A ghost town polar bears and a night in the camp
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A ghost town polar bears and a night in the camp

3 days
By night
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At the end of Billefjorden, we enter Adolfbukta where we slowly proceed towards the glacier Nordenskiöldbreen. Small pieces of ice swimming in the bay remind us that the glacier, in all its beauty, also bears a danger as it slowly but steadily moves and calves into the ocean. Therefore, we enjoy the scenery in safe distance and see if we can spot seals or polar bears.

Lunch will be served on the ship before we make our way towards Pyramiden at the edge of Mimerbukta. Pyramiden, which literally means “the pyramid” is a small abandoned Russian town named by Swedish geologists after the characteristic pyramid-like mountain-top nearby.

We leave Pyramiden shortly after arrival and start hiking towards the camp, approximately 8 km west of the town. We walk through Mimerdalen until we reach our camp at a small lake, where we set up our camp and introduce you to the polar bear safety basics for camping in the wilderness. After that we hike up the slope of Yggdrasilkampen in order to get the view over the area: Odindalen, Munindalen, Mimerdalen, Pyramiden, and the glacier we passed by with the ship earlier that day. It is worth bringing the tripod up here as the view invites you to compile some panoramas. From here we can also see some of the places we are going to visit the next day. Please see the schedule below for more details.

On day three, after we had breakfast, we will leave and hike back to Pyramiden where we will have dinner. Then we take you on two guided tours in Pyramiden: One given by a local Russian guide who will introduce you to the history of the ghost town. The second tour has its focus on photography and provides the guest with the necessary time to picture the coal mining installations and the old buildings from outside as well as inside. Hundreds of Black-legged kittywakes have taken over some of the buildings and offer shots that might be even too close for the zoom lens!

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Included
  • Details Duration: 3 days, overnight stays in camp/tents and in Pyramiden Hotel Included in the price: Transport and accommodation (camp / tents, Pyramiden Hotel), food, camping-kitchen equipment, experienced guides with necessary safety equipment, barbecue on the ship, dinner in Pyramiden Hotel, guided tours in Pyramiden Capacity: max 8 persons (minimum age of 14) Language: English, German, others can be arranged on request Recommended photo equipment: Binoculars, tripod, flashlight and/or headlights, wide angle lens for lost places, strong zoom lens for wildlife photography from the ship
Not included
  • Not inclusive: Personal camping equipment (sleeping bag etc., see packing list), Soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, additional snacks, tips for the guidesPractical Information This tour includes transport by ship across the open waters of Isfjorden. Wind and strong waves can cause seasickness. We recommend a wind- and waterproof jacket and something warm to put on while on the ship and on our hikes. Good hiking boots are necessary and you need to be in good physical condition. No credit cards or foreign currency is accepted in Pyramiden Hotel. The hotel is the only building in use, there are no shops. Snacks and drinks as well as souvenirs can be purchased in the hotel and camera batteries can be recharged there after we are back from camp. Pyramiden is an abandoned town and consequently Polar bear area: Groups must stay together on both guided tours.
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Day 1
  • Pick-up at your accommodation in Longyearbyen
  • 09:00 Departure from Longyearbyen harbor with M/S Polar Girl
  • Barbecue on the ship at the glacier Nordenskiöldbreen
  • Arrival in Pyramiden, introduction round and safety instructions
  • Bus transport to the centre, hike to camp (8 km)
  • Setting up the camp, overnight safety instructions
  • Evening-hike to the viewpoint at the north-western slope of Yggdrasilkampen
  • Supper in camp
  • Overnight stay in camp / tents (Polar bear watch)
  • Day 2
  • Breakfast
  • Hike towards Odindalen, crossing Mimerelva in Mimerdalen
  • Lunch with cookies and coffee in “Odincabin”
  • Dinner with expedition food in Odindalen
  • Hike to the northernmost extension of Jotunfonna glacier
  • Late-night-supper in camp
  • Overnight stay in camp / tents (Polar bear watch)
  • Day 3
  • Breakfast
  • Demount of the camp, hike back to Pyramiden
  • Dinner in Pyramiden Hotel
  • Meeting the local guide, guided tour through Pyramiden (Background information)
  • Guided tour Lost places (focus on photography)
  • Bus transport from Hotel back to Pyramiden harbor
  • Departure from Pyramiden with M/S Polar Girl back to Longyearbyen
  • Arrival in Longyearbyen, bus transport back to accommodation places
Features
Cultural
75%
Tourism
65%
Original
65%
Nightlife
35%
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