Two last minute places available …..
So, where in the world can you do your ultimate cold water 1000m qualifier? How about in the icy waters surrounding Svalbard, the most northerly town in the world!
Swimming alongside a glacier has got to be the coolest place you’ll ever choose to swim. En route to the swim spot you’ll have the opportunity to see reindeer, seals and with a little bit of magic polar bears and whales ( don’t worry if we see Polar bears you’ll be swimming somewhere else.).
The trip will cover the following, but exclude flights and your evening meal, there’s a large number of restaurants available with cooking facilities at the guest house if you want to self cater. Buying lunch or food to prepare is easy, there’s a large co-op in Svalbard packed with food that caters for everyone from around the world ( there are over 50 nationalities living and working on Svalbard ).
Our Proposed Itinerary:
26th May- Day 1. Arriving in Longyearbyen you will be picked up and transferred to the guesthouse..
27th May – Day 2. Group 1 swimming 6 swimmers / Group 2 – sightseeing day activity finished off by a hot chocolate at the Husky cafe
28th May – Day 3. Group 2 swimming 6 swimmers / Group 1 – sightseeing day activity finished off by a hot chocolate at the Husky cafe
29th May – Day 4. Free time, transfer to the airport, and departure.
Included
– Airport transfers in Svalbard
– Sightseeing trip on your non swimming day
– Boat Hire
– Medic and IISA official to observe and detail all aspects of your swim / qualifier.
– Professional photography services for the entire duration of the trip.
– Accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis – Twin rooms.sharing.
Excluding
– Flights from/to, flights from Manchester are currently around £600, Please Note there are four connecting flights so there will be a little bit of walking during the transfers and possibly a hotel stop in Oslo depending on transfer times ( I’ve managed so if you’re any level of fitness above me you’ll be fine, and to be honest an asthmatic hippo has a better fitness level ).
– Food and drinks ( breakfast is included ) budget between £30 – £40 if you’re eating out per meal with a drink.
Cost – This sign up is for a 10% deposit of £185 with the remaining balance being due in March 2025 equating to £1665.