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Northern Lights Spitsbergen - Dog Sledge Safari
Dog Sledge Safari
9 Days / 8 Nights from £2460pp
Departures 2, 9 & 16 May 2009
Visit Longyearbyen and join an incredible five-day dog sledge safari where we will stay in tented camps on frozen fjords and in valleys with wonderful views of majestic glaciers in the distance.
Beginning in Longyearbyen, we meet our guide and the dogs for a morning briefing, before helping to pack the equipment and being taught how to drive the sledges.
We set out towards Reindalen, marvelling at the wonderful scenery we pass by, with nothing but the panting from our huskies and their patter of paws upon the snow to disturb this absolute silence.
We set up our camp and after preparing the food for both ourselves and the dogs, there will be time to relax and learn more about life in the Arctic.
The following morning we plan to cross three glaciers on our way towards the east coast. This is the realm of the polar bear and we may be lucky enough to see some of these magnificent creatures over the coming days, as our journey leads us north along the coast and over glaciers and mountain passes up to 700m high. Breathtaking views across the pack ice and mountains behind provide a stunning backdrop to our trip before we finally make our way back to Longyearbyen. You will have the following day to explore Longyearbyen and maybe visit the museum or gallery before a farewell dinner at Spitsbergen Hotel.
Itinerary
Day 1
Fly to Oslo, stay overnight at an airport hotel.
Day 2
Fly to Longyearbyen, overnight stay at Spitsbergen Guesthouse (B).
Day 3
Transfer to the Husky camp for briefing and preparations. Sledge towards the east coast and set up tented camp (B, L, D).
Days 4 - 7
Weather permitting we plan to continue east, then north along the coast. Overnight in tented camps (B, L, D).
Day 7
Arrive in Longyearbyen in the evening. Overnight at Spitsbergen Guesthouse (B, L, D).
Day 8
Free time in Longyearbyen for visits. Overnight at Spitsbergen Guesthouse (B, L, D).
Day 9
Depart for return flights (B).
Key: B – Breakfast, L - Lunch, D – Dinner.
All participants should be reasonably fit and prepared for extreme temperatures and the exact itinerary of our days will be dictated by weather and snow conditions. Participants are expected to help prepare for each trip, assist around the camp and feed the dogs.
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