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Arctic - Articles & Travel Stories

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Explore 36 Arctic travel stories from Adventure Life, featuring expert insights, destination highlights, and firsthand experiences from ancient and culturally rich sites. Whether you’re planning your next adventure in 2025 or 2026, these stories offer inspiration for exploring ruins, archaeological wonders, and hidden historical gems across the globe. Learn from the journeys of fellow travelers and discover meaningful ways to connect with the past through thoughtful travel. Let these Arctic stories guide your path into history.
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Svalbard: Polar Bear Adventure

In early June, I ventured to the High Arctic with Quark Expeditions aboard the Ocean Explorer, exploring the dramatic wilderness of Svalbard. Cruising through ice-choked fjords under the midnight sun, we were treated to unforgettable polar bear sightings, hunting from fast ice. It was a true Arctic safari, filled with awe, wildlife, and the raw …
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Explore the Arctic waters up close aboard a zodiac

Top Places to Visit in the Arctic

An expedition cruise through the Arctic is unlike any other vacation experience. As you follow in the wake of great explorers, you will discover firsthand the breathtaking beauty and surprising biodiversity that exists in the northernmost region of the globe. A cruise of the Arctic may circumnavigate one single country or cross the Arctic Circle on a comprehensive expedition.
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Penguins on an ice formation

Wildlife Guide to Polar Regions

Which polar region is home to penguins? Or how about those elusive narwhals? Before your travels, it will be helpful to learn more about the different species that inhabit the polar regions of the Arctic and Antarctica. You may be surprised to learn the differences!
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Adventures in the Arctic

Best Arctic Expedition Cruise Lines

We review the top expedition cruise lines visiting the Arctic. Which one is a good match for you?
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First views of Baffin Island

Where should I go in the Arctic?

“The Arctic” is an umbrella term for a number of diverse destinations near the northern pole. This area includes parts of Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia, as well as the Arctic Ocean and adjacent seas. The region is home to unique ecosystems, flora and fauna, and cultures which have adapted to the extreme climate.
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Exploring Greenland

Expanding Accessibility: New Routes to Greenland

Greenland's tourism and transport infrastructure is about to undergo a substantial shift, fueled by the inauguration of new international airports and expanded air routes. These improvements are set to transform access to one of the most beautiful and interesting destinations on the planet, providing numerous possibilities for adventurers and …
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The edge of Greenland's ice cap

Iceland: Self-Drive vs. Small Group Tours – Which is Right for You?

Iceland is a stunning destination, with dramatic mountains, glaciers, waterfalls, and black sand beaches. When planning your trip, one of the first choices you’ll need to make is how to explore it all—by renting a car and going at your own pace or joining a small group tour. Self-driving gives you flexibility and freedom, while tours …
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Ready for a day of adventure in Ungava Bay, Arctic Canada

What to Pack for an Arctic Adventure: Extras and Essentials

When preparing for Arctic tour or expedition, you will probably need to visit an outdoor outfitter to find the proper gear. When you decide to visit Ungava Bay and the eco-camp there, here are some suggestions on what to pack: Arctic Clothing: How to Layer Warm clothes! I know, I know, but you should bring the right warm clothes. For starters, …
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Taking a rest from biking in the Canadian Arctic near the Arctic Igloo Base Camp

Stay Calm: The Art of Flexibility on Your Arctic Trip

What should you expect on a trip to the Arctic, specifically when visiting the Ungava Polar Eco-Camp? Great question! The first thing you should know is that no two trips are the same. Your hosts at Ungava Bay are lifelong residents of Nunavik and will use their local knowledge and experience, along with technology (in the form of wind and weather …
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Readying the boat for exploration in the Gyrfalcon Islands, Canadian Arctic

Reasons to Do an Arctic Land Tour in Nunavik

Why should you visit the Arctic? Why go to Nunavik? What is the appeal of Ungava Bay? Great questions. I’ll tell you what I experienced and why I loved my trip to Ungava Bay Eco-Camp. First, it was remote. There are no permanent settlements on the islands, and the camp is seasonal, only open for a few months of the year. When we hiked or …
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Reindeer overlooking ice landing towards snow mountains in Svalbard.

Early Season Svalbard

Follow along my journey to the Svalbard Archipelago in the Norwegian Arctic, also known as the "gateway to the North Pole," and a wildlife paradise aboard the new expedition ship, the Ultramarine with Quark Expeditions. A weeklong voyage that highlighted the incredible wildlife, stunning landscapes and incredible history of the Arctic in Spring. …
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Incredible sunset in the Gyrfalcon Islands

Nunavik--the Canadian Arctic!

A trip to the Gyrfalcon Islands in Ungava Bay to see amazing tidal shifts, incredible natural beauty, hiking and biking across the tundra, and boating throughout the islands. A fascinating place perfect for the adventurous Arctic explorer, yet it still has comfortable and warm eco-pods to stay in!
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Midnight sun over Lofoten

South Greenland vs. Northwest Greenland

Greenland, the world's largest island, is an exciting place in the Arctic for adventurous travelers looking for unique nature and cultural experiences. The island offers adventures that explore its vast landscapes and UNESCO-recognized sites. In South Greenland, travelers may encounter a blend of