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A boat with people wearing life jackets on a calm body of water, with snow-covered mountains in the background. 1
A group of people on a red boat with a number 760, sailing on a calm body of water with snow-capped mountains in the background. 2
A glacier with ice cliffs and a body of water in the foreground. 3
Two dogs on a leash, a larger and a smaller one, with a mountainous landscape and a body of water in the background. 4
Two birds on a rocky cliff by the sea. 5
By TRUST ARCTICUGOL
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Overview

    • Feel the thrill of an open RIB boat ride across the Isfjorden
    • Explore Barentsburg, the only remaining Russian settlement on Svalbard
    • Visit the Esmark Glacier and capture photos of its towering ice front
    • Enjoy a guided tour of Barentsburg and learn about its Soviet heritage

Activity location

    • Longyearbyen
    • Longyearbyen, Norway

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Longyearbyen
    • Longyearbyen, Norway

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Transfer from/to your place of accommodation in Longyearbyen
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    Guided tour around the settlement
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    Boat trip according to the itinerary
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    Rental of dry suit with boots, mittens, and goggles
  • Inclusions
    1 Lunch in the Barentsburg restaurant
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    Guide services
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    Insurance covering search and rescue, evacuation costs in case of emergency
  • Exclusions
    Bar drinks or a la carte orders beyond the tour program
  • Exclusions
    Souvenirs
  • Exclusions
    Individual travel insurance

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
    • Not suitable for: Children under 12 years, Hearing-impaired people, People over 75 years, People with back problems, People with low level of fitness, People with mobility impairments, People with recent surgeries, Pregnant women, Visually impaired people, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Begin your adventure with a pickup from your accommodation in Longyearbyen. Head to the harbor, meet your guide, and receive a safety briefing. Get dressed in a provided drysuit, boots, and mittens, then set off on an open RIB boat to Barentsburg.

    Enjoy a scenic sea voyage across Isfjorden, passing bird cliffs and the old mining settlement of Grumant. Stop at the Esmark Glacier to admire its towering ice front and take photos if conditions allow.

    Arrive in Barentsburg around lunchtime and enjoy a meal at a local restaurant. After lunch, explore the settlement with a guided tour. Visit historic sites and cultural landmarks, including the main square with its famous Lenin monument.

    Afterward, head back to the harbor and board the boat for the return journey to Longyearbyen.

Location

Activity location

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    • Longyearbyen
    • Longyearbyen, Norway

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Longyearbyen
    • Longyearbyen, Norway