Polar Bear Snowmobile Safari from Longyearbyen in Svalbard

Embark upon an adventure like no other on this 10-hour snowmobile safari to the land of the polar bears, the Eastern Coast of Svalbard!

Extreme Snowmobile Safari

2 options available from €373

Book your activity

From€416
12 hrs
Everybody welcome
From 12 years-old and up

Practical information

This snowmobile safari is approximately 12 hours long and covers a distance of 200 km (124 miles). Since participants will be outdoors for the duration of the excursion, prior snowmobiling experience is recommended.

Course of events

- Choose between a hotel pick or meet at the Svalbard Tourist Information Centre in Longyearbyen

- Meet your experienced guide

- Put on your gear (thermal suit, boots, helmet, goggles, and mittens)

- Itinerary, safety briefing, and introduction to snowmobiling

- The adventure begins!

- Set out towards the Königsbergbreen Glacier, travelling through the ravines of Eskerdalen and Sassendalen, as well as Rabotbreen Glacier

- Lunch break

- Return to Longyearbyen

Activity requirements

Please be advised that all drivers must bring a valid driver's licence and must be at least 18 years old.

In addition, please note that Norway has a zero-tolerance policy for driving a snowmobile under the influence of alcohol.

Wearing a base layer in 100% wool, a mid-layer in wool, down or fleece and thick woollen socks is highly recommended. Also, it is possible to bring a small backpack.

Special terms

Participants can purchase an optional snowmobile insurance policy for 200 NOK. With this option, you will be insured in any case of an accident. If you wish to share a snowmobile as a driver and passenger, then you only need insurance for one person. The minimum required age for passengers is 12.

There are a total of 6 snowmobiles available for this excursion. In case you are booking as a group, please be aware that there can be only 6 drivers. Each snowmobile can accommodate a driver and passenger. Please note, that the driver and passenger can switch throughout the activity (provided the passenger also has a valid driver's license).

Pick-up is available at the following locations, please specify when booking:

Radisson BLU Polar Hotel
Basecamp Hotel
Gjestehuset 102
Coal Miners Cabin
Funken Lodge
Cruise port
Mary Ann´s Polarrigg
Svalbard Hotel – Polfareren
Svalbard Hotel – The Vault
Svalbard Tourist Information Centre

Meeting point:
Hotel pick-up (please specify when booking) or the Svalbard Tourist Information Centre
Spoken languages:German, English, Swedish, Norwegian
Included
  • Snowmobile
  • Suit
  • Goggles
  • Helmet
  • Mittens
  • Balaclava
  • Mask
  • Boots
  • Hotel pick-up
  • Lunch
Excluded
  • Insurance (please see special terms)
Do not forget to bring
  • Driver licence
  • Gloves
  • Binoculars
  • Camera
  • Hat
  • Thermal underwear
  • Thermal fleece