product title:

3-day summer adventure to Isfjord Radio

Departure date:

16 July 2024

Included:

Minimum: 4 persons
Age limit: 2 years

WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Accommodation in double room at Isfjord Radio Adventure Hotel incl. breakfast and dinner.
Transport with ISFJORD-EKSPRESSEN incl. pickup at your hotel / guesthouse in Longyearbyen.
Search- and rescue insurance
CO2 investment of 250 NOK*

ADDITIONAL COSTS:
Personal expences, drinks, single room suppelement, veganb menu, day trips.Our day trips, vegan menu and single room supplement can be added to your booking in the next step.

MORE THAN TRAVEL
As part of Basecamp Explorer Spitsbergen’s efforts to be climate neutral, we add an additional CO2 and enviromental investment of NOK 250* per guest. This is donated in its entirety to do good projects contributing to a sustainable future in our destinations.

NOTE:
Isfjord Radio is a wilderness hotel and to move outside you need a guide with rifle for polar bear protection. Book day trips by contacting spitsbergen@basecampexplorer.com. RIB-safaris is not suitable for persons suffering from back pains or pregnant women. Basecamp takes no responsibility to any health issues, due to neglecting this advice.

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.

WEATHER CONDITIONS IN SVALBARD:
In Svalbard, weather conditions can change quickly. We can meet heavy winds, snowstorms or thick fog, crevasses and lack of snow or ice. This means we might need to make changes to the planned route, and this might lead up us not arriving to the planned destination. It can also mean that we need to use a different transportation style or accommodation than what was described in the program. We will always do our outmost to give our guests a great experience in the Arctic, but we must be aware that characteristics of the destination.

CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT
Mandatory clothing in Svalbard include a woollen top and bottoms as a base layer close to your body in one or two layers, depending on weather conditions. You will need warm wool or fleece trousers and a sweater as mid-layer as well as a wind- and waterproof layer on top. Spacious clothing is recommended since air is the best insulation and you will be wearing several layers even during the summer. When sitting down for lunch or outside in the evening we recommend to bring a down jacket to keep warm.
You will need a steady pair of shoes that can support you in rough terrain and keep your feet dry and warm. On your feet we recommend two layers of socks (thin & thick woollen socks), warm and windproof mittens and medium warm gloves, a warm hat (wind proof), a wool- or fleece- neck gaiter, sunglasses and sunscreen to protect you from the strong sun when spending the whole day outdoors.
Some things that are nice to bring with you to the lodge are indoor shoes, comfortable leisure wear, toilet articles, binoculars to study the wildlife and views, a camera (and something to protect it from water), a backpack of around 35 litres for your extra clothing, food and water during the day activities and hikes. Do also remember to bring swim wear for a dip in the bay and sauna!

INFO:
The organizer has liability 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.