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Select one of these 132 wildlife experiences to Arctic in 2025 or 2026. Custom plan your Arctic nature adventure with our expert trip planners, including visits to Longyearbyen, Reykjavik, Ittoqqortoormiit, Svalbard, and Ny Alesund. Wildlife and safari trips to Arctic start at $3,050 for a 7 to 30 days adventure in nature. Contact one of our Arctic wildlife and nature travel experts for help planning your next trip.
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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
Whale Watching, 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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Stunning views from your zodiac cruise
from $7,450
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Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland - Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes

14 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
This 14-day Spitsbergen and Northeast Greenland cruise sails waters filled with breath-taking scenery. The expedition passes through areas that are home to seals, seabirds, whales, and polar bears, topped off with nighttime viewing of the Northern Lights.
  • View the Northern Lights
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit settlement
  • Watch whale and seabird migration
  • Observe massive icebergs
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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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Scoresby Sund
from $16,165
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Scoresbysund Autumn Micro Cruise

10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord
Starts / Ends
Keflavik International Airport / Keflavik International Airport
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 10-day cruise from Keflavik to Greenland’s remote eastern coast aboard MV Vikingfjord. Sail past Viking Bay’s towering bird cliffs & basalt columns. Explore the stunning fjords of Hare, Ofjord, & the Bear Islands. Visit historic Thule sites in Sydkap & marvel at drifting icebergs near the Northeast Greenland National Park border.
  • Cruise Viking Bay’s dramatic cliffs
  • Explore Bear Islands vistas
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit
  • Encounter Arctic wildlife
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Watching bears near the lodge
from $12,713
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Birds, Bears & Belugas

Canada Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Winnipeg / Winnipeg
Activity Level
Easy Active
Spend a week exploring Hudson Bay in Northern Manitoba, Canada, and stay in a remote luxury eco-lodge in this unique and wild wilderness known for its stunning landscapes, wildlife, and rich cultural heritage with the help of the Churchill Wild Ecotour.
  • Arctic wildlife viewing
  • Taste tundra-inspired cuisine
  • See the aurora borealis at night
  • Learn about Arctic ecosystems
  • Look for beluga whales in the bay
  • ATV tours exploring the coast
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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
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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Polar bear viewing
from $12,328
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Great Ice Bear

7 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Winnipeg / Winnipeg
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Northern Lights, Village Visits
Activity Level
Easy Active
During this 7-day Great Ice Bear Safari tour, spend your week exploring the rugged and beautiful coastline of Hudson Bay. Witness and photograph Arctic wildlife and their habitats, such as moose, wolves, and a great polar bear, with the help of an expert guide.
  • Capture photos of Arctic wildlife
  • Learn about Arctic ecosystems
  • See the historic port of Churchill
  • Enjoy guided ecotour activities
  • See the aurora borealis at night
  • Try Tundra cuisine
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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
Activities
Fishing
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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Walruses coming ashore in the arctic
from $10,978
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Ungava Polar Ecotour Adventure

Set Departure Group Tour - 7 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Montreal / Montreal
Activities
Biking, Homestays
Activity Level
Moderate
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.
  • Discover Gyrfalcon Island
  • See the biggest tides in Ungava
  • Enjoy a guided ecotour activities
  • See the local tradition and culture
  • See the world famous northern light
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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
Activities
Helicopter Tours
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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Iceberg near floe edge
from $20,930
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Expedition to the Thule Region

Kangerlussuaq - Kangerlussuaq - 17 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
Starts / Ends
Paris / Paris
Activity Level
Variable
Departing from cosmopolitan Paris, luxurious L'Austral takes you north to Arctic Greenland on this 17-day expedition cruise. Explore Baffin Bay, discovering the region of Thule, the mythical territory of the Far North. From the ice cap to the ice floes, via glaciers, icebergs and brash ice, marvel at the Arctic landscapes.
  • Sail between the ice floes
  • Discover traditional villages
  • Explore the wildlife of Arctic
  • See the largest icebergs
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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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Polar bear and cub
from $15,492
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Polar Bear Migration Fly-in

8 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
Get as close to polar bears in the wild as possible so that you can literally walk with them in their natural environment. Join this 8-day Arctic expedition, considered one of the best polar bear tours. Follow the path that polar bears take when they migrate in search of the first sea ice to form on the bay.
  • Stay in a bear-proof cabin
  • Observe and photograph polar bears
  • Enjoy daily guided hikes
  • Delight in magical northern lights
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Polar Bear viewing in the lodge
from $14,563
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Arctic Safari

Canada Small Group Tour - 9 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Winnipeg / Winnipeg
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Camping
Activity Level
Relaxed
Join this unique 9-day Arctic Safari, an opportunity to photograph one of the world’s most magnificent wildlife in the Canadian Arctic. Fly to the remote tundra camp and Arctic lodge set along the coast of Hudson Bay for a private arctic wildlife viewing and photography experience like none other.
  • Discover Canadian Arctic region
  • Experience camping in barren lands
  • See Arctic wildlife
  • Enjoy nature trekking with expert
  • See the aurora borealis at night
  • Visit Churchill and iconic landmark
  • Learn from an expert photographer
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Midnight sun light, Ilulissat
from $14,495
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Into the Northwest Passage

Kangerlussuaq - Kugluktuk, NU - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Endeavour
Starts / Ends
Kangerlussuaq / Kugluktuk
Activity Level
Variable
Board the ice-strengthened Ocean Endeavor expedition ship on this 17-day Arctic cruise from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland through the legendary Northwest Passage. You'll encounter wildlife like polar bears, caribou, walrus, and musk ox, meet Inuit villagers in their coastal fishing towns, navigate around icebergs in zodiacs and trek across glaciers!
  • Visit ancient sites and villages
  • Meet the stunning Arctic wildlife
  • Experience Inuit culture first hand
  • Explore the Ilulissat Icefjord
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