By choosing this option, you will stay aboard the Intrepido boat, hosting up to 6 guests. Regardless of your boat selection, the itinerary and inclusions remain the same.
Get immersed in the Arctic wildlife, accompanied by an experienced and professional guide, and be a part of an 8-day adventure along the coast of Svalbard. Board the comfortable Intrepido sailboat and explore the spectacular Arctic scenery along Svalbard’s west coast. Spend your days having adrenaline-fueled fun on untouched virgin snow and reenergize with warm meals and great company when you return to the boat. This unforgettable experience will take you to the most remote frontiers of the planet and leave you wanting more!
After you arrive at the airport, you’ll be transferred to the Intrepido sailboat where your adventure begins! Get settled, get to know the crew, and make yourself comfortable. Once you check your gear, review the boat and lister to the safety briefing, you’ll set sail towards the first ski spot!
Accommodation: Intrepido boat
Meals: Dinner
You’ll ski and sail through the archipelago for six days in the company of experienced guides with extensive knowledge of the area. In accordance with your group, you’ll select a new spot to explore each day. After a hearty breakfast and assessment of prevailing conditions, enjoy 4-8 hours of touring before returning to the ship. Have some nourishing apres ski snacks and rest before joining your group for dinner and conversation. Each day will be a new adventure full of adrenaline and powdery runs!
Accommodation: Intrepido boat
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
After an incredible adventure of traveling through the cobalt blue seas and snow-covered Svalbard, you’ll reach the port in the morning and disembark before heading back home.
Meals: Breakfast
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It’s the best ever! You can expect a wonderful blend of adventure, camaraderie, and awe-inspiring beauty of Svalbard. There are three boats cruising the icy waters of this Norwegian archipelago, Varuna and Intrepido hosting up to 6 guests, and KÉRABAN, ideal for smaller group of up to 4.
All sailboats boast the highest standard deck fittings, rig, and sails. They are maintained and equipped above World Sailing Offshore Special Regulations Category 1 standards.
A friendly crew and a chef will spoil you every day with a full breakfast, après ski snacks, and a three-course dinner using local specialties with carefully selected wines!
This adventure is ideal for intermediate to advanced backcountry skiers with excellent fitness. Every day, you will travel 10-20 km (6-12 miles), with 1,100-1,500m (3,609-4,291 ft) of elevation gain.
All participants should feel comfortable on black level resort runs as you will be skiing on glaciated terrain with variable snow conditions. Experience with sailing is not necessary.
Due to the terrain, location and length of tour, this adventure is for intermediate to advanced backcountry skiers. If you’re just starting out, we recommend heading out for some intro touring with a guide and gaining some backcountry experience.
Clothing list
Snow safety equipment
Travel equipment
Personal equipment
Glacier gear
If you have any questions regarding the equipment list, feel free to contact us prior to booking.
All mandatory gear can be rented if you don’t have your own. Your guides are able to provide any equipment subject to sufficient notice time and availability of gear. Equipment rental will be charged and included in the price.
If you wish to rent equipment during your stay (including safety gear, please refer to the paragraph below), let us know and we can help make arrangements.
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If your group has skiers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The price for this Svalbard expedition is based on twin-share cabins, but a single occupancy cabin can be arranged at an additional fee. You can add it to your booking at checkout.
Solo travelers are welcome—they can either share a cabin with another same-gender solo traveler at no extra cost, or guarantee a private one by paying a single occupancy fee.
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. Norwegian Air flies from Oslo, while SAS arrives from Stockholm.
Your guide will transfer you from the airport to the sailboat. During the evening you will have a briefing with your guides and find out the rest of the details.
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.
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