Ski Marathon

Every year in April, the Spitsbergen Ski Marathon takes place in the world's northernmost small town. Safety from polar bears is of course guaranteed. In addition to the sporting challenge, you can also discover the unique nature of Spitsbergen around the Isfjord on this trip.

You can find more information about this event and the registration form at: https://svalbardskimaraton.no/

Day 1

Arrival, transfer to your accommodation and city tour

Welcome to Spitsbergen! We will pick you up at the airport and bring you to your accommodation in Longyearbyen. If arriving before 15:30, we will go on a city tour in Longyearbyen the same afternoon and get to know the northernmost small town in the world and its surroundings.

Day 2

Snow hike

Day 3

Discover Svalbard on snowmobiles

Day 4

Svalbard Ski-Marathon 2025

Day 5

Day of Departure

Prices

2025:

Double room: 26.900 NOK p.P.

Single room: 31.450 NOK p.P.

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2025:

Double room: 17.450 NOK p.P.

Single room: 21.100 NOK p.P.

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Dates

Tour length: 5 Days

This tour can be done between the following months:

March - May

Please contact us to arrange an exact time frame.

Requirement

No special previous knowledge is needed but a medium level of fitness is required to participate in this tour.

Program activities are always weather dependent and the implementation of scheduled activities may be changed or cancelled due to safety concerns.

Dates

This tour can be done between the following months:

March - May

Please contact us to arrange an exact time frame.

Private tour:

For groups we are happy to offer private tours, which can be freely designed in terms of content. Together we can put together a program exactly according to your wishes and ideas. A private tour is somewhat more expensive, but offers many advantages and privileges both in the program design, as well as in the implementation of the trip here on Svalbard.

Discover the Arctic privately with your friends!

Included in the tour price

All tours and activities according to program on Svalbard

Private airport transfers in Longyearbyen

All nights with breakfast on Svalbard

Guide with safety equipment

Special expedition clothing and equipment on tours (if necessary)

Two dinners in Longyearbyen (on the day of arrival and after the ski marathon).

Not included in the tour price

Luggage and travel cancellation/trip interruption insurance (recommended)

Personal expenses on the tour and tips

Flights

Travel and health insurance with emergency repatriation (Search and rescue insurance is covered by Spitzbergen Reisen)

Additional meals in Longyearbyen

Entry fees and registration for the Spitsbergen Ski Marathon

Ski equipment for the marathon

Information

Program events are always weather dependent and the implementation of scheduled activities may be modified or cancelled due to safety concerns.

A valid passport and travel health insurance must be present.

To drive a snowmobile you need a valid class B driver's license under the "Vienna Convention on Road Traffic of 1968" act. The driver's license must always be carried with you when we are out and about with the snowmobiles.

In Norway and Svalbard we have a 0‰ alcohol tolerance for scooter rides. If this is not respected, you cannot participate in the tour and you are not entitled to a refund.

Polar bears are protected on Svalbard and must not be searched for or disturbed. Sightings are never guaranteed and you must keep your distance from them for safety reasons. The legal distance is 300 metres in summer and 500 metres in winter.

Polar bears are protected on Svalbard and must not be searched for or disturbed. Sightings are unlikely during this time of year, never guaranteed, and you must keep your distance from polar bears for safety reasons. The legal distance is 300 metres in summer and 500 metres in winter.

If the minimum number of participants is not reached one month before the start of the tour, we cannot carry out the tour according to the program and price. In this case we will discuss the details and possibilities with you personally.