Svalbard Arctic Adventure - Sunny Winter

All breakfasts, two packed lunches (expedition-style freeze-dried meals) and three dinners are included.

There are many restaurants in Longyearbyen for lunch and dinner. The local food depends on the season, but may include reindeer, wild mushrooms, fish and ptarmigan.

Vegetarians are easily catered for on this trip, but please inform us of any dietary requirements at least three weeks before travel.

All transport and listed activities

On this Svalbard adventure, we spend three nights at Radisson Blu Polar Svalbard and one night in Juva Cabin – both magical experiences, but in different ways.

Upgrade to a superior or junior-suite room on Day 1, 2 and 4 of the itinerary – speak to your sales representative for more details. 

Svalbard: Radisson Blu Polar Svalbard (nights 1-2 and 4)

Unwind at the world’s northernmost full-service hotel, surrounded by snowy peaks and glistening glaciers. Each room has a stylish Nordic design, plus there are two excellent restaurants: the Nordic-inspired Nansen and the laidback Barentz Gastropub. If you really want to treat yourself, book yourself some time in the outdoor whirlpool and sauna.

Arctic wilderness: Juva Cabin (night 3)

Sure to be a trip highlight, we spend one night in the remote Arctic wilderness. Nicknamed the Jewel of Svalbard, Juva is a welcoming wooden cabin – well-equipped for a night in the tundra. It’s wrapped by mountains and far from light pollution. Head to the lounge room to relax with views over the mountains or unwind in the sauna for more magnificent views.

Worth knowing

In Juva Cabin, there are two four-bed rooms (each with two bunk beds) and one room with a queen bed. The queen bed room is allocated on a 'first come, first serve' basis (only available for double occupancy) and the bunk rooms are mixed-sex.

There is a mixed-sex sauna at the Radisson - swimwear must be worn at all times. We also recommend using a gown for the walk to/from the sauna, though you can also use a towel.

There is no set tour leader for this trip. Instead, each activity has an expert guide who picks the group up from the hotel and drops you back.

When not on an activity, the front desk staff at the hotel are your main point of contact, which is the standard process in Svalbard.

Arctic winter clothing for the dogsledding adventure and snowmobile expedition

Helmet with headlight and crampons provided to explore the ice cave