Breakfast is followed by a new day of adventure. Today’s itinerary runs to the east side of Grønfjord through an impressive Bay Kokerineset. In the 18th century it was used as a harbour by floating whale factories (kokeri). In Kokerineset we go ashore and continue the route across a picturesque valley with a fabulous view on Barentsburg to the spectacular Congress lake, famous for sulphurous outflows, and Linné lake.

The final trekking destination is Starostin Cape. Here we have a break for expedition lunch at the fascinating Starostin hut listening to the guide’s story about Pomors - Russian hunters who came from the White Sea and trapped on Svalbard from 1700 to 1850. The most famous Russian trapper Ivan Starostin spent 39 winters.

Return to Barentsburg aboard Polarcirkel. You can warm up in sauna before the dinner is served. Afterwards optionally a walk round the settlement for 2-3 hrs either to Cape Heer with still active helicopter station or Cape Finneset known as the site of the 1st residence of Svalbard Governor. Overnight in Barentsburg.