Svalbard

Snowmobiling Adventure

5 nights £4200 • €4920 • $5595

Snowmobile Svalbard's Arctic wilderness and explore glacier ice caves. Three-day safari covering 100-140km daily, scanning for wildlife along the frozen east coast.

Activities

4 days guided adventures

Accommodation

Guesthouse and Traditional Trapper's Cabin

Level

Beginner

Food

Hearty expedition meals

Difficulty

Group Size

Challenging

Transfers

5 new friends

Dates

March

Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen Island

  • Snowmobiling

    Your ticket to exploring Svalbard’s epic Arctic wilderness

  • Ice Cave Exploration

    Squeeze through glacier formed caves to reach formations deep inside the ice

  • Traditional Trapper's Cabin

    Off-grid living - no running water or electricity and paraffin stove heating

  • Explore Svalbard

    The earth’s northernmost populated island, dive into Arctic landscapes and frozen polar bear territory. 

  • Wildlife Watching

    If nature plays ball see reindeer, Arctic foxes, seabirds and of course, the elusive polar bear.

  • Wilderness Adventure

    It doesn’t get more remote than this - the ultimate Arctic adventure!

Drive your own snowmobile across Arctic wilderness at 78°N. Cover 100-140km daily through Svalbard's remote east coast - wide ice plains, rugged mountain passes, and frozen polar bear territories that most people only see in documentaries. Plus there’s a full day hike with a chance to explore glacier-formed ice caves, where you squeeze through narrow sections to reach formations deep inside the ice.

Spend three nights at a comfortable guesthouse in Longyearbyen with hot showers, and two nights in an off-grid trapper's cabin with paraffin heating. Eat restaurant dinners in town and expedition meals cooked in the wilderness. This is the kind of Arctic expedition that leaves you with proper stories.

Location

Longyearbyen The world's northernmost settlement at 78°N, it’s closer to the North Pole than to Oslo. Population roughly 2,500, polar bear warning signs at every exit, and a law requiring rifles outside town limits (thanks to those said polar bears).

Adventdalen and Sassendalen Valleys Wide open glacier-carved valleys that form the main corridor into Spitsbergen's interior. Zip along flat terrain where you can see for kilometres, while things get progressively more remote as you push toward the east coast.

Svalbard's East Coast Some of the Arctic's most inaccessible terrain. Massive glaciers flowing down to frozen coastlines, mountain ranges rising straight from the ice, and polar bear territories that see maybe a handful of visitors each year.

Fulmardalen Wilderness A deep valley where the trapper's cabin sits. No light pollution, no phone signal, just mountains and ice in every direction. This is your base for east coast exploration.

Snowmobiling

Drive your own snowmobile across frozen polar bear territories. Spend three days covering huge distances along Svalbard's remote east coast, scanning for wildlife as you navigate terrain that's completely inaccessible on foot. This is expedition-distance snowmobiling in one of the world's most remote locations.

Full training is provided before departure. No previous experience is necessary but you do have to have a valid driver's licence (a physical copy, digital foreign licences aren’t accepted). Everyone drives their own snowmobile - being a passenger is colder, less comfortable, and limits the distance we can cover.

Long days outdoors in sub-zero temperatures demands stamina. This is proper Arctic expedition travel. 

If you're up for real snowmobiling, this is it.

Included:

  • Full snowmobiling gear: insulated suit, boots, mittens, helmet, goggles, face mask

  • Snowmobile rental and insurance

  • Experienced Arctic guides

Ice Cave Exploration

Explore underground ice caves formed by glaciers. You’ll negotiate tight squeezes and icy tunnels to see natural formations that only exist deep inside the glacier.

Cave temperatures hover around 0°C. Some sections are so narrow you'll need to crawl through, so if tight spaces sound like hell, opt out. If incredible ice sculptures sound worth the squeeze, come prepared.

Pack lunch is eaten inside the cave before heading back to Longyearbyen. The ice cave is also part of a much longer hike you’ll do that day, so be prepared for 5km each way with 500m altitude gain in deep snow too!

Included:

  • Ice cave equipment: headlamp, helmet, and spikes

  • Experienced cave guides

  • No caving experience required

Wildlife Watching

Svalbard is home to Arctic foxes, seals, reindeer, walruses and polar bears. With luck (and cooperation from nature), you might see these animals in their natural environment. Our guides are highly experienced in Arctic wildlife management and carry deterrents, including flares and rifles (emergency use only), in case an animal gets too close. Strict safety protocols mean they’ve operated for 25 years without an incident.

