Included: Experienced, certified ski guides with extensive knowledge of the area 8-day sailing & ski touring adventure Sailboat accommodations for 7 nights aboard the T/S Saeftinghe (double occupancy, bunk beds) Bedding & towels Professional sailing crew (skipper & first mate) Fuel and all port dues All breakfasts and dinners on board All field lunches Snacks Non-alcoholic beverages, coffe & tea Standard offshore lifejacket and lifeline Transportation to and from your hotel Shore landings and tours with the dinghy Sitting pads SAR insurance Safety equipment Add-ons (pricing shown at checkout): Full ski equipment package (alpine touring skis, telemark skis, skins, avalanche safety gear, helmet, ski goggles, poles, glacier travel harness for advanced touring) Avalanche gear Hotel package (2 hotel nights, excursion, airport transfers) — leave a note at checkout if interested Not included: Ski equipment & avalanche gear — rental possible Transportation to and from Longyearbyen Accommodation prior to and after the tour Alcoholic beverages Meals in Longyearbyen Voice and data communication using onboard equipment Guide gratuities — optional Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout

How fit do I need to be?

To enjoy this sailing & skiing adventure in Svalbard, prior ski touring experience is a must . Good physical fitness is essential, and you should be comfortable skiing in variable terrain , as Arctic conditions can be challenging. The terrain varies from gentle slopes to steeper descents, with opportunities to explore untouched Arctic snowfields and breathtaking glacier landscapes.

What if I’ve never sailed or backcountry skied before?

In order to join this sailing & skiing tour in Svalbard, you need to be an experienced backcountry skier. Don’t worry if you’ve never been sailing before! You’ll have professional guides and crew onboard with you, and they will take care of everything. Still, the sails are easily handled so even unexperienced guests can take an active part in the handling of the ship.

What equipment do I need to bring?

For technical backcountry ski touring gear, you will need to bring: Alpine touring skis, telemark skis, or splitboard with skins (can be rented) Touring boots and poles (can be rented) Avalanche safety equipment (can be rented): Digital, 3-antenna avalanche transceiver or beacon Lightweight snow shovel Avalanche probe Harness for glacier travel (for advanced touring) For clothing, we recommend bringing: 2 merino wool underwear long-johns 2 merino wool underwear t-shirts Fleece jacket and thin down jacket Wool sweater Big down jacket Shell jacket & shell pants 4 pairs thin merino wool socks & 2 pairs thick wool socks Beanies and buffs 2 pairs of gloves (1 thick, 1 thing) & glove liners Warm mittens Inside shoes for onboard the boat Leisure clothing for the boat For personal items, we recommend bringing: Water-resistant duffle bag to pack all your belongings in (90+ liters) Backpack large enough to carry all items listed (around a 30-40L backpack) Helmet Sunglasses and ski goggles Water bottle and 1L of water Sunscreen and lip balm Personal medication Toiletries Blister plasters and sports tape (if you’re prone to blisters or sprains) Camera — optional

Can I rent equipment?

Yes, your guides offer full ski equipment and avalanche gear rental. You can add it to your booking at checkout. The full ski equipment package includes alpine touring skis, telemark skis, skins, avalanche safety gear, helmet, ski goggles, poles, and glacier travel harness for advanced touring.

What will the weather be like?

Although there can never be guarantee of sun, May in Svalbard brings relatively good and stable weather. You’ll sail from point to point and go skiing depending on the weather conditions. Your guide will make sure to maximize your skiing time. Regarding temperatures, it’s generally around -10°C (14°F) at sea levels with a variability throughout the day. Naturally, the nights are colder and temperature can vary depending on the altitude. Check out our clothing and equipment recommendations. We recommend packing more than you need, because the weather can come in quickly, and a sunny morning can soon become a stormy afternoon.

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and pricing: For this Svalbard adventure, there will be two guides. Saeftinghe accommodates up to 8 guests. It takes a minimum of 4 people for the tour to operate. Min. age requirements: If you are older than 18, you’re good to go. Minors above the age of 16 may be permitted to join private tours on a case-by-case basis. If your group has skiers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Getting there and meeting location

To get to this ski tour in Svalbard, most people fly into Svalbard Airport near Longyearbyen, the largest city in the archipelago and the starting point of this tour. There are daily flights to Longyearbyen from Oslo, Norway, but we encourage you to book early. Norwegian Air flies from Oslo, while SAS arrives from Stockholm. Flying to remote Svalbard takes a while, so plan your journey ahead, and spend a day in town before departure on this tour. Your guide will organize for a minibus to transport you and your gear to your hotel in Longyearbyen.

Safety measures in Norway

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout. Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

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Spitsbergen | Svalbard

A Week of Sailing and Skiing in Svalbard

8 days | Moderate to Challenging | 5.00

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Journey to where Norway meets the North Pole and you’ll find the Svalbard archipelago, home to some of the coolest ski runs and Arctic backdrops in the world! Starting in Longyearbyen, the northernmost permanently inhabited settlement, we’ll go on an 8-day ski odyssey under the 24-hour Midnight Sun. We’ll tour untouched summits, shred untracked lines, and explore places no one’s ever seen before, and then get back to our comfy boat. From mild cruisers to bone-chilling couloirs, confident skiers will find a run of their own. And the best part? We won’t have to share the slopes with anyone.

Andreas

Certified Svalbard Guide (SGO)

Adventure Highlights

Special snow within the Arctic Circle: Sample the unique mix of Arctic corn and perfect spring powder
Your own Arctic basecamp: A small group, heated cabins, a cozy lounge, a protected deckhouse, and a chef cooking every meal
Incredibly remote & silent slopes: New, untracked areas become accessible as summer progresses and the ice melts

Duration

8 days

Season

April through June

Group size

Up to 8 people

The adventure, day by day

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Enjoy a week of sailing and ski touring under the Midnight Sun! Make your way to Longyearbyen, the world’s northernmost settlement, board the Saeftinghe, and chase the freshest lines on remote and untouched mountains with a seasoned expert! We will switch locations almost daily to reach the best snow and get some epic descents. Your guide will adapt the touring to your group’s goals and abilities, though prior ski touring experience is a must. All you have to do is enjoy the views and pick the most exciting slope you want to shred!

Day 0: Arrival

A city details of Longyearbyen - the most Northern settlement in the world. Svalbard . Norway.

Fly into Svalbard Airport just northwest of Longyearbyen and transfer to your hotel in town. We certainly recommend that you arrive at least one day prior to the expedition. If you need help arranging a hotel & airport transfers, leave a note at checkout—we can organize the whole package to make your stay as carefree as possible.

Meals & accommodation are at your own expense prior to boarding the boat.

Day 1: Heading towards distant shores

Step aboard the T/S Saeftinghe, get settled into your cabin, and ease into life at sea. As we sail into the Arctic wilderness, your guides brief you on the adventure ahead while the coastline gives way to the first glimpses of towering mountains and glaciers. Our first anchorage is chosen based on conditions—keep an eye out along the way for seals, walrus, or whales. That evening, we gather over dinner onboard, get to know one another, and let the guides assess what tomorrow has in store.

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: T/S Saeftinghe

Day 2: First turns on remote peaks

Wake up in a remote bay to an Arctic landscape that has no business looking this good before coffee. After breakfast we head to shore for our first ski tour—no internet, no notifications, no schedule. Just snow, mountains, and the decisions that come with backcountry skiing. Based on weather and conditions, we spend the day skiing from breathtaking peaks, carving through untouched snow, and finding our own lines. Back onboard, a warm meal and a new anchorage await.