Top Arctic Trips & Tours in August 2026

On this 6-day hut-to-hut trekking tour in Iceland, follow the Laugavegar Trail from Landmannalaugar to Thorsmork. This remarkable landscape has caused this trail to quickly become the most popular multi-day trekking destination in Iceland, and with good reason.

Sail from Reykjavik, Iceland, to Greenland on a 17-day cruise aboard the Ocean Explorer. Discover the unspoiled beauty of Iceland’s Westfjords, navigate the vast Scoresby Sund—the world’s largest fjord system—and witness a rare total solar eclipse from a prime viewing location along the path of totality.

Embark on a 10-day MV Plancius cruise from Iceland to East Greenland’s Scoresby Sund. Sail from Reykjavik to Akureyri, cross the Arctic Circle, witness towering icebergs, spot whales and polar bears, hike near Thule ruins, visit Ittoqqortoormiit, and explore one of the world’s most remote wildernesses.

Join a 14-day cruise on the MV Plancius to explore Northeast Greenland's stunning coastline and Scoresby Sund, the world's largest fjord, with chances to see whales and musk oxen. Navigate through icy straits and fjords while experiencing the breathtaking contrasts of this unspoiled wilderness.

Explore the planet’s northernmost point on an extraordinary 17-day expedition aboard Le Commandant Charcot, the world’s first hybrid-electric polar exploration ship. Departing from Spitsbergen, navigate a world of shifting ice and ethereal light, where the landscapes evolve daily in one of the most remote wildernesses on Earth.

Embark on a 16-day cruise from Reykjavik to Longyearbyen aboard the World Voyager. Explore Iceland, Greenland’s fjords, Svalbard, and North Cape. Visit Snaefellsjokull, delve into Viking lore, and experience rich Arctic culture and wildlife.

Sail the Canadian Maritimes with the National Geographic Explorer. Walk among Viking ruins in Newfoundland, explore WWII sites, and admire Prince Edward Island’s red cliffs. Spot puffins, whales, and moose in this wild and historic Atlantic region.

Spend your week on an unforgettable 8-day Iceland South Coast self-drive adventure. Experience the best of Iceland’s natural beauty, from waterfalls and glaciers to volcanic landscapes. Customize your days to explore the scenery of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Discover iconic sites along the Golden Circle, including famous waterfalls. Witness stunning glaciers near Hella. End your journey with a relaxing geothermal experience back in Reykjavik.

Explore Arctic landscapes and remote cultures on a 25-day cruise aboard Seabourn Venture from Anchorage, Alaska, to Reykjavík, Iceland. Travel through the Northwest Passage, visit Inuit communities like Cambridge Bay and Pond Inlet, and stop in Greenland’s towns, including Nuuk and Ilulissat, known for their icebergs and colorful homes.

Spend a week exploring the Gyrfalcon Islands in Northern Quebec, Canada, in this unique and wild wilderness known for its stunning landscapes, wildlife, and rich cultural heritage with the help of Ungava Polar Ecotour.

Explore the best of Iceland on this 8-day tour, covering Reykjavik and the highlights along the famed Ring Road. Visit a shimmering glacier, spouting geysers, incredible volcanoes, and stunning waterfalls, and go whale watching in the north.

Set out on this 9-day journey through the remote Highlands and the dramatic South Coast of Iceland. Discover the Viking history, and the striking rift valleys showcase its cultural and geological origins. See the geothermal wonders, Hot Spring Area, and the roaring waterfalls. Travel along the scenic South Coast to witness the cascading landscape.