We believe in creating unbeatable Arctic memories for our guests
As a local family owned company we constantly strive to achieve this together with our great team!
We all fell in love with the magic of Spitsbergen
Get to know us!
Meet our team
Guides & STAFF
Jiri
Operations Manager
Created in 1982
Crazy about ice caves, expeditions, snowmobiling and exploring unbeaten tracks. Has many years of experience in the Arctic. Shaves his beard only once a year and makes a bonfire with it. Speaks Czech/Slovakian, Norwegian and English and loves to go out climbing on ice walls.
Sebastian
Operations Manager
Created in 1990
Has walked every trail on Svalbard. Loves to bring you up on mountains for some amazing views! Drives snowmobiles with his eyes closed and serves you hot Reindeer blood during your activity like it is wine. Speaks Polish, Norwegian and English
Samuel
Arctic Nature Guide
Created in 1993
Is an expert in story telling about 'nerdy' facts related to the Arctic and what you see around you.Keeps talking even when you are already back at your hotel. Drives snowmobile even in his dreams.Speaks English & Spanish and loves to take a siesta.
Carlos
Ice cave snuggler
Created in 1991
Loves to take you on a hike up the glaciers to explore them. Drops down deep inside and shows you thousands of years old ice. Usually avoids hitting Reindeers on his snowmobile. Wears size 6 gloves!
Speaks Spanish & English
Mirka
Sales Widget
Created in 1994
Our centipede in our office. Is able to process 236 different tasks at the same time. Truly believes that the Czech Republic is Central Europe. Creates fantastic itineraries for you to create unbeatable memories! Speaks English and Czech.
Erik
Marathon man
Created in 1993
Thinks that every white dot is a Polar bear. Only because he wants to do a running competition with it. Is the fastest man on the island and loves to drive a snowmobile through the valley. Speaks Norwegian and English
Paolo
Paragliding expert
Created in 1980
The man from Argentina!
Still believes that all FIFA world cup victories are truly won without any bribes.
Coincidentally paragliding was invented in the same year as he was born. Knows every spot on both the Arctic and Antarctica. Speaks Italian, English and Spanish.
Mariska
Madame Mountain
Created in 1985
Has explored every valley and mountain in a 100km radius from Longyearbyen with her flurry Husky Øst on her side. Keeps the Dutch pride on Spitsbergen (not Svalbard) :-) high!
Keeps you safe during all your Arctic activities with her stories to share! Speaks English, Dutch, German and almost Norwegian!
Noemi
Bella Italia
Created in 1997
Delights you with her warm embracement and love during your outdoor activities, regardless which one you have booked. Sings Italian songs in her head and always finds a way to make your day go well! Expert in skiing, hiking and snowmobiling and like to climb high up ice walls. Speaks English and Italian and hates pineapple on her pizza!
Anoop
Chef d' Arctic
Created in 1986
Is the smallest guide in the team, but is able to create massive adventures.
Speaks every language from North to South India, without scamming you! Works as chef in one of the restaurants but loves to join you in his spare time on our trips!
Speaks also English!
Laia
Arctic fox spotter
Created in 1996
She knows where every Arctic fox hides in a radius of 500km around Longyearbyen.
Has made more pictures of wildlife than kilometers walked on Svalbard. Loves to bring her camera on trips to keep collecting content. Speaks Catalan, Spanish and English
Axel
Swedish Nature Maffia
Created in 1996
Is still not sure whether he wants to be an astronaut or an Arctic guide. Goes stargazing whenever he can. Has seen more Northern lights than series on Netflix. Speaks Swedish, Norwegian and English.
our SUPPORT
Jill
Owner & The boss
Created in 1982
Our professional photographer, social media, back office, experience creator, bookings, sales and so much more. Needs 2 coffee per day to keep running. Looks like Princess and behaves like Bowser.
Roan
Northern light expert
Created in 2013
Never misses a single moment of the Aurora outside. Knows all about it and keeps track on the predictions. Is constantly informing the guides in the field about the presence of the lights.
Reaf
Snowmobile maniac
Created in 2015
Although he needs to wait until he is 16 years old, he drives better than many guests. Is waiting for expeditions to come back to the basecamp to refuel, maintenance and park the snowmobiles for the next trip.
Ryan
Chef de cuisine
Created in 2007
Has tasted every dish of every single restaurant in the Arctic. Writes reviews and advices our guests in their choices of dinners. Loves to go out on snowmobiles to the far East coast to watch Polar bears play around.
Campero
Polar bear protector
Found in 2019
Was found as a puppy on the streets of South Patagonia and was taken by the owners. Now lives his life in love up North and is grateful for this. Loves to go out with the guides and likes the attention of the guests.
Likes Reindeers for dessert.
Hikmet
Owner & Guide
Created in 1982
Goes out on expeditions as much as possible - has many stories to tell and loves to think he can sing. Has studied Wikipedia for many years. Speaks Dutch, English, some Spanish, Romanian, Chinese, French, Swahili and German