1 Night East Coast Adventure: Snowmobile and Cabin Escape

This is a one night snowmobile expedition from Longyearbyen to the East Coast of Svalbard, about 100 kilometres from town. Guests drive their own snowmobile over valleys and glacier systems, sleep at Fulmarhytta, a winter cabin in the Fulmar Valley reachable only by snowmobile, and continue towards the coast on day two. One possible destination is Mohnbukta, where a glacier front meets the sea. The route depends on weather and snow, and reaching the East Coast is not guaranteed. Reindeer are often seen, and polar bears are possible but never certain.

On day one the group is collected at 17:00 from a hotel in Longyearbyen and taken to the equipment storage for a briefing and an introduction to driving. No previous experience is needed. The ride to the cabin takes about two to three hours. Guests help warm the cabin and cook dinner. The cabin holds up to six people, with a toilet in a separate tent outside. On day two the group rides on and descends through the moraine to the shore. The return takes about four hours with stops, with arrival in town around 18:00.

The group has a minimum of three and a maximum of six participants. Difficulty is rated 4/5. The age limit is 18 years, or 16 by agreement. Guests must carry a valid car, motorcycle or snowmobile licence, and digital foreign licences are not accepted. Everyone must speak English. Included are the hotel transfer, a snowmobile with fuel, a suit, boots, mittens, helmet, goggles and balaclava, all food, and a guide. Guests bring warm clothes, preferably wool. The tour runs from March to April.