SVALBARD PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE


Level: Beginners
Dates: 12.05.-18.05.2022 /07.05.-.13.05.2023
Price: From EUR 4450.- min. 3 pers. max. 6 pers.

On this photo-tour, we discover the local life in Longyearbyen, the wildlife around Isfjorden and explore the old Russian ghost town Pyramiden. I will show you the untouched nature, fauna & flora and the culture of Svalbard. Learn a lot about your individual camera.

PROGRAM IN DETAIL

DAY 1   Arrival & photo-excursion

On arrival, I (Marcel Schütz) welcome you at the airport and accompany you to your accommodation in the centre of Longyearbyen. After lunch, you will get to know the diversity of the northernmost city in the world on a detailed sightseeing tour. Feel the special atmosphere of this extraordinary settlement and enjoy a guided tour in the local museum. Later we head out into the valley, focussing on the diversity of wildlife nearby. In Longyearbyen and surroundings are approx 60 different kinds of birds, geese and ducks, reindeer, foxes and amazing landscapes to discover. Dinner in the Roald Amundsen restaurant and overnight in the hotel in Longyearbyen.

DAY 2     Longyearbyen – Pyramiden  

Isfjord-safari with a small boat to Pyramiden. On the way we pass the bird cliff Diabas and the beautiful Nordenskiöld-glacier front. With a little bit of luck we have chances to see seals, walrus and polar bears. Lunch onboard. After our arrival in the Russian ghost town Pyramiden, we check in to our hotel and explore the many- since 1998 abandoned buildings together with a local Russian guide. Dinner and overnight in the hotel in Pyramiden.

DAY 3   Pyramiden & surroundings

We have a full day to discover the surroundings of Pyramiden and the wonderful nature of the northern Isfjord area. Depending on the group and the individual wishes, I decide which photo-tour will be scheduled and we spend the whole day in the nature. After lunch in the field, it is time to return to the hotel. We enjoy a typical Russian dinner and a good night rest in the hotel in Pyramiden.

DAY 4     Pyramiden – Longyearbyen

After a rich Russian breakfast, we head out again into the nature. Depending on the weather conditions and your wishes, I will suggest a route. Together we enjoy lunch in the field. In the afternoon we get a pick up and will spend again time on a small boat. Time to focus on the shorelines and possible wildlife encounters. Dinner and overnight in the hotel in Longyearbyen.

DAY 5   Longyearbyen & dogsledding

We spend the morning with our four-legged friends, the huskies. We get to know the life of the mushers and go out into Adventdalen on a summer version of the dog sleds – on wheels. Dog feeding and petting included for all who want to. In the afternoon, we head up to our local mountain the „Platåfjellet“. Depending on wishes, this trip is adjustable from 1 – 4 hours. Dinner and overnight in the hotel in Longyearbyen.

DAY 6   Poolepynten and the walrus colony

Today, we head out with a speed boat to reach the walrus colony at Poolepynten We will be all day on the water and hope to spot these amazing creatures in the wild. Farewell – gala dinner in the Roald Amundsen restaurant in Longyearbyen and overnight stay in the hotel.

DAY 7 Travelday back home

After breakfast there will be time for your own leisure in Longyearbyen. Depending on your flight schedule, I offer a private transfer to the airport and wave goodbye. Flight back home.

Polar Bear Family ©-Marcel Schütz-2020

POLAR BEAR FAMILY

Papageitaucher Spitzbergen ©-Marcel Schütz-2020

PUFFIN IN SVALBARD

Svalbard Reindeer ©-Marcel Schütz-2020

SVALBARD REINDEER


INCLUDING:

– All transfers (including private airport transfers)
– Private guide (Marcel Schütz) with safety equipment
– Full board
– 4 overnights in Longyearbyen
– 2 overnights in Pyramiden
– All admissions and entrance fees
– All tours according to the program

EXCLUDING: 

– Flights from/to Longyearbyen
– Generally additional drinks (soft drinks- and alcoholic beverages)
– Travel and health insurance
– Camera equipment

PRICES:

Double room EUR 4’450.-
Single room EUR 5’050.-

Accommodation in Longyearbyen and Pyramiden is in hotel standard in double or single rooms with private bathrooms.

IMPORTANT TO KNOW: 

The program is always weather-dependent and can be changed or cancelled due to safety concerns. A valid passport and travel health insurance must be available.


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SVALBARD PHOTOGRAPHY
Marcel Schütz
Postbox 75
N-9171 Longyearbyen på Svalbard
Phone: + (00) 47 9011 37 54
Email: info@svalbard-photography.com
Web: www.svalbard-photography.com