The thrill of the ice, plus the mystery of human history
The Arctic is imbued with a romance––a romance that stems from the history of polar exploration, from the dauntless early Vikings, to the 18th- to 21st-century Northwest Passage and North Pole explorers. And, from the Arctic’s extraordinary beauty, with its central symbol––the polar bear. But the Arctic ice holds more than extraordinary wildlife; the region has been inhabited by native communities for thousands of years, despite having some of the most inhospitable terrain on Earth. This is just one of the contradictions that makes the Arctic so intriguing, and why we’ve continually returned to explore it for over 30 years. And it’s why we’re offering expeditions to several diverse sectors of the vast Arctic geography—ranging from the wilderness of Svalbard and Greenland, to the more peopled coasts of Norway, Iceland, and maritime Canada.
Wilderness, human encounters & more. Actively explore it
The Arctic is vast and diverse, its wildlife rich and varied. Our itineraries are crafted to offer different, satisfying explorations of the High Arctic.
The key to a meaningful & safe polar experience. See who’s on
Travel with a National Geographic photographer. Take awesome photos
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See what life on the world’s ultimate expedition ship looks & feels like
Family unit or entire clan—an expedition is ideal for sharing
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Smart books & useful recommendations on what to get, wear, pack & more
Every question we’ve ever heard about our Arctic expeditions answered
See why traveling to the Arctic with us should be on your must-do list
A Circumnavigation of Iceland
Along The Viking Trail: From Iceland to Greenland
Arctic Quest: Greenland and the Canadian High Arctic
Fabled Lands Of The North: Greenland, Baffin Island, Newfoundland and Labrador
Land Of The Ice Bears: An In-Depth Exploration Of Arctic Svalbard
Norway's Fjords and Arctic Svalbard
Svalbard, Iceland & Greenland's East Coast
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