Longyearbyen in a Nutshell

This 2-hour sightseeing tour with a local guide will give you a good introduction to Longyearbyen and its surroundings, including several photo stops.

The local guide will pick you up at your hotel by minibus/bus and take you to see Svalbard's most popular attractions. You will explore the town before driving to Adventdalen and one of the first Norwegian mining towns on Svalbard.  On the ride you may be lucky to see the local Svalbard reindeers. After potnting out the coal mines in Adventdalen and espacially Mine 7, you will be visiting the area around the airport and Hotellneset. The guide will talk about the atractions, fauna, flora and landscape throughout the tour. Several photostops will be made, to enjoy and capture the beautiful panorama view of Svalbard.

Available:

Daily from January to December.

Departure:

10.00 hrs and/or 16.00 hrs

Duration:

2 hours.

Guiding:

English (and Norwegian).

Child policy:

Children under the age of 2 are free of charge. Full price from 3 years.

Included:

Guided bus tour including hotel pick-up and drop-off.

Please note:

Special conditions: Minimum 2 participants. If travelling alone it is still possible to book this excursion, since other travellers may book as well.

Clothing: Participants should dress warmly, with winter outerwear and solid winter shoes. 

Weather conditions: This tour may be adjusted due to weather conditions, and the route and destination may be changed if required.