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Far Frontiers Travel
Far Frontiers Travel specialises in tailor-making bespoke travel to Central Asia, China and Mongolia, the Far East, Indian Subcontinent and the Himalayas, Indochina, Middle East, North Africa and Europe, Russia and South America.
Summer Spitsbergen encounter | 8 days
High mountain peaks pointing to the sky, azure blue glacier fronts, unspoiled scenery and magnificent wildlife are all features of our week long summer expedition. You’ll stay in a delightful trappers lodge, at a former radio station and spend two nights in tents to explore the wild and beautiful Isfjorden. This trip is for anyone who likes to walk in the mountains and includes landings to go hiking in the varied terrain, observe Arctic birds, study the glacier fronts and take a closer look at flora, fauna and cultural heritage.
Dates: 15 – 22 July and 5 – 12 August 2012
Price: £3,395 per person
Leader: Local leader
Key info: Includes two nights camping. Suitable for anyone who likes to walk in the mountains. All equipment provided
Fiona’s travel tips
TOP TIP: We provide superbly warm sledging suits and thick felt-lined boots so you will never be cold.GREAT DAY OUT: The polar museum in Tromsø – it has wonderful atmosphere. The Northern Lights Planetarium or ‘Polaria’ is also well worth a visit.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Stunning displays of the aurora borealis in the night-time sky in the depths of winter (if you’re lucky)!
BEST MEMORY: Sledging through spindrift across a frozen river.
DON’T MISS: Summer Island – it’s just one and a half hours’ drive from the Lofoten Islands which are five hours’ drive from Skjaerhaugen. Both offer cosy and comfortable cabin accommodation.
BEST TIME TO GO: January to early April has the best snow conditions for sledging. July and August for walking and camping.
Clients’ comments
“The equipment provided locally was great – we were warm, dry and comfortable in our suits and boots. The dogs are incredible, always keen to go and tireless. It was obvious the guys knew them very well and respected each individual dog for its attributes. Of course I cried like a baby when we waved goodbye to them all from the Ice Hotel… And finally, how could I forget! On the last night of our dog sledding we had a fantastic viewing of the northern lights. Fiona thank you very much for arranging the trip which all went so smoothly.”
Jude Perry and John Verschaeren, Dog sledge The King’s Way: Crossing Norway into Sweden