST SKI EXPEDITION PROGRAM Subject to change. Adjustments will be made to route should weather conditions deem it necessary. DAY 1 Briefing, preparation and packing for the expedition. We will go through the gear and instructions for use of cooking gear, pulka, ski equipment, tent, food and drinks. During the afternoon we will be transported from Longyearbyen to Tempelfjorden by snowmobile. This transportation leg is approximately 65 km. We begin our skiing adventure here deep in Tempelfjorden, heading east towards the Von Post Glacier where we will make camp for the first night. DAY 2 The expedition continues up this impressive glacier and we reach 650 metres above sea level at the pass. From here we head to our second campsite on the Hayes Glacier. During the journey east we will meet massive glaciers, with beautiful nunataks such as Panoramaberget and Skinnluva rising out of the ice. DAY 3 This day’s stretch takes us down Hayes glacier and we will make camp for the last time by the Königsberg Glacier. If we are lucky we will also see the king of the Arctic, the polar bear, somewhere along the route. DAY 4 On the last day we will meet the sea ice in Mohnbukta and follow the coast until we reach Georg Bjønnes’s old trappers cabin. Here we will be met by the snowmobiles that take us back to Longyearbyen. 2016 DEPARTURES CODE TOUR START SAC01 Thursday 28 April SAC02 Thursday 5 May

TOUR END Sunday 1 May Sunday 8 May

2016 PRICE PER PARTICIPANT CATEGORY DESCRIPTION K1 Shared tent

NOK 12.990

THE PRICES INCLUDE Meals during the trip, shared equipment, tent, sleeping mats, and experienced guide with all necessary safety equipment, as well as search and rescue insurance. Transport to and from the starting point of the trip. THE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE Airfare, accommodation and meals in Longyearbyen, beverages, sleeping bag, skis, personal travel insurance, clothing and equipment. DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY

– Average physical fitness

FURTHER INFORMATION This expedition requires the participants to be physically fit, as we cover 10-15 km a day pulling a pulka with equipment. Each participant should be an experienced skier and be familiar with camping outdoors in tents during the winter. We strongly recommend Nordic skiing equipment on this expedition. Be aware that the weather can change fairly quickly and the temperature can drop dramatically. The participants are normally split into teams of two and each of you will have a pulka. The pulkas contain collective equipment such as tents, portable stoves, food and fuel for the whole trip. The pulka weighs about 20 kg. In addition you will have your personal equipment which can either be carried in a backpack or packed in a pulka. Participants are expected to take part in setting up camp and cooking.

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SPITSBERGEN COAST TO COAST SKI EXPEDITION NOK

12990 Want to test yourself on an expedition of the friendlier kind? Join us for four days of amazing skiing as we cross the glacial landscape between Spitsbergenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s West and East coasts.

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Duration: 4 days Degree of difficulty: 3 - Average physical fitness Minimum: 4 participants Maximum: 6 participants Minimium age: 18 years Dates 2016: 28 April - 1 May 5 - 8 May

SPITSBERGEN COAST TO COAST SKI EXPEDITION This is an expedition for those who feel that skiing Spitsbergen from north to south (a 30 day tour of 550km) may be too extreme or too time-consuming, but who are adventurous and wish to experience the magnificent nature of Svalbard. Join us and cross Spitsbergen from west to east!

During four days of skiing, we will cross over the glaciers to the east coast of Spitsbergen, approximately 50km. The nights are spent in solid mountain tents. Every participant will feel like a real polar explorer as they ski through the Arctic under the midnight sun, with their own equipment in a pulka (sled).

Adjustments will be made to route should weather conditions deem it necessary.

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SPITSBERGEN NY-ÅLESUND SKI EXPEDITION PROGRAM Subject to change. Adjustments will be made to route should weather conditions deem it necessary. DAY 1 Briefing, preparation and packing for the expedition. We will go through the gear and instructions for use of cooking gear, pulk, ski equipment, tent, food and drinks. Accommodation at the Coal Miners’ Cabins is included. DAY 2 Final packing of equipment before transport to Borebukta with open polar circle boats, approximately 1-2 hours. From here on all we need are skis, pulkas and backpacks with our own equipment. There is no set schedule for each day on this trip; the tempo will be adjusted to fit the weather conditions and the participants. DAY 3 - 7 During the following days we ski in the beautiful Trollheimen area, in Oscar II’s Land. We head northwest through this amazing glacier filled landscape, and admire the incredible landscape of the area. On day 7 we arrive in Kongsfjorden, and we be collected by MS Nordstjernen. We will make a visit to Ny-Ålesund before reboarding the ship. DAY 8 MS Nordstjernen arrives in Longyearbyen on Friday. 2016 DEPARTURES CODE TOUR START TS01 Friday 3 June

TOUR END Thursday 10 June

2016 PRICE PER PARTICIPANT CATEGORY DESCRIPTION K1 Double room/tent T1 Supplement for single room in Longyearbyen

NOK 17.990 600 (NET)

THE PRICES INCLUDE Accommodation in Longyearbyen, meals during the trip, shared equipment, tent, sleeping mats, and experienced guide with all necessary safety equipment, as well as search and rescue insurance. Transport to and from the starting point of the trip, Ymerbukta/ Borebukta. THE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE Airfare, sleeping bag, skis, beverages, personal travel insurance, clothing and equipment. DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY

- Above average physical fitness

FURTHER INFORMATION This expedition requires the participants to be physically fit, as we cover 10-15 km a day pulling a pulka with equipment. Each participant should be an experienced skier and be familiar with camping outdoors in tents during the winter. We strongly recommend Nordic skiing equipment on this expedition. Be aware that the weather can change fairly quickly and the temperature can drop dramatically. The participants are normally split into teams of two and you will each pull a pulka. The pulkas contain collective equipment such as tents, portable stoves, food and fuel for the whole trip. The pulka weighs 20-30 kg. In addition you will have your personal equipment which can either be carried in a backpack or packed in a pulka. Participants are expected to take part in setting up camp and cooking.

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SPITSBERGEN NY-ÅLESUND SKI EXPEDITION NOK

17990 SPITSBERGEN NY-ÅLESUND SKI EXPEDITION

Dates 2016: 3 - 10 June

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Our route will take us over the massive glacier plateaus to Kongsvegen with a new campsite each night. On the final day of skiing we will arrive in the magnificent Kongsfjord, where MS Nordstjernen awaits to transport us to Ny-Ålesund and then back to Longyearbyen the next day.

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We will strap on our skis and head into Trollheimen, an impressive area between Isfjorden and Kongsfjorden, far from civilisation and everyday life. This area is hard to get to, and is rarely visited by snowmobiles. Here we will be able to enjoy the amazing quiet that is only found in the Arctic.

Over six days we will cover varied terrain in the midst of Svalbard’s characteristic landscape. Since we will be skiing under the midnight sun we can take even the most demanding stages at a comfortable tempo.

physical fitness Minimum: 4 participants Maximum: 6 participants Minimium age: 18 years

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At this time of year, the midnight sun never sets, allowing us to explore both day and night. After spending the first night in Longyearbyen we will be transported by boat to Borebukta. This is where the real adventure begins.

Duration: 8 days Degree of difficulty: 4 - Above average

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Adjustments will be made to the route should weather conditions deem it necessary.

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SPITSBERGEN SUMMER SKI EXPEDITION PROGRAM Subject to change. Adjustments will be made to route should weather conditions deem it necessary. DAY 1 Briefing, preparation and packing for the expedition. We will go through the gear and instructions for use of cooking gear, pulk, ski equipment, tent, food and drinks. Accommodation at Coal Miners’ Cabins is included. DAY 2 Final packing of equipment before we board MS Nordstjernen in the late afternoon for transport to Magdalenefjorden. En route we will visit the Russian town of Barentsburg where we can enjoy a guided tour and the folklore show. DAY 3 We arrive in Magdalenefjorden in the morning, and from here on all we need are our skis, pulks and backpacks with our equipment. There is no set schedule for the trip; the route and tempo will be adjusted to the weather conditions and participants. DAY 4 - 13 Skiing in the northwestern areas of Spitsbergen, from the beautiful Magdalenefjord on the northwest corner, to the Bore Glacier in Isfjorden. On our way we pass by some of the most amazing areas on Spitsbergen, including the famous mountains Tre Kroner – the Three Crowns. DAY 14 The ski expedition ends in Ymerbukta around midday. We will be picked up by polar circle boats and returned to Longyearbyen. We will enjoy a farewell dinner in Longyearbyen with our guide and accommodation at Coal Miners’ Cabins is included. DAY 15 The expedition is over, unless you wish to add extra nights and new adventures in Longyearbyen. 2016 DEPARTURES CODE TOUR START M01 Monday 30 May

TOUR END Monday 13 June

2016 PRICE PER PARTICIPANT CATEGORY DESCRIPTION K1 Double room/tent T1 Supplement for single room in Longyearbyen

NOK 28.990 1200 (NET)

THE PRICES INCLUDE Accommodation in Longyearbyen per above program, meals during the expedition, on board MS Nordstjernen and farewell dinner day 14, shared equipment, tent, sleeping mats, and experienced guide with all necessary safety equipment, as well as search and rescue insurance. Transport to start point for expedition with MS Nordstjernen and from Ymerbukta/ Borebukta to Longyearbyen with Polarcirkel boats. THE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE Airfare, sleeping bag, skis, beverages, personal travel insurance, clothing and equipment. DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY

1 – Suitable for all 2 – Suitable for most 3 – Average physical fitness 4 – Above average physical fitness 5 – Demands exceptional physical fitness

FURTHER INFORMATION This expedition requires the participants to be physically fit, as we cover 15-20 km a day pulling a pulka with equipment. Each participant should be an experienced skier and be familiar with camping outdoors in tents during the winter. We strongly recommend Nordic skiing equipment on this expedition. Be aware that the weather can change fairly quickly and the temperature can drop dramatically. The participants are normally split into teams of two and you will each pull a pulka. The pulkas contain collective equipment such as tents, portable stoves, food and fuel for the whole trip. The pulka weighs 20-30 kg. In addition you will have your personal equipment which can either be carried in a backpack or packed in a pulka. Participants are expected to take part in setting up camp and cooking.

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SPITSBERGEN SUMMER SKI EXPEDITION NOK

28990 From Magdalenefjord to the Isfjord, an amazing summer adventure. Join us for Spitsbergen Summer Ski, a two week cross country experience. SPITSBERGEN SUMMER SKI EXPEDITION Travel through the spectacular landscape of the north-west of Spitsbergen. The region is a paradise for the nature enthusiast, located far from civilisation, and filled with enormous glaciers and sharp lofty mountains. Over the course of two weeks we will ski through over 200km of majestic scenery. To begin the expedition, we will board MS Nordstjernen in Longyearbyen and sail north along the coast of Spitsbergen. On arrival we will set up a camp, and prepare for the real adventure, when we head up onto the Broke Glacier and ski away from the coast.

