Begin your private journey with a seamless pickup from your accommodation in Longyearbyen, before venturing into the untouched darkness of Adventdalen, far beyond any artificial light.
This exclusive Northern Lights experience is designed for guests who value comfort, privacy, and immersion. As a passenger on a snowmobile driven by your expert guide, you can fully relax and absorb the Arctic night without distraction.
Glide across frozen valleys and vast open landscapes under the Polar Night, where only moonlight, starlight, and if conditions allow, the elegant movement of the Aurora Borealis illuminate your path. The silence and scale of the surroundings create a rare sense of stillness found only in the High Arctic.
Your guide continuously tracks real-time aurora activity and weather patterns, carefully selecting locations to maximize your chances of witnessing the Northern Lights in optimal conditions. Each stop is chosen for its remoteness, clarity of sky, and visual impact.
During the experience, you’ll enjoy warm drinks and light refreshments in the wilderness while taking in the atmosphere. Your guide will share refined insights into the science, history, and mythology of the Aurora, enriching the experience without overwhelming its natural simplicity.
For those seeking a truly elevated memory, professional photography can be arranged as an optional service (not included), capturing you within this extraordinary setting with high-quality, curated images.
Fully private and adaptable, this experience allows for a flexible pace and personalized routing, ensuring a calm, intimate, and unforgettable encounter with one of nature’s most exclusive phenomena.
Return to Longyearbyen with a sense of having experienced something rare, personal, and profoundly Arctic.
Note: Northern Lights are natural phenomena and cannot be guaranteed; the tour focuses on giving you the best possible chance under the conditions.
What's included
Important practical information
What to bring
Warm underwear (wool or synthetic), fleece or wool pants and sweater, thin gloves to wear under your mittens, water bottle, camera and a small backpack.
Safety and Conditions
This tour is highly dependent on weather, clouds and visibility. Your guide may adjust or shorten the route at any time for safety reasons; no refunds will be given for route changes. We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance, including Arctic rescue coverage.
Language Requirements
As your safety is our top priority, clear communication is essential. To join one of our excursions, you are required to be able to speak and understand either English. This ensures that you can follow your guide's instructions and fully enjoy the experience.
Why choose Arctic Footsteps
Local knowledge of Svalbard trails and wildlife.
Small, personalized groups (no crowded tours).
Guides are trained in Arctic safety and wilderness skills.
Authentic, flexible, Arctic experience with real wildlife opportunities.
Duration: ~3 hours
Transport: Snowmobile
Season: December – mid March
