Ice Cave Visits
Enter a frozen world of blue crystals and ancient ice formations.
The ice caves of Svalbard are like stepping into another world. Hidden under the glaciers, these natural tunnels form every winter when meltwater freezes again, creating incredible shapes and colors inside the ice. On a guided tour, you’ll walk safely into the glacier with a helmet and headlamp, following narrow passages that sparkle blue and white.
Your guide explains how the caves are formed and what the ice layers reveal about Svalbard’s climate over time. It’s cold, quiet, and completely fascinating, a true hidden gem that few people ever get to see. Ice cave tours are available in the colder months, usually from November to May, and are suitable for most ages. It’s a perfect mix of adventure, nature, and science, all in one short but unforgettable trip.
Choose and book:
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4-Day Snowmobile Expedition – East to South
Four days and 500 km by snowmobile, from the east coast sea ice to the hidden southern valleys, with ice fishing, ice caves and three nights in wilderness camps.
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4-Day Snowmobile Expedition to the High North
Four days and 500 km through northern Spitsbergen, crossing frozen fjords to Svenskhuset, the haunted house, exploring ice caves and sleeping in tent camps far from the crowds.
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Dog sledding to the Scott Turner glacier
A full day driving your own dog sled to the Scott Turner glacier, an icy amphitheatre surrounded by mountains on three sides and only reachable by dog sled.
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Frozen Summit – Hike to Trollsteinen and Ice Cave
Our longest winter hike: a full day to the summit of Trollsteinen, with big views over Longyearbyen, then a visit inside a glacier ice cave on the way down.
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Ice Cave Exploration by Snowcat
Ride up the moraine in a comfortable, heated snowcat to an ice cave inside a glacier just behind Longyearbyen, and explore the sparkling underworld of blue ice with your guide.
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Ice Cave Hike – Into the Frozen World
Hike up through moraine and snow to a glacier ice cave carved by meltwater. Inside, you explore shimmering blue walls, twisting tunnels and glittering crystals with your guide.
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Ice Cave Overnight
Hike up to a glacier ice cave in the evening, enjoy dinner by headlamp and spend the night inside the ice, surrounded by silence and shimmering frozen formations.
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Journey South – 2-Day Snowmobile Expedition
Two days through Todalen and the south of Spitsbergen, with a night in a warm tent camp, an ice cave visit and views over Van Mijenfjorden and Barentsburg.
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Sleep Inside a Glacier – 2-Day Snowmobile Expedition
Two days by snowmobile through frozen valleys and over glaciers, exploring ice caves by headlamp and spending a night deep inside a glacier. A true once-in-a-lifetime Arctic adventure.
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Snowmobile Safari to the Ice Cave
Over 60% of Svalbard is covered by ice. Ride a snowmobile to the Tellbreen glacier and step inside an ice cave to see what a glacier looks like within.
