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Exclusive Tour to Longyearbyen
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Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
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The Wildlife Capital of the Arctic
Longyearbyen is a unique island beyond the Arctic Circle. Abandoned mining towns, proximity to polar bears, night kayaking, hiking and the midnight sun!
The polar day offers us unique opportunities. Have you ever thought about kayaking at midnight? We will organize unforgettable adventures in this incredible place, with thousands of hiking trails, small islands, and welcoming locals. And who knows, we might even be lucky enough to spot a polar bear!
Weather: 24-hour daylight from late April to mid-August offers endless opportunities for exploration. Warmer air temperatures allow for longer days outdoors.
Wildlife: Prime time for spotting polar bears, Arctic foxes, reindeer, and a variety of birds. The summer months are the best time to visit for wildlife enthusiasts.
Scenery: The landscape looks a little otherworldly and the abundance of wildlife makes for some great landscape shots.
The polar day offers us unique opportunities. Have you ever thought about kayaking at midnight? We will organize unforgettable adventures in this incredible place, with thousands of hiking trails, small islands, and welcoming locals. And who knows, we might even be lucky enough to spot a polar bear!
Weather: 24-hour daylight from late April to mid-August offers endless opportunities for exploration. Warmer air temperatures allow for longer days outdoors.
Wildlife: Prime time for spotting polar bears, Arctic foxes, reindeer, and a variety of birds. The summer months are the best time to visit for wildlife enthusiasts.
Scenery: The landscape looks a little otherworldly and the abundance of wildlife makes for some great landscape shots.
West Spitsbergen; Norwegian is the largest and the only permanently populated island of the Svalbard archipelago in northern Norway in the Arctic Ocean.
Who Else Is Going
- Yurii RashkovskiiStartupper, Adventurer, Etcetera Conference Creator
REVIEWS
We told them if they didn’t leave a review, they wouldn’t come down the mountain
I had an incredible experience rock climbing at Red Rock Canyon in Nevada! It was my first time climbing, and I couldn’t have asked for a better adventure. The scenery, climb, and the amazing group of people I got to share it with made it awesome. I highly recommend, if you’re looking for a fun outdoor activity and a chance to meet great people.
I think it is an easy climb if you are not fat. I am fat.
It was a great intro into high altitude mountaineering. The itinerary was great. Maybe an overnight trip sneakjng through the Iranian border would make it more adventurous, but not as legal :)
It was a great intro into high altitude mountaineering. The itinerary was great. Maybe an overnight trip sneakjng through the Iranian border would make it more adventurous, but not as legal :)
It was a good balance between teamwork and individual challenges to complete various gymnastic exercises. I was challenged to test my balance, muscle strength, and running on vertical surfaces to reach the top of the structure. We had fun, supported each other, and collaborated to find the best approach to completing the tasks. I believe this could be a great training for trekking and hiking! I had a fantastic time at the Geeks go Ninja!
It was a great trip, the perfect one for the people who wanted to start their journey with the high altitude climbing.
It was great. The trek was straightforward, but altitude made it more difficult and at the end, the weather made it a challenge
I liked that we made stops to swim, by the waterfall and on the last day we were able to visit Ishak Pasha and the baths. The mini 3D-printed Ararat was a nice touch!
I liked that we made stops to swim, by the waterfall and on the last day we were able to visit Ishak Pasha and the baths. The mini 3D-printed Ararat was a nice touch!
My friend Peter invited me to his pre conference ‘Geeks go Peaks’ event, and I immediately accepted because he loves adventure, and his events are never dull. I am complete out of shape and didn’t know anyone going, but I knew it would be fun. In keeping with Peter’s roots in the open source software community. The group was welcoming and cheered me on to try new things! I made some new friends, and I’m looking forward to seeing how this group will grow community and explore opportunities for connection and adventure.
Thank you so much for ogranizing this. It was one of the best trips in my life. Excellent! And so many interesting new people. Waiting for more photos in the shared album :)
Ararat adventure was an experience I’ll never forget! Big thanks to Geeks Go Peaks! The trip was better than I expected. The videos on Youtube do not reflect full wild experience you get during the trip. Before the trip I was a bit nervous, nit sure how I will handle the height and difficulty. After the trip I felt good, because all went well and most of the group achieved summit. I liked the itinerary and good company! I want to say big thanks! Ararat adventure was great and I will have great memories for life.
Climbing Mount Ararat is an opportunity to challenge yourself and enjoy breathtaking views. Personally, I gained emotions not only from the climb itself, but also from the time spent with a great team of like-minded people. I made new acquaintances with wonderful individuals. And Kurdish hospitality evokes nothing but warm feelings. Of course, the nature — you can watch the starry sky endlessly, far from city lights.
The sunrise at the summit during the climb is not only a sight to admire,
but also a hope for the upcoming warmth, meaning my gear held up — I won’t freeze!) Most importantly, such an adventure allows you to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and feel truly connected to yourself — a part of nature!
The sunrise at the summit during the climb is not only a sight to admire,
but also a hope for the upcoming warmth, meaning my gear held up — I won’t freeze!) Most importantly, such an adventure allows you to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and feel truly connected to yourself — a part of nature!
It was an amazing trip with incredible people. Climbing a mountain over 5,000 meters was a first for me, and now I’m craving even more adventures. Looking forward to the next trip!
The trip went by too fast, and I’m already looking forward to the next one. This is a great adventure for techies, and everything was described pretty much as it was. It was a great experience—somewhat hard, but not as challenging as Aconcagua, obviously. Great job!
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