Arctic Tours & Trips

135 Arctic trips. Tours from 62 tour companies. 108 reviews. 4.8/5 avg rating.

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Three Arctic Islands (Southbound)
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Discover the wild and rugged coast of eastern Greenland
  • Chance to observe walrus, Polar bear, Arctic terns, kittiwakes and Glaucous gulls
  • An excursion into Scoresbysund, one of the largest fjord complexes in the world
  • If conditions are right, we could sail within 10° of the North Pole!

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"The booking process for my forthcoming trip to Peru on the Salkantay trek in November went very smoothly"

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Svalbard Explorer: Best of High Arctic Norway
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Small Ship Cruise
Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Helsinki, Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, Svalbard

Highlights

  • Uncover the incredible landscape of Spitsbergen, from the quirky northernmost city of Longyearbyen and brilliantly blue glaciers like the ‘14th July Glacier’, to stunning fjords and towering mountains and cliffs
  • Experience the unique and memorable sensation of 24 hours of sunlight
  • Scour sheets of ice and hopefully be rewarded with unforgettable sightings of the ruler of the Arctic – the Polar Bear
  • With endless daylight there are also endless wildlife-viewing opportunities – elusive Arctic foxes, breaching whales, lounging masses of walruses, and enchanting seabirds dotted along the cliffs of Alkefjellet
  • Choose to get even closer to this amazing environment with optional activities like snowshoeing, hiking, and gliding along pristine waters between icebergs in a sea kayak

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Michelle Middleton is an asset to the customer care team. Easy and honest communication throughout!"

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Arctic Sights and Northern Lights: East Greenland
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Small Ship Cruise
Why we love them
Their ice-breaking cruise liners take travelers truly off of the beaten path and into the very heart of the polar realms.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • An in-depth exploration of remote Scoresby Sund - the world’s most pristine and scenic fjord system
  • A photographer’s paradise with snow-covered mountains, massive glaciers, cathedral like icebergs and resplendent tundra
  • Ancient Thule settlement sites, historic huts and the modern Inuit village of Ittoqqortoormiit.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Die Reise im Jan. 25 nach Falklandinseln - Südgeorgien und Antarktis bleibt ein unbeschreibliches Abenteuer, das muss man einfach erlebt haben - mit Wetterglück und Gletscher A23a. Wir konnten viele Zodiac-Fahrten und Anlandungen unternehmen und die Vielfalt der Tiere hautnah miterleben. Das Expeditionsteam war professionell, das Essen und Trinken gut und die Angestellten auf dem Schiff sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Mit dem An-und Abreisepaket hat alles bestens geklappt. Vielen Dank! Waren vor einem Jahr mit der Sea Spirit in Grönland - ebenfalls super! Wir empfehlen Poseidon Expeditions für eine unvergessliche Expedition!"

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Highlights

  • Fully customized trip based on preferences
  • Matched with a local specialist
  • From $150 per person per day
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Spitsbergen Highlights: Journey into the Arctic Wilderness
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Small Ship Cruise
Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Visits

Spitsbergen

Highlights

  • On this amazing Arctic adventure, you’ll have the best chance to spot some iconic marine and land wildlife, such as polar bears, walruses, seabirds and reindeer.
  • If you’re short on time, this adventure is the perfect Arctic escape, as it will cover the many highlights of Spitsbergen in just a week! With amazing onboard amenities and a fantastic Expedition Team, what more could you need?
  • Make Zodiac excursions (depending on weather) across the icy seas and explore massive glaciers, gorgeous fjords, thundering icebergs and a landscape like no other.
  • Take the opportunity to hike the colourful tundra covered in wildflowers – one of the many unique features of an Arctic wilderness.
  • Immerse yourself in the icy realm even further with optional sea-kayaking adventures, snowshoeing, Zodiac rides and onboard lectures and talks by experts.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Michelle Middleton is an asset to the customer care team. Easy and honest communication throughout!"

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Arctic Saga: Spitsbergen, Faroes & Jan Mayen
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Follow in the footsteps of the Norsemen on Fair Isle and the Vikings in the Faroe Islands
  • Explore the volcanic and glacier covered Jan Mayen island, in the heart of the North Atlantic Ocean
  • Encounter iconic Arctic wildlife, such as puffins, reindeer, whales and seabirds
  • Cruise in a Zodiac to explore diverse landscapes and wildlife
  • Travel in a small expedition vessel
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"The booking process for my forthcoming trip to Peru on the Salkantay trek in November went very smoothly"

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Spitsbergen Photography Adventure
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Small Ship Cruise
Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Helsinki, Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, Svalbard

Highlights

  • Refine your skills and become a photography expert, capturing some of the most remote and extraordinary landscapes on earth. Better yet, you’ve got a team of photography experts on hand to help.
  • See onboard environmental and scientific lectures and seminars to give you all the Spitsbergen knowledge, plus a couple of photography masterclasses to hone your technique.
  • Twice daily zodiac excursions mean there’s plenty of opportunities to get up close to glaciers, icebergs and all types of wildlife. There are more polar bears than people on Svalbard, so get snapping!
  • Did someone say midnight snack? Because of the time of year, you’ll experience almost 24 hours of daylight, allowing for sightseeing any time of the day, or night!
  • With a flexible voyage itinerary, you’ll only hit the places which are worthwhile and have the best conditions, as your expert polar team to maximise wildlife spotting opportunities each day.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Michelle Middleton is an asset to the customer care team. Easy and honest communication throughout!"

