Travel program

A ski mountaineering program in one of the wildest and most fascinating regions on the planet—an incredible opportunity to explore the Arctic world. The land of the Polar Bear offers breathtaking landscapes and demands attention and respect for its extreme, fragile, and harsh environment. Travel is always in small groups, led by an Alpine Guide and a Local Guide specializing in polar bear safety—after all, this is a top predator that fears no one! Some key precautions will be essential to enjoy fantastic skiing while also maintaining a safe distance from this magnificent creature, capturing unforgettable photos, and taking home unique emotions.

Thanks to the Krekling and Svea chalets, we’ll enjoy a warm and comfortable stay in a setting where, even in May, everything around us is still ice and snow. The high sun throughout the day allows us to ski at any hour, immersed in an almost surreal atmosphere. The program includes collaboration with a local operator for transport to Krekling and later to the Svea cabin via snowmobile—a 30 km journey from Longyearbyen through Arctic fjords and tundra populated by seals and polar bears. Participants will have the chance to drive this vehicle, which has partly replaced traditional sled dogs. In Svalbard–Spitzbergen, you can experience the wild nature without sacrificing modern comforts!

1 day:  Arrival in Longyearbyen, we settle into a hotel and spend the afternoon exploring the town.

2 day: Early morning transfer from Longyearbyen to Krekling cabin by snowmobile, a 1-hour journey carrying all provisions. In the afternoon, we take our first ski mountaineering excursion in the surrounding mountains, known for their striking sail-like shape. Dinner and overnight stay in the cabin.

3 day: Ski mountaineering in the Krekling area, overlooking a vast fjord where the ghost town of Pyramid can be seen in the distance. Dinner and overnight stay in the cabin.

4 day: A morning ski tour in the area, followed by an afternoon snowmobile transfer southward to Svea cabin, located on the shores of the Barents Sea. Dinner and overnight stay in the cabin.

5 day: Ski mountaineering in the Svea area. Dinner and overnight stay in the cabin.

6 day: Ski mountaineering in the Svea area. Dinner and overnight stay in the cabin.

7 day: A final morning ski tour near Svea cabin, followed by an afternoon 2-hour snowmobile journey along the southern coast of Svalbard, passing through Barentsburg—a historic mining town—before returning to Longyearbyen. Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel.

8 day: A morning dedicated to shopping among the colorful houses of Longyearbyen, followed by an airport transfer and boarding for a direct flight to Oslo. Dinner and overnight stay in a hotel.

9 day: Return home