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Svalbard Holiday Packages & Tours

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Svalbard is a Norwegian archipelago between mainland Norway and the North Pole, formerly known as Spitsbergen. As one of the world’s northernmost inhabited areas, it's known for its rugged, remote terrain of glaciers and frozen tundra sheltering polar bears, Svalbard reindeer and Arctic foxes.

The Northern Lights are visible during winter, and summer brings the “midnight sun”— sunlight 24 hours a day. Svalbard means "cold coasts" and the area was first mentioned in Icelandic texts in the 12th century.

However, the archipelago has a relatively mild climate compared to other areas at the same latitude. In Longyearbyen, the average temperature ranges from -14°C in winter to 6°C in summer.

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Longyearbyen Break - Funken Lodge Type: Winter Holiday | Activity Holiday | Anniversary | Family Holiday | Honeymoon | New Year Break | Northern Lights | Solo Traveller | Spring Holiday | Tailor Made Holiday
5 days/4 nights
from £1,695 pp

Longyearbyen Break - Funken Lodge

Experience the Polar Night of early winter and the Midnight Sun from April onwards in Svalbard.

Espen Mills / Hurtigruten fotograf Type: Guided Tour | Activity Holiday | Cruise | Group Tour | Solo Traveller | Spring Holiday | Summer Holiday | Anniversary
7 days/6 nights
from £4,130 pp

Polar Bears and Arctic Adventure in Spitsbergen

Discover Svalbard on an ultimate adventure with our Svalbard Adventure Mini-Cruise designed for those eager to explore the untouched beauty of Svalbard.

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Type: Northern Lights | Activity Holiday | Winter Holiday | Anniversary
5 days/4 nights
from £1,625 pp

Polar Night Adventure

This Polar Night Adventure package offers you the unique opportunity to see the Aurora Borealis dance across the sky in the Northern-most permanent settlement in the World. With husky sledding and a glacier hike included in your itinerary, you are in for a fun and active holiday with our local and certified guides. If you are really lucky, you may even spot the King of the Arctic - the Polar Bear.

Credit: Bjorn Klauer - nordnorge.com Type: Winter Holiday | Activity Holiday | Northern Lights
6 days/5 nights
from £1,850 pp

Winter Adventure on Top of the World

This Winter Adventure on Top of the World offers you the unique opportunity to experience Arctic winter and Polar Night under the ellusive Northern Lights Svalbard. Join tours like dog sledding and snowmobiling while exploring Svalbard's history, culture and magnificent scenery.

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Type: Guided Tour | Summer Holiday | Country Holiday | Activity Holiday | Anniversary
5 days/4 nights
from £2,815 pp

Arctic Experience in Svalbard

This is a once in a lifetime Arctic adventure, far removed from civilization, in Svalbard. Hiking alongside the coastline, you will learn about the fauna and flora of Spitsbergen. You will see Arctic wildlife such as reindeer and Arctic foxes and if you are lucky, a glimpse of the King of the Arctic, the polar bear.

Espen Mills / Hurtigruten fotograf Type: Cruise | Activity Holiday | Anniversary | Autumn Holiday | Honeymoon | Luxury Holiday | Solo Traveller | Summer Holiday
16 days/15 nights
from £4,835 pp

Arctic Odyssey - Svalbard Expedition

Take the historic 1968 voyage, now tailored for modern travellers aboard the MS Trollfjord. Cruise along Norway's scenic coast to Spitsbergen, the largest island in Svalbard.

Credit: Frank Andreassen - nordnorge.com Type: Summer Holiday | Activity Holiday | Honeymoon | Solo Traveller | Spring Holiday
6 days/5 nights
from £2,250 pp

Summer Adventure on Top of the World

This Summer Adventure on Top of the World offers you the unique opportunity to experience Arctic summer under the midnight summer in Svalbard. Join tours like walrus safari and quad biking while exploring the history, culture and magnificent scenery of Svalbard.

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Type: Guided Tour | Cruise | Summer Holiday | Activity Holiday | Coastal Holiday | Individual Tour | Solo Traveller | Group Tour | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip
15 days/14 nights
from £11,400 pp

Arctic Highlights & Polar Bears - Svalbard, Greenland, Iceland

Follow the ice's edge and wildlife while we sail from Spitsbergen in Svalbard to Greenland. Experience the dramatic scenery by ship and by foot as we travel south towards Iceland. During the journey we get to discover the dramatic changes in landscapes and may even get a glimpse of the northern lights or even a polar bear. 