During this challenging yet highly rewarding expedition, we will travel through a range of terrains, and there will be new challenges every day. Highlights will include passing the famous mountains ’Tre Kroner’ - the Three Crowns, exploring untouched areas of Haakon II Land and Oscar II Land, and the wilds of Trollheimen.

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Duration: 15 days Degree of difficulty: 4 - Above average physical fitness Minimum: 4 participants Maximum: 12 participants Minimium age: 18 years Dates 2016: 30 May - 13 June

There is no set schedule for the trip, and the group will be self-sufficient with all equipment for the trip in pulks and backpacks. Welcome to an amazing Arctic adventure!

Adjustments will be made to route should weather conditions deem it necessary.

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SPITSBERGEN TWO SUMMITS SKI EXPEDITION PROGRAM Subject to change. Adjustments will be made to route should weather conditions deem it necessary. DAY 1 Briefing, preparation and packing for the expedition. We will go through the gear and instructions for use of cooking gear, pulk, ski equipment, tent, food and drinks. Accommodation at the Coal Miners’ Cabins is included. DAY 2 Pick up at Coal Miners’ Cabins after breakfast for transportation from Longyearbyen to the starting point of the trip. This transportation leg is approximately 70km. We start our journey skiing north from Billefjorden or Gipsvika. DAY 3-11 The first four days we ski approximately 15 km per day. We plan to reach Newtontoppen late on Saturday. The last leg before we reach the peak is fairly steep, but no climbing skills are required. The view from the top is just breath-taking. To the north-west you have Austfjorden, Wijdefjorden and the magnificent Atomfjellene, while to the north-east you can see the isolated Nordaustlandet. We will spend the next few days in the Atomfjellene area, where we will also conquer Perriertoppen. This is a more alpine peak with a steeper approach, which we will climb on foot with crampons. The expedition will then continue down Trygve Glacier to the Wijdefjord and south towards our pick up place. DAY 12 On the way back to civilisation we follow Wijdefjorden, Mittag-Leffler glacier, Billefjorden and Nordenskiöld glacier. We will be met by snowmobiles that will bring us back to Longyearbyen, where a warm shower and hearty meal await after the expedition equipment is sorted. Accommodation Coal Miners’ Cabins is included, as is a farewell dinner for the group. DAY 13 Departure from Longyearbyen. 2016 DEPARTURES CODE TOUR START E01 Tuesday 26 April

TOUR END Sunday 8 May

2016 PRICE PER PARTICIPANT CATEGORY DESCRIPTION K1 Double room/tent T1 Supplement for single room in Longyearbyen

NOK 29.990 1.200 (NET)

THE PRICES INCLUDE Accommodation in Longyearbyen, meals during the trip and farewell dinner in Longyearbyen, shared equipment, tent, sleeping mats, and experienced guide with all necessary safety equipment, as well as search and rescue insurance. Transport to and from the starting point of the trip, Billefjorden/Gipsdalen. THE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE Airfare, beverages, sleeping bag, skis, personal travel insurance, clothing and equipment. DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY

1 – Suitable for all 3 – Average physical fitness 5 – Demands exceptional physical fitness

FURTHER INFORMATION The skiing distance to Newtontoppen is approximately 60km, and further 30 km to Perriertoppen. This trip requires the participants to be physically fit, as we cover 15-20km a day whilst pulling a pulka with equipment. Each participant should be an experienced skier and be familiar with camping outdoors in tents during the winter. We strongly recommend Nordic skiing equipment on this expedition. Be aware that the weather can change fairly quickly and the temperature can drop dramatically. The participants are normally split into teams of two and you have one pulka each. The pulkas contain collective equipment such as tents, portable stoves, food and fuel for the whole trip. Each pulka weighs 20-30 kg. In addition you will have your personal equipment which can either be carried in a backpack or packed in the pulka. Participants are expected to take part in setting up camp and cooking.

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SPITSBERGEN TWO SUMMITS SKI EXPEDITION NOK

29990 Conquer Svalbardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two highest mountains as part of this fantastic skiing expedition in the beautiful Atomfjella area. SPITSBERGEN TWO SUMMITS SKI EXPEDITION Late winter on Svalbard is more beautiful than you can imagine, and the climate and conditions are at their best. The scene is set for an amazing skiing expedition. Enjoy the adventure of camp life while crossing vast glaciers in the heart of Northern Spitsbergen. This expedition takes you to Svalbardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highest mountains, Newtontoppen (1713 metres above sea level) and Perriertoppen (1712 metres above sea level). The views from these peaks are overwhelming, and the surrounding area is full of magnificent skiing possibilities.

This challenging skiing expedition explores the mighty mountain and glacier landscape in the north-east of Spitsbergen, a remote area that few visit. We will be transported from Longyearbyen to Billefjorden or Gipsdalen, and from there on all we need are skis, pulkas and backpacks with our own equipment.

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Duration: 13 days Degree of difficulty: 5 - Exceptional physical fitness Minimum: 4 participants Maximum: 6 participants Minimium age: 18 years Dates 2016: 26 April - 8 May

Before we set off the expedition leader will hand out food and equipment to all participants. The group will be divided into pairs and each pair will be given the necessary equipment including pulkas, tent, cooking equipment and food. Each team will work independently when setting up camp.

Adjustments will be made to route should weather conditions deem it necessary.

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SPITSBERGEN EXTREME – NORTH & SOUTH PROGRAM Subject to change. Adjustments will be made to route should weather conditions deem it necessary. DAY 1 Arrival in Longyearbyen Accommodation at Coal Miners’ Cabins is included. DAY 2 This day will be spent with the guides going over the preparations, checking equipment and supplies. There will be time for last minute shopping if necessary. Accommodation at Coal Miners’ Cabins is included. DAY 3 Transfer with snowmobiles to the starting point for this expedition, near the Rabot glacier and Fulmar Valley. From here we will begin the tour north. DAY 4 - 16 While the route is weather dependent, the suggested route is from Rabot Glacier and over Fimbulisen, Phillipp Glacier, Filchnerfonna, Lomonosovfonna, Veteran Glacier, Åsgardfonna and Mosseldalen before arriving at Verlegenhuken. DAY 17 Transfer with snowmobiles from Verlegenhuken back to Longyearbyen. Farewell dinner in Longyearbyen included. Accommodation at Coal Miners’ Cabins included. DAY 18 Departure from Longyearbyen. 2016 DEPARTURES CODE TOUR START L01 Monday 4 April

TOUR END Thursday 21 April

2016 PRICE PER PARTICIPANT CATEGORY DESCRIPTION K1 Shared room/tent T1 Supplement for single room in Longyearbyen

NOK 58.990 1.200 (NET)

THE PRICES INCLUDE Accommodation in Longyearbyen, meals during the expedition and farewell dinner in Longyearbyen, shared equipment, tent, sleeping mats, and experienced guide with all necessary safety equipment, as well as search and rescue insurance. Transport to and from the starting/ending points of the trip, Rabot Glacier/Verlegenhuken. THE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE Airfare, sleeping bag, skis, personal travel insurance, clothing and equipment. Meals in Longyearbyen other than breakfast and the farewell dinner are not included. DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY

1 – Suitable for all 3 – Average physical fitness 5 – Demands exceptional physical fitness

FURTHER INFORMATION This expedition requires the participants to be physically fit, as we cover long distances each day pulling a pulka with equipment. Each participant should be an experienced skier and be familiar with camping outdoors in tents during the winter. We strongly recommend Nordic skiing equipment on this expedition. Be aware that the weather can change fairly quickly and the temperature can drop dramatically. The participants are normally split into teams of two and each person will have a pulka. The pulkas contain shared equipment such as tents, portable stoves, food and fuel for the whole trip. Each pulka weighs 30 - 40 kg. In addition you will have your personal equipment which can either be carried in a backpack or packed in the pulka. Participants are expected to take part in setting up camp and cooking. The southern part of the Spitsbergen Extreme – North & South Expedition will be offered every second year.

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SPITSBERGEN NORTH SKI EXPEDITION NOK

58990 Our longest tour ever: Svalbard North & South! Over two expeditions this trip takes you from one end of Spitsbergen to the other. SPITSBERGEN NORTH IN 2016 This is the longest and most demanding expedition we have, where you will ski to the north and south tips of Spitsbergen. As many of our guests have busy schedules, making it difficult to find the time for a long expedition, we have chosen to stage this adventure over two years. We will go north the first year, and then south the following year. If you take both trips then we can promise you that you will be able to draw a line from the tips of Spitsbergen, and say that you skied it! This is an achievement you will remember for the rest of your life!

A skiing expedition during the Svalbard winter presents some of the most demanding conditions you can find in the Polar Regions. The variations in terrain, temperature and wind make this the complete Polar experience. Head over sea ice and glaciers, through wide valleys and over moraines - with the added excitement of the presence of Polar bears.

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Duration: 18 days Degree of difficulty: 5 - Exceptional physical fitness Minimum: 4 participants Maximum: 6 participants Minimium age: 18 years Dates 2016: 4 - 21 April

To profit from this tour you will have to enjoy pushing yourself, and do the work before the expedition: There will be long days, cold days, and unparalleled experiences!

Adjustments will be made to route should weather conditions deem it necessary.

