product title:

Winter hike with a visit to ice cave incl. lunch

Departure date:

18 December 2024

Included:

Minimum: 4 persons
Age limit: 10 years

WHAT'S INCLUDED?:
Warm drink, expedition lunch and snacks
Headlamps, snowshoes, spikes and helmets
Transport to and from accommodation
Guide with emergency and safety equipment
Search- and rescue Insurance

CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT:
Prepare yourself for some wind and an average temperature of around -10°C.
Necessary clothing in the Arctic is woollen thermals as the base layer, warm wool or fleece trousers & sweater as a mid-layer. You will also need wind- and waterproof jacket and pants. Two layers of socks (thin & thick woollen socks). You must have a warm and windproof hat, scarf or gaiter, and warm windproof mittens/gloves. We recommend the Nalgene water bottle that can handle warm water, because it freezes quickly here in the Arctic.Spacious clothing is recommended because air is the best insulation.

LANGUAGE:
Safety is our top priority during our trips. It is necessary for you to be able to communicate in English or a Scandinavian language if you want to join our excursions. The tour language (English or a Scandinavian language) will be chosen based on the group's language skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This trip requires good physical condition. The route follows no set trails, you should be able to move in varied terrain such as steep hills, boulders, moraine and snowy and icy grounds safely and independently.

INFO:
The organizer has liability insurance through Gjensidige insurance. The organizer has provided a guarantee to the Governor of Svalbard for costs associated with rescue operations. The customer is responsible for taking out travel insurance before participating in the journey.
On booking later than 1 month before arrival, credit card information must be given or payment made at the first opportunity. Cancellation of day trips / activities and hotel room:
Cancellations up to 22 days before the date are reimbursed in full.
Cancellations 22-7 days before the date are reimbursed by 50%.
Cancellations 7 days before date are not reimbursed at all.