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Learn more about the dramatic story of Arctic exploration on this guided tour of the wilderness and history surrounding Longyearbyen.

Highlights

Meet friendly huskies and experienced mushers

Enjoy Norwegian waffles at Camp Barentz

Discover the history of Svalbard at The Svalbard Museum

How it works

From the pier, it’s a short journey out of Longyearbyen into the Advent Valley and Camp Barentz, where the sound of happy huskies announces your arrival.

Here, an experienced musher will introduce you to the dogs and share what life is like for them in the High Arctic. Afterwards, you'll head inside for Norwegian waffles, coffee and a presentation on the polar bear – the undisputed king of the Arctic.

From there, your guide accompanies you to the Svalbard Museum, which chronicles over 400 years of history of the archipelago through fascinating artefacts and exhibitions. It's also the best place in town to have your photograph taken with a polar bear statue.

Before you book

Activity level

Moderate: Some mobility needed

Group size

Groups up to 90 guests

Availability

Summer

Transport

Walking

Food & drink

No food or drink included

What to bring

Comfortable shoes, warm and windproof clothing

Voyages with this excursion

This excursion is available on select Hurtigruten voyages along the Norwegian coast. Explore all voyages.

Available: Summer

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Frequently asked questions

Answers to the questions our guests ask most often

If an excursion is not fully booked, any remaining slots will be available for purchase on board through your Expedition Team. These will be charged in Norwegian Kroner at your ship’s exchange rate.  

However, to ensure yourself a spot, we recommend booking in advance.

You will be able to view them all by logging into your booking here.

If you booked through a travel agent, you can reach out to them for this information.

Yes, you will get a full refund to your original payment method. If that's not possible, we will reach out to check your payment details.

Each of our excursions has a rating to illustrate the level of fitness required. There are four categories, with 1 being the easiest and 4 the most difficult.

Level 1 = Easy: suitable for most

Excursions at this level are physically undemanding and suitable for most people. Level 2 = Moderate: some mobility needed

Excursions in this category involve a small amount of physical activity, but on easy terrain with few major challenges. Level 3 = Active: good mobility needed

Excursions in this category are more active and involve outdoor pursuits that require a decent level of fitness. You may be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. They are not suitable for those with limited mobility.

Level 4 = Challenging: good mobility and fitness needed 

These are our most challenging excursions, and require a good level of fitness. They may involve hiking or biking on uneven terrain and may also require specialist equipment. You would be expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. Excursions in this category are not suitable for those with limited mobility. 

Prices can vary depending on the season you travel. Costs such as exchange rates and local prices may change from year to year, so we show a “starting from” price as a guide. The exact price will be confirmed when you book.

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