Tailor-made Arctic adventures from a story-filled base in Svalbard
Basecamp Hotel
@ Basecamp Hotel
@ Basecamp Hotel
In the heart of Longyearbyen, surrounded by polar peaks and glacial silence, Basecamp Hotel invites you into an Arctic story unlike any other. With its trapper-style interiors and raw-edge charm, this is more than a place to stay—it’s a launchpad for a bespoke journey into one of the planet’s last great wildernesses.
Svalbard, Your Way
Svalbard is one of the most extraordinary places on Earth—and best experienced your way. Whether you want bold exploration or quiet connection, we’ll create a journey that reflects your sense of wonder.
Tailor-made experiences might include:
- Northern Lights chases under Svalbard’s long polar nights
- Dog sledding or snowmobiling into untouched wilderness
- Glacier treks and ice cave explorations tailored to your comfort level
Why Stay at Basecamp Hotel?
Full of character and steeped in Svalbard heritage, Basecamp Hotel offers a taste of Arctic life with all the comforts you need to rest, recharge, and explore. Whether you’re here to witness polar bears in the wild, cross glaciers, or simply experience the far north at your own pace, we’ll shape your experience to fit.
Your Arctic Base, Your Way
Every stay is crafted around you. From guided expeditions to peaceful snow-laden days, we’ll help you design a Svalbard itinerary that balances discovery, comfort, and unforgettable moments.
Expect:
- Unique trapper-style rooms with rustic details and polar history
- Tailor-made excursions into Svalbard’s remote valleys, fjords, and tundra
- Access to expert local guides for wildlife, hiking, and snow-based adventures
- Central location in Longyearbyen, ideal for exploring or unwinding
Itinerary Inspiration in Svalbard
We can personalise your stay and craft the perfect itinerary for you. Here are some examples of how we combine this accommodation with local experiences and give you a taste of the best.
Svalbard Polar Night and Northern Lights Adventure
Experience Svalbard in winter with Northern Lights adventures, dog sledding, Arctic hikes and luxury Nordic dining.
All Day And Polar Night Aurora
The All Day Aurora in Svalbard is an incredible and unique experience never to be forgotten!
Svalbard and Norway Fjords Family Adventure
Discover Arctic Svalbard and Norway’s iconic fjords with glacier hikes, wildlife safaris, huskies and luxury stays.Explore More Options in Norway
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We originally hired Off the Map Travel in 2020 to set up a trip to see the Northern Lights. That didn’t happen, thanks to COVID. But, we persisted and in March of 2023, we took a 16-day trip that included both Iceland and Norway. IT WAS MAGICAL! Off the Map took care of everything! We were pampered at every stage of our trip. The people they hired and the activities they planned added up to a trip that will set the standard for any we’ll ever take in the future. Alex and his team were fabulous! We recommend them without restraint!
Jim & Kris
The ease of everything stood out to me. All we had to do was be there at the right time. The dog sledding was the highlight for my daughter and sister. We had the best time! For me, Manshausen was the highlight. We were very lucky and the only guests there for the majority of our stay. The staff was amazing and the food was so delicious. We had moose steak and it was the best meal I’ve ever had.
The cabins were comfortable and we were so lucky to have 2 clear nights where we just sat and watched the northern lights. We were able to get some awesome pictures too.
I appreciate all your time and care with planning our trip! I won’t hesitate to use Off the Map travel for our next adventure.
Kelly
Arctic Retreat was simply magical. Graham and his team were superb. Their entire focus was on ensuring we had an outstanding experience. The accommodation, setting and food were all excellent. The team, experienced professionals, each brought their own personal touch and local nuance. It was faultless. The dog sledging trip directly from Arctic Retreat was also superb. We would return to Arctic Retreat in a heartbeat.
George
We – the whole family – loved the whole journey!!
The accommodations, the activities and especially the great people – thank you very much for this fantastic organisation !!!
Barbara
We really enjoyed our Norwegian adventure despite the -22 days! Unfortunately no real experience of viewing the Lights but we did capture a couple of images on our last night – too much cloud otherwise so lots of snow. We really enjoyed the husky lodge – not at all what we had tentatively imagined. Thanks for your assistance, maybe next time we will see the Lights in all their glory.
Andrew
Amy was a great help with planning this trip. Our trip turned out amazing. I also was very grateful for Off the Map’s Front Desk service, which promptly handled an on the spot issue we had.
Karen
We have loved it so much here that we have extended our stay and will come back to Bjornfjell and stay in one of their cabins until Jan 3 then we are staying in the igloo hotel the night of the 3rd. 😊We added a few excursions this week – we did the whale trip on the RIB boat (wow!), toured the igloo hotel (which is why we decided to book the last night!) and did the reindeer sleigh at Sorrisniva. You were so right, the bonfire excursion was incredible!!It has been an absolutely amazing trip!
Kristen
Well-organized trip to Norway and Svalbard with great accommodations and activities. Gwen was communicative and responsive to requests. Highly recommend!
Russell Snook
What an amazing trip we are having. It is incredible. Many many thanks for arranging such an incredible trip.
Giles
Fantastic trip to Svalbard which delivered the true Arctic experience we were hoping for. The hotels were excellent and the activities – dog sledding and snowmobile expedition were lead by first class guides.
Top tip! The champagne tasting in the world’s most northerly wine cellar in the exceptional Funken Lodge is not to be missed!
Faith
Amy planned a fantastic trip! Everything was very well-thought out. All transfers went smoothly, accommodations were amazing, great restaurant recommendations and the tours were once-in-a-lifetime, can’t book it yourself off the internet experiences. The guides were all fantastic. Communications were prompt and everything worked exactly the way it was supposed to. What a pleasure! Already working on our next trip.
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