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apcabana Jan 31st, 2022 11:10 PM

Best plan for svalbard
 
Hello,
We are thinking of going to Svalbard in 2022. We have a lot of questions as it is such a unique and strange place for us.
First of all,... we look for picturesque landscapes, polar bears, nordic lights, etc. Is June a suitable time to go?
We have seen some companies organizing mobile snow expeditions (7-8 days). It is advisable? Or it's better to stay in Longyearbyen as a base camp and just go on day trips?
Thanks

hetismij2 Feb 1st, 2022 01:06 AM

You will not see the aurora in June - the sun doesn't set then.
It is almost certainly best to book a tour to Svalbard. It is not a place to mess with, polar bears can and do kill tourists on occasion.

sonali74 Feb 1st, 2022 06:27 AM

Hi, been to Svalbard twice, it depends on what is your main interest, if you want to see more of pack ice and polar bears go earlier on a ship which has a high ice rating, going around august, you may be able to circumnavigate Svalbard. It depends on what interests you

apcabana Feb 1st, 2022 07:03 AM

I made a stupid question... no northern lights in summer. Thanks กกก


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