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Longyearbyen, West Spitsbergen
Wilderness Hiking Tour
in Svalbard
in Svalbard
+ Midnight Sun Kayaking
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The Wildlife Capital of the Arctic
Get ready for an unforgettable Arctic experience! We'll spend three days hiking through the stunning wilderness of Svalbard, with nights spent camping under the open sky and a special route that takes us onto a glacier. After we return to Longyearbyen, another magical adventure awaits – night kayaking under the glowing white sky of the polar day. This is the land of abandoned mining towns, endless trails, and wild beauty. And if we're lucky, we might even catch a glimpse of a polar bear in the distance.
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.
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.
A Land of Coal and Explorers
West Spitsbergen is the largest and the only permanently populated island of the Svalbard archipelago in northern Norway in the Arctic Ocean.
Longyearbyen began as a coal mining town, founded by American businessman John Munro Longyear in 1906. Since then, it’s transformed into the world’s northernmost permanent settlement - a hub for science, adventure, and life on the edge of the Arctic frontier.
Longyearbyen began as a coal mining town, founded by American businessman John Munro Longyear in 1906. Since then, it’s transformed into the world’s northernmost permanent settlement - a hub for science, adventure, and life on the edge of the Arctic frontier.
The Midnight Sun
From late April to mid-August, the sun never sets on Svalbard. It’s a strange and wonderful experience - the sun spinning overhead without ever setting.
This surreal experience - hiking, kayaking, or simply walking under a glowing sky at midnight - is one of the Arctic’s most magical phenomena, turning days into a continuous golden adventure.
From late April to mid-August, the sun never sets on Svalbard. It’s a strange and wonderful experience - the sun spinning overhead without ever setting.
This surreal experience - hiking, kayaking, or simply walking under a glowing sky at midnight - is one of the Arctic’s most magical phenomena, turning days into a continuous golden adventure.
Who Else Is Going
- Yurii RashkovskiiStartupper, Adventurer, Etcetera Conference Creator
Adventure Highlights
What’s included?
Does not include:
- Accommodation 3 nights at Polfareren (4*) - Double rooms
- Breakfasts & Lunches, à la carte Dinners
- Wilderness Camping Hiking Tour
- Airport Transfers
- Boat Transfers
- Midnight Sun Kayaking tour
- Wilderness BBQ
- Nordic Sauna
- Guide Services
- Custom souvenirs
Does not include:
- Transportation to/from the Longyearbyen
- Optional local souvenirs
- Alcohol
- Optional Guide Tips
Daily Schedule
*The program timings are approximate and may change slightly.
5 pm
Private airport transfer to hotel in town
Check in (double rooms)
6 pm - 8 pm
Meet at our basecamp for dinner and briefing + equipment check
Hotelnight
Private airport transfer to hotel in town
Check in (double rooms)
6 pm - 8 pm
Meet at our basecamp for dinner and briefing + equipment check
Hotelnight
7 am - 8 am
Breakfast at hotel and check out
9 am
Full day hiking
Overnight wilderness stay in tents (guests will need to participate in polar bear watch duty)
Breakfast at hotel and check out
9 am
Full day hiking
Overnight wilderness stay in tents (guests will need to participate in polar bear watch duty)
Full day hiking
Overnight wilderness stay in tents (guests will need to participate in polar bear watch duty)
Overnight wilderness stay in tents (guests will need to participate in polar bear watch duty)
Full day hiking
Overnight wilderness stay in tents (guests will need to participate in polar bear watch duty)
Overnight wilderness stay in tents (guests will need to participate in polar bear watch duty)
Breakfast at our wilderness camp
Last day hiking, returning to town.
Debrief at our base camp, and then check in at your hotel for a warm shower.
Pick up for a transfer to the Sauna for a relaxing sauna evening.
À la carte dinner at one of the great restaurants in town, including non alcoholic drinks
Last day hiking, returning to town.
Debrief at our base camp, and then check in at your hotel for a warm shower.
Pick up for a transfer to the Sauna for a relaxing sauna evening.
À la carte dinner at one of the great restaurants in town, including non alcoholic drinks
Evening kayaking in the fjord
We will end the day with a culinary BBQ, and for those who want an Arctic plunge, at our campsite!
Hotelnight
We will end the day with a culinary BBQ, and for those who want an Arctic plunge, at our campsite!
Hotelnight
Breakfast at your hotel
Private airport transfer
Private airport transfer
* During our expedition we will provide you with all the food and drinks needed, but we have a mutual responsibility when it comes to building the camp, Polar bear watch, making boiled water et cetera. All needed camping equipment will also be provided.
This is Interesting
Svalbard Global Seed Vault. Hidden deep inside a mountain near Longyearbyen, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault protects over a million seed samples from around the world. It's a backup for humanity’s food supply - a quiet symbol of hope and global cooperation in the face of climate change and crisis.
Svalbard Global Seed Vault. Hidden deep inside a mountain near Longyearbyen, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault protects over a million seed samples from around the world. It's a backup for humanity’s food supply - a quiet symbol of hope and global cooperation in the face of climate change and crisis.
REVIEWS
We told them if they didn’t leave a review, they wouldn’t come down the mountain
Thank you again for the wonderful time yesterday. Landree and I both enjoyed our introduction to outdoor rock climbing and will plan to do it again. I hope to go on more adventures with you in the future!
This wasn’t my first trip with GGP. Since we’ve become family friends with Peter and Vadim. It was awesome spending time together in Lapland. The weather was perfect, letting us enjoy the Northern Lights every single day, we got so lucky. On the last day we were already tossing around ideas about where we could go next together. Can’t wait for more adventures
I'm from Hungary and spent many years living in Budapest, yet I never took the chance to explore the local caves. Going caving with GGP was the perfect way to finally change that, and I have to say I absolutely loved it! I’d highly recommend the experience to anyone. Hopefully, I’ll get to join GGP on more adventures in the future!
Aconcagua was the trip of a lifetime. High altitude mountains are no easy feat, albeit the experience was very fulfilling. I would recommend anyone in good physical condition, with a love for nature and looking for a challenge, to visit. You won't regret it!
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.
Going outside with like-minded people instead of just socializing and drinking was a nice setup.
It seems that geekiness and adventure are a good combination, and they allow us to chat and make new friends.
It seems that geekiness and adventure are a good combination, and they allow us to chat and make new friends.
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!
Activity was nice, i never tried to have SUP, it was good chance to try it out! And I really like to see the people who has similar interest, that made me a nice time!
And yes I got a nice friend there and he is even my colleague now! (I didn't invite him, that's a kind of coincidence though)
And yes I got a nice friend there and he is even my colleague now! (I didn't invite him, that's a kind of coincidence though)
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