When you're offered the opportunity to go anywhere in the Arctic you must immediately say yes! That was my experience with my recent visit to Svalbard. I didn't give too much thought to where I was going. Just that I was going to the land of ice in the summer and all day sunlight. But the truth is the Arctic is full of facets and options to keep all different kinds of travelers entertained. Whether you love wildlife, culture, incredible ice or going someplace only few have gone, the Arctic and its many facets has something for you.
Svalbard - Svalbard is all about the wildlife. This is your most reliable destination in the Arctic to see a polar bear (we saw 4 during our 9 day trip!). Because this is a relatively small island when compared with Greenland and Northern Canada the chances of seeing a polar bear along your travels are high. Cruises in Svalbard are also generally a little shorter than other regions and therefore more accessible of those short on time.
Greenland - Though it still boasts some wildlife, the real reason to visit Greenland is for the epic ice and culture. The glaciers in Greenland rival (for now anyway) pretty much every other region of the Arctic. Cruises are offered on both the western and eastern side of Greenland and on the western side in particular there are many villages and local communities that can be visited. Greenland cruises are generally a little longer, but can also be found in shorter stints on occasion.
Northern Canada - These trips have a little bit of everything. Depending on the area that is visited you might have more wildlife, history, icebergs but certainly some of each on any given voyage. Probably most intriguing are the sails through the Northwest Passage from Greenland to Alaska. In general these cruises will be longer and are often pair with western Greenland.
The North Pole - Yes, it can be done! No you don't have to ride Santa's sleigh! It takes a lot of time and a good chunk of change, but if want to be in that very elite group of travelers who have visited the North Pole, it is absolutely possible.
The agent had great response to questions and coordinated well to create an itinerary that met our expectations.
Bob Sunshine
1 day ago
Very responsive to all questions
Teresa Cardoso
2 days ago
Kelly and Rhenee were excellent to work with on planning our trip. The logistics all worked smoothly and everyone was friendly and on time. Our accommodations were very good, particularly the incredible Patagonia Camp in Torres del Paine! Our guides on every excursion were outstanding and made the hikes memorable! Overall we had a wonderful trip with incredible memories!
Scott Gibson
2 days ago
Adventure Life is definitely a first-class safari tour company, and our representative was Franny Friesz. First of all, she responded immediately after we contacted Adventure Life. We told Franny that we had never been on a safari, and she was more than eager to offer a mountain of information about the trip. She informed us fully about all the ups, downs, and all arounds! She even prepared a number of packages for us to review -- even after we made changes to the areas we wanted to explore. Friendly, helpful, professional, and extremely knowledgeable -- these words describe Franny, and what a wonderful trip she prepared! We couldn't have asked for better service than Franny of Adventure Life. We HIGHLY recommend her and her outstanding company! Bon Voyage!
Prima Burke
3 days ago
The staff at Adventure Life made planning my family's trip to the Galapagos Islands as easy as possible. They listened to what we were hoping to experience and made thoughtful suggestions about how to accomplish our vacation goals while meeting the needs of travelers ages 17-76! They patiently answered questions and follow up questions in the months leading up to the trip. They helped us trouble shoot and customize the trip in every way possible. The logistics involved in traveling from Boston to the Galapagos are innumerable. The Adventure Life staff helped us arrange every detail and the team they assembled in the Galapagos was tremendous. I have never done a trip this big before and after working with Adventure Life this time--would not hesitate one second in working with them again.