Experience the thrill of an ATV safari tour and explore the exotic and extreme scenery of Svalbard on this tour through the Advent valley. This is an excellent place to look for local wildlife. If you are lucky, you might spot both the Svalbard reindeer and Arctic foxes.
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The tour starts in Longyearbyen, where you will meet your guide and receive warm clothing before embarking on the journey to the Advent Valley (Adventdalen) on the ATVs. During the trip you will stop at various historical and cultural sites and the guides will share their knowledge and personal insights about nature, coal mines and culture. In the summer the mountains are covered in warm tones by the midnight sun and from mid-august the polar night will take over. In the autumn the colors will change, and the sky is painted by beautiful pastel colors during sunset.
Reindeer grazing on the nutrient-rich soil in the wetlands along the road is not an uncommon sight. If you are lucky, you might spot arctic foxes sneaking around hunting for food. In the spring and summer, the area has an abundant and unique bird life. Additionally, you will pass the old airport in Longyearbyen and Svalbard Husky, where you will meet the huskies in the dog yard, and you will be served a hot beverage and biscuits before you head back to Longyearbyen.
May 16 to October 31 (not daily)
At 08:00 and 13:00 hrs from your hotel.
3,5 hours.
English.
25% discount. Minimum age is 8 years; children can only join as passengers with an adult.
Transport to/from hotel, ATV and fuel, snowmobile suit, boots, gloves, helmet, goggles and balaclava, hot drink and biscuits, guide with ATV and safety equipment.
Special conditions: Valid driving license required to be allowed to drive an ATV. When travelling with 2 persons (or 4, 6, etc), the price is based on 2 persons sharing one ATV. It is possible to pay an additional cost for your own ATV; please contact us for an offer. If travelling alone, you will have your own ATV (also if you are 3, 5, etc. – one person will be alone).
Physical requirement: This tour suits most people with an average fitness level.
Weather dependent: All outdoor activities are weather dependent and may be cancelled or replaced by more suitable alternatives should the conditions not permit to run the tour as planned. A full refund will be made for activities cancelled by the supplier due to weather conditions.
The Svalbard Environmental Protection Act prohibits driving off-road on the fragile Arctic tundra. ATV are required by law to only drive on roads.