Glacier and Kayak Wilderness Camp

- Good, warm and sealed hiking boots - Warm clothes - Cold drinks - Camera in a waterproof bag - Backpack (approx. 35-45 litres) - Sleeping bag (can be rented) A complete packing list will be sent after booking.

The trip demands moderate physical shape. There will be hiking, walking on glaciers, and kayaking during the trip.

To get to Longyearbyen/Svalbard you can fly with SAS or Norwegian. From the airport there is a bus going from the airport to the town.

Your sleeping bag should have an extreme rating down to approximately -15°C and a comfort rating between 0°C and 5°C. Sleeping bags can also be rented from your host for an additional cost of 600NOK.

You will be sharing a tent with one other person. Based on our experience, this works well and ensures a safe and comfortable stay.

It’s highly recommended you take out personal travel insurance. Travel cover protects you in the case of unforeseen circumstances including cancellations, injuries, equipment loss, flight changes and other events that could negatively impact your trip. We suggest specialist adventure travel insurers, Rise & Shield. They cover 100s of activities and are easy to deal with if you need to make a claim. They also cover unique scenarios, like trekking at altitude or emergency evacuation in hard-to-reach places, that ordinary travel insurance doesn’t cover. On your trip

Yes, we can cater for different dietary requirements such as vegan, vegetarian, allergies etc. Please let us know when you book.

We highly recommend Guesthouse 102, a cozy and laid-back accommodation in Longyearbyen. It has a warm and welcoming vibe and guests can easily meet other travelers.

All group members will take turns to look out for polar bears while the rest of the group sleeps. The experience of being on the lookout is one of the most memorable parts of the trip and has been described as "like being a crew member on a David Attenborough documentary". You'll be given a full briefing and safety instructions and a shift roster will be developed between you all. Only one person is generally on lookout at a time. Lookout shifts are generally around two hours. However, if the group size is larger than four, you will have at least one night where your sleep is not disrupted by a shift. While on this trip you will be in the hands of expert wilderness guides. Your host has been operating wildlife expeditions in the area for over 25 years and has never had a close call with a polar bear. This is all down to their knowledge and expertise. There are polar bears in the area and they have come close to camp before, but the guides know exactly what to do in all cases.

You will be picked up at the hotel you are staying at in Longyearbyen on the first day of the trip at 7:30 AM. Remember to inform the hotel that you want an early breakfast.

With a maximum of 10 guests plus our guides, we can ensure a more personal experience.

At the wilderness camp, breakfasts will consist of cereals or oatmeal, tea, coffee and 'Polar Bread' as well as possibly bread, ham and cheese. Lunches will be dry-pack expedition-style meals, heated using water boiled while you're out in the wilderness and accompanied by hot drinks and biscuits. You can make extra sandwiches each morning to bring with you if you want a particularly large lunch. Dinners are homemade and vary depending on what's in stock. Tacos, pasta or a variety of stews are possibilities. Please inform us when booking if you have any dietary restrictions.

We will be sleeping in nature with no facilities around other than what we bring. You will be divided into tent parties of two. In addition, we have a heated kitchen tent, where we can spend time together while in camp. We also have a toilet tent.

The weather in Svalbard in the summer is often around 5 degrees celsius. But it can be down to around 0 and up to 20 degrees. Often the weather is dry and the sun is up 24/7. However, it can also be rain or strong winds, so dress accordingly.