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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 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! The tour includes one overnight stay in Pyramiden Hotel. Please see the schedule below for more details:
Day 1
- Pick-up at your accommodation place in Longyearbyen
- 09:00 Departure from Longyearbyen harbor with M/S Polar Girl
- Barbecue on the ship at Nordenskiöldbreen glacier
- Arrival in Pyramiden harbor, Bus transport to Pyramiden Hotel, check-in
- Introduction round
- Tour with the local guide and setting up the groups
- Group 1 starts at the northern part of town
- Group 2 starts at the southern part
- Dinner at the Hotel
- Extra time for landscape photography
Day 2
- Breakfast
- Group 1 and 2 head out to finish the round
- Lunch at the hotel
- Landscape tour with photo guide
- Bus transport back to Pyramiden harbor
- Arrival back in Longyearbyen harbor
- Drop-off at your accommodation place
Practical 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. 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.
Pyramiden is an abandoned town and consequently Polar bear area: Groups must stay together on both guided tours.
Details
Duration: 2 days, overnight stay in Pyramiden
Included in the price: Transport and accommodation (Pyramiden Hotel), experienced guides with necessary safety equipment, barbecue on the ship, dinner and breakfast, guided tours in Pyramiden
Not inclusive: Soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, additional snacks, tips for the guides
Capacity: max 8 persons (minimum age of 14)
Language: English, German, others can be arranged on request
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport and accommodation (Pyramiden Hotel), experienced guides with necessary safety equipment, barbecue on the ship, dinner and breakfast, guided tours in Pyramiden
- We do not extra Tripods so if you want to rent one please make a note in your bookingSoft drinks, alcoholic beverages, additional snacks, tips for the guides
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please make sure you wear reliable outdoor clothes with a warm base layer and wind and waterproof hardshell.
- Small backpack to take your layer if you want to take one off and also to carry some water
- 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. 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. Pyramiden is an abandoned town and consequently Polar bear area: Groups must stay together on both guided tours.