Northern lights adventure with snowmobile

This is a guided evening snowmobile tour that starts in Longyearbyen and runs through Adventdalen, combining a ride across the dark, snow-covered valley with watching the sky for the aurora. The route passes Jernsengen and reaches Innerhytta, about 15 km each way. Guests stop at selected spots to take photos, listen to the quiet, and hear the guide talk about local wildlife and nature. The guide picks the route according to conditions on the night, and Spitzbergen Adventures says the aurora can never be guaranteed.

The tour lasts six hours. Spitzbergen Adventures' page gives no group size. The package covers the snowmobile, insurance, fuel, a snowmobile suit, boots, helmet, gloves, dinner, and hotel pick-up and drop-off. The guide gives a full briefing before departure and carries a rifle in case of polar bears.

Guests should bring warm ski pants, a warm base layer and socks, and a sweater or down jacket. The tour suits most people, including those who have never driven a snowmobile, and the terrain varies. The minimum age is 8 years, and drivers must bring a valid driving licence. Passengers can also come along. It operates from 18 December until 10 March. The operator also offers a shorter car-based northern lights tour for those who want something calmer.