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Paddle Arctic on one of these 122 extraordinary sea kayaking trips during 2025 or 2026. Arctic kayaking tours let you explore the shoreline and marine ecosystems and frequently include itineraries with Wildlife Viewing, Adventure Options, Whale Watching, Hiking, and Photography Seminars. Prices for a Arctic sea kayaking trip range from $4,300 to $183,760 for a 5 to 29 days trip in 2025 for a small group kayaking adventure or a private tour with a local English-speaking guide. Select any of the kayaking trips below as a starting point and customize it with the help of one of Adventure Life's expert Arctic sea kayaking trip planners to make your own unique paddling experience.
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Ilulissat Greenland
from $10,995
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Gems of West Greenland: Fjords, Icebergs and Culture

12 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
Starts / Ends
Toronto / Toronto
Activities
Biking
Activity Level
Variable
Experience the breathtaking scenery of West Greenland on this 12-day expedition cruise roundtrip to Reykjavik aboard Ultramarine, delving into its picturesque fjords and visiting breathtaking islands. A journey that encompasses Greenland's most photogenic and recognizable areas.
  • Explore Reykjavik
  • Discover Uummanaq Fjord
  • Explore Disko Bay
  • Venture into Qeqqata
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Visit Greenland! frozen lake in Uummannaq, Greenland
from $16,195
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Wild Landscapes of West Greenland

Roundtrip Toronto - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
Starts / Ends
Toronto / Toronto
Activities
Photography Seminars
Activity Level
Variable
Join the 15-day expedition cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle, beginning in Nuuk, Greenland's northern capital. Beyond Nuuk, sparse settlements line the coast, reachable solely by air or sea. Traveling northward unveils isolated bays amidst sea ice, offering a lesser-explored realm of icebergs and potential whale sanctuaries.
  • Discover Sisimiut’s landmarks
  • Enjoy Qeqertarsuaq landscapes
  • Traverse Uummannaq’s scenic trails
  • Visit Upernavik’s open-air museum
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Arctic fox during spring in Svalbard
from $16,795
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Svalbard Odyssey

Roundtrip Oslo - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
Starts / Ends
Oslo / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 12-day expedition cruise on the Greg Mortimer to explore the breathtaking Arctic landscapes of Svalbard. Experience exhilarating polar bear encounters, observe wildlife like beluga whales and arctic foxes, and navigate stunning fjords and pack ice.
  • Explore Longyearbyen
  • Experience Camp Barentz
  • Visit Svalbard Museum
  • Look out for birdlife
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Glass-still waters around Spitsbergen
from $24,972
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Norway's Fjords and Arctic Svalbard (Northbound)

Northbound - 16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
Starts / Ends
Bergen / Oslo
Activity Level
Variable
Cruise across Norway's fjords and Arctic Svalbard on a 16-day expedition aboard the National Geographic Resolution, and explore the wilderness, wildlife, and scenery on Bergen, Tromso, Lofoten Islands, Tysfjorden and Bear Island.
  • Explore the rare northern fjords
  • Paddle in a deep fjord
  • Explore Lofoten Islands
  • Visit the famous building in Tromso
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Enormous tabular icebergs dominate the Arctic landscape
from $8,195
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Arctic Sights and Northern Lights

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Northern Lights
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 12-day expedition to and from Reykjavik aboard the Sea Spirit. Experience stunning fjords, icebergs, and wildlife in Greenland, visit an Inuit village, and enjoy various outdoor activities before returning to Iceland's Westfjords.
  • Explore Hallgrimskirkja landmark
  • Marvel at Ittoqqortoormiit village
  • Spot Arctic's wildlife animals
  • Observe dancing Northern Lights
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Kayaking with Belugas
from $13,792
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Arctic Discovery

Canada Small Group Tour - 9 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Winnipeg / Winnipeg
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Village Visits
Activity Level
Easy Active
Discover the hidden gem of Hudson Bay in Northern Manitoba, Canada, and stay in a remote luxury eco-lodge on a 9-day Arctic Discovery safari. Explore this unique and wild wilderness known for its stunning ecosystems, wildlife, and rich cultural history with the help of the Churchill Wild Ecotour.
  • Hiking along the tundra
  • Visit Manitoba Museum
  • Learn about Arctic ecosystems
  • Enjoy guided ecotour activities
  • View the arctic night sky
  • Visit Churchill and meet with local
  • Kayaking with beluga whales
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Ice diving in the Arctic
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Baffin Island Dive Safari

7 Day Itinerary
Activities
Scuba Diving
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience the most exhilarating 7-day diving adventure in the company of the Arctic's leading scuba diving experts. Settle into a safari-style base camp on the sea ice and dive in the most incredible ice formations. Witness the Arctic's wildlife such as pods of narwhal, a variety of seal species, bowhead, beluga whales, and polar bears.
  • Travel by snowmobile and qamutik
  • Have progressive diving experiences
  • See the Arctic's vast wildlife
  • Stay in a safari-style base camp
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On the ice floe
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Polar Bears & Glaciers of Baffin Island

7 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
Discover the remote and rugged beauty of the Arctic on this 7-day tour of Baffin Island. Experience the long Arctic summer days from the comfort of your safari-style base camp, and spend your time roaming the land in search of polar bears & wildlife in the beautiful silence of the Arctic as you explore Auyuittuq National Park.
  • Search for bowhead whales
  • Admire all-night Arctic sunsets
  • Visit Auyuittuq National Park
  • Explore ancient Thule sites
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Arctic Summer
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Taste of the Arctic Summer