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Snowmobiling in Svalbard by Daina
Type: Guided Tour | Activity Holiday | Winter Holiday | Anniversary
5 days / 4 nights
from £3,995 pp

Arctic Kingdom

Our 3-day snowmobile expedition to Nordenskiöld Lodge! This is an adventure north of normal, where you wil discover the arctic close-up. Follow the footprints of polar bears, sleep in a North Pole Camp like a modern explorer and fall asleep to the sound of glacier carving. Join us for a three-day trip to Basecamp Nordenskiöld - the northernmost cabin for commercial trips on Svalbard and, Basecamp North Pole camp, and expedition camp with comfort!

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Spitsbergen Wildlife by M/S Expedition
Type: Guided Tour | Cruise | Summer Holiday | Activity Holiday | Honeymoon | Family Holiday | Solo Traveller | Coastal Holiday | Anniversary | Boys Trip | Girls Trip
10 days/9 nights
from £5,635 pp

Realm of the Polar Bear

Join the thrilling voyage in Svalbard as we encounter with glaciers and icebergs as well as the extensive wildlife with polar bears, seals, reindeer and many wild birds. The cruise offers countless highlights as we explore the dramatic landscapes by ship as well as by Zodiac and on foot. Discover the co-existence of wildlife in this magnificent scenery that is accessible for us only a short time in a year.

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Why Visit Svalbard?

With its stunning landscapes and wildlife, polar bears outnumbering the human inhabitants, this small and colourful community has developed from being a typical village town into a modern community with different kinds of businesses and industries.

In addition to nature's beauty, Svalbard has a surprisingly wide range of cultural activities for you to engage in, such as concerts, shows, festivals and exhibitions.

Popular for it's midnight sun during summer months when the sun never sets, and the seemingly endless night during winter months, Svalbard is a sought-after destination all year round that would impress your senses and change your perception of nature in a way which no other destination can!

What To Do in Svalbard?

From hiking, visiting the Lars Glacier and the Longyear Glacier, going on boat trips, ice caves, dog sledding, witnessing the Northern Lights evening, going on cruise ships and expedition cruises, to wilderness camping, on a Svalbard holiday you will learn about the fauna and flora, and experience Arctic wildlife.

There are also several first-class bars and restaurants in Longyearbyen, of a much higher standard than you might expect from such a small community, including the northern-most Thai restaurant in the world or Svalbard brewery, world's northernmost brewery.

Advent Valley is famous for hiking and dog sledding, an amazing experience for husky dogs lovers. In local history, both whaling and trapping have been major activities in the archipelago, but now sustainability is the guiding principle in every way. Nearly two thirds of the surface of Svalbard is protected, with several nature reserves, national parks, bird sanctuaries and even a topological protected area.

Can You See the Northern Lights in Svalbard?

Yes you can, thanks to the polar nights and the low light pollution, this is a popular destination for people looking to experience the aurora borealis. You may experience the Northern Light especially during the dark nights in the winter season. If you are choosing this destination to experience the aurora borealis, you can do so by spending a wilderness evening at Camp Barentz, where you can enjoy your dinner and watch the Northern lights.

What Svalbard Holidays to Choose?

We have various Svalbard tours & holidays, mostly adventure and wildlife-related for the ambitious explorer traveller. Browse through and select your next holiday with Svalbard as your destination for an experience of a lifetime!

Can You See the Northern Lights in Svalbard?

Yes you can, thanks to the polar nights and the low light pollution, this is a popular destination for people looking to experience the aurora borealis. You may experience the Northern Light especially during the dark nights in the winter season. If you are choosing this destination to experience the aurora borealis, you can do so by spending a wilderness evening at Camp Barentz, where you can enjoy your dinner and watch the Northern lights.

What Svalbard Holidays to Choose?

We have various Svalbard tours & holidays, mostly adventure and wildlife-related for the ambitious explorer traveller. Browse through and select your next holiday with Svalbard as your destination for an experience of a lifetime!

 

Svalbard FAQs

What Continent Is Svalbard In?

Svalbard is part of Europe.

Is Svalbard a Country or an Island?

Svalbard is a Norwegian archipelago.

Do People Live on Svalbard?

Although the wildlife outnumbers the humans, there are a mix of people from 50 different nations living here, mostly Norwegians, Russians, and Ukrainians.