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SPITSBERGEN ISFJORDEN KAYAK EXPEDITION PROGRAM Subject to change. Adjustments will be made to route should weather conditions deem it necessary. The tempo of the expedition will be adapted to the conditions and the participants’ physical strength. DAY 1 Pick up at hotel. Briefing, preparations and packing of equipment, before the tour starts with transport to Yoldiabukta with Polarcirkel boats. Yoldiabukta is sheltered from weather and wind, and is the perfect location for going through safety procedures and doing basic training. Our first night will be spent here, where we can enjoy the fantastic view towards the Wahlenberg Glacier. DAY 2 Today we start the expedition in earnest. We plan to pass Wahlenberg and Svea glaciers. We will pass towering glacier fronts and paddle through iceberg strewn waters. We cross the fjord in secure distance to the mighty glacier front, before we set up our next camp on the north side of Svea glacier. When we are lucky we can listen to the glacier calving in the midnight sun. DAY 3 - 5 From magnificent glacier landscapes to the green and lush Ekmanfjord. Here, in the inner part of Isfjorden, we find an interesting area for paddling as well as a wide range of beautiful places to stretch our legs on land. From the inner part of Ekmanfjorden we round Kapp Wærn and head on towards Kapp Smith. Across the fjord we can see one of the few remaining active trapper stations on Spitsbergen. DAY 6 The day is spent in the Kapp Smith area, investigating the beautiful surroundings. Here we will be collected for our return to Longyearbyen, where will arrive after lunch. 2016 DEPARTURES CODE TOUR START IK01 Monday 20 June

TOUR END Saturday 25 June

2016 PRICE PER PARTICIPANT CATEGORY DESCRIPTION K1 Shared tent *Single tent is not available

NOK 16990

THE PRICES INCLUDE Transport from/to Longyearbyen to expedition area, kayaks and equipment for paddling, meals during the trip and beverages at the campsite, shared equipment, tent, sleeping mats, and experienced guide with all necessary safety equipment, as well as search and rescue insurance. THE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE Airfare, accommodation, meals and beverages in Longyearbyen, sleeping bag, personal travel insurance, clothing and personal equipment. DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY

Above average physical fitness

FURTHER INFORMATION This trip requires the participants to be physically fit (no back, neck, arm or wrist problems), and previous paddling experience is an advantage. You must be aware that the weather can change quickly, and that the sea might be relative rough due to the wind and waves. Temperature in the water is around 2-4 °C. We use both single kayaks and steady double kayaks on this expedition. There are a set number of kayaks, so participants must be prepared to alternate between paddling single and double. Our guides are experienced kayak paddlers and will at all times ensure the groups safety. If the weather is difficult we will go trekking in the beautiful area surrounding the camps. Participants will be asked to assist with the polar bear watch during the night.

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16990 When the Inuit stepped into his qajaq, it was to hunt. The wordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original meaning was man boat or hunting boat. Today however the word is not associated with hunting, but the kayak is still an ideal mode of transport in the Arctic.

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Duration: 6 days Degree of difficulty: 4 - Above average physical fitness Minimum: 4 participants Maximum: 6 participants Minimium age: 16 years

SPITSBERGEN ISFJORDEN KAYAK EXPEDITION Over six days we will visit a wide range of panoramic sites in the Isfjorden region, paddling through new and exciting areas each day. Isfjorden is the largest fjord in Spitsbergen, and extends 107 km inland. Isfjorden has a vast number of smaller fjord arms, from Trygghamna in the west to Tempelfjorden to the east and Ekmanfjorden on the north bank. On this kayak expedition we focus on the northern parts of Isfjorden. There is less boat

traffic in this area, and we can paddle undisturbed past huge glaciers such as the spectacular Sveabreen. The area teems with birdlife, and we can see rare Polar flora whilst soaking up the fascinating local history on land.

Dates 2016: 20 - 25 June

Our aim for the expedition is to reach Dicksonfjorden and Kapp Smith. From here we will be brought back to Longyearbyen and civilisation by Polarcirkel boats on Saturday afternoon.

Adjustments will be made to the route should weather conditions deem it necessary.

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SPITSBERGEN ULTIMATE KAYAK EXPEDITION PROGRAM Subject to change. Adjustments will be made to route should weather conditions deem it necessary. The tempo of the expedition will be adapted to the conditions and the participants’ physical strength. DAY 1 Briefing, preparation and packing for the expedition. We will go through the gear and instructions for use of cooking gear, kayaks, kayaking equipment, dry suits, tent, food and drinks. Accommodation at Coal Miners’ Cabins is included. DAY 2 - 4 Final packing of equipment before we board MS Nordstjernen in the late afternoon. We will visit the Russian town of Barentsburg, the magical Magdalenefjorden, attempt to cross 80° North, and sail into Liefdefjorden and Woodfjorden, before heading south to Krossfjorden. DAY 5 - 12 We arrive at Signehavna in Krossfjorden, ready to begin our paddling adventure. Throughout this week we continue to paddle around the entire Krossfjorden. We will visit several trapper’s cabins, Lloyds Hotel, see magnificent glaciers and experience a closeness to the Arctic wilderness that few have had. Each night we will set up a new campsite, and enjoy the area on foot as well as by sea. On day 12 we will sight MS Nordstjernen once more, as she returns for us. DAY 13 We arrive in Longyearbyen in the very early morning. 2016 DEPARTURES CODE TOUR START UK01 Thursday 30 June

TOUR END Wednesday 13 July

2016 PRICE PER PARTICIPANT CATEGORY DESCRIPTION K1 Shared tent *Single tent is not available

NOK 28990

Above average physical fitness

FURTHER INFORMATION This trip requires the participants to be physically fit (no back, neck, arm or wrist problems), and previous paddling experience is required. For those without previous kayaking experience we recommend the Spitsbergen Isfjorden Kayak Expedition. You must be aware that the weather can change quickly, and that the sea might be relative rough due to the wind and waves. Temperature in the water is around 2-4 °C. We use both single kayaks and steady double kayaks on this expedition. There are a set number of kayaks, so participants must be prepared to alternate between paddling single and double. Our guides are experienced kayak paddlers and will at all times ensure the groups safety. If the weather is difficult we will go trekking in the beautiful area surrounding the camps. Participants will be asked to assist with the polar bear watch during the night.

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SPITSBERGEN ULTIMATE KAYAK EXPEDITION NOK

28990

Dates 2016: 30 June - 13 July

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We begin with a night in Longyearbyen, where we meet our guide and complete our final preparations. On day 2 we board MS Nordstjernen, and head first to Russian Barentsburg. We spend the weekend exploring the north-west corner by ship, before arriving in Krossfjord, where we will say good bye to the comforts of the ship and begin our paddling adventure.

Here we will spend 8 days making our way around the fjord, finding a new campsite each day and really make the most of the area by kayak and on foot. From the spectacular Tinayre Glacier to hunters cabins and the legendary Lloyds Hotel, each day will offer something new. We will have all of our equipment with us, and be self-sufficient during this expedition - just like the original polar explorers.

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This adventure is the full-package for the explorer who wants to see more and experience the very best of Spitsbergen! Spend 8 days paddling around the impressive Krossfjorden, with calving glaciers, teeming bird cliffs and marine life as highlights.

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Adjustments will be made to the route should weather conditions deem it necessary.

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FOXDALEN CABIN DOG SLED EXPEDITION PROGRAM Subject to change. Adjustments will be made to route should weather conditions deem it necessary. The tempo of the expedition will be adapted to the conditions and the participant’s physical strength. DAY 1 The guide will meet you at your accommodation in Longyearbyen, and take you to the starting point of the trip. You will receive your tour clothes, a briefing and help to pack your sled, before we head out 2 and 2 on the sleds. We visit a fantastic ice cave in the frozen heart of a glacier, and then head down towards the cosy Foxdalen cabin, where a crackling fire and hearty food will warm us for the night. DAY 2 We set off towards Jansonhaugen and the exciting and varied terrain that is found in that area. After a good day behind the sleds, we will make our way back to the dog yard. Depending on weather and conditions, we expect to be back at the hotel in the late afternoon, between around 3 – 6pm. 2016 DEPARTURE DATES

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2016 PRICE PER PARTICIPANT CATEGORY DESCRIPTION K1 Cabin Child between 8 – 12 years old

NOK 5.900 4.900

THE PRICES INCLUDE Outdoor clothing as mittens, facemask/balaclava, thick hat, goggles, winter shoes and thermal suit. Meals during the trip, shared equipment, tent, sleeping mats, sleeping bag and experienced guide with all necessary safety equipment, as well as search and rescue insurance. THE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE Airfare, accommodation and meals in Longyearbyen, beverages, personal travel insurance, clothing and equipment. DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY

1 – Suitable for all 2 – Suitable for most 3 – Average physical fitness 4 – Above average physical fitness 5 – Demands exceptional physical fitness

FURTHER INFORMATION No previous dog sledding experience is required to participate, but you should be in generally good health and physical shape to participate. During the trip the participants will be asked to help with, amongst other things, feeding the dogs and preparing for the tours. The weather in the Arctic can be unpredictable, and can change dramatically over a few hours. With both the cold and the wind, the effective temperature can quickly fall towards -25 or -30°C during the winter. The guides are responsible for the guests' safety, and will have all necessary safety equipment.

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CHILD 8-12 YEARS: 4900 Duration: 2 days Degree of difficulty: 3 - Average physical fitness Minimum: 2 participants Maximum: 5 participants Minimium age: 8 years

Experience Svalbardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s winter! Magical landscapes, glacial ice cave, dog sledding and cabin life on this easy yet very enjoyable mini-expedition! FOXDALEN CABIN DOG SLEDDING This two day expedition takes you through exciting terrain and onto a glacier to find a hidden ice cave, before proceeding to a cosy trapper-style cabin. You will experience the near deafening silence of the Arctic, as you mush though areas with little to no motorised transport. At the cabin a cosy dinner will be served, and the guide will regale you with stories from the area.

A fantastic introduction to dog sledding expeditions, and a great overnight getaway! This trip is great for small groups or families, as the low maximum number of participants means you will have a really personalised trip. Like all of our expeditions this tour is led by experienced guides. On dog sledding expeditions our four-legged friends will be an extra guard against possible polar bears in the night.

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FOXDALEN CABIN DOG SLEDDING NOK

Dates 2016: January 10, 16, 22, 29 February 6, 12, 18, 25 March 4, 11, 16, 23, 28, 31 April 6, 12, 19, 21, 24 May 1, 6, 12, 15, 18

Adjustments will be made to the route should the weather conditions deem it necessary.

