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Svalbard - Isfjord Radio

Expedice #573
14 dnů1. 8. - 14. 8. 2022
Evropa, Polární oblastiNorsko
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Introduction

It has been a couple years since we visited Svalbard for the first time and we have to say we fell in love with this place. We consider it almost our duty to show you this polar landscape, which enchanted us.Svalbard is an inhospitable place for explorers and adventurers. No wonder that polar legends like Admundsen, Nansen and others made their first attempts from bases in Longyearbyen. You will find really harsch and unforgiving nature here. But also fair to everybody, who cares about nature and honors its principles. With sufficient preparation it allows you to explore magnificent icebergs, polar plains and mountains carved by glaciers. Even though it is the northernmost habitat island, it\'s not ruled by man. The population of polar bears outnumbers us more than 2:1 and their presence is something we have to be cautious of all the time. If they are the overlords, then wind and cold have to be our guides accompanied by everlasting sun.

Our expedition will start at Linne cape - westermost part od Nordenskiöld Land. Here you can find what\'s left from the old radio station Isfjord radio. Nowadayes it serves as a hotel during the summer season and for us will be the last connection with civilization before we begin. Journey between isfjord radio and Longyearbyenwill take us several days on foot in various terrain. We will cross easy shore lands and wide valleys, but also mountain passes and peaks. River crossings are quite common and the unforgettable part is also crossing some distance on the glacier itself. Still not adveturous engouh? Did I mention we have to keep bear watches every night?

Photos

Authors: Jarka Metelka and Ondřej Švirák 
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Safety

Except for the harsh terrain and cold temperatures, the most objective danger are polar bears. This comes with a great deal of responsibility - Polar bears are one of the most endangered species in the world and we are crossing their territory. Their possible presence might change our plans a make us redirect our path. We will also keep regular bear watches and follow all rules defined by the governor of Svalbard.Our group will be equipped with an adequate number of rifles and flares. Every member of the expedition will be properly trained to use both. We will also carry satellite device Garmin inReach explorer with both side communication and tracking, so we don\'t lose emergency contacts.

Climate

August is definitely the warmest month of the year. Average temperatures are between 0-10°C. Even though it can reach sub-zero temperatures, the usual trend from last years are higher temperatures. During summer months sun never sets. You will probably encounter regular wind and wet terrain due to melted permafrost. Due to melting icebergs it might be difficult to cross rivers, but we will carry short rope for extra safety.  

Guide

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Transport

Flights from Oslo - Longyearbyen. Boat transport from Longyearbyen to Isfjord radio is included in the price.

Accomodation

We\'ll spend most nights outside in the tent. Most of the old accessible huts used by hunters have been recently closed, but maybe we\'ll be lucky. We will stay 1 night in guarded campsite in Longyearbyen after arrival and 1 night in guesthouse in the end. 

Food

No food is provided during the expedition. In wilderness we will solely depend on food we will carry in our backpacks. Also for cooking stoves will be necessary. Gas canisters can be bought in Longyearbyen. Any member of Expedition club can use benefits of our cooperation with Adventure menu, maked of lyofilized food that can be bought with discount in advance,

Local cuisine is of course necessary part of such trip - mostly fish, whales and whatever else - we will reward ourselves upon return back to town.

Equipment and rental

Detailed list of necessary equipment will be specified by guide. For inspiration you might use our checklist. If you miss anything important, you can rent equipment from us - anything we have can be found here.

Legislation

This is a joint event of the members of the Expedition Club International z.s. association, which is provided in accordance with the valid legislation by the Expedition Club s.r.o. travel agency, which has a valid concession and bankruptcy insurance with the Slavia insurance company HERE. A special VAT regime is applied to this event.

