Your adventure begins in Longyearbyen, where you meet your guide, receive a full safety briefing, and get equipped with all necessary snowmobile gear. After a short introduction to driving techniques and route conditions, you set off into the Arctic wilderness, following wide open trails surrounded by dramatic mountain ridges and snow-covered valleys.

After a scenic ride, we arrive at the glacier and prepare to enter the ice cave itself. Inside, you step into a frozen world shaped by centuries of pressure, movement, and melting cycles. Walk through tunnels of deep blue ice, pass sculpted walls and frozen formations, and discover hidden chambers that change naturally from season to season.

Your guide will explain how glaciers form, how ice caves develop, and how climate and temperature influence these fragile environments, making each visit unique.

You can either drive your own snowmobile or, if you are booking with more than one person, choose to share one (with the possibility to swap along the way). A valid driving license is required to operate a snowmobile; without it, driving is not permitted and participation cannot be refunded for safety reasons.

This experience is designed to be shorter and more focused, combining a thrilling ride with in-depth exploration of the glacier, making it ideal for those who want a compact but immersive Arctic adventure.

Bring your own camera and tripod to capture the incredible ice formations and light inside the cave. If you don’t have one, your guide will take professional photos during the tour, which will be available for purchase afterward in digital format.

What’s Included

• Private guided snowmobile tour from Longyearbyen.
• Experienced local guide throughout the activity.
• Snowmobile transport to and from the glacier area.
• Guided visit inside a natural ice cave.
• Helmet and required safety equipment.
• Warm drinks and light snacks during the tour.
• Safety briefing before departure.

What to bring

Warm underwear (wool or synthetic), fleece or wool pants and sweater, thin gloves to wear under your mittens, water bottle, camera and a small backpack. Do not wear large jackets under your snowmobile suit, layering is important.




Safety and Conditions

This tour is highly dependent on weather, ice and visibility. Your guide may adjust or shorten the route at any time for safety reasons; no refunds will be given for route changes. Participants must be in good physical condition and comfortable with challenging Arctic conditions. We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance, including Arctic rescue coverage.




Language Requirements

As your safety is our top priority, clear communication is essential. To join one of our excursions, you are required to be able to speak and understand either English. This ensures that you can follow your guide's instructions and fully enjoy the experience.




Why choose Arctic Footsteps

Local knowledge of Svalbard trails and wildlife.

Small, personalized groups (no crowded tours).

Guides are trained in Arctic safety and wilderness skills.

Authentic, flexible, Arctic experience with real wildlife opportunities.