Svalbard Discover the Mining Settlement of Pyramiden

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About this activity

What makes this tour unique is that it's catered to photographers and adventurers in that your private guide is more than just a tour guide – they’re a certified photographer and able to, apart from just showing you the sights, help you compose the perfect photograph in terms of composition, aperture, what lense to use and so forth.

Add to that your certified photographer Photo Exploring guide will be together with you the whole day.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Better Moments Photo Exploring

Ages: Adults (15–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Private tour w. experienced local photographer

Itinerary

Longyearbyen

2 h 30 min

Pickup at your hotel of choice and transfer to the ferry that will take you to Pyramiden. During the 2.5 hours aboard, you'll have ample time to capture the breathtaking fjords and ice floes that surround you.
Pyramiden

3 hours

Pyramiden was founded by Sweden in 1910 and sold to the Soviet Union in 1927. It lies at the foot of the Billefjorden on the island of Spitsbergen and is named after the pyramid-shaped mountain with the same name adjacent to the town.

In 1998, the settlement lost its last remaining inhabitant, thus rendering it a ghost town. This is a marvelous place to capture Soviet architecture and a Northern settlement fixed in time.
Longyearbyen

2 h 30 min

You'll be transported home by ferry to Longyearbyen and then transfer home to your hotel, brimming with new experiences and hopefully a full memory card or two of unforgettable images!

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Coal Miners Cabins
Funken Lodge
Svalbard Hotell The Vault
Svalbard Hotell Polfareren
Svalbard Hotell The Vault
Radisson Blu Polar Hotel, Spitsbergen

You will be provided with the appropriate information to get in contact with your guide upon booking

During peak season, we reserve vessels based on availability and therefore cannot guarantee whether the boat will be open or closed.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You will spend a totality of 3 hours at Pyramiden. The remaining hours will be spent by ferry to and from the destination, with ample photo opportunities of the breathtaking ice bergs, massive fjords and maybe even polar bears!
Due to local weather conditions, there may be excursions to Barentsburg and Pyramiden where our boat is unable to dock. In such cases, the tour will instead focus on wildlife and the stunning Arctic nature — for example, a visit to Nordenskjöld or the Esmark Glaciers.
During peak season, we reserve vessels based on availability and therefore cannot guarantee whether the boat will be open or closed.