Out of Town & the Seed Vault, Sightseeing by Car

This is a guided sightseeing trip by car that begins in Longyearbyen. It runs through town, out into Adventdalen and across the surrounding Arctic terrain, and it lasts two hours. The route covers historic mining areas and the area around the Svalbard Global Seed Vault.

During the drive the guide explains how the coal era shaped Longyearbyen, the reason the seed vault was built in this location, and how the community adapts to life in the High Arctic. Topics also include geology and local history. The tour makes photo stops along the route, and Arctic wildlife may appear in the open valley of Adventdalen. Guests get to stand right by the doors of the vault in Adventdalen. The pace is relaxed, and the guide tells stories throughout the trip.

Included are transport by car, a local guide, a warm drink, snacks and the photo stops. Going inside the Svalbard Global Seed Vault is not included. The tour runs all year.