Polar bears are fully protected under the Svalbard Environmental Act. All encounters must be passive, ensuring we don't disturb their natural behaviour.

Activities

  • Snowmobiling

    Drive your own snowmobile across frozen polar bear territories. Spend three days covering huge distances along Svalbard's remote east coast, scanning for wildlife as you navigate terrain that's completely inaccessible on foot. This is expedition-distance snowmobiling in one of the world's most remote locations.

    Full training is provided before departure. No previous experience is necessary but you do have to have a valid driver's licence (a physical copy, digital foreign licences aren’t accepted). Everyone drives their own snowmobile - being a passenger is colder, less comfortable, and limits the distance we can cover.

    Long days outdoors in sub-zero temperatures demands stamina. This is proper Arctic expedition travel. 

    If you're up for real snowmobiling, this is it.

    Included:

    Full snowmobiling gear: insulated suit, boots, mittens, helmet, goggles, face mask.

    Snowmobile rental and insurance.

    Experienced Arctic guides.

  • Snowshoeing

    Ice Cave Exploration

    Explore underground ice caves formed by glaciers. For a day you’ll negotiate tight squeezes and icy tunnels to see natural formations that only exist deep inside the glacier.

    Cave temperatures hover around 0°C. Some sections are so narrow you'll need to crawl through, so if tight spaces sound like hell, opt out. If incredible ice sculptures sound worth the squeeze, come prepared.

    Pack lunch is eaten inside the cave before heading back to Longyearbyen.

    Included:

    Ice cave equipment: headlamp, helmet, and spikes.

    Experienced cave guides.

    No caving experience required.

  • Wildlife Watching

    Svalbard is home to Arctic foxes, seals, reindeer, walruses, and polar bears. With luck (and cooperation from nature), you might see these animals in their natural environment. Our guides are highly experienced in Arctic wildlife management and carry deterrents, including flares and rifles (emergency use only), in case an animal gets too close. Strict safety protocols mean they’ve operated for 25 years without an incident.

    Polar bears are fully protected under the Svalbard Environmental Act. All encounters must be passive, ensuring we don't disturb their natural behaviour.

  • Good fitness and a genuine sense of adventure is required. No snowmobile experience is needed, but be ready for extended periods in sub-zero temperatures and the stamina it takes for full days of Arctic exploration. Don’t forget the day at the ice caves too, squeezing through small gaps, hiking around 5km each way in snow and taking on an altitude gain of 500m. If you can handle consecutive active days in serious cold, you’re sorted.

  • The reality: Svalbard means business. Extreme cold, remote wilderness, long days on snowmobiles. But if you're up for it, you'll experience one of the planet's most remarkable places with a small group who get it.

    Difficulty level: Challenging. Three days on snowmobile excursions, one day glacier exploration, variable Arctic weather, off grid living and real polar travel challenges. 

  • This will suit women drawn to genuine wilderness, excited about remote landscapes and comfortable with unpredictable Arctic conditions. The activities shouldn't exhaust you physically, but days out dealing with cold in remote conditions can be tiring.

  • You’ll be in a guesthouse in Longyearbyen for three nights. Comfortable warm shared twin rooms, hot showers, WiFi, and beds after days in subzero conditions, just a 30 minute walk from the town centre.

    You’ll also spend two nights in a traditional trapper's cabin in the Fulmardalen wilderness. Off-grid, no running water or electricity and paraffin stove heating. Sleep on mattresses with sheepskins in a shared space, whilst your toilet sits outside in a tent with a bucket system.

  • Hearty meals for cold conditions. There’s restaurant dinners in Longyearbyen (drinks are extra) and expedition meals in the wilderness- think freeze-dried lunches heated in the field and cooked dinners like tacos, pasta, stews at the trapper's cabin. Breakfast includes bread, eggs, bacon, cereals and coffee.

Itinerary

  • Day 1

    Arrival in Longyearbyen

    Welcome to Svalbard. The airport shuttle takes 10 minutes to your Guesthouse, then settle in before dinner at a local restaurant and a chance to get to know your other Gutsy Girl adventurers!

