Arctic Tour & Trip Reviews

After the Antarctic trip on the Vavilov in 2010, I felt irresistibly attracted to the other side of the planet, and it HAD to be on the same ship, with the same comp...

The weather was fantastic, the wildlife followed the script, the staff were great. Downside running out of tonic early in trip so no G&Ts Mother polar bear and t...

This was not just a holiday - it was a privilege. First class ship (A S Vavilov), crew, Exped Team, Leader (Paul Goldstein) and a group of travellers that were as in...

Exceeded expectations Having polar bear come right up to ship to investigate us and staying for quite a while good at spotting and recognizing wildlife behaviour. ...

Fantastic and like nothing else. Just wish it had been longer. Polar Bears aplenty but also so much more. Had an amazing experience, made some new friends - cant ask...

A stunning trip that didn't disappoint ! Sadly over all too quickly for my liking. From a photography perspective I would have enjoyed more time in the Zodiacs or on...

An outstanding trip which met my expectations a hundred times over.  Stunning scenery, numerous polar bear sightings, not to mention the walruses, seals, birds,...

The ship on which we travelled was totally fit for purpose allowing access to areas of the Svalbard Archipelago in the far north of Norway that are not navigable by ...

What an amazing trip. I didn't really know what to expect when I booked it, but it was the best decision I've ever made! Loved the expedition team, Spitzbergen, the ...

Suberb holiday - enjoyed every minute. The enthusiasm of the staff was a delight. First glimpse of a polar bear with cubs. Monaco glacier. Standing on the beach almo...

I never thought the Arctic could be so much fun.  Fun it was, I made lots of new friends, and the whole experience was amazing. I have dwelled on this one.&nbsp...

Awe inspiring - a stunning part of the world with amazing widelife living on the edge of what appears possible.The Vavilov, its fleet of Zodiacs and committed s...

We achieved our main objective of seeing Polar Bears close up on two separate occasions. In addition to the wildlife, we enjoyed the sea ice, the vast glaciers and t...

A great time. More like Antarctica than we were expecting. First trip of the year so still lots of ice and good polar bear sitings. Nice people on board, and we...

Fantastic holiday, and notable for the marvellous expedition staff and the excellent Vavilov crew. Bears on ice followed by ice cold beer ... sun glin...