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SPITSBERGEN LODGE DOG SLEDDING EXPEDITION PROGRAM Subject to change. Adjustments will be made to route should weather conditions deem it necessary. The tempo of the expedition will be adapted to the conditions and the participant’s physical strength. DAY 1 The expedition starts from the hotel, where you will be collected and then driven to the dog yard, about 10km into Advent Valley. There we will change into warm winter clothing, before the guide gives you an introduction to dogsledding. Everyone will help to harness the dogs and prepare the sleds before we head out into the wilderness. We will head to the ice cave in Scott Turner Glacier, then head down to the cabin at Foxdalen for dinner and a good night’s sleep. DAY 2 The next day we will head through Advent Valley to Brentskaret, where the Spitsbergen Expedition Lodge awaits. The stage will be adapted to the weather and snow conditions. The dogs will be excited to be out in the wilderness, and we will become more familiar with their individual characters. In the afternoon we will return to the lodge, and find that after enjoying the magical light and landscape outside, an evening in comfortable surrounds is just what the doctor ordered. Everyone will help to unharness and feed the dogs before we enjoy a hot meal and cosy evening in the warm cabin. After so many new experiences and a whole lot of fresh Arctic air, we are bound to get a good night's sleep! DAY 3 On the last day we will head towards Longyearbyen. We will take a different route to day one, and we will stop by a cabin in Foxdalen to eat a light lunch. The last stage takes us back to the dog yard, where we say good-bye to our four legged friends. You will be back at the hotel at around 3:30pm. 2016 DEPARTURES

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2016 PRICE PER PARTICIPANT CATEGORY DESCRIPTION K1 Lodge

NOK 11.700

THE PRICES INCLUDE Outdoor clothing as mittens, facemask/balaclava, thick hat, goggles, winter shoes and thermal suit. Meals & accommodation during the trip, shared equipment, tent, sleeping mats, sleeping bag and experienced guide with all necessary safety equipment, as well as search and rescue insurance. THE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE Airfare, accommodation and meals in Longyearbyen, beverages, personal travel insurance, clothing and equipment. DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY

1 – Suitable for all 2 – Suitable for most 3 – Average physical fitness 4 – Above average physical fitness 5 – Demands exceptional physical fitness

FURTHER INFORMATION You do not need to have experience in dog sledding. No previous winter camping experience is required; just bring your spirit of adventure! You will however need to be in reasonably good physical condition to participate on this trip. The participants will be asked to assist with, feeding the dogs, preparing meals, preparing for the trips, etc. The weather in the Arctic can change quickly and it might be cold and windy – getting down -25 to -30° C during the winter. The guide is responsible for ensuring each guest’s safety, and will bring all necessary safety equipment.

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11700 Head outdoors and explore Spitsbergen by dog sled! This three day expedition will give you a uniquely Arctic experience; travelling through the endless white in total silence. SPITSBERGEN LODGE DOG SLEDDING The eager polar dogs will drag the sleds loyally through Spitsbergenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amazing valleys, up narrow river paths and over soft, Snow-covered plains. We will spend two nights in the wilderness, and experience so much more than you could on a day trip. On day one we will head to the glorious ice cave in the Scott Turner Glacier, before mushing our way to the cosy cabin in Foxdalen. In the morning we will enjoy a good breakfast before packing our gear onto the sleds and then harnessing our four-legged friends.

The goal for the second day is Spitsbergen Expedition Lodge, a new and well-equipped cabin which is beautifully located in Brentskaret, where we will arrive in the late afternoon after exploring the Advent Valley. As evening approaches you can truly enjoy the Arctic night in a cosy cabin in front of the fireplace.

Duration: 3 days Degree of difficulty: 3 - Average physical fitness Minimum: 2 participants Maximum: 5 participants Minimium age: 12 years

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Departure dates 2016: January 7, 13, 19, 25, 31 February 3, 9, 15, 21, 27 March 1, 7, 13, 19, 25 April 3, 9, 15, 27 May 3, 9

During this tour you will gain a real appreciation for the happy huskies and their quiet strength. You will get to know each of your dogs by name and get to know their unique personalities.

Adjustments will be made to the route should the weather conditions deem it necessary.

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SPITSBERGEN DOG SLED SAFARI – EAST COAST PROGRAM Subject to change. Adjustments will be made to route should weather conditions deem it necessary. The tempo of the expedition will be adapted to the conditions and the participant’s physical strength. DAY 1 The guide will pick you up at your accommodation. We begin our preparation for the expedition, take part in a safety briefing, prepare the sleds and meet the friendly dogs. Each member will be allocated their own team of 5-6 dogs. We help each other to harness the dogs to the sleds. We will head east through Adventdalen, then north into Eskerdalen and Sassendalen, where we set up the first camp. During the first day we will take the time to familiarise ourselves with the dogs and the equipment. All participants are requested to participate in setting up the camp and feeding the dogs. After an unforgettable day we snuggle up in our sleeping bags while the dogs surround the camp and keep watch for polar bears. DAY 2 The day starts with a solid breakfast before we pack down the camp. Our journey continues through the magnificent Arctic landscape, with only the sound of our sleds in the snow, just like the early polar explorers. The route heads through Fulmardalen, passing glaciers and hilly terrain on the way towards the thrilling east coast. Each participant will be instilled with an amazing sense of freedom. By the late afternoon the guide will select an area for the next campsite, and you will realise that you are already getting the hang of the end of day routines. DAY 3 - 4 On the east coast we have a good chance of seeing ring seals and the “King of the Arctic”, the polar bear. We plan to spend some time here, to increase our chances of seeing wildlife. From the east coast the expedition continues across glaciers, through huge valleys and past magnificent mountain scenery. Your dog-sledding abilities will develop rapidly over this time, and you will come to appreciate our four-legged friends for the way they work, and see how affectionate these strong and mighty dogs are. By the end of the day we arrive at our last campsite. DAY 5 In the afternoon/early evening we will reach the kennel, welcomed by the howling dogs. After five fantastic days it is time to say goodbye to your four-legged friends. 2016 DEPARTURES CODE TOUR START A01 Monday 2 May A02 Monday 9 May

TOUR END Friday 6 May Friday 13 May

2016 PRICE PER PARTICIPANT CATEGORY DESCRIPTION K1 Shared tent *Single tent on request

NOK 27.900

THE PRICES INCLUDE Outdoor clothing as mittens, facemask/balaclava, thick hat, ski goggles, winter shoes and thermal suit. Meals during the trip, shared equipment, tent, sleeping mats, sleeping bag and experienced guide with all necessary safety equipment, as well as search and rescue insurance. Transport to and from you accommodation. THE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE Airfare, accommodation and meals in Longyearbyen, beverages, personal travel insurance, clothing and equipment. DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY

1 – Suitable for all 2 – Suitable for most 3 – Average physical fitness 4 – Above average physical fitness 5 – Demands exceptional physical fitness

FURTHER INFORMATION You do not need to have any previous experience with dog sledding. No previous winter camping experience is required; just bring your spirit of adventure! You will however need to be in reasonably good physical condition to participate on this trip. The participants will be asked to assist with making and breaking camp, feeding the dogs, preparing for the trips, etc. The weather in the Arctic can change quickly and it might be cold and windy – getting down to -5 to -10° C in May/June. The guide is responsible for ensuring each guest’s safety, and will bring all necessary safety equipment.

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27990 Join us on a five day dog sledding expedition to the east coast of Spitsbergen. Just you and your dog team in an enormous, chalk-white desert. The interaction between the dogs and the musher is demanding, but rewarding, and during this trip you will form close ties with your team. SPITSBERGEN EAST COAST DOG SLEDDING This dog sledding expedition will take you deep into the wilderness and give you more than just a taste of Arctic. It is definitely recommended for adventurers keen on experiencing dog sledding on Svalbard. We will head through wide valleys, across snow-covered glaciers and over mountain passes to the remote east coast. We spend four nights in different tent camps during the expedition. Little by little your

mushing skills will increase, and as we approach the East Coast you will find that you and your team work together as one.

Duration: 5 days Degree of difficulty: 3 - Average physical fitness Minimum: 2 participants Maximum: 6 participants Minimium age: 16 years

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Dates 2016: 2 - 6 May 9 - 13 May

In addition to the joy of dogsledding, we will see the real hidden beauty of Svalbard as we travel at the dog team’s speed, and keep watch for the unique local wildlife, including Svalbard reindeer, Arctic fox and, particularly on the East Coast, the king of the Arctic, the polar bear!

Adjustments will be made to the route should the weather conditions deem it necessary.

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EQUIPMENT LIST: SPITSBERGEN WINTER SAFARI Required equipment: Soft bag or backpack for personal equipment to be taken on snowmobile safari – not a suitcase. Driver’s licence for car or motorbike Suitcase/bag which can be left in Longyearbyen with the clothes and other items you don’t need on the snowmobile safari Warm hat/beanie Scarf or buff 1-2 pair of gloves or mittens (we recommend wool) 2 sets of long underwear (long johns and sweater, we recommend wool e.g. Devold of Norway) Thick warm woollen sweater or fleece jacket/sweater 2 pairs of thick woollen socks 1 pair of warm and windproof pair of pants 1-2 sets of casual indoor clothing to use at the hotel and the Spitsbergen Expedition Lodge Indoor shoes for use at the hotel and the Spitsbergen Expedition Lodge Sunglasses Toilet articles Contact lenses (recommended for those wear either glasses or lenses) Cash NOK, for payment at Barentsburg Hotel and for beer/wine at Spitsbergen Expedition Lodge In addition we recommend: Binoculars Camera with waterproof bag, extra memory cards and battery charger Sun- and cold blocker cream (non-water based) 1 windproof fleece jacket Plastic bags to pack clothes in Spitsbergen Travel provides the following equipment: Snowmobile (our snowmobiles are the most modern and environmental friendly on the market) Snowmobile clothing (thermo suit, boots, gloves/mittens, helmet, balaclava and/or goggles) Bedding, kitchen equipment, etc. at Spitsbergen Expedition Lodge Shared equipment for the trip Provisions Fuel Note: Remember to bring your driver’s licence!

EQUIPMENT LIST: SPITSBERGEN SKI EXPEDITIONS Excepting Spitsbergen Lodge Backcountry Skiing Required equipment: Bag or backpack for personal equipment Sleeping bag suitable for temperatures to -30ÂşC (Helsport down sleeping bag is recommended) 1 pair of solid, sturdy and well-adjusted/comfortable ski boots 1 pair mountain skis with steel edges and strong bindings (NOT narrow cross-country skis. Randonee skis are not recommended) Adhesive skins for the skis 1 pair of solid ski poles for mountain use 1 set of gaiters Mountain jacket (windproof, waterproof, breathable) Mountain trousers (windproof, waterproof, breathable) Warm hat and possibly headband Scarf or buff Balaclava 1 pair of windproof mittens 1 pair of gloves 2 pairs of mittens (we recommend wool, to have inside the windproof mittens) 2 sets of long underwear (long johns and sweater, we recommend wool e.g. Devold of Norway) Warm woollen sweater or fleece sweater/ jacket 3-4 pairs of warm woollen socks Down jacket 1-2 sets of casual indoor clothing for the stay in Longyearbyen before/after the trip 1-2 thermos bottles 1 drinking bottle 1 pair of sunglasses with side protection 1 pair of ski-goggles Sun and cold block cream (non-water based) Pocket knife/Leatherman Toilet articles, towel, and small first-aid kit with sports tape and blister plasters In addition we recommend: Thermal-rest sleeping mat (should you prefer a thicker mat) Down trousers 1 pair of down shoes (to use inside the tent to keep feet warm) 1 pair of indoor shoes or sandals (to use at the guesthouse and during the meals) Map and compass (you can buy a map in Longyearbyen or at www.npolar.no) Binoculars Camera with waterproof bag, extra memory cards and battery charger Ski wax (1 tube of red wax, 1 tube of universal wax, 1 box blue extra and 1 box red special) Reading material in case we get stuck in bad weather Spitsbergen Travel provides the following equipment: Tent Sleeping mats Shared equipment for the camps Cooking equipment Provisions Sleds Snow shovels Climbing/glacier rope Equipment for the glacier Portable stove Fuel Note: Pack in plastic bags â&#x20AC;&#x201C; bring extra plastic bags, as the equipment may become wet during the tour.

