This is not your average ski vacation. This is an epic voyage to the remote Arctic, where the incredible Svalbard archipelago straddles the wild ocean. Not a lot of people get to experience this surreal place—maybe you’ll even ski down slopes that have never seen a soul before—but over 9 days, you’ll get to ski & sail the many fjords of Svalbard. Our floating base will be a sturdy 85-foot yacht, our warm and cozy refuge after a day of skiing, and a professional chef will make sure we’ve got the energy to go on. Prepare for an adventure like no other—parting from the lingering Midnight Sun will seem like mission impossible by the end of the trip!
Come join us on this unforgettable adventure in Svalbard! Aboard a sturdy, 85-foot, steel-hulled yacht, we’ll visit some of the remotest corners of the Earth. With two hugely experienced guides, we’ll use our skis to reach and explore pristine, untouched slopes. Accommodation is in cabins aboard the yacht, all meals are included, as well as a dedicated crew of three, who will make sure our journey runs smoothly!
Make your way to Svalbard, a remote archipelago in the middle of the Arctic Ocean. Take a 5-minute taxi ride to Longyearbyen marina, which is where you’ll board the boat. Meet the team, go through a safety briefing, organize your ski and safety equipment, and allocate bedrooms. Enjoy drinks and dinner, either at a marina restaurant or onboard, prepared by the chef!
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Cabin on a yacht
We’ll enjoy a simple continental breakfast around 8am. Chat with the guides and the group about the day’s plan and pack for the ski tour. The chef will also prepare mountain snacks, typically a sandwich and some fruit. At around 8:30 or 9am., we’ll put on our life jackets and board the 5-meter RIB tender, which will transport us to shore. Attach skins to your skis, clip in your boots, turn on your transceivers, and we’re ready to roll!
The ski tour will often aim for a ridge or summit, with a thrilling descent back to the waterfront, usually arriving at a different location from the start. Around 3pm, the guide will radio the yacht for pick-up. Once back on board, we’ll be greeted with a warm meal and drinks, such as hot beverages or wine. For the courageous ones, there’s an option to take a quick swim in the sea! We’ll then sail to a new location. In the evening, you can unwind with dinner, drinks, and scenic views, and some may choose to help with sailing or fishing. Dinner is served around 8:30pm, and after a cozy evening, we’ll head to bed.
Meals: Breakfast, packed lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: Cabin on a yacht
We arrive back at the marina, most likely already the night before. In the morning of Day 9, pack up, say goodbye to your group, guides, and crew, and disembark the boat. Take a 5-minute taxi ride to the airport for your flight back home.
Please note that daily plans are flexible and may vary based on weather conditions, snow quality, and other factors.
It was a trip of a lifetime and an experience that I will never forget. A truly life enhancing Nordic adventure aboard Kamak! Memories to cherish of things that makes life worth living! Rory is a great organiser and an inspirational leader, his infectious enthusiasm kept team spirits high and the energy pumping!
Memories to cherish of an extraordinary Nordic adventure aboard Kamak. Rory is an inspirational leader, I’d follow him anywhere and be assured of a ride to remember!
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In order to join this Svalbard ski & sail yacht tour, off piste skiing experience is required. Naturally, great fitness is needed as well, as you’ll be climbing up pristine slopes to summits and then skiing all the way down to the sea.
The ski touring will be at a gentle pace, following the easy contours of the mountain, with plenty of breaks along the way. Two highly experienced guides will manage the group, monitor conditions, and plan the itinerary to ensure that everyone remains safe, feels included, and has a fantastic experience. For the descent, participants need to be confident skiers with some experience skiing mellow gradient off-piste terrain. Both the ascent and descent will take place on slopes that are not steep.
Given the different fitness and skiing abilities in the group, having two guides provides flexibility: the group can tackle easier routes together, but for those wishing to challenge themselves more on certain days, the guides can split the group as needed. It’s recommended to prepare in the months leading up to the trip by doing sports, walking, or doing light cardio.
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Due to the terrain, location and length of tour, this Svalbard ski & sail yacht tour is for experienced backcountry skiers only. If you’re just starting out, we recommend heading out for some intro touring with a guide and gaining some backcountry experience.
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Group sizes and pricing
Svalbard ski & sail yacht tours can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
To get to Svalbard, most people fly into Longyearbyen, the largest city on the Norwegian archipelago where your adventure begins. There are daily flights to Longyearbyen from Oslo, Norway, but we encourage you to book early.
From the airport, take a 5-minute taxi ride to the marina, which is where your yacht will be waiting for you.
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Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!
Deposits
You can secure one of the set dates with a 30% deposit upon booking. The remaining 70% of the trip price is to be paid 90 days prior to departure, at the latest.
Cancellations
Booking fees are non-refundable in all cases. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options:
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Without a doubt the experience of a lifetime. From the environment to the skiing, it is an extreme week that will leave you wishing you would never go home. Rory will make sure you come back again when you do!