4 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Iqaluit / Ottawa
Activity Level
Relaxed
Discover the charm of Canada's hidden jewel, the marine city of Iqaluit. On this 4-day Arctic tour, explore the Sylvia Grinnell Territorial Park by hiking and kayaking in Frobisher Bay.
  • Enjoy historic town tours
  • Hike along Sylvia Grinnell River
  • Get a taste of the Arctic
  • Discover Iqaluit iconic spots
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A mother polar bear and her young relax on the Arctic landscape
from $17,595
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Norwegian Discovery: Svalbard and the Northern Fjords

Southbound - 12 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
Starts / Ends
Oslo / Oslo
Activity Level
Variable
This 10-day Arctic expedition on National Geographic Resolution takes you to the remote islands and fjords of northern Norway such as Sørøya Island and Senja Island before moving towards Svalbard, where the wildlife and rugged landscapes will take your breath away.
  • Explore the Svalbard coast
  • Discover islands and fjords
  • Actively explore the scenery
  • Explore the coves and inlets
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Kangerlussuatsiaq, Greenland
from $18,395
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Northwest Passage: The Legendary Arctic Sea Route

17 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Calgary
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 17-day cruise from Reykjavik to Calgary aboard Ultramarine, retracing the Franklin Expedition's path in the Northwest Passage. Explore the Canadian High Arctic and Greenland, discover Inuit communities, hike colorful tundra, and encounter diverse wildlife.
  • Explore Reykjavik’s capital
  • Encounter Maniitsoq archipelago
  • Discover Nuuk’s historic sites
  • Experience Pond Inlet’s culture
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Kayaking in the Northwest Passage
from $21,795
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Northwest Passage: Epic High Arctic

Calgary - Reykjavik - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
Starts / Ends
Calgary / Reykjavik
Activities
Kayaking, Adventure Options, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Land & Sea Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Sail on this 17-day Arctic cruise aboard Ocean Explorer, starting in Calgary, and journey through Canada's High Arctic and Greenland. Explore stunning regions like Beechey Island, Radstock Bay, and Arctic Bay. Cruise through Smith Sound before arriving in Greenland, where you’ll visit Qaanaaq, Uummannaq, and the Ilulissat Icefjord.
  • Explore Beechey Island’s graves
  • Spot polar bears at Radstock Bay
  • Visit Arctic Bay
  • Marvel at calving icebergs
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Houses of Greenland
from $27,810
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Northeast Greenland's Unexplored Sea Ice

Reykjavík Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Fishing
Activity Level
Variable
This 15-day cruise offers a unique opportunity to explore Greenland's northeast coast, one of the most remote regions in the Far North. Take the time to explore the coasts of Blosseville, Ittoqqortoormiit, and Greenland's northeast.
  • Discover Blosseville
  • Cross Denmark Strait
  • Explore Ittoqqortoormiit
  • Watch the arctic wildlife
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First views of Baffin Island
from $13,195
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Northwest Passage to Newfoundland: Glaciers, Mountains, and Wildlife

Calgary - St. John - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
Starts / Ends
Calgary / St. John's
Activities
Helicopter Tours
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 16-day expedition cruise aboard the Ultramarine, covering 2,500 nautical miles from the Northwest Passage to Newfoundland and Labrador. Explore remote areas, including Beechey Island, Icy Arm Fjord, Qikiiqtarjuaq, Cape Mercy, Torngat Mountains, L’Anse aux Meadows, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, and St. John’s.
  • Explore Calgary
  • Discover Northwest Passage
  • Experience Lancaster Sound
  • Witness Baffin Island
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Exploring Greenland
from $22,295
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Jewels of the Arctic

Reykjavik - Oslo - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 15-day expedition cruise aboard the Greg Mortimer from Reykjavik to Oslo. Explore Svalbard's endless daylight, meet polar bears and sea ice walruses, and hear guillemot calls. Venture through East Greenland's Scoresbysund, visit remote Ittoqqortoormiit and glide amidst stunning icebergs.
  • Explore Reykjavik’s sites
  • Discover East Greenland’s fjords
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit’s Inuit
  • Visit Thingvellir National Park
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Kayaking through the arctic waters.
from $17,250
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Svalbard and the Northern Fjords

10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
Activity Level
Variable
This 10-day Arctic expedition on National Geographic Endurance takes you to the remote islands and fjords of northern Norway such as Sørøya Island and Senja Island before moving towards Svalbard, where the wildlife and rugged landscapes will take your breath away.
  • Make for the wilder wilds
  • Discover the islands and fjords
  • Actively explore the scenery
  • Explore the coves and inlets
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Qikiqtarjuak community
from $21,795
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Northwest Passage: The Legendary Arctic Sea Route

Reykjavik to Calgary - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Calgary
Activities
Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
Join this 17-day adventure from Reykjavik to Calgary aboard Ocean Explorer, exploring the stunning landscapes of Greenland and Canada’s Arctic. Travel through Greenland’s breathtaking fjords, stop at remote towns like Nuuk and Maniitsoq, and witness spectacular wildlife in Canada’s High Arctic.
  • Cruise through Greenland’s fjords
  • Spot wildlife at Creswell Bay
  • Hike around Cape Mercy
  • Explore Beechey Island
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Musk Ox roaming the Northwest Passage
from $13,295
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Canada’s Remote Arctic: Northwest Passage to Ellesmere and Axel Heiberg Islands

12 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
Starts / Ends
Calgary / Calgary
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 12-day adventure cruise around the Canadian High Arctic aboard the Ultramarine. See the unique wonders and the breathtaking environment at the top of the world through adventure activities like helicopter flightseeing, wildlife tracking, and trekking.
  • Experience the Canadian Arctic
  • Search for iconic Arctic wildlife
  • Enjoy flightseeing and heli landing
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