EQUIPMENT LIST: SPITSBERGEN LODGE BACKCOUNTRY SKIING For this expedition you need skiing equipment which is suited to the conditions. That means alpine touring skis (randonée) or strong Telemark equipment. A splitboard can also be appropriate if you are well-used to it. Snowboard and snow shoes are not recommended, and neither are alpine skis with walking adapters (alpine trekkers). Equipment should have been tested prior to the expedition, but not damaged. Personal safety equipment (spade, search probe and sender/receiver transceiver) is obligatory. Required ski equipment: Skis: Width 83-95mm is recommended due to weight and snow conditions. Bindings: Tech bindings are recommended. Poles: Preferably light adjustable poles with medium-large baskets Ski skins: Matched to your skis Ski crampons: Not obligatory, but recommended for more comfortable and safe coverage on hard snow If you are unsure about your equipment, don't hesitate to contact us. Personal Equipment: Avalanche transceiver with extra battery Spade Search probe Backpack - approximately 30L and comfortable Ski jacket (windproof, waterproof and breathable) Ski pants (windproof, waterproof and breathable) Warm cap Scarf or fleece/wool buff 1 pair gloves 1 pair wind mittens 1 par wotoreollen mittens (to fit inside the wind mittens) 1 set long underwear (top and pants, wool is recommended, e.g. Devold of Norway) 1 extra wool top (to change into at the top) Warm woollen jumper or fleece jumper/jacket 2 pairs of warm woollen socks Down jacket, or ‘Primaloft’ jacket Water bottle Small thermos Sun glasses Ski goggles Sun cream Comfortable clothes to wear at the lodge 1 pair indoor shoes or sandals Map and compass (maps can be bought in Longyearbyen or from www.npolar.no) Binoculars Reading material Camera in waterproof, extra memory card and battery charger Cash for purchasing drinks at the Lodge Spitsbergen Travel provides the following equipment: Snowmobile (our snowmobiles are the most modern and environmental friendly on the market) Snowmobile clothing (thermo suit, boots, gloves/mittens, helmet, balaclava and/or goggles) Bedding, kitchen equipment, etc. at Spitsbergen Expedition Lodge Shared equipment for the trip Provisions Fuel Note: Remember to bring your driver’s licence! A waterproof bag for a dry set of clothes to have on the tours may be a good idea.

EQUIPMENT LIST: SPITSBERGEN KAYAK EXPEDITIONS Required equipment: Backpack or bag for personal equipment Small backpack for day trips (if the weather is unsuitable for paddling we will go trekking on land instead) Sleeping bag suitable for temperatures below to -5ºC/-10ºC 1 pair of well ‘broken in’ hiking boots Mountain jacket (waterproof, windproof and breathable) Mountain trousers (waterproof, windproof and breathable) 2 warm hats (one for paddling) 1 set of long underwear (long johns and sweater, we recommend wool e.g. Devold of Norway) Warm woollen sweater or fleece sweater/jacket 2-3 pairs of warm socks (wool or similar quality) Thermos bottle Bottle for cold water Sunglasses Toilet articles In addition we recommend: Thermal- rest sleeping-mat (should you prefer a thicker mat) Down jacket for late evenings by the campfire Binoculars Camera with waterproof bag, extra memory cards and battery charger Spitsbergen Travel provides: Tent Sleeping mats Shared equipment for the camps Cooking equipment Provisions Kayak Kayak paddles Spray skirts Life vests Dry suit Water shoes for paddling Mittens for paddling Waterproof bags for gear needed in the kayaks Note: Pack in plastic bags – bring extra plastic bags, as the equipment may become wet during the tour.

EQUIPMENT LIST: DOG SLED EXPEDITIONS Required equipment: Wind- and waterproof pants and jacket (Gore Tex or similar) Bag/backpack for personal equipment 1 pair of gaiters Scarf or buff Warm hat and possibly headband 1 pair of windproof mittens 2 pairs of woollen mittens or gloves 2 sets of long underwear (long johns and sweater, we recommend wool e.g. Devold of Norway) 1 warm woollen or fleece sweater 3 pairs of thick woollen socks Sunglasses (side protection is recommend) Sun and cold blocker cream (non-water based) Toilet articles In addition we recommend: Binoculars Camera with waterproof bag, extra memory cards and battery Down jacket 1 pair of down shoes (to use in the tent in order to keep feet warm) Snow goggles if you prefer to use your own Map and compass Small sewing kit Wet wipes Personal medication Sleeping bag if you prefer to use your own (must be suitable for temperatures to - 35ÂşC) Thermarest sleeping mat if you prefer a thicker mat We provide the following equipment: Sleeping bag Sleeping mat Tent for East Coast Expedition Cooking equipment Warm winter boots Thermo suit Warm mittens Balaclava Thick hat Snow goggles Thermos Note: Pack in plastic bags â&#x20AC;&#x201C; bring extra plastic bags, as the equipment may become wet during the tour.

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SPITSBERGEN TRAVEL PRESENTS

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

In this section you will find information on the Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen, Spitsbergen Hotel, Coal Miners’ Cabins & Spitsbergen Expedition Lodge.

RADISSON BLU POLAR HOTEL SPITSBERGEN Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen is open all year round, although a major renovation project will close the hotel from November 2015 to January 2016. The guest rooms in the main building will be refurbished to represent the modern, Polar focus of the hotel and a deck with recreational facilities will be added to the hotel. All of the rooms in this hotel are twin/double rooms. Single room price is offered if one guest is booked per room. The reception is manned 24 hours a day. Guests may book activities, restaurants, taxis and obtain local information here. There is no lift at this hotel. Please request room on entrance floor for guests with limited mobility. For specially equipped accessible room, please see Spitsbergen Hotel. RACK RATES Prices provided below are rack rates for bookings for 9 or less people. Agents will be provided with a commission agreement, and the agreed commission will be given from the applicable rack rate. Group bookings are priced on request, as the group rates are dynamic. Mid-week pricing applies for Monday – Wednesday nights. Weekend pricing applies for Thursday – Sunday nights. Supplement for triple room is NOK 300 per night on the double room price. 2016 SEASON

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CLOSED FOR RENOVATION UNTIL JANUARY 22, 2016. ALL REMAINING GUEST ROOMS WILL BE RENOVATED. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SHARING OUR NEW ROOMS WITH YOU IN 2016. 1 590 1 690 2 090 2 890 2 090 1 590 1 890 1 590 1 590 1 790 990

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THE PRICES INCLUDE Complimentary wireless internet access throughout the hotel and full breakfast buffet. ROOM AMENITIES Standard room: Located in main building. Approximately 22m². Room amenities: Bathtub, minibar, television. Junior suite: NOK 400 supplement per night. Located in adjacent building. Approximately 29m². Room amenities: Shower, minibar, television, large corner sofa (convertible to bed), Nespresso® coffee machine and plush bathrobe and slippers. Ulf Prytz Suite: Located in adjacent building. Approximately 42m². Room amenities: Shower, minibar, television, sitting area, Nespresso® coffee machine and plush bathrobe and slippers.

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The world’s northernmost full service hotel

Rooms: 67 standard rooms 27 junior suites 1 Ulf Prytz suite

Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen, the world’s northernmost full-service hotel, has 95 rooms, an informal atmosphere, fantastic food and impressive views over the iconic Hiorthfjellet and the Isfjord.

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RADISSON BLU POLAR HOTEL SPITSBERGEN

Food & Beverage: Restaurant Nansen Barentz Pub & Spiseri Meeting room capacity: Largest room: 140 people

RADISSON BLU POLAR HOTEL SPITSBERGEN The hotel lies in the heart of Longyearbyen with a fantastic outlook towards towering mountains, Arctic tundra and the colourful town. Here you can enjoy a leisurely breakfast, relax in the sauna and later share the day’s experiences in front of the fire before dinner. This Radisson Blu hotel offers double and twin rooms of a high standard, and also has a suite with sitting area and views over the Isfjord. New junior suites were opened in the neighbouring building in February 2015. Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen offers meeting facilities for 2 to 140 participants. Modern facilities and free WiFi are available,

and participants can enjoy Radisson Blu ’Brain food’ during the meeting. Restaurant Nansen at the Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen is an unpretentious restaurant with many rare qualities. The buffet breakfast that is included in all room rates is served in Restaurant Nansen, which also offers an impressive à la carte dining menu with local produce.

Facilities: Complimentary WiFi Breakfast buffet Sauna Relaxation room

The hotel is also home to Barents Pub & Spiseri, where you can enjoy a light meal, impressive selection of local and international beers or perhaps a cocktail prepared by the skilled bartenders.

All room prices include complimentary WiFi and full breakfast buffet.

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SPITSBERGEN HOTEL Spitsbergen Hotel is Svalbard’s most historic accommodation option. The reception is manned 24 hours a day. Guests may book activities, restaurants, taxis and obtain local information here. This hotel has a lift to all floors, and also offers 1 specially equipped accessible room. RACK RATES Prices provided below are rack rates for bookings for 9 or less people. Agents will be provided with a commission agreement, and the agreed commission will be given from the applicable rack rate. Group bookings are priced on request, as the group rates are dynamic. Mid-week pricing applies for Monday – Wednesday nights. Weekend pricing applies for Thursday – Sunday nights. 2016 SEASON

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Single 1 545 1 545

Mid-week Double/twin 1 820 1 820

Single 1 545 1 545

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THE PRICES INCLUDE Complimentary wireless internet access throughout the hotel, waffle buffet between 4:00 – 6:00pm and full breakfast buffet. ROOM AMENITIES Standard single room: Approximately 15m². Room amenities: Bathtub (3 rooms) or shower (11 rooms), minibar, television. Standard double room: Approximately 20m². Room amenities: Bathtub, minibar, television. Superior room: NOK 200 supplement per night. Approximately 20m². Room amenities: As per standard rooms plus best views, Nespresso® coffee machine and plush bathrobe and slippers. 3 of 15 superior rooms have showers instead of bathtubs. Junior suite: Approximately 27m². Room amenities: Bathtub, minibar, television, sitting area, Nespresso® coffee machine and plush bathrobe and slippers. Suite: Approximately 31m². Room amenities: Separate bedroom, bathtub, minibar, television, sitting area, Nespresso® coffee machine and plush bathrobe and slippers. Accessible room: Approximately 20m². Shower, minibar, television.

