ABOUT

This activity is designed for those arriving by cruise ship and it fits the arrival and departure schedule from the ship.
Pick up and drop off will be at the cruise terminal only.

We welcome you in Longyearbyen!

This activity gives you both a nature and wildlife experience when you arrive in Longyearbyen. We will start with picking you up from the cruise terminal. We will drive along the coastline over a dirt road where we are on the lookout for Beluga's and Walruses in the fjords, before we will park our car and start our short hike through the valley of Bjørndalen. In this valley we will look for the Svalbard Reindeer, the Arctic Fox and many birds. This beautiful valley full of flora & fauna gives you a view over the fjord with the glaciers in the distance, makes it a great introduction of Svalbard.

This trip is also suitable for children and combines a a bit of hiking and enjoying the valley. 

Warm drinks and snacks included. 

Duration varies between 3-4 hours.

Included:

Our professional and dedicated guide, hot drinks and sweets, rescue insurance, emergency and safety equipment, transfer to and from the cruise terminal.

What to bring:

We recommend that you bring: Proper (waterproof) shoes/boots (above the ankle), proper pants, jacket (wind and waterproof), base layers, warm hat (like a beanie) and warm mittens/gloves.

Important to know:

If we need to adjust our planned route due to safety reasons, we hold the right to do so. 

Your safety is our main concern. There is no reimbursement if we need to. 

We reserve the right to refuse you to join our activity, if you do not arrive properly prepared in terms of clothing when we pick you up. 

Please find our sign (Snowfox Travel) at the pick up spot for individual tours at the cruise terminal.

Although our activity is focused on wildlife, their presence can never be guaranteed.

Age limits:

This experience is suitable for all ages. All under 18 years old need to be accompanied by an adult.

Cancellation reimbursement: 

22 days or more prior to departure: 95%, 

21-8 days prior to departure: 50%, 

7 or less days prior to departure: 0%.

Refunds:

We are not able to offer a refund due to route changes, sickness, cancelled or delayed arrival of the cruise ship or any other circumstance outside our control. We recommend you have a valid travel insurance.