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Our team are destination specialists with many years experience in creating holidays and can tailor make to suit you.
| Mon-Fri | 8am-6pm |
| Saturday | 9am-5pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
A frozen ocean surrounded by continents, the Arctic attracts visitors with its breathtaking scenery, plentiful wildlife and fascinating history. From Svalbard to Greenland to the highest latitudes of Canada, this seemingly inhospitable environment is alive with wildlife and plant life during the summer months. The scenery, with its gentle palette of blue, white, brown and green, is simply majestic and provides the backdrop for tales of extraordinary human endeavour.
Here are 10 of our favourite Arctic highlights to inspire you in planning your own Arctic adventure.
Live now, sleep later. Don't miss the magic of midnight sun on an Arctic cruise. The soft, golden glow of sunlight on the sparkling sea and ice is a beautiful thing.
Top of the Arctic food chain, the mighty polar bear is the world’s largest land predator. This magnificent mammal is an impressive sight to behold, whether prowling the shore for prey or resting on an ice-floe. The Svalbard archipelago is one of the best places to spot them in the wild and seeking out the great white bear is for many, the number one reason to visit.
Suggested itinerary: Around Spitsbergen
Visiting remote settlements along Canada’s Atlantic and Arctic coastlines and in East Greenland is a real eye-opener. Whether they’re populated communities or the remains of ancient settlements, they offer a rare insight into how people have adapted to living in this harsh environment for over 1000 years. Vikings, missionaries and Inuits have all made their homes here, and the human history of these coasts is as enthralling as the landscapes and wildlife.
Suggested itinerary: Spitsbergen to East Greenland
The fabled Northwest Passage has captured the imaginations of travellers for hundreds of years. Now that the riddle of its navigation has been discovered, the Passage is slowly beginning to reveal some of its secrets. Some 170 years after they went missing, the remains of the two ships lost on Sir John Franklin’s ill-fated expedition have both been discovered – the HMS Erebus in 2014 and the HMS Terror in 2016. Mystery still surrounds the fate of their crews, with three lonely graves on Beechey Island serving as a memorial to these brave explorers.
Suggested itinerary: Northwest Passage
The northern lights are often visible in the dark skies of countries within the auroral oval from as early as the end of August. This includes Greenland, making early autumn a fantastic time to take a voyage. There’s still enough daylight to appreciate the incredible landscapes of this remote wilderness but the skies are dark enough to showcase the aurora, should they occur.
Did you know that Greenland has the largest National Park in the world? It covers the entire north east corner of the country, and its dramatic fjords are cut by immense glaciers and flower meadows, which you can explore by day – before looking to the skies at night.
Suggested Itinerary: Scoresby Sund Explorer
Explore Greenland’s verdant south coast settled by Eric the Red who gave this vast ice-covered island its name. Explore well-preserved Norse ruins such as the remains of his farm beside Erik’s Fjord. Combine history, stunning scenery and wildlife sightings as you navigate the coastline from Narsarsuaq.
Suggested Itinerary: South Greenland Expedition Voyage
From cloud surveys to studying phyto-plankton become a citizen scientist as you cruise through the waters of Svalbard and Greenland. Most voyages offer the opportunity to get involved, with some ships having a stronger focus on science projects aboard.
Suggested itinerary: Around Spitsbergen
To witness the spectacular scale and beauty of the polar regions from a kayak is truly unforgettable. Paddle silently past intricate icebergs, through tranquil channels and enjoy a unique perspective of these remote landscapes. In the company of expert guides, you’ll hopefully enjoy close up sea birds and seals.
Suggested Itinerary: West Spitsbergen Explorer
Immerse yourself in the spectacular icescapes of Disko Bay in West Greenland. The Ilulissat Icefjord is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most spectacular locations in the Arctic with its immense icebergs filling the bay. Take in the beauty from aboard ship, from land and from the air with a heli-flightseeing excursion.
Suggested itinerary: West Greenland Explorer
Experience a total eclipse of the sun from the unique perspective of a polar expedition ship.
From £10273
Sail along the remote and dramatic Arctic coastline of West Greenland, with its high mountains, narrow fjords, giant glaciers and small Inuit settlements.
From £6636 Excluding Flights
Explore Iceland from a new perspective on this comprehensive expedition voyage, following the country’s spectacular coastline in search of whales, puffins and other wildlife.
From £10595 Excluding Flights
Experience an in-depth exploration of southern Greenland by land, sea and air on this active voyage.
From £5955 Excluding Flights
Voyage along the Spitsbergen coast in search of polar bears and explorer history.
From £6773 Excluding Flights
Explore the ice-choked fjords and small settlements along the coast of West Greenland on this adventure-filled voyage.
From £10400 Excluding Flights
Enjoy an ultra-immersive exploration of some of Greenland’s most remote regions.
From £10196 Excluding Flights
Experience the best of Spitsbergen's beautiful and rugged west coast as you search for wildlife and more.
From £5672 Excluding Flights
Follow in the wake of the Vikings as you cruise north past ancient sites and incredible scenery
From £7895 Excluding Flights
Explore the world's longest fjord and its magnificent icebergs on an expedition cruise to Greenland.
From £5773 Excluding Flights
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