Summer Snowmobile & Glacier Hike
with Better Moments
About the tour
A fun mix of hiking and snowmobiling in early summer. After a briefing we start in Nybyen and hike about one hour up to Longyear glacier. The path is rocky, and we jump over a few small streams on the way.
Up on the glacier you learn to drive the snowmobile, and we ride about 4 km up to the pass at 600 metres. From the top you see Longyearbyen to the north and the valley Fardalen to the south. We have lunch and warm drinks with the view, then drive down and walk back through old moraines, where you might find a fossil.
Physical Requirements
Suitable for most without snowmobile experience, but you need to manage an hour of rocky hiking.
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!
- Snowmobile suit, mittens, boots and face mask
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel
- Guide with safety gear
- Search and rescue insurance
- Lunch and warm drinks
- Snowmobile boots to borrow if you do not have hiking boots
Recommended to bring
- Warm, windproof clothes
- Sturdy hiking boots
- A small backpack
Important Information
- A valid driving licence for car or snowmobile is required to drive, and it must be valid in Svalbard
- No refund if your licence is not valid
- Minimum 2 participants
- Small groups with a maximum of 6 snowmobiles
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation terms are set by Better Moments and are shown in the booking before you pay.
If you need to cancel, please let us know in writing. We recommend travel insurance that covers sickness and delayed or cancelled flights.
