Under the Midnight Sun, An Arctic Wildlife Evening by the Bird Lagoon

Snowfox Travel runs an evening wildlife outing to the bird laguna near the Isfjord. The tour is rated level 1 out of 5. The guide drives guests from their accommodation to the coast of the Isfjord and parks the car. Guests then either sit in a wooden shelter or walk a short way along the laguna to a good observation spot.

The laguna is a nesting area for many bird species, among them the Arctic tern. The page notes that all birds, ducks and geese on Svalbard leave at the end of summer except the Rock Ptarmigan. The guide also watches the fjord, where belugas or a walrus sometimes pass. Foxes of the Arctic kind show up regularly at the laguna, which serves as a food source for them. The group takes its time under the midnight sun.

The tour runs from 19:00 to 21:30 on TU, FR and SU, from 1 JUN to 15 AUG. The minimum age is 8 years, and everyone under 18 must come with an adult. The guide, rescue insurance, emergency and safety gear, transfer to and from the accommodation, and warm drinks with sweets are all part of the tour.

The operator recommends sturdy boots that cover the ankle, plus soft shell trousers and a wind and waterproof jacket in case of bad weather. It also lists base layers, warm socks, an insulating mid-layer, a warm hat and warm mittens or gloves. Pick-up is at the accommodation around the time on the confirmation. All guests are collected in one round, so the vehicle may arrive some minutes late.