Day 1 Arrive Longyearbyen

On arrival at Longyear airport the air port coach will take you to Basecamp Trapper’s Hotel, Svalbard’s roughest and most special hotel! In the afternoon we transfer to Basecamp Trapper Station in Bolterdalen. Here we meet our 80 Alaskan Husky’s. The guide teaches how to harness the dogs and after assembling our own team we go summer‐sledding on wheels! There are several restaurants and places to dine in Longyearbyen, our staff will be helpful in recommending and also assist on booking of table. Accommodation in double rooms in Basecamp Trapper’s Hotel (or hotel with similar standard).

Accommodation

Trapper's Hotel or similar

Meals Included

none

Day 2 Travel by boat to Basecamp Isfjord Radio

After a solid breakfast the guide will meet us in the hotel lounge. We get warm and waterproof clothing and then we’ll transfer to the quay and our open boats. Our professional guides will go through safety routines before embarking. The vast Isfjord stretches more than 100km and these waters are filled with animals in the summer time. On the way, we’ll have time to enjoy the fantastic fjord and animal wildlife. After arrival at Isfjord Radio we are served a 2‐course warm lunch and then it’s time to stretch our legs. We spend the afternoon in the vicinity of the bird sanctuary to have a closer look at wildlife. Basecamp is running research study on how to discover and avoid negative impact on wild life and everyone is welcome to help us gather field data. In the evening, we’ll be served a 3 course dinner at the station. Accommodation in double rooms at Basecamp Isfjord radio. All rooms have a wonderful view.

Accommodation

Accommodation in double rooms at Basecamp Isfjord radio.

Meals Included

Breakfasts1, Lunches1, Dinners1

Day 3 Activities at Basecamp Isfjord Radio

Breakfast at Basecamp Isfjord Radio. Our first morning we walk along the fantastic coastline. The guide will tell stories about hunters and their tough life up here on Svalbard. The guide lectures us on the geology, flowers and animal life in the area. We return to Isfjord Radio and a 2‐course lunch. After lunch we can choose either to join the guide on a 4 h trip to Linnévatnet, or just relax at the station. Perhaps browse our polar library and settle down with a good book. 3‐course dinner in the station. Accommodation in double rooms at Basecamp Isfjord radio.

Accommodation

Basecamp Isfjord Radio

Meals Included

Breakfasts1, Lunches1, Dinners1

Day 4 Travel by boat across the Isfjord to expedition camp

In the morning we pack for the expedition nights ahead. Around noon we’ll load up the boat and cross the vast Isfjord to the west coast of the fjord where we’ll land and put up a base camp. Expedition lunch in camp. In the afternoon we go on a trekking trip. In the evening we get familiarized with the tents and sleeping bags, polar bear precautions, and camp routines in general. We enjoy a 3‐ course dinner in the wild and then settle in for a cozy night. Accommodation in expedition tents, 2 persons per tent.

Accommodation

Accommodation in expedition tents, 2 persons per tent.

Meals Included

Breakfasts1, Lunches1, Dinners1

Day 5 Activities out of tented base camp

After breakfasts, we secure the camp, shoulder our daypacks and go for a day trip. The area is surrounded by beautiful mountains and the view from the top is well worth the effort. Every now and then the glaciers claves off icebergs in the fjord. There are many different daytrippossibilities and we’ll choose one that’s suitable for everyone. We stop for expedition lunch during the way. After a long day hiking it’s nice to stretch out in the camp while the chef prepares dinner. Maybe a quick bath for the tough ones! We spend the evening relaxing by the campfire, listening to stories of old trappers and polar explorers. Accommodation in expedition tents, 2 persons per tent.

Accommodation

Accommodation in expedition tents, 2 persons per tent.

Meals Included

Breakfasts1, Lunches1, Dinners1

Day 6 Morning activities and travel back to Longyearbyen

After breakfast we pack down the camp and go for a walk. We enjoy expedition lunch on the sea shore. It’s then time to return to Longyearbyen and back to civilization again where a warm shower and drinks are awaiting us. The boat will pick us up in the afternoon. Transfer from the harbour to Basecamp Trapper’s Hotel. Check‐in at the hotel. Enjoy dinner in one of the restaurants in Longyearbyen. Accommodation in double rooms at Basecamp Trapper’s Hotel (or hotel with similar standard).

Accommodation

Accommodation in double rooms at Basecamp Trapper’s Hotel (or hotel with similar standard).

Meals Included

Breakfasts1, Lunches1

Day 7 Tour ends

Check‐out. Early departure with airport coach at 03.00am. Breakfast pack to bring. (From 07.00 Breakfast at Basecamp Trapper’s Hotel for guests staying longer.)

Meals Included

none