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Aurora Borealis & Artic Bath 5 Days
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Private Guided
Why we love them
Their experienced team of international specialists crafts journeys combining authentic experience with high standards of comfort.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What travelers are saying

"We returned from our 13-day East African Explorer trip two weeks ago. The trip fully met our expectations. Everything was well organized, accommodations and food were excellent, safari drives were great. Our driver/guide in Kenya, Gitonga (aka Anderson) was excellent and enthusiastic. Based on our experience I can confidently say we will book another trip with SITA in the near future."

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Arctic Odyssey: Svalbard, Greenland & Iceland
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Small Ship Cruise
Why we love them
Their ice-breaking cruise liners take travelers truly off of the beaten path and into the very heart of the polar realms.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • The full Arctic experience complete with polar landscapes, historical sites and indigenous culture• the Arctic’s most iconic animals - Arctic hare and herds of muskoxen.
  • The vast and untamed wilderness of Northeast Greenland National Park and Iceland’s charming Snæfellsnes peninsula.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, High Adventure, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Die Reise im Jan. 25 nach Falklandinseln - Südgeorgien und Antarktis bleibt ein unbeschreibliches Abenteuer, das muss man einfach erlebt haben - mit Wetterglück und Gletscher A23a. Wir konnten viele Zodiac-Fahrten und Anlandungen unternehmen und die Vielfalt der Tiere hautnah miterleben. Das Expeditionsteam war professionell, das Essen und Trinken gut und die Angestellten auf dem Schiff sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Mit dem An-und Abreisepaket hat alles bestens geklappt. Vielen Dank! Waren vor einem Jahr mit der Sea Spirit in Grönland - ebenfalls super! Wir empfehlen Poseidon Expeditions für eine unvergessliche Expedition!"

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Arctic Reviews & Ratings

4.8/5  Excellent
108  Reviews
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Anonymous

Jan 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Wonderful adventure

This was a marvellous trip and a great way of seeing two wonderful areas of the Arctic. In Spitsbergen we saw polar bears and arctic foxes and sailed through the ...

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Anonymous

Nov 2017

Provided byExodus Travels

Spitsbergen July 2016 with Paul Goldstein

I've always judged an adventure by the moments that take my breath away and this Polar Expedition presented these in abundance. To be able to share wildlife moment...

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Anonymous

Nov 2017

Provided byExodus Travels

Spectacular Spitsbergen July 2016

A very, very special trip that kept on delivering five-star sightings right to the very last moment. Too many to choose from… the polar bear right under the bow? Th...

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Anonymous

Nov 2017

Provided byExodus Travels

Spitsbergen Explorer - Polar Bears and More!

A fantastic, amazing journey up to 81 degrees north (and a bit more!) with Exodus and Paul Goldstein and lots of new friends. The notes tell you what to expect (ea...

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Anonymous

Jul 2017

Provided byExodus Travels

SPITSBERGEN EXPLORER

We saw an amazing amount of wildlife.  There is nothing to compare to seeing polar bears in the wild, interacting with their young and fending for food. ...

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Arctic Tour Selection Trips

Embarking on an Arctic tour requires careful preparation due to the region's extreme conditions and unique challenges. By following the tips below, you'll be well-prepared to explore the breathtaking beauty of the Arctic safely and comfortably.

  • Dress in layers to stay warm and manage varying temperatures.
  • Stay hydrated and bring snacks, as amenities may be limited.
  • Follow all safety guidelines and listen to your guide, especially regarding wildlife and environmental hazards.
  • Respect local wildlife by maintaining a safe distance and avoiding disturbing their natural behavior.
  • Wear UV-protection sunglasses to protect against snow glare.
  • Bring sunscreen to protect against the sun, even in cold temperatures.
  • Carry a map and a compass or GPS device for navigation.
  • Be prepared for limited communication; satellite phones can be helpful in remote areas.
  • Ensure you have comprehensive travel insurance that covers emergency evacuation.
  • Pack essential medications and a basic first-aid kit for emergencies.
  • Be mindful of environmental conservation and follow leave-no-trace principles.


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