Fjord Safari towards Pyramiden and Nordenskiöld Glacier

with Svalbard Adventures

Join us on the beautiful Isfjord and encounter raw nature, combined with a piece of Svalbard history. We sail towards Pyramiden and Nordenskiöldbreen, and on the way we will visit unique nesting areas for seabirds.

Boat trip and the summer’s bustling wildlife

We sail from Longyearbyen in our comfortable Stormforce boat and the goal for the day is the Nordenskiöld glacier in Billefjorden. The summer in Svalbard offers a bustling wildlife, both on land and at sea. The bird life is rich at this time of the year, and often the birds are gathered on steep cliffs around Diabasodden which is our first stop on the trip. Of the most common species, we find king eider, arctic guillemots, puffins, various gulls, and the little auk, to name a few. Also keep your eyes up for seals, whales, and walruses.

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Per person	NOK2,690.00
Also available as:
Children under 15 years	NOK1,395.00

Facts

Difficulty: 2 of 5 – Suitable for most

0900-1500

Minimum participants: 4 persons

Age limit: 8 years

Billefjorden’s many highlights

At the entrance to Billefjorden we visit Skansebukta. The bay is sheltered from the wind and bad weather, and in 1918 it was occupied by Dalen Portland Cementfabrik to extract gypsum. The gypsum extraction took place in two periods but became a short-lived project. Today, Skansebukta is a protected cultural monument and attracts residents and visitors to its beautiful area.

In the heart of the Billefjorden we find the now abandoned Russian mining town, just below the iconic Pyramid Mountain. We will not disembark on this trip, but the city is clearly visible from the boat. We are sailing onwards to the Isfjord’s most impressive glacier – Nordenskiöldbreen.

The glacier front is high and majestic and is crowned by the two nunataks, the Terrier and Perrier mountains. Quite sudden, the glacier can calf and create new icebergs on which seals and walruses can rest. If you listen carefully, you will be able to hear the ice crackle, as if tiny explosions are coming from it. It is the air bubbles in the ice that burst and make the sound. If you are extra lucky, you can see several of Svalbard’s animal species in the area.

Included in the price

Transport to and from the accommodation
Life vest
Guide with safety equipment
Search and rescue insurance
Lunch, hot drinks and biscuits

Essentials

We do not recommend this tour if you are pregnant or have back problems
The boat may not carry passengers under 14 years of age unless any such passenger is accompanied by an adult. Minimum age on this trip is 10 years.
We recommend warm clothing to wear under the floating suit such as wool underwear, wool socks, thick sweater and windproof outer clothing
A small backpack for extra clothing and other items
Please state any food allergies or other preferences
Note! Early in the season there may be too much ice in Billefjorden to reach Pyramiden

Difficulty Grading Sytem

Svalbard has a common grading system so you will find the trip that suits you. Highlighted number is graded for this trip:

1 – Suitable for all

2 – Suitable for most

3 – Average physical fitness

4 – Above average physical fitness

5 – Demands exceptional physical fitness

Lunch with a spectacular view

You will quickly understand why the Nordenskiöld glacier is said to be the most beautiful glacier in Isfjorden. We have lunch in front of the glacier and enjoy the spectacular view. The lunch consists of sandwich from Restaurant Polfareren, as well as a good selection of hot drinks and biscuits.

On this trip, each group has a maximum of 12 people and its own guide. The boat is smaller and faster than the larger boats and has both heat and WC on board.

NB! Early in the season, there may be too much ice in Billefjorden for us to get all the way to Nordenskiöldbreen. There is still a lot of nature in the area that can be explored and maybe we are lucky to experience the wildlife that often bustles at this time of year.