A TAILOR-MADE HOLIDAY DESIGNED BY SPECIALISTS
At The Ultimate Travel Company, all our holidays are created individually to suit your preferences and the Family Arctic Adventure itinerary can be used for inspiration or as a starting point for your luxury Arctic holidays. Whether you prefer a different style of accommodation, a greater focus on a particular experience or wish to include extra stops on your journey, our experts will design an itinerary that is entirely unique to you.
ABOUT THE ITINERARY
As the first signs of summer begin to appear in the Arctic, venture to the northernmost settlement of Longyearbyen as a family and discover the Arctic in all its beauty.
Sunny winter is the most popular time of year to visit Svalbard and spans the months of February to May. Ice and snow still dominate the landscape, but light is beginning to break through and creates some wonderful conditions for exploring the Arctic.
Designed with families and active travelers in mind, our Family Arctic Adventure is a great way to experience life in the Arctic circle and see some of its beautiful scenery and wildlife. Days are spent snowmobiling, dog sledding and you will even set foot in a mineshaft!
For those with more time on their hands, an extension to Tromso or Oslo is also possible.
LONGYEARBYEN
Fly from Oslo to Longyearbyen, the world’s northernmost settlement and the largest town in the Svalbard archipelago.
You will be driven to your hotel on the outskirts of the town, a modern twist on the historic cabins used by coal miners and now a fun and quirky base for exploring the region.
After check-in, you will enjoy a delicious dinner at the hotel.
Stay: Three nights at Coal Miners’ Cabins
ELVENESET
On today’s adventure you will travel by snowmobile to Elveneset, a phenomenal outlook point with views over the Tempelfjord and Tempelfjellet. En route you’ll experience the everchanging landscape of Svalbard, travelling through valleys with soaring mountains on all sides and baron Arctic tundra. On arrival at Elveneset you’ll have a well-earned hot drink and chance to take in the breathtaking views, before returning to town.
In the afternoon you will experience historic Longyearbyen, venturing into one of the town’s disused mineshafts. After being kitted out in overalls, helmets and with your headlamp on, you will head into Mine #3, learning about life underground and seeing the machinery and equipment that was once used before the mine closed in 1996.
From the mine entrance, you’ll enjoy wonderful views of the Adventfjord, before returning to your hotel.
DOG SLEDDING
This morning you will experience a traditional way of exploring the region, by dog sled.
Once the dogs have been harnessed, lean back and let them take you away into the wilderness. Your destination is Bolterdalen, a beautiful valley surrounded by mountain tops. In winter the activity is on a specially built sled and takes place under the star-filled skies. At the end of the excursion you’ll even get to meet cutest litter of puppies!
After a morning exploring by sled, the afternoon is spent in one of Svalbard’s most beautiful ice caves. With your guide you will venture into the cave in a snowcat – a comfortable and fun way to explore the cave and traverse up and over the moraine.
After discovering this unique world of ice and snow, you’ll return to town for your final night in the Arctic.
FLY HOME
Today you will depart Longyearbyen and fly back to Oslo for your onward international flight connections.
4 days from £1,050 per person
PRICE INCLUDES
- All transfers
- Accommodation at Coal Miners’ Cabins
- Shared activities
- Meals as stated
PRICE EXCLUDES
- International flights
- Domestic flights between Oslo and Longyearbyen
The service we received from The Ultimate Travel Company was second to none. Tania took the time to understand exactly what we wanted and helped us explore every option clearly and thoroughly. Her first-hand knowledge of Kenya and safaris made a real difference – she explained everything brilliantly. The thoughtful extras, like the travel wallet and documents, were such a lovely touch – especially for someone who loves to travel well-organised! Thank you so much. We’ll definitely be back for future adventures.
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