Arctic Tourism Transportation Guide Arctic Tourism Precautions
What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of the North Pole? Whether it's cold or polar bears, maybe both. Today I will tell you about the things to note when traveling to Svalbard in the Arctic. Friends who are interested can listen carefully. Visa
Svalbard is under the jurisdiction of Norway. However, as citizens of a party to the Treaty of Svalbard, Chinese tourists can enter freely and engage in legitimate production and commercial activities within the scope of abiding by Norwegian laws. But we still had to apply for a Schengen visa - there are no direct flights from China to Longyearbyen, so we had to depart from Norway. Climate
Due to the flow of the Gulf Stream, Svalbard's climate is much milder than that of Canada, Greenland and Alaska. We arrived in August, during the middle of the day, and the temperature was around 10 degrees throughout the day. In winter, when the temperature in Canada at the same latitude is as low as minus 40 to 50 degrees, here it is only minus 10 to 20 degrees, and it is still dry and cold. Transportation
The straight-line distance between Longyearbyen and the North Pole is only 1,333 kilometers. Instead of taking a cruise, tourists can fly directly to Longyearbyen - from Oslo or Tromso in Norway. SAS and Norwegian currently offer scheduled flights to Longyearbyen. The flight from Tromso to Longyearbyen takes less than two hours, and from Oslo it takes about three hours. Special note
Svalbard has a population of about 2,500, but there are more than 3,500 polar bears. It is said that residents here encounter more than a dozen hungry polar bears every year. Local law stipulates that anyone venturing out of the city must carry a rifle and know how to use it - which is why the expedition team member in the title picture is carrying a rifle. Route recommendation
Our route will circle around Spitsbergen (the largest island in Svalbard).
To this day, the appearance of most areas of Spitsbergen has not changed due to human visits. Several settlements on the island are separated by towering peaks and perennial ice and snow, and are not connected by roads. It would be difficult to connect these isolated towns without a boat. Taking a cruise along the rugged coastline and landing from time to time to explore the natural landscapes and human heritage along the coast is the most enjoyable way to visit Svalbard in summer.
The island-circling route can experience almost everything we imagine about the Arctic: polar bears, large glaciers, blooming tundra and clear fjords, colorful cabins, lost Russian mining areas, and cold scientific research Stand with a group of crazy working scientists
The route will also go to two inaccessible places: one is crossing 80 degrees north latitude to Mfin Island, and the other is eastern Svalbard-which is more remote than any other place on the island. The places are more desolate and more characteristic of the high Arctic latitudes. Tips: All polar cruise itineraries can only be used as a reference. Taking into account the actual weather and hydrological conditions of the destination, the route and related activity arrangements may be changed.
We are on an adventure!