What Is the Population of Svalbard?

As of January 2022, 2,552 people are living in Svalbard, according to datareportal.com.

What Country Does Svalbard Belong To?

Svalbard is a sovereign archipelago, part of the Kingdom of Norway.

How Big Is Svalbard?

Svalbard's area is 61,045 km².

Where Is Svalbard Located?

Svalbard is located in the Arctic Ocean, north of Europe.

How Far Is Svalbard From the North Pole?

It is about halfway between the Northern Norway and the North Pole.

What Is the Climate Like in Svalbard?

The climate in Svalbard is Arctic, characterised by cold winters and cool summer months. The average summer temperature is between 3 to 7 °C, while in the winter, the temperature varies from −13 to −20 °C.

What Animals Live In Svalbard?

Svalbard's wildlife includes reindeer, polar bears, walruses, the arctic fox, puffins, and various species of seals and whales.

What Language Do They Speak in Svalbard?

Norwegian is the official language of Svalbard, but Swedish, Russian, Ukrainian are also spoken, and everyone understands English.

What Is the Currency of Svalbard?

The local currency in Svalbard is the Norwegian Krone, which is about 0.084 GBP.

What Is Svalbard Known For?

Apart from its sea ice and spectacular scenery, polar wilderness and polar nights, endless daylight, and three months long night during the winter, Svalbard archipelago is world known for the Svalbard Global Seed vault, Longyearbyen Svalbard and its coal mine industry, local wildlife, cliffs covered in nesting seabirds, and mighty glaciers which are attracting lots of tourists all year round.

How Many Polar Bears in Svalbard?

According to the Norwegian Polar Institute, the polar bears population has been growing in recent years to 3500 Svalbard polar bears.

How far is Svalbard from England?

The distance between England and Svalbard is 1847 miles.

Is Svalbard Visa Free?

Yes, there is no visa requirement to visit Svalbard.

When Is the Best Time to Visit Svalbard?

Svalbard is an all year round destination. However, the best time for a perfect holiday in Svalbard would be during summer months, from May to August, when you get to experience the midnight sun. But if you're looking to have the aurora borealis experience, a more convenient time will be between late September to middle March.

Where to Stay In Svalbard?

There are around 15 hotels that can accommodate you in Svalbard, amongst which there is the Funken Lodge boutique hotel, and the Radisson Blu Polar Hotel.

What Are Baltic Travel's Booking Conditions?

You can find out more by reading our booking conditions dedicated page, and make sure to check with your tour operators all the holidays details when booking.

Are Baltic Travel's Svalbard Tour Packages Flight Inclusive holidays?

Yes, we offer flight inclusive holidays to all destinations. All the flights and flight-inclusive holidays offer financial protection by the ATOL scheme. If you need further information regarding your travel arrangements, do not hesitate to contact our travel specialists.

 

Are you ready for your SVALBARD holiday? Book OUR tours and holidays today for a life-changing experience and tick SVALBARD off your bucket list. WE ARE SVALBARD EXPERTS, and we will take you there!

Reviews of Svalbard Holiday Packages & Tours

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August 2030
Overall rating: (5/5)

Hi Laura,

We have had one of the best holidays ever! If anyone is looking for an adventure that they will remember for many years to come, Svalbard is the place.

If it's of interest - some feedback - please feel free to skip.

SAS flight changes were a bit alarming, but we have never been so thankful we left our holiday arrangements to the professionals rather than booking independently. To know that Nikola was battling on our behalf at 10pm on a Saturday evening was invaluable. She could not have been more helpful or reassuring - please recommend her for a medal!

Longyearbyen in a Nutshell - the best introduction to the town and to get a general layout. Ideal first activity, helped by the driver's dry sense of humour.

Camp Barentz - was also ideal for the start of the holiday as it was a very social event and we chatted to a lot of fellow travelers. It was nice to keep bumping into people we met that evening throughout the week.

Ice Cave - the outstanding activity of the week. Just brilliant! From talking to other groups, we seem to have had either the best individual guide or the best company as other groups did not have such an enjoyable time as us. It seems other groups were not even supplied with snow shoes which would have made the hike a real slog.

Northern Lights Snowmobile - no northern lights, but we really weren't worried. The young guide was so thoughtful and enthusiastic it was still a really good evening. He was still chatting to us nearly an hour over the finish time, he was so passionate about the island.

(The Ice Cave hike was pretty full-on. If time allowed, it would be better if this was the only activity of the day.)

