Ice Cave Hike

This is a guided hike from Longyearbyen to the ice cave on the glacier Larsbreen. The operator collects guests from their accommodation in Longyearbyen. The route climbs toward the cave and is described as demanding, so a good level of fitness is needed.

Inside the cave, guests wear helmets and headlamps and move through layers of old ice. The meltwater channels there can be thousands of years old. The group stays for a while to look around and has warm drinks and snacks in the shelter of the cave. After the visit, the group looks out over Longyearbyen, and northern lights may be visible if the sky allows.

Included are a guide, a warm lunch, hot drinks and sweets, plus rescue insurance. Emergency and safety equipment is provided, and so is transfer to and from the accommodation. Guests bring waterproof hiking boots that cover the ankle, soft shell hiking pants, shell pants and a shell jacket, base layers, warm hiking socks, an insulating mid-layer, a warm hat, warm mittens or gloves, a day pack and a water bottle that is full. Wool next to the skin is preferred where possible. The operator may turn away anyone whose clothing does not match this list, and it may change the route for safety reasons.

The tour is not suitable for children under 10 years. Everyone under 18 must come with an adult.