Poli Arctici, Svalbard, Norway

5Karla N 5:00 PM Jul 26, 2022

Great adventures and much fun to be had
We did three trips with this travel company, two by boat and one hike. The guides were all very professional and knowledgeable, as well as a lot of fun to be with. They made sure we had a brilliant day out, even adjusting trips according to the weather if necessary. The group size on the boat trips was small, 10 to 12 people, which allowed us to get to know each other and spend the day together in a friendly atmosphere. Marina is a highly experienced and safety conscious skipper, she is an absolute pro when it comes to manoeuvring the boat through the waves and the floating ice. Anna is a bundle of energy, a lively and entertaining guide, very knowledgeable and full of interesting facts, stories and information. Anna and Marina are the perfect double act for guiding a boat trip, the warmth of their friendship was infectious and made it fun. They were also exceptionally good at looking after a passenger who suffered with sea sickness. Basically you are in good hands with these two and in for a great day out. We loved all the trips we had booked with Poli Arctici. Even the guided hike with Petr, which had to be adjusted because of bad weather, ended up being great. He showed us a lot of nice places around Longyearbyen and Bjørndalen.

5Kayleigh Jones 5:00 PM Jun 26, 2022

Stunning hike up Nordenskiöldtoppen
We had three trips planned with Poli Arctici. The first was a local hike, which was really beautiful and a good taster to get used to the steep and rocky terrain. The second hike was up Nordenskiöldtoppen - the largest mountain in the vicinity of Longyearbyen. This hike up Nordenskiöldtoppen was particularly incredible with a range of terrains and landscapes and stunning views of Svalbard from the top. It was one of the highlights of our stay in Svalbard. Peter was our guide on both hikes, and he was really easy to get along, good at keeping the group together, knowledgeable, personable and overall an excellent guide! We had also booked the Skipper's choice boat trip, but due to poor weather Poli Arctici offered us a boat trip with a different company on a larger boat that could withstand the conditions. We were happy that they were able to offer this alternative. On the trips where lunch was provided, we specified our dietary requirements (including vegan) and Poli Arctici were able to see this through. We think Poli Arctici were the most professional company we booked trips with in Svalbard, and would definitely recommend them! :)