Travelling on the Zodiac: from Isfjorden to Barentsburg
Why this tour
Zodiac boat cruise through Adventfjord and Isfjorden to Alkhornet Mountain and the Esmarkbreen glacier. This is home to one of the largest bird cliffs in Svalbard.
You will cruise close to one of the many glaciers lining the fjord’s coast, north of Alkhornet Mountain.
A shore landing at Alkhornet Mountain is included.
Next, visit the village of Barentsburg.
Lunch at a restaurant in Barentsburg is included.
An optional visit to a husky farm is available.
You will be provided with warm thermal overalls in which you will feel warm and comfortable. The open Zodiac boat will allow you to get close to the expedition sites and provide you with a full view of the surrounding nature.
Excursions are led by experienced captains and guides.
You will cruise close to one of the many glaciers lining the fjord’s coast, north of Alkhornet Mountain.
A shore landing at Alkhornet Mountain is included.
Next, visit the village of Barentsburg.
Lunch at a restaurant in Barentsburg is included.
An optional visit to a husky farm is available.
You will be provided with warm thermal overalls in which you will feel warm and comfortable. The open Zodiac boat will allow you to get close to the expedition sites and provide you with a full view of the surrounding nature.
Excursions are led by experienced captains and guides.
Sights
Esmarkbreen glacier: Another impressive glacier on your route, Esmarkbreen is awe-inspiring with its vastness and crystal-clear ice. It’s the perfect spot for photos and to savor the beauty of the northern wilderness.
Adventfjord and Isfjorden: Enjoy a cruise through Svalbard’s picturesque fjords, taking in breathtaking views of icy landscapes and mountain ranges.
Alkhornet Mountain: Visit one of Svalbard’s largest bird cliffs, where thousands of Arctic birds, including guillemots and little auks, nest on the rocky slopes. Observe these birds in their natural habitat.
Barentsburg, founded in 1920, is a mining settlement that to this day remains operational. It is a fantastic opportunity to capture images of both run-down, Soviet architecture as well as state-of-the-art mining equipment set against the jawdropping backdrops of the fjords with their majestic mountains reaching into the heavens.
Adventfjord and Isfjorden: Enjoy a cruise through Svalbard’s picturesque fjords, taking in breathtaking views of icy landscapes and mountain ranges.
Alkhornet Mountain: Visit one of Svalbard’s largest bird cliffs, where thousands of Arctic birds, including guillemots and little auks, nest on the rocky slopes. Observe these birds in their natural habitat.
Barentsburg, founded in 1920, is a mining settlement that to this day remains operational. It is a fantastic opportunity to capture images of both run-down, Soviet architecture as well as state-of-the-art mining equipment set against the jawdropping backdrops of the fjords with their majestic mountains reaching into the heavens.
What's included
- excursion with a guide
- lunch
- car transfer to/from the port
- insurance in case of unexpected situations
Features
You will be provided with warm thermal overalls in which you will feel warm and comfortable. The open Zodiac boat will allow you to get close to the expedition sites and provide you with a full view of the surrounding nature.
Meeting point
Longyearbyen harbour
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Duration
8 hours