Catching the light - Midnight sun

Catching the Light - Midnight Sun is an evening snowmobile tour in the Longyearbyen area of Svalbard. Riders head out through narrow valleys and along frozen rivers, across open terrain that Better Moments' page describes as very easy and flat. They ride in the evening, when the sun stays low over the horizon, since the sun no longer sets from late April. The operator's page says Svalbard reindeer often come out to feed at that time of day, so they may be seen moving through the snow.

The tour lasts four hours. It runs every night between 19 April 2027 and 16 May 2027. Pick up is at the hotels at 21:00. A guide leads the group. The minimum is two participants.

Included are the snowmobile and fuel, a full thermal suit, helmet, gloves and boots, a safety briefing and emergency equipment, the guide, warm beverages and insurance. Guests should tell the operator in advance about any food allergies or dietary restrictions.

The tour suits most people with no snowmobile experience. The minimum age is 12 years. Drivers need a valid physical driver's licence. Digital licences, app licences or photos are not accepted, and the guide checks every licence before departure. Private or adapted alternatives are available by contacting the operator.