SVALBARD
WINTER
Highlights
Snowmobile crossings through the glaciers of Svalbard
Stories of Russian miners in remote Pyramiden
“Soviet” nights in the ghost town of Pyramiden
Longyearbyen, the northernmost capital in the world
Where we will stay
3* Hotel
How we move around
Snowmobile
TRIP TYPE
An expedition-style adventure through the Arctic wilderness, featuring long-distance self-drive snowmobile journeys across isolated and extreme environments. The itinerary involves physically demanding days, exposure to harsh weather conditions, and a strong spirit of adaptability. Travel takes place in remote regions with limited infrastructure and services. In Longyearbyen, accommodations may include shared bathroom facilities.
For more information about our trips, please consult the FAQ section.
Morning: Flight departure for Oslo from major Italian cities
Afternoon: Arrival at Oslo airport
Evening: Dinner and evening in the Norwegian capital
Morning: Depending on the flight schedule, walking tour of downtown Oslo
Afternoon: Transfer to the airport and flight to Longyearbyen. Arrival in Svalbard and hotel check-in
Evening: Dinner and evening in the pubs of Longyearbyen, the capital at the edge of the world
Morning/Afternoon: Free time to discover Longyearbyen and the surrounding Arctic wilderness through a variety of optional experiences. Activities may include guided visits to the town and its museums, a stop at the northernmost brewery in the world, husky-drawn sled excursions to stunning ice caves, kayaking among icebergs, boat safaris, and other unforgettable adventures.
Evening: Dinner and evening in the pubs of Longyearbyen, the settlement at the edge of the Arctic world.
Morning: Meeting with the local guides and expedition briefing at the Arctic Travel Centre before setting off into the frozen wilderness. Aboard our snowmobiles, we will leave Longyearbyen behind and venture through the breathtaking Sassendalen valley, among sharp Arctic peaks, glaciers, and endless icy landscapes. Along the way, we will stop at the imposing Nordenskiöld Glacier, one of the Arctic’s most spectacular natural wonders.
Afternoon: Arrival in Pyramiden, the legendary abandoned Soviet settlement frozen in time. After hotel check-in, first exploration of the ghost town. Founded in the early 20th century and purchased by the Soviet Union in 1927, Pyramiden flourished between the 1960s and 1980s, eventually surpassing 1,000 inhabitants.
Evening: Dinner and evening at the hotel in Pyramiden.
Morning: Departure by snowmobile into the isolated landscapes north of Pyramiden, travelling along the frozen Mimirelva river with Mount Thor and Mount Odin dominating the horizon. Reaching Peak Communism, we will enjoy spectacular panoramic views across the vast snow-covered valleys of central Svalbard.
Afternoon: Exploration of Pyramiden, one of the most surreal places in the Arctic: a Soviet settlement abandoned yet perfectly preserved by ice and isolation. Beneath the gaze of Lenin’s statue, the town still reflects the atmosphere of the Cold War era, as though time had stopped decades ago.
Evening: Dinner and evening at the hotel in Pyramiden.
Morning: Final exploration of the surroundings of Pyramiden and free time to enjoy the unique atmosphere of the abandoned Arctic settlement.
Afternoon: Lunch in Pyramiden before beginning the return journey to Longyearbyen, crossing the spectacular glacial valleys of Nordenskiöld Land and the vast frozen expanses of the Lomonosov plain.
Evening: Dinner and evening in the pubs of Longyearbyen, the capital at the edge of the world
Morning: Final moments in Longyearbyen with a guided walk through the world’s northernmost town, including visits to the Svalbard Museum and Galleri Svalbard, which houses an important collection of works by Kåre Tveter, one of Norway’s most celebrated 20th-century painters.
Afternoon: Transfer to Longyearbyen Airport and flight to Oslo. Arrival in the Norwegian capital, hotel check-in, and free time to enjoy the city atmosphere after the Arctic expedition.
Evening: Dinner and evening in the center of the Norwegian capital.
Morning: Depending on flight schedules, free time, transfer to the airport, and flight back to Italy.
Afternoon: Arrival in Italy.
