How to Visit Svalbard On Your Own

Svalbard, the northern most place you can visit, where you run the risk of polar bears, is an incredible and remote place. But do you know you can visit it on your own, and not part of a cruise or tour group? In this video, we'll see exactly how you can visit it on your own!
0:00 Introduction
0:21 Things to Know About Svalbard
3:08 Ways of Visiting Svalbard
3:24 When to Visit
4:07 Arrival at the Airport
4:41 How to Book Activities
5:18 Attractions
5:30 Transportation
5:42 Boat Trips
6:24 Did I See a Polar Bear?
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[@MikePlaysYeet]

I visited Pyramiden and it was really cool. Would highly recommend it.
Also, I saw a polar bear on one of those glacier trips so I'll count myself lucky :P

[@abhiramcd]

Is it safe to visit and explore Svalbard alone?

[@Travelog]

Visit sure. It’s one of the safest towns on earth. As long as you stay in town and go on guided trips.
If you want to go hike/camp in the wilderness you need to notify the government, have a firearm etc. I didn’t do that so can’t comment, but plenty of the guides did that on their off days/off season.

[@debrakasadine647]

How much in U.S. dollars did you spend during your 5 day stay? Did you eat every meal out? Which hotel did you stay at?

[@Travelog]

I stayed at Svalbard Hotel - The Vault. There were cheaper options, but further out in the new town. It was 270-300 a night. I did eat out each meal, and many trips also included lunch or dinner. My favorite spots were the sushi place and Svalbar gastropub. You could easily get food from the supermarket to save money and make your own pack lunch.