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🌎  Svalbard And Jan Mayen Islands 🇸🇯

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📍  Colesbukta

✈️  Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)

🚗  31.9 KM

⏱️  1 hour, 50 minutes

Colesbukta, a remote Arctic bay near Longyearbyen in Svalbard, offers a wilderness experience characterized by stunning landscapes, historical mining remnants, and potential wildlife sightings. Accessibility is highly seasonal, primarily via snowmobile tours in winter/spring (March-May) or boat trips in summer (June-August), often as part of excursions to Grumantbyen. Due to extreme weather, treacherous terrain, and the presence of polar bears, guided visits are strongly recommended, with solo travel being highly discouraged and potentially requiring special permits and safety equipment. A typical visit lasts a day as part of an organized tour, with costs generally ranging from $200-$500+ USD per person, excluding travel to Longyearbyen. Visitors should prepare for rapidly changing weather, dress in extreme layers, and strictly adhere to polar bear safety protocols led by armed guides.