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Tempelfjorden Round Trip: A 50 km Snowmobile Route into Tunabreen’s Arctic Fjords
A full-day, 7-hour guided snowmobile outing from Longyearbyen to Tempelfjorden that covers 50 km of riding each way and an expedition lunch amidst Arctic wilderness.
Tempelfjorden Round Trip: A 50 km Snowmobile Route into Tunabreen’s Arctic Fjords.
This guided Tempelfjorden round trip threads a pair of 50‑kilometre snowmobile legs through Adventdalen, Eskerdalen and Sassendalen to the icy expanse of Tempelfjorden, where Tunabreen glacier frames a remote lunch spot before riders return to Longyearbyen.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A 50 km Each-Way Snowmobile Traverse
The itinerary covers roughly 50 km of snowmobiling in each direction — about 2.5 hours riding out and 2.5 hours riding back — linking Longyearbyen with Tempelfjorden across wide Arctic valleys and plateaus.
Glaciers and Fjords at Tempelfjorden
At Tempelfjorden the group views the Tunabreen glacier and the surrounding icy fjord scenery, providing the trip’s clearest encounters with Svalbard’s glaciated coast.
Expedition Lunch in Untouched Wilderness
Midday the tour pauses for an expedition lunch set against the fjord and glacier backdrop, allowing time to soak the Arctic environment before the return leg.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
After pickup in Longyearbyen and a guide‑led safety briefing, participants don provided snowmobile suits, boots, gloves and helmets, then head out through Adventdalen, Eskerdalen and Sassendalen en route to Tempelfjorden. The outward and return legs each involve about 2.5 hours of riding, with an expedition lunch at the fjord and a final transfer back to accommodation in Longyearbyen.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should check with the operator first.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The operator provides snowmobile suits, boots, gloves and helmets; participants will be dressed in this provided gear before departure.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the trip?
The total duration is 7 hours.
Where does the trip start and finish?
Pickup is from your accommodation in Longyearbyen; the tour returns you to your accommodation in Longyearbyen after the outing.
How much snowmobiling is involved?
The route includes about 50 km of snowmobiling each way, with approximately 2.5 hours of riding outbound and 2.5 hours for the return leg.
Is equipment provided?
Yes — the operator provides snowmobile suits, boots, gloves and helmets and you will be dressed in this gear before departure.
Will there be food on the trip?
The itinerary includes an expedition lunch at Tempelfjorden amid the Arctic landscape.
Who operates the tour?
The trip is operated by Grumant Arctic Travel Company.