Five Glaciers Expedition
Svalbard
- 10 days
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from
£3,699
To deliver our Svalbard expeditions, we partner with the region’s premier local operator—a team with over 30 years of expertise in this extreme wilderness. Navigating a remote landscape where polar bears roam requires years of hard-won field experience, which our partners provide in abundance. Supported by our own extensive equipment hub in Longyearbyen, we supply everything from sea kayaks to snowshoes. Join us between March and August for world-class cross-country skiing, paddling, and trekking in this magnificent, pristine corner of the globe.
At all times in Svalbard, safety is our first priority. To protect our guests from the freezing conditions we provide a wide range of specialist equipment including insulated overalls, glacier boots, gloves and dry suits. Every expedition on land or sea carries satellite phones, flare guns, SARSAT beacons, a comprehensive first aid kit and due to the presence of polar bears, your guide will always be armed withy a high caliber rifle. With the best safety management systems and procedures in place, you can explore this truly incredible region with peace of mind.
Up here in the frozen north our trips require much more participation from you than at other destinations. There are no porters, no cooks and no waiters here. You will be part of the expedition, assisting your guide with putting up tents, preparing meals and loading gear. At camp there is always one person on "bear watch" which is done in rotating two hour shifts through the night. You should come to Svalbard ready to play your part in real arctic expedition!