Summary

 17 990 Kč Cena
date - dateThe minimum number of people for the expedition is 6
Price includes
  • All acommodation on Svalbard
  • Zodiac boat transport from Longyearbyen to Isfjord radio station.
  • Rental of 2 rifles + flare gun and ammunition
  • ammunition for training with rifles
  • Transportation from Longyearbyen airport to the city and back
  • Satellite device Garmin InReach+ including activation of unlimited tariffe
  • Common tent Hilleberg Altai XP for more comfortable evenings.
  • Guiding service
  • Individual consultations
  • Common equipment (First aid, rope, stoves)
  • Concession and bancruptsy insurance
  • VAT with special regime applied
Cena nezahrnuje
  • Flights
  • Food
  • Individual insurance
  • Eventual entrance fees

Co cestou uvidíš

Day 1. - 2.: Flight from Prague to Oslo and to Longyearbyen. Rental of guns, visiting the city, finishing preparation for the trip. There are also couple museums and interesting places within the city we might visit. Overnight at campsite in tent.

Day 3. - 12.: Boat transport to Isfjord Radio station and beginning of our journey to Longyearbyen. The route follows the fjord approximately 40 km, then crosses glacier and follows to Cap Morton - southern Cape. Second part goes to Russian mine settlement Barentsburg, where we can visit pub, enjoy great contrast between proper - soviet style city and modern Norwegian Longyearbyen. In total it is 9 - 10 dayes long trek.

13. den: Reserve day we might use during trekking. If not, we can choose between many opportunities - boat trip to northenmost city in the world - Pyramiden,  or just smaller walks around Longyearbyen. Night in guesthouse.

14. den: Flight back home.

Plán akce je pouze orientační, je ovlivňován počasím, osudem a přáním samotné skupiny.

Tvůj průvodceFilip Vítek

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tahoun skupiny

Filip je nedílnou součástí Expedition Clubu už řadu let. Společně jsme zažili výstup na Gasherbrum II (8035m), vylezli na Muztagh Atta (7556m), přešli zamrzlé jezero Khovsgol v Mongolsku, absolvovali šílenou jízdu autem přes mauritánskou poušť nebo prošli krajinou ledních medvědů na Špicberkách. 

Detail průvodce
Tom Cimr

Garant výpravy

Tom Cimr

Nejčastější otázky / FAQ

Legislativa

Jedná se o společný zájezd členů spolku Expedition Club International z.s., která je zajištěna podle platné legislativy cestovní kanceláří Expediční klub s.r.o , jež má platnou koncesi i pojištění proti úpadku u pojišťovny UNIQA ZDE. Jedná se o zájezd dle zákona č. 89/2012 Sb., část 4., HLAVA II., Díl 6. Na tuto výpravu je aplikován zvláštní režim DPH.

Přihláška

Po podání přihlášky Ti přijde obratem email "potvrzení o přijetí přihlášky".  Následně Tě osobně kontaktuje průvodce, který s tebou probere detaily výpravy, až poté Ti finálně schválí přihlášku.

Platba

Po schválení přihlášky průvodcem Ti přijde email o schválení přihlášky a budeme po Tobě požadovat zálohu, která činí 50% ceny výpravy. Doplatek po Tobě budeme chtít 47 či 37 dní před začátkem výpravy, dle typu výpravy. K oběma platbám Tě vyzveme emailem. Více v Části 4. smluvních podmínek.


Určitě není problém vystavit fakturu na zájezd dříve, přímo na tvého zaměstnavatele (např. proplacení z FKSP či jiné zaměstnanecké benefity).

Letenky

Letenky kupujeme ideálně až ve chvíli, kdy je výprava plná. Standardně to bývá 3 měsíce před začátkem výpravy. Dle podmínek se to může lehce lišit. Aktivně se Ti ozveme emailem, že je čas koupit letenky a do té doby na letenky nemusíš myslet. V emailu bude detailní popis vhodné letenky pro výpravou a způsob jak si ji pořídit. Letenky zařizujeme ve spolupráci s našimi kamarády se Zaletsi.cz, takže pokud nechceš nic řešit, vše zařídí za Tebe. Pokud jsi ovšem zvyklý/á si letenky kupovat sám/a, můžeš si je koupit sám/a.

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