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Rooms: 14 standard single rooms 12 stardard double rooms 42 standard twin rooms 14 superior double rooms 1 superior twin room 2 junior suites 2 suites 1 accessible room

Located on the hillside above Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen Hotel enjoys stunning views over the town and surrounding mountains and glaciers. The 88 rooms reflect the history of one the Arctic’s most elegant buildings. SPITSBERGEN HOTEL Spitsbergen Hotel was built to accommodate the administrative staff from the Norwegian mining company, and as a location for their official receptions. A lot of work has been put into taking care of this special history and the rooms are decorated with historic pictures and maps.

delegates and catering is available. On the first floor you will find Funktionærmessen Restaurant, where you can enjoy a delightful menu inspired by the French kitchen while taking in the panoramic views over the town. The complimentary breakfast buffet is served here each morning.

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Historic style & modern comforts

Food & Beverage: Funtionærmessen Restaurant Funken Bar Det gamle Nordpolet Meeting room capacity: Largest room: 150 people Facilities: Complimentary WiFi Breakfast buffet Sauna Fitness room Afternoon waffles

Spitsbergen Hotel is a Scandic Partner Hotel, and all of the 88 rooms are kept at a high In the cellar of Spitsbergen Hotel you will find standard. The hotel boasts 2 suites and 2 ju- ’det gamle Nordpolet’, the original alcohol nior suites, each with its own historic style. store for the town has been refurbished for Champagne tastings and cellaring. These This hotel also offers a conference floor with precious bubbles are also available on the facilities for up to 150 participants. Wi-Fi is wine list of Funken Bar, on the first floor, complimentary for guests and conference where you can also enjoy a light meal. All room prices include complimentary WiFi, waffle buffet between 4:00 - 6:00pm and full breakfast buffet.

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COAL MINERS’ CABINS The Coal Miners’ Cabins are open all year round and offer a simpler alternative for visitors to Svalbard. The reception is manned between 7:00am and midnight. Guests may book activities, restaurants, taxis and obtain local information here. When the reception is closed guests will find their keys and map in the post box outside the reception. RACK RATES Prices provided below are rack rates for bookings for 9 or less people. Agents will be provided with a commission agreement, and the agreed commission will be given from the applicable rack rate. Group bookings are priced on request, as the group rates are dynamic. Mid-week pricing applies for Monday – Wednesday nights. Weekend pricing applies for Thursday – Sunday nights. 2016 SEASON Mid-week Single Double/twin 790 1 090 790 1 090

Weekend Single Double/twin 990 1 190 990 1 190

Period October/November 2015 December 2015 Christmas 2015 (22 Dec. – 2 Jan.) 790 890 January 790 1 090 February 790 1 090 March 990 1 190 April 1 090 1 490 May 1 - 10 990 1 190 May 11 - 31 790 1 090 June - September 990 1 290 October 790 1 090 November/December 790 1 090 Easter 20 - 27 March 790 1 090 Christmas/ New Year (22 Dec. – 2 Jan.) 890 990 *Triple room pricing per person, all other prices per room.

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THE PRICES INCLUDE Breakfast buffet at the Coal Miners’ Bar & Grill. ROOM AMENITIES The guest rooms are located in three buildings, which are clearly signed and numbered. Each building has two floors. The buildings are all less than 100m from the reception building called the ‘Coal Miners’ Bar & Grill’, where the included breakfast is served. Each building offers a kitchen, laundry and sitting room. Some rooms have a washbasin. Toilets and showers are found on each floor. There are stairs in each building, and the rooms are not wheelchair accessible. Standard room: Approximately 10m². Apartment: Approximately 25 m². Apartment offers own bathroom with shower, own kitchenette, sitting area and bedroom.

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COAL MINERS’ CABINS Simply Svalbard

The Coal Miners’ Cabins offer a simpler, yet reasonably priced accommodation option, with a relaxed atmosphere and fantastic shared areas including the Coal Miners’ Bar & Grill. COAL MINERS’ CABINS When Longyearbyen was rebuilt after the Second World War, eight new houses were built in Nybyen to house the town’s miners. Some of these historic buildings have now become the Coal Miners’ Cabins. CMC has 75 rooms, with a total of 150 beds divided into single, double and triple rooms and apartments. Each of the houses has a communal kitchen, and guests are able to self-cater. Guests can also use the lounge room and laundry facilities.

The breakfast buffet is served at the Coal Miners’ Bar & Grill, the old messhall for the miners, which has been renovated in 2015. In this funky setting you can also enjoy our coalgrilled menu from 2pm, or have a chat with our friendly team who are full of great tips for local activities and events.

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Rooms: 7 triple rooms 12 single rooms 46 twin rooms 8 double rooms 2 apartments Food & Beverage: Coal Miners’ Bar & Grill Facilities: Complimentary WiFi Breakfast buffet Laundry room Shared kitchen

Welcome to a very different accommodation experience in Longyearbyen: CMC is the perfect starting point for your next Arctic adventure!

All room prices include complimentary WiFi and breakfast buffet.

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Spitsbergen Expedition Lodge NEXT TO THE

SPITSBERGEN EXPEDITION LODGE A cosy cabin amid a world of snow & ice

From the Spitsbergen Expedition Lodge you can enjoy the views out over the untouched landscape. The cabin lies in a quiet area, undisturbed by the rest of the world. With its cosy fire, it is the perfect place to strengthen bonds and explore the Arctic wilderness. Here, well removed from the lights of the town, you have a greater chance of seeing the aurora borealis dancing in the sky during the winter. SPITSBERGEN EXPEDITION LODGE For groups of 4-10 people we can offer a unique and exclusive stay at the Spitsbergen Expedition Lodge. The cabin is located in beautiful Brentskaret, 30km from Longyearbyen, and is a superb starting point for wilderness safaris. The lodge has excellent facilities including a kitchen, living room, four bedrooms, a simple bathroom and electricity from our own generator. In 2015 we installed a fantastic sauna.

Life here is comfortable and safe compared to the rugged outside world, and this creates a feeling of together-ness that you will not experience in town.

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Rooms: 2 four-man rooms with bunks 2 single rooms 2 guide beds Food & Beverage: Provided as part of quote Drinks available for purchase Facilities: Generator electricity Fireplace & parafin heating Kitchen Sauna Bathroom

All of the meals here are prepared by chefs at the hotels in Longyearbyen, and brought with the group to the cabin. Each evening guests gather around the large dining table to enjoy their delicious meals, and end each day discussing their adventures.

NB: All trips to the Spitsbergen Expedition Lodge include a local guide. These trips are available on request for groups of between 4 and 10 guests. You can also stay here if you participate in one of our exciting expeditions: Spitsbergen Winter Safari, Spitsbergen Lodge Winter Safari, Spitsbergen Lodge Dogsledding Tour or Spitsbergen Lodge Backcountry Skiing. There is mobile coverage at the lodge, so you can either share your experiences with the world or choose to stay offline!

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WHERE BETTER TO GET A

TASTE OF THE ARCTIC

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FOOD & BEVERAGE

After a day in the wilderness a good meal is just the thing, and Spitsbergen Travel can recommend a variety of delicious options.

Restaurant Nansen NEXT TO THE

4 COURSE MENU NOK

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545 Come in a tailored suit or a snowmobile suit! Restaurant Nansen at the Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen is an unpretentious restaurant with many rare qualities. Choose something delicious from the exciting seasonal menu which is always filled amazing dishes based on Arctic produce. RESTAURANT NANSEN & RESTAURANT NANSEN 2. ETAGE The fantastic cathedral-like windows allow you to watch the local fauna and changeable weather while you dine. Retrieve your wine glasses from the creative table setting and complement your meal with one of the fine vintages from the comprehensive wine list. At Restaurant Nansen you can enjoy local specialities including reindeer, seal and whale. We offer something for everyone, and serve continental dishes with fish and vegetarian selections in addition to the Polar specialities. Banquet menus are available for groups and special occasions.

Restaurant Nansen 2. Etage is an exclusive dining room located on a mezzanine above the rest of the hotel, with a stately polar bear guarding the stairs. The intimate round table can be booked for small groups of between four and ten guests. The head chef and restaurant manager work together under your instructions to create a unique menu based on Arctic produce â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Norwegian gourmet prepared with international finesse, complemented with hand-picked wines. Look forward to an unforgettable culinary experience.

Opening hours: Breakfast: Weekdays: 7:00 - 10:00am Weekends: 7:00 - 11:00am Dinner: Daily: 6:00 - 11:00pm

We recommend booking your table in advance to avoid disappointment.

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Barentz Pub & Spiseri NEXT TO THE

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Between 4:00 - 8:00pm Barentz Pub & Spiseri offers great prices and an unpretentious menu, including a daily ‘husmannskost’ special - hearty Norwegian food made from scratch. The pub is a favourite with everyone, locals and visitors alike. BARENTZ PUB & SPISERI ‘Puben’ is where you will meet the locals. People come here after work to watch the football, chat with the neighbours, eat dinner or just enjoy a refreshing beer. It is the perfect place to reflect on your day.

Barentz Pub & Spiseri is a relaxed place where you can meet friends or make new ones while enjoying one of our imported beers. The selection is by no means smaller than what you would find in the big city, but with one advantage – our drinks are, of course, tax-free!

Opening hours: 12 noon - 2:00am Kitchen: 12:00 noon - 11:00pm

The informal atmosphere here makes this a popular stop for lunch, where the seasonal menu and daily specials always have somet- ’Puben’ plays host to many concerts and local hing to tempt you. A great place for an after- festivals, including the very popular Dark scooter in the winter, or a cool drink after a Season Blues festival in late October, Polar summer hike, the skilled bartenders will help Jazz in February and Oktoberfest in September. you select the perfect refreshment! Reservations are not available at Barentz Pub & Spiseri

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Funtionærmessen Restaurant NEXT TO THE

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775 The ‘funksjonærer’ didn’t work down the mines, they administered them. Appropriate to their status, they were served first class meals in the private restaurant, accompanied by exquisite wines. Today, at the Funktionærmessen Restaurant, we offer a service reflecting those times: a Frenchinspired menu and a generous selection of fine wines and Champagnes, all served in classic, stylish surrounds with stunning Arctic views. FUNKTIONÆRMESSEN RESTAURANT Funktionærmessen Restaurant at Spitsbergen Hotel continues the gastronomic tradition and offers outstanding meals in a classic atmosphere. Should you consider yourself somewhat of a romantic then Funktionærmessen has much to offer, including the magnificent outlook over Longyear Valley – without a doubt the best views in town. The Champagne cellar is also impressive – one of Norway’s best

selections of bubbles is found here, and can be enjoyed both up in the restaurant, and downstairs in the Nordpolet Cellar.

