On arrival into Longyearbyen you will be met by your guide, who will give a safety briefing to prepare for the expedition ahead – this is your chance to familiarise yourself with the equipment and gear you will be using throughout. Set out on your excursion, riding snowmobiles from Longyearbyen to the east coast of Svalbard, crossing the large inland glacial ice cap that separates the east and west coasts of Svalbard. In the realm of polar bears, you will feel truly alone in the great wilderness far from civilisation.

After a peaceful night’s sleep in this pristine and untouched wilderness, set out on your snowmobiles across another large ice cap to visit the inner east coast fjords. You will be guided across the arctic landscape, and with any luck, you’ll experience some incredible encounters. You may also encounter a variety of other Arctic wildlife, including foxes, puffins, and reindeer. Glide over the vast surrounding snow expanses on a dog sled, stopping to explore an ice cave in one of the larger glaciers on the island.

Spend a night camping in the heart of the Svalbard archipelago. Things can be made surprisingly comfortable and the true luxury here comes in the form of peace, quiet and remoteness, bringing you closest to the wild nature of Svalbard itself.

Head to an abandoned Russian mining town, almost perfectly preserved in the state in which it was left when some 3000 miners were told to move out overnight. With the exception of Chernobyl, there are few better examples of deserted towns anywhere in the world. Your experience comes to an end upon reaching Huset, where you will delight in flavoursome food from the best restaurant on the island, as well as, one of the largest and most celebrated wine cellars in northern Europe.