Summer adventure on a snowmobile

This tour combines a hike and a snowmobile ride on the Longyear Glacier in the mountains around Longyearbyen, Svalbard. It runs in early summer, when patches of snow remain at height.

The day starts at the operator's Explorers' Club with a short briefing, then the group goes to Nybyen. From there a hike of one hour leads up toward the glacier over small streams and rocky ground. On the ice, guests get an introduction to the snowmobile and ride about 4 km to a pass standing 600 metres high, with views of Longyearbyen and the Fardalen valley. A lunch and a warm drink follow. The group then rides back down the glacier and walks through the moraine zone, where fossils can sometimes be found if the ground is free of snow. The whole tour lasts five hours.

Included are the snowmobile and fuel, a full thermal suit, helmet, gloves and boots, a safety briefing and emergency equipment, a guide, a snack and warm drinks, and insurance. Optional extra snowmobile insurance can be added during booking. Guests should tell the operator in advance about food allergies or dietary needs. The minimum is two participants and the minimum age is 12 years. Average physical fitness is needed, and the tour is not suitable for people with limited mobility because the terrain is uneven and partly steep. Anyone driving must hold a valid physical driver's licence, as digital or photo licences are not accepted, and the guide checks licenses before departure. Private or adapted versions can be requested.

The tour runs every day from 24 May 2027 to 20 June 2027. Pick up is at the hotels at 10:00.