Coal Mine - so interesting. We were stressing about which clothes we could afford to get dirty, but in the event it was not necessary to don overalls and crawl to get the most from the tour. Normal clothes were fine.

Champagne tasting - We know nothing about wine, but chatting to the French Restaurant Manager was such fun and the hotel meal was great.

Snowcat - The guide was the same person as the snowmobile tour and he suggested we did not do this tour as the commentary would be exactly the same. Might be an idea to suggest this tour for maybe older people who were not keen on snowmobiles? We were very impressed with both his honesty and the efficiency of the refund process.

The reflective straps you recommended before we left turned out to be really useful. (If anyone forgets the tourist information centre will lend out high-visibility jackets)

Thank you Baltic Travel. We have had a wonderful week that we will never forget and will book with you again in the future. Happy Christmas to you all!

Kind regards

David


December 2024
Overall rating: (5/5)

Hey Inga

I have been meaning to drop you a thank-you note but am already travelling for work again.

The trip needs a much longer email from me – as it was absolutely magical….

 I am now thinking that I want to do a 7 day dog sled trip

 Thanks

Philip


June 2024
Overall rating: (5/5)

Hi Laura, we had the best time! First morning on board - sorry, can't land, there's a polar bear out there. Distant, but within range of my camera. Same afternoon - there's a mother out there, with two cubs chilling out in the snow. The mother was eating a walrus. We also got a good view of an arctic fox, and the biggest pod of walruses they had ever seen - 200, or thereabouts. We had great weather. Although the cabins were very cramped, everything else was fantastic- the food, the guides, the other passengers (only 50 of them!) We had a marvellous holiday, but very busy at the moment catching up with everything, and will post reviews in a few days time. I attach some photos - terrific trip. Thanks, Elizabeth


June 2024
Overall rating: (5/5)

Hi Mark

We have not used Baltic Travel Company before but Mark listened to what we wanted And was on the end of an email to answer all our questions and the whole trip went off without a hitch.

We went to Svarlbard in May and the temperature was usually-3 or so which was no problem as we had the thermal layers on.

We were a bit chilled out on deck when on the boat trip but soon warmed up inside.

The hotel has a good reputation on the island and the buffet breakfast was amazing.

The room had amazing blackout curtains which are needed as it never got dark.

It was as bright at midnight as it was at midday.

We did a trip on the electric catamaran on the first day which was when we saw a Polar Bear.

It was a long way off on the shore but plenty of people had long lenses on their cameras so the pictures will be amazing.

We saw lots of birds which the crew named for us including Northern Fulmars and Puffins.

We also saw a Walrus resting on some ice as he floated by the ship.

There are plenty of shops in town if you need warmer clothes and a supermarket with a lane “only for locals” . Make of that what you will.

All the cars are unlocked and allegedly all the front doors so that if you see a Polar Bear you can hide so that you don’t become it’s lunch. This does not apply to the Reindeer that wander throughout the town.

The Camp Barenzs wilderness evening was great fun especially when the coach dropped us of in the middle of Polar Bear territory. We were met by the host who had a rifle over her shoulder and a pistol at her waist. The evening round the fire was great fun and the reindeer stew was lovely.

The Other boat trip was on a smaller faster boat and this time a Walrus came to see us and swam round the boat posing for photos.

Longyearbyen town is easy to walk round and accessible if you have mobility issues. 


September 2019
Overall rating: (5/5)

Good Afternoon Julija,

Thank you for getting in touch with me as per your below email.
I can confirm that the trip to Svalbard was really well organised by the Hurtigruten team and expedition team.  Lots of pictures (almost 93) and videos (around 20) were taken at different times/locations during the cruise tour.
Although we saw many walruses (about 7 in the water and many more on Moffen Island) and 5 polar bears we were unable to get close enough to get really good camera shots or videos.  I do appreciate and understand that were they were positioned it was not feasible to get close - shallow water.
My meals on board the MS Nordstjernen was generally good and they catered well for my dietary requirements, although I did struggle a bit a diner times and was not able to the starters and main desserts.  Apart from that the food was good and I ate well.
Just before we departed the MS Nordstjernen, the Hurtigruten Guides mentioned that we would all receive an email in PDF documenting the tour in detail.  This is something that has not happened and was wondering if you could make happen.
Attached are a few photos of the Fjords and Glaciers.
Kind regards,
Kevin

 

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