  • Day 2

    Ice Cave Expedition

    Full day hike to underground exploring glacier-formed ice caves. Cave temperatures hover around 0°C and some sections get narrow. Pack lunch eaten inside the cave surrounded by natural ice sculptures that only exist deep inside the glacier. Back to Longyearbyen for dinner.

  • Day 3

    Snowmobile Safari Begins

    Here's where the snowmobile expedition begins. Pickup for gear fitting and route briefing, then snowmobile into the wilderness through Adventdalen and Sassendalen valleys. Your home for the next two nights is a traditional trapper's cabin in Fulmardalen. Weather permitting, there’s a reconnaissance snowmobile trip toward the east coast before settling in. True Arctic silence out here.

  • Day 4

    East Coast Snowmobiling

    Full day snowmobiling northeast along the coast. Cover 100-140km scanning the landscape for polar bears and seals through spectacular terrain with massive glaciers to the north. Frequent stops to take in the surroundings and check for wildlife. After covering serious distance through landscapes most people never see, head back to the cabin.

  • Day 5

    Return Snowmobile to Longyearbyen

    One more east coast snowmobile exploration, following a different route to keep it fresh. If conditions allow, head back via the west coast, or retrace your steps back to Longyearbyen. Arrive around late afternoon for a final dinner, celebrating your Arctic achievements.

  • Day 6

    Departure

    After breakfast, head home with stories that make everyone else's winter trips sound mundane.

    • Sat 20 March - Thu 25 March 2027

Dates

Price

Shared Room and Cabin £4200 (approx. €4920 / $5595)

  • Gutsy Girls is a UK-based adventure company welcoming women worldwide. Prices are in pounds (£) with estimates in euros (€) and US dollars ($). The final amount depends on your card provider’s conversion rate at payment time and may fluctuate.

  • Secure your spot with a 30% deposit; the balance is due 45 days before the trip.

What’s Included:

  • 4 days guided activities:

    • 3-day snowmobile safari 

    • 1-day ice cave and hike

  • 5 nights accommodation: 

    • 3 nights shared twin in a guesthouse 

    • 2 nights wilderness cabin

  • All meals:

    • 5 breakfast

    • 4 lunches

    • 5 dinners including departure, ice cave lunch, all wilderness meals

  • Snowmobiling and ice cave kit

  • Snowmobile insurance with NOK 10,000 deductible

  • Qualified guides

  • Gutsy Girl Host

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    • Flights

    • Airport shuttle bus (approx £10) 

    • Personal clothing

    • Drinks with restaurant meals

    • Travel Insurance (Mandatory) 

  • The cancellation will only be effective from the date that the cancellation is received in writing by email. Cancellation charges will be payable as follows:

    • Cancellation fee of 100% is charged if cancelled 44 days or less before the trip

    • Cancellation fee of 30% is charged if cancelled 45 days or more before the trip

  • Guaranteed to run Dates marked "guaranteed" are locked in and happening, no matter what. Book your flights, we're going.

    Minimum numbers required Other dates need at least 3 people signed up to confirm the adventure. We'll keep you in the loop on numbers as they come in, and we'll give you the green light (or full refund) 30 days before departure. Just hold off on booking any flights until you hear from us.

Travel

  • Flights to Longyearbyen Airport run from Oslo Gardermoen. Please book yourself in for Day 1 and fly out on the final day.

    There's no group transfer, but the airport shuttle bus is timed to meet every flight. It'll drop you at the guesthouse on arrival and pick you up when it's time to leave.

    Aim to arrive at the guesthouse by 18:30 on Day 1, in time for the welcome dinner and to meet the group. On the final day, book any flight that suits you. There are no activities scheduled, so you're free to head off whenever.

    Shuttle tickets cost around £8/€10 each way and aren't included in the trip price. For more information, including bus stop location, visit the website here: Airport Shuttle Bus.

    We strongly recommend travel insurance that covers delays, cancellations, and missed connections. Arctic weather can be unpredictable, and it's worth having that backup.

Full FAQs

Packing List

  • All gear for snowmobiling:

    • Snowsuit

    • Boots

    • Mittens

    • Goggles

    • Facemask

    • Sleeping bag

    Gear for ice cave hike:

    • Head lamp

    • Helmet 

    • Spikes

    • Poles 

    • Snowshoes (if needed)

    It’s also possible to hire warm and waterproof hiking boots for NOK 100.

  • Please see our full packing list here.

Questions?

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