Embark on a 12-day Arctic expedition from Svalbard to Norway’s northern fjords. Encounter polar bears, walrus, and whales, cruise past towering glaciers, and explore the dramatic landscapes of Senja and Sørøya before concluding in Tromsø.
Day by day
Highlights
Search for polar bears, walruses, and Arctic foxes in Svalbard’s icy wilderness.
Explore Bear Island’s towering bird cliffs, home to thousands of seabirds.
Kayak among icebergs and sail through Svalbard’s remote fjords.
Experience Norway’s Arctic beauty, from glacier-carved fjords to historic villages.
Visit the scenic islands of Sørøya and Senja, known for their stunning landscapes.
Activities
Sea Kayaking
Under full instruction from your sea kayaking guide, experience true tranquillity as you paddle through clinking ice floes and realise the enormity of the surrounding scenery. Look out for breaching whales, lounging seals and penguins zipping alongside your kayak. Some experience is required.
Ice Camping
Camp out on the ice and experience the silence which blankets the continent by night. This is your chance to completely connect with this ethereal ice world – wrap up warm and embrace the Antarctic elements.
Snowshoeing
Get a spring in your step when you slip on a pair of snowshoes in Antarctica. Enabling you to easily scale gentle slopes, this unique activity allows you to access hard to reach places and seek out the most impressive views.
Photography
Learn to capture wildlife and landscape shots in a small group photography program, including critiquing sessions and editing classes. Plus, Explorer Boat excursions with a dedicated photography expert on landings.
Explorer Boats
Achieve the best views and photographs from a forward facing Explorer Boats. They allow you to sit comfortably and securely while crackling through the ice-strewn waters. Look out for wildlife such as penguins, seals and whales as you cruise.
Yoga
It doesn’t get more serene than complimentary yoga classes to the tune of glacial scenery. Join the most unique exercise setting in the world after a day of exploration. Classes are regular but are dependent on weather conditions and swell.