Opening hours: Breakfast: Weekdays: 7:00 - 10:00am Weekends: 7:00 - 11:00am Dinner: Daily: 6:00 - 11:00pm

Our private dining room is well suited to events for up to 40 guests. We host Champagne tastings and Winemaker’s evenings throughout the year, where you can appreciate perfectly matched tastes and flavours in the presence of the producers themselves.

We recommend booking your table in advance to avoid disappointment.

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88 Nestled beside the hotel’s impressive salons, Funken Bar is an ideal place for meeting friends, or to enjoy the luxury of a little alone time. Be sure to enjoy the Polar library, and don’t forget about the complimentary waffles in the afternoons, or the extensive selection of Champagne vintages available from our cellar.

Complimentary waffles: 4:00 - 6:00pm

FUNKEN BAR Funken bar is an intimate space by the hotel’s fireplace. Here you will find comfortable Chesterfield salons, a carambole table and Polar library, all infused with a peace that can only come from the traditional atmosphere. Funken bar has retained its original style from the time Spitsbergen Hotel was built, and with its classic charm and impressive drinks selection the bar is a natural place to start your

Opening hours: 12 noon - 2:00am Kitchen: 12:00 noon - 11:00pm

evening, or to enjoy a night cap or a delicious meal in the restaurant. The bar also offers its own light menu for lunch and dinner, which can be enjoyed with a selection from Spitsbergen Hotel’s impressive wine list. During the late afternoon hotel guests can make their own waffles to enjoy in the lounge area.

Advance bookings are not available at Funken Bar, although salons may be booked for private arrangements.

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3 glasses & canapes Where better to enjoy a selection from Spitsbergen Hotel’s amazing Champagne collection than in the cellar itself. Join us for a fantastic insight into this fascinating building and its history, and learn more about the precious drops that are stored here today. Opening hours: On request, after 12:00noon

DET GAMLE NORDPOLET Nordpolet is a historical ‘vinmonopol’, or regional alcohol store, which for many years lay forgotten in the cellar of the hotel. It has now been returned to its former glory.

Our comprehensive Champagne menu includes exclusive wines from a wide-ranging selection of the finest wineries, with many rare vintages.

In this room where the miners and administrative staff collected their quotas of alcoholic beverages, you can enjoy an aperitif before your meal, or put a small group together and book a Champagne tasting.

Our team look forward to sharing their knowledge of the regions - Champagne & Spitsbergen - with you, during a very special hour.

Advanced bookings are required for det gamle Nordpolet.

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Rabalder café & bakeri NEXT TO THE

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22 Rabalder is located in Longyearbyen’s ’Kulturhus’, the performing arts centre, and has something for everyone, both the young and the young at heart! RABALDER CAFE & BAKERI In a child friendly environment we serve lunch, sweet treats, freshly made smoothies and milkshakes, as well as great coffees and teas. Children can enjoy themselves in our play area, while their parents catch up over a warm drink. Every day our chefs will prepare a fantastic selection of freshly-baked goods for you to enjoy! How about a cinnamon bun with your

Opening hours: Daily: 10:00am - 5:00pm Rabalder wil also open one hour prior to each film-showing to sell kiosk products.

coffee or a special loaf for Sunday lunch? At Rabalder café & bakeri you will find bakery sales every day between 10:00am and 5:00pm. Why not stop by Rabalder for lunch, and enjoy a variety of options including sandwiches, baguettes and soup of the day. You can also treat yourself to a tasty snack from our cake selection, or choose from the wide selection of ice cream flavours.

Rabalder is also available for private events

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Coal Miners’ Bar & Grill NEXT TO THE

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99 Welcome to Coal Miners’ Bar & Grill - the new hotspot in Longyearbyen! Come in and enjoy our delicious menu which has been created to be enjoyed after a long day out in Svalbard’s challenging wilderness! COAL MINERS’ BAR & GRILL The names of the dishes are taken from Svalbard: These are places that are often visited by the locals, and we wanted to share these special places with our guests. Even if you haven’t been there, you can at least have a taste – and remember, no explorer survives on just their sense of adventure! All of the meals here are made on a real coalfired grill. We offer an exciting burger and BBQ menu, as well as vegetarian options and salad.

Behind the bar you will find a great selection of drinks. We are especially excited to be able to offer special beer from Svalbard’s only brewery. If you prefer, our excellent bartenders are also on hand to whip up a special drink, just for you.

Opening hours: Breakfast: Weekdays: 7:00 - 10:00am Bar & Grill: Daily: 2:00 - 12:00midnight Kitchen: Daily: 2:00 - 10:00pm

Come and hang out with us in relaxed Nybyen. Ask our team for info on your next trip, or try our burger challenge. The Bar & Grill at the Coal Miners’ Cabins awaits!

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GROUP TRAVEL

Let Spitsbergen Travel’s experienced group department help you plan the perfect trip to the world’s northernmost town and all it has to offer!

GROUPS – MEETINGS, INCENTIVES, CONFERENCES AND EVENTS Svalbard is ideal for group travel, meetings and events. The Arctic landscape provides a stunning backdrop for teambuilding and inspires new ideas and thought. The exhilarating wilderness experiences will make pulses race. Your group will be excited, stimulated and focussed, and the inspiration and team feeling will follow them home! LOCAL KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE With more than 25 years of experience in tailor-made programs for groups of all sizes, our team are the local experts. We are based in Longyearbyen and know Svalbard well. We know what is available when, which activities suit which seasons and what each group can fit into their time on Svalbard. Let us help you find the perfect program for your next group. TAILOR-MADE We can put together complete packages with flights, accommodation, transport, meeting rooms, meals and activities, based on your group’s wishes. We can combine different activities, or offer a variety of activities at the same time so there is something to suit everyone. We also offer a range of activities specifically for the group market, and can add special touches to trips to ensure your guests get the most out of their visit. GROUP COORDINATOR Spitsbergen Travel is pleased to offer a coordinator service, which allows you to hire a knowledgeable member of our team to be your own personal contact point during the stay. This person will be the group’s liaison to all the activity providers, transport services and more. The coordinator will meet the group on landing, provide programs for the stay (if desired), and explain important safety information and general information on the group’s stay during the trip to the hotel. During the stay the coordinator can assist you with program adjustments and local issues. The coordinator will be available at the start of every activity to ensure that everything runs to schedule, and will be contactable via a duty telephone between 7:00am and10:00pm. MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES Should your clients hold their next meeting on Svalbard? This is a completely unique destination, where the environment is demanding and the weather effects everyday life, but where modern hotels and meeting facilities act as a counterpoint to the wild outdoors. The largest conference room in Longyearbyen can seat 300 people, but there are also comfortable board rooms for groups of 10. A meeting or conference on Svalbard gives the participants the possibility of combining once in a life-time Arctic experiences with their work, meaning that the event in Longyearbyen will never be forgotten. CAPACITY For a quick overview of the capacity of the meeting rooms, hotels and restaurants in Longyearbyen please see the end of this section. For further information on the hotels or restaurants please see the appropriate section in the accommodation and food and beverage sections of this manual. MEETING PACKAGES For groups of 15 or more we offer complete meeting packages with meeting room, equipment, coffee buffet, fruit, catering and a two course lunch. The catering in our meeting packages in based on produce that gives long term energy, and better brain function for a more successful meeting. This concept is known as Brainfood, and has been developed by the Radisson Blu hotel chain. Half day package – NOK 525 per participant Meeting room with projector and standard conference equipment, coffee and tea buffet, fruit, Brainfood selection of the day and a two course lunch with coffee in the hotel’s restaurant. Full day package – NOK 625 per participant Meeting room with projector and standard conference equipment, coffee and tea buffet, Brainfood shot on arrival, fruit, Brainfood selection of the day and a two course lunch with coffee in the hotel’s restaurant. For groups of less than 15 offer a room rental price. Catering for the meeting room can be booked for the guests. Half day room rental – NOK 3000 per room Meeting room with projector and standard conference equipment. Full day room rental – NOK 5000 per room Meeting room with projector and standard conference equipment.

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SPITSBERGEN GROUP ACTIVITIES Spitsbergen Travel offers a variety of day trips for groups. Most of these are described in the day trips section of this manual, but please note that the maximum numbers may be higher and seasons may be longer for group bookings. There are also several activities that are only offered for groups. These activities are shaded on the activity list, so that they are easy to identify. After the activity list you will find a brief description of these tours. COMBINING MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES Our groups department are the local experts for combined arrangements. Contact them to discuss the possibilities for your group. They can help you create the perfect program to suit your group, and can combine meetings, activities, meals and more into one well-organised program. MAXIMUM NUMBERS The maximum numbers provided are per group/departure. These numbers are set in order to ensure the optimal experience for all participants, and to protect the safety of the participants. For large groups, our department will help you to tailor a program. Possibilities include running several different activities concurrently, or running staggered departures (for some activities). Please note the following specific information: Snowmobile tours: Spitsbergen Travel can run snowmobile tours with over 100 snowmobiles; however the group will be split into groups with a maximum of 25 snowmobiles. There will be 30 minutes space between each departure, in order to facilitate the briefing and equipping of each group of participants. Isfjord safaris: Please note that each Polarcirkel boat can take up to 11 passengers. Spitsbergen Travel has 4 Polarcirkel boats, meaning that the maximum per tour is 44. Ice caving: For groups of over 17 people the transport to the ice cave will be split into two groups with one hour between groups. The tour duration for each participant will be 2 hours, and the total duration for the group will be 3 hours. Arctic wilderness evening: The maximum capacity at Camp Barentz is 200 people. There will be three different seating areas: Barentz Hus (30 people), Gammen (70 people) and the Lavvo (100 people). Cultural and historical introduction to Longyearbyen: This tour will take place in busses, and visits the Svalbard Museum and Galleri Svalbard in addition to spending an hour on panoramic sightseeing. Groups of over approximately 50 people will be split between multiple busses, and in order to avoid congestion the groups will visit the gallery and museum at different times. EXCLUSIVE TOURS Most of Spitsbergen Travelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tours for groups are set up for the individual group; however those with large capacity and/or high demand may be shared between groups and individual guests. It is of course possible to purchase an entire activity for your group. The following activities may be shared: Boat trips: The boat trips to Barentsburg, Pyramiden and Borebreen are generally shared, as the boats involve take 70-99 passengers. The boats can be chartered for groups on request, ask us for a quote. Camp Barentz: The Arctic Wilderness Evening product at Camp Barentz may be shared with other groups. Please request a quote for an exclusive arrangement. Dogsledding: Due to the high demand for dogsledding activities, extra places on these tours may be sold to individual guests. Please request an exclusive tour. THAT LITTLE EXTRA For incentives or special group arrangements, Spitsbergen Travel can help you add the little extra with tailor-made activities. We can also offer group trips with accommodation outside of Longyearbyen, with overnight stays in for example Russian Barentsburg. Please contact us to discuss the possibilities.

