MUST BE: DISCOVER WESTCOAST
WITH BARENTSBURG
SPITSBERGEN – ARCTIC EXPEDITION
ICE, AURORAS, AND POLAR BEARS
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March is the peak of the winter season. The days are long, and the weather conditions are stable, allowing us to make the most of our time on the island. We still have the chance to see the Northern Lights and, if we are lucky, experience Italian weather. The Arctic, especially in winter, is demanding, so it is important to prepare well for the journey. We provide all the necessary equipment for the expedition (suits, helmets, boots, mittens, balaclavas, sledges, GPS, firearms, flare guns, headlamps, helmets, crampons/snowshoes).
SNOWMOBILES TO BARENTSBURG
In the morning, we pick up the snowmobiles and equipment, which we will have for the next 3 days. This will give us significant autonomy and won't limit us time-wise. On the first day, we will head to Barentsburg through Colesbukta, a place from where coal was transported 60 years ago. You will receive helmets, suits, mittens, balaclavas, and snow boots. In Barentsburg, we will stay for 2 nights in a hotel with a bathroom.
BARENTSBURG AND SNOWMOBILES TO ISFJORD RADIO
We will explore Barentsburg, a settlement located by the Grønfjorden, inhabited by about 300 people, and then head towards Isfjord Radio. Via a rarely traveled route, we will reach the western edge of Spitsbergen with a beautiful view of the Greenland Sea. In the evening, we will return to the settlement, and for those interested, there will be a sauna and beer from the local brewery.
TREKKING TO THE ICE CAVE
On Spitsbergen, there are countless attractions, and it's hard to choose the best ones. We plan a trek to the ice cave (included in the price). During the 5-hour trip, we will enter the glacier and the ice cave to admire this unique place. Optionally, you can participate in a cruise to the frozen Billefjord, where, if conditions permit, we will step onto the ice to get even closer to nature. There is a chance to spot walruses, seals, and perhaps a polar bear. If the group prefers this trip, we will visit the ice cave by snowmobiles.
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