To the Northernmost Isfjord glaciers & haunted house

This is a full-day boat tour to the northernmost glaciers of Isfjorden. It uses a closed, fast RIB boat that carries 12 passengers and has a toilet on board. The route heads north into Ekmanfjord, past the island of Coraholmen with its red stones and drift ice, to the Wahlenberg glacier and then to Sefströmbreen.

Guests look at the Wahlenberg glacier wall and scan the area for whales, belugas, birds, walruses, seals and possibly a polar bear, though wildlife is never guaranteed. A landing in Ekmanfjord allows a hike up to a waterfall and a look at historical areas, with a stop for warm drinks and sweets. At Sefströmbreen the boat may get close to the glacier wall, depending on sea ice conditions. Lunch is eaten in front of the glacier. The last stop is Svenskhuset, the Haunted House, about one hour by boat further on. Guests walk up to it, and the guide tells the story of the tragedy there.

The tour runs every day from 1 May to 15 October, 08:00 to 17:00. The first glacier is about 1.5 hours away by boat. Included are a skipper and guide, expedition food, hot drinks and sweets, Search and Rescue insurance, safety equipment, waterproof rubber boots, and transfer to and from the accommodation, which is also the pick-up point. The operator suggests soft shell pants, a windproof and waterproof jacket, base layers, an insulating mid-layer, warm socks, a hat, gloves and a filled water bottle.

The minimum age is 8 years, and everyone under 18 must be with an adult. Guests need normal physical shape.