Arctic ATV Safari with wildlife

This is a half-day guided ATV tour in Adventdalen, the valley near Longyearbyen. The group rides on approved roads through a valley with high mountains on both sides. Along the route there are several stops at cultural and historical sites, where the guide talks about mining, local history, animals and nature. Svalbard reindeer and Arctic foxes are often seen, sometimes at close range. A break in the scenery includes hot drinks and biscuits.

The tour lasts four hours. It runs from 1 May to 31 December. Guests are collected at their accommodation in Longyearbyen and taken to the operator's base, where they get the ATV equipment, a safety briefing and a review of the vehicle. They are returned to their accommodation afterwards. Beginners and experienced drivers can both take part. The tour needs at least one driver.

Included are the ATV, fuel, search and rescue insurance, a driving suit, helmet, boots, mittens, a face mask, hot drinks and biscuits, and the transfer. The operator suggests wool socks and wool underwear, plus a small backpack with extra clothes. Guests who wear glasses are asked to consider contact lenses.

Children must be 8 or older. Each driver needs a valid class B passenger car licence and must bring it. Pregnant women cannot take part. Riding off the approved roads on bare or thawed ground is not allowed, and guests need their own travel insurance.