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Svalbard

Luxury the Svalbard Islands Tours made for you

Enjoy the unique wildlife and flora of the Svalbard Islands with a private trip designed just for you

Experience a frozen no-man's land: Wild tundra rife with adventure

Sat in the Arctic Ocean halfway between Norway and the North Pole, the Svalbard archipelago is your only destination when it comes to exploring the fierce, arctic tundra and its inhabitants. More than half covered by glaciers, the island group supports seven national parks and 23 nature reserves protecting a largely untouched natural environment, rich in rare wildlife. Its environs are home to polar bears, reindeer, arctic fox, sea birds and whales.

Spitsbergen with its main town Longyearbyen, is the largest and only permanently inhabited island of the archipelago. No roads connect its settlements, providing a unique opportunity for snowmobiling or traveling by boat.

Your experience will differ depending on the season you decide to visit. In summer, animals and fauna thrive during the long stretch of constant light and it’s the best time for exploring fjords and glaciers, kayaking and trekking. The polar winter night means that the northern lights are bright and the freezing conditions are great for snowmobiling, skiing, husky sledding and visiting ice caves.

  • A red boat on a tranquil lake against a backdrop of snowy mountains under a soft blue sky.
  • Two people riding up a hill on snowmobiles
  • Portrait of a reindeer with massive antlers pulling sleigh in snow, Tromso region, Northern Norway
  • Polar bear in the arctic circle walking along an ice pack in Nordaustlandet, Svalbard, Norway
  • The village of Reine on the Lofoten in northern Norway. Photographed at dusk in winter.
  • Kayak campsite near glacier front in Svalbard

From our experts

Experiences picked by our Svalbard Islands specialists

Set off by snowmobile

Spend time in Longyearbyen and head out on snowmobiles to delve into the white wilderness.

Track wildlife through the snow

Head out to spot some of the islands’ incredible wildlife: reindeer, arctic foxes and polar bears.

Explore the Monaco Glacier

Cruise along Liefdefjorden to marvel at the Monaco Glacier and the area’s immense bird-life.

A word from one of our experts

The Svalbard Islands are a great destination for adventure. When the islands are white with snow you can explore the other-worldly landscapes on snowmobiles, discovering glaciers and blue ice. Summertime (June to August) makes for wonderful sailing.

Murray Mitchell Senior Travel Designer

Luxury accommodation in the Svalbard Islands

There are many incredible places to stay in the Svalbard Islands. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

Why book with Jacada?

  • Personalised design

    We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.

  • Authentic experiences

    Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.

  • Responsible travel

    Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.

Trip inspiration

Get inspired with our the Svalbard Islands example trips and then get in touch to plan your own adventure

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When to visit

Your experience will differ depending on the season you decide to visit. In summer, animals and fauna thrive during the long stretch of constant light and it’s the best time for exploring fjords and glaciers, kayaking and trekking. The polar winter night means that the Northern Lights are bright and the freezing conditions are great for snowmobiling, skiing, husky sledding and visiting ice caves.

Wildlife

February–October

Boats

March–June

Northern lights

September–April

The Best time to Visit Norway

Norway travel guides

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