How to Visit Svalbard On Your Own

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Svalbard, the northern most place you can visit, where you run the risk of polar bears, is an incredible and remote place. But do you know you can visit it on your own, and not part of a cruise or tour group? In this video, we'll see exactly how you can visit it on your own!
0:00 Introduction
0:21 Things to Know About Svalbard
3:08 Ways of Visiting Svalbard
3:24 When to Visit
4:07 Arrival at the Airport
4:41 How to Book Activities
5:18 Attractions
5:30 Transportation
5:42 Boat Trips
6:24 Did I See a Polar Bear?
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@MikePlaysYeet 2 ай бұрын

I visited Pyramiden and it was really cool. Would highly recommend it. Also, I saw a polar bear on one of those glacier trips so I'll count myself lucky :P

@aroundtheworldwithmi Ай бұрын

Thank you for the information about Svalbard! 😇

@yourstruly4316 22 күн бұрын

Good video. But i am not sold on visiting the place. Seems that either Alaska or Churchill would be better.

@thischangeseverything972 25 күн бұрын

Thank you for probably the most informative video on the subject :) I take it that you didn't go on an expedition cruise around the Svalbard archipelago? Did you go all the way there just to hang out in Longyearbyen?

@Travelog 23 күн бұрын

I'd say "use Longyearbyen as a base for day trips." I did 1-2 excursions per day. True, that limits your range for sure, but I found it to be absolutely worth it!

@thischangeseverything972 23 күн бұрын

@@Travelog I'm going on an expedition ship cruise for 10 days which is 10 more days of a similar thing or maybe even better :) and I'm sure there'll be plenty more of amazing landscapes and wildlife...am tossing up whether to spend 1 extra night in Oslo on the way in or 1 in Longyearbyen...just can't decide...but I do need some downtime after a long flight

@yuniyonson 11 күн бұрын

BUT SADLY FOR THE RICH. It has long been my dream but as a 79-year-old lady, it will never happen to me. But life has been FUN!

@debrakasadine647 3 ай бұрын

How much in U.S. dollars did you spend during your 5 day stay? Did you eat every meal out? Which hotel did you stay at?

@Travelog 3 ай бұрын

I stayed at Svalbard Hotel - The Vault. There were cheaper options, but further out in the new town. It was 270-300 a night. I did eat out each meal, and many trips also included lunch or dinner. My favorite spots were the sushi place and Svalbar gastropub. You could easily get food from the supermarket to save money and make your own pack lunch.

@ranziphotography7540 Ай бұрын

for a hardcore wildlife photographer can you suggest some non expensive itinerary? will be travelling from india. can't afford expensive tour operators / vessels. something non expensive / budget one is fine. focus will be all possible wildlife including polar bear, walrus, fox, whales, birds etc. say for around 8-10 days.

@Travelog Ай бұрын

For accommodations I think the miner's cabins on the edge of town are the most affordable. A bit of a walk to town, but still in the safe zone. As for excursions your choices are limited because you can't leave the town without a guide with a gun. Even if you want to hike on your own there's paperwork to fill out with the Governor. I think some of the least expensive boat excursions started at about $100, the ones I did were about $200. It's just that your options are limited.

@abhiramcd 3 ай бұрын

Is it safe to visit and explore Svalbard alone?

@Travelog 3 ай бұрын

Visit sure. It’s one of the safest towns on earth. As long as you stay in town and go on guided trips. If you want to go hike/camp in the wilderness you need to notify the government, have a firearm etc. I didn’t do that so can’t comment, but plenty of the guides did that on their off days/off season.

@iammichalak8602 2 ай бұрын

Was 5 days too short as a single traveller?

@Travelog 2 ай бұрын

I think it was about right. More time of course means more trips and more chances to see wildlife. With more time I would have done another kayaking/hiking trip, but I felt I had enough time to do it justice. I definitely do want to come back in the winter though.

@lefflerwendy 14 күн бұрын

Wait does that mean the Spanish flu is there in thr cemetery

@Travelog 14 күн бұрын

It was, but they exhumed the bodies in 1998 for research. Still, the fact that the disease could be preserved is the reason that burials are no longer allowed.