4-Day Snowmobile Expedition to the High North
with Snowfox Travel
About the tour
This 4 days / 3 nights expedition takes you to remote places in the north of Spitsbergen, far from the crowds. No snowmobile experience is needed, we start easy. It begins with a dinner at our basecamp the evening before, with a briefing and safety instructions.
Day 1 crosses large valleys and glaciers to a wilderness camp near Brucebyen. Day 2 crosses the frozen Billefjorden and follows Dicksonfjorden past a 40 metre frozen waterfall to Svenskhuset, the famous haunted house. Day 3 passes Pyramiden from a distance to Petuniabukta and an ice cave at Horbyebreen. Day 4 brings us back to town with a ton of memories. Everyone takes turns on polar bear watch at night.
Physical Requirements
Previous snowmobile experience is an advantage. Long days through some rugged terrain.
Practical information
Included in the trip
Dress in layers – it’s the best way to stay warm. It is better to be too warm than too cold!
- Professional guide
- Transport to and from your hotel
- Snowmobile with fuel
- Snowmobile suit, boots, gloves, helmet and goggles
- All meals and warm drinks
- Warm sleeping bag and mat (or hammock) and overnight equipment
- Search and rescue insurance
- Pre-expedition dinner
Recommended to bring
- Several layers of wool under the suit
- Thin gloves for under the mittens
- A small backpack, since not all snowmobiles have storage
Important Information
- This trip depends on weather and ice conditions
- A valid driving licence for car, motorcycle or snowmobile, valid in Svalbard, is required to drive
- No refund if you cannot show a valid licence
- Everyone joins the polar bear watch at night
- No toilets or showers out in the wilderness
Cancellation Policy
22 days or more prior to departure gives a 95% refund
8-21 days prior gives a 50% refund
0-7 days prior gives no refund
If you need to cancel, please let us know in writing. There is no refund for route changes, sickness, cancelled or delayed flights or other things outside the operator’s control, so we recommend travel insurance.