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2016 OVERVIEW SNOWMOBILE TOURS Lunch at Camp Barentz Northern lights safari Camp Barentz Elveneset Tempelfjorden Barentsburg East Coast Pyramiden SNOW-CAT TOURS Northern Lights Safari Ice caving DOG SLEDDING TOURS Dog sledding under northern lights Dog sledding in Bolterdalen Dog sledding to the ice cave Dog sledding on Foxfonna Dog sledding on wheels Dog wagon to Vestpynten HIKES Fossil hunting A wandering along Burmaveien Endalen - in the footsteps of the miners Ascend Platåfjellet Hike to Sarkofagen Trollsteinen – over the Lars Glacier Sea to summit Foxfonna Following a trapper’s footprints Snow-shoe tour Ice Cave: Frozen Adventure ISFJORD SAFARIS Fuglefjella and Hiorthhamn Grumant – Russian ruins Fossil hunting Towards the von Post Glacier With Arctic barbecue BOAT TRIPS Barentsburg and Esmark Glacier Pyramiden and Nordenskiöld Glacier Bore Glacier – Friday evenings KAYAK TRIPS Adventfjorden Evening tour Hiorthfjellet:An Arctic Challenge CHAMPAGNE TASTING Champagne tasting WILDERNESS EVENINGS Arctic Wilderness Evening Northern Lights Evening Hunting the light SIGHTSEEING TOURS Cultural and historical introduction

TOUR START

TOUR END

DIFFICULTY

MINIMUM

November* November* 11 February 15 February 13 February 13 February 19 February 12 March

1 February 14 February 17 May 17 May 17 May 17 May 17 May 17 May

2 2 2 3 3 4 4 5

5 snowmobiles 5 snowmobiles 5 snowmobiles 5 snowmobiles 5 snowmobiles 5 snowmobiles 5 snowmobiles 5 snowmobiles

MAXIMUM Per departure 25 snowmobiles 25 snowmobiles 25 snowmobiles 25 snowmobiles 25 snowmobiles 25 snowmobiles 25 snowmobiles 25 snowmobiles

November* 1 February

14 February 20 May

2 3

10 10

17 17/34

November* 11 February 10 January 26 May 21 June 15 June

10 February 25 May 20 May 20 June October 1 October

3 3 3 4 3 2

10 10 10 10 10 2

30 30 30 20 21 6

10 June* 1 June 1 June 10 June 25 June 20 June 18 June 1 July 1 October 1 October 1 November

1 October 1 November 1 October 1 October 1 October 30 September 21 August 1 October 30 November 15 February 1 February

3 2 2 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 4

10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

50 40 40 40 24 24 10 24 40 15 32

22 May 12 August 13 June 1 June 1 June

11 August 1 October 21 August 11 September 1 October

3 3 4 3 3

10 10 10 10 10

44 44 44 44 44

1 May 1 May 1 May

24 October 25 October 12 October

2 2 2

10 10 10

70 (100) 70 (100) 70

1 June 1 June 15 June

30 September 30 September 30 September

3 3 5

2 2 2

16 16 16

1 January

31 December

1 January 15 October 15 October

31 December 15 February 15 February

2 2 2

10 10 10

200 200 200

1 January

31 December

150

NB: The shaded items are tours offered specifically for groups, which are not available for individual bookings. *Start date dependent on snow-cover.

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GROUP ACTIVITIES NOT COVERED IN DAY TRIPS SECTION

Here you will find a short description of the day trips listed above that are not available for individual guests, and therefore not included in the day trips section. For more information, please do not hesitate to contact us. SNOWMOBILE SAFARI WITH LUNCH AT CAMP BARENTZ You will drive out the beautiful Advent valley. You will stop during the trip and the guide will tell you about the fascinating Svalbard history and the interesting places that you are passing. On the way back to Longyearbyen you will stop at Camp Barentz, where lunch and warm drinks will be served. The trip is approximately 40 kilometres. Pricing includes transport, snowmobile equipment, guide, warm, lunch, beverage, fuel and insurance. Duration approximately 4 hours. A CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION TO LONGYEARBYEN A knowledgeable local guide will take you through Longyearbyen and the area’s exciting history. During the tour we will visit Svalbard Museum and Galleri Svalbard. Subjects covered during the tour include history, geology, flora, fauna and the modern community. This is a mainly indoor activity, and the sightseeing in town is in a bus. Pricing includes guide, bus transport, and entrance to Svalbard Museum and Galleri Svalbard. Indoor activity. Duration approximately 3 hours. Pricing includes transport to and from the harbour, flotation suit, barbeque and guide with safety equipment. "ASCEND" PLATÅFJELLET Climb to 423 metres over sea level and enjoy panoramic views over Longyearbyen, the Adventfjord and parts of the Isfjord. After a fairly constantly steep climb we arrive on the top of the plateau and marvel at the views while enjoying biscuits and warm drinks before heading down the mountainside once more. This tour ends by the church, and participants can stroll down to the town or hotel at their own pace. Transport back to the hotel can be booked as an extra. This is a short hike in steep and uneven terrain, and participants should be in generally fit and in good health. Duration approximately 3 hours. Pricing includes transport, warm drinks and guide with safety equipment. A WANDERING ALONG BURMAVEIEN We stroll from near the old coal harbour along Burmaveien towards Longyearbyen. During the tour our guide will tell us about the history of the area. The guided tour ends at the cableway central station above the Sysselmann’s residence in Skjæringa, and we wander back to town at our own pace, or you can stop to visit the church. Warm drinks and biscuits are served on this tour. This is an easy walk on the old road, and is suitable for all. Duration approximately 2.5 hours. Pricing includes transport, warm drinks and guide with safety equipment. HIKE TO SARKOFAGEN This hike starts in Nybyen. We will cross the river and wander up through the moraine landscape. Up on top of Sarkofagen we will enjoy fantastic views over Longyearbyen and the Isfjord. We will stop here for biscuits and warm drinks. This is a short hike in demanding, steep and uneven terrain, and participants should be in good physical shape. Duration approximately 4 hours. Pricing includes transport, warm drinks and guide with safety equipment. ENDALEN – IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE MINERS Our guide will take the group on an easy walking tour through Endalen, which has a rich mining history. We may spot some of Svalbard’s rare fauna and flora, and biscuits and warm drinks will be served during the walk. This is an easy to moderate off road walking tour, with some areas of uneven terrain. Suitable for most people. Duration approximately 3 hours. Pricing includes transport, warm drinks and guide with safety equipment. ISFJORD SAFARI WITH ARCTIC BARBECUE We make our way over the Isfjord in an open yet sturdy 27 foot Polarcirkel boat. We pass Bjørndalen and take a closer look at the cliffs of Fuglefjella, where thousands of seabirds nest (June – mid August). We then set a course for the abandoned mining town Grumant before heading towards Advent City and Hiorthhamn. Enjoy the fascinating stories behind this historical mining settlement, and see the remnants of life in the early 1900s. In Hiorthhamn we will barbecue the Arctic specialities our guides have brought along. We travel in an open boat, and may be affected by sea spray and rough seas. Not suitable for pregnant women or people with back problems. Woollen underwear, warm clothing, sturdy, warm and waterproof shoes, water and windproof headwear and gloves are recommended. Exposure suits provided. Duration approximately 5 hours. LECTURE SERIES Available on request – Exciting stories from Svalbard, with photographs. Options include: “Northern Lights”, “Andrée Balloon Expedition”, “Hunters’ stories from Svalbard”, “Daily life in Longyearbyen”, “The Polar Bear”, “History of Svalbard” and “A year in the Arctic”. Duration from 30 minutes.

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CAPACITY

Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen Room

U-shape Classroom Theatre Boardroom Banquet Areal m²

Rooms/restaurants

Capacity

Andrée sal A

Rooms

Andrée sal B

Restaurant Nansen

160 people

Andrée sal A+B

110

140

100

130

Johansen

Restaurant Nansen and Andrée-salen

260 people

Amundsen

95 double rooms

Restaurant Nansen 2. Etage

10 people

Barentz Pub & Spiseri

80 people

Conference

140 people

Total meeting rooms

4 rooms

Spitsbergen Hotel, a Scandic Partner Hotel Room

U-shape

Classroom

Theatre Boardroom Areal m²

Svalbardsal

120

150

136

Svalbardsal A

Svalbardsal B

Funktionærmessen Restaurant

Svalbardsal C

Funktionærmessen Restaurant

Svalbardsal B+C

og chambre séparée

120 people

A-Funktionæren

Konferanse

150 people

B-Funktionæren

Antall møterom

A+B Funktionæren

Styrerom

Røde rommet

Kulturhuset

Rooms/restaurants

Capacity

Rooms

1 disabled access room/ 14 single rooms/73 double rooms

Rabalder Kafé & Bakeri

Longyearbyen’s cultural centre was completed in 2010 and is only a two minute walk from the Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen. We can organise conferences for up to 244 participants. Lunch for large arrangements would be served at the Radisson Blu Polar Hotel Spitsbergen, where we can seat up to 260 guests in RestaurantNansen and Andréesalen.

Camp Barentz

Dining Reception

80 people

7 rooms

Capacity

80 people 200 people

Conference room

Amphitheatre style

244 people

Banquet without stage

256 people

Banquet with stage

220 people

Theatre set up

300 people

Concert

500 people

Coal Miners´Cabins Capacity

Rooms

Gammen: Dining/reception

70 people

2 triple rooms, 5 single rooms, 32 twin rooms,

Barentz hus: Dining/reception

25 people

8 double rooms, 2 apartments.

Lavvo: Dining/reception

104 people

SO FAR, YET SO NEAR Svalbard is exotic. It is completely different to any other place you have ever visited. This once unreachable place is now relativelyaccessible, with many flights each week.

LONGYEARBYEN

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OSLO Svalbard is an archipelago surroundedby the Arctic Ocean, Barentz Sea, Greenland Sea and Norwegian Sea, and is the northernmost part of Norway. There are just over 2600 people living on the islands, and each year 38000 touristsfly up to marvel at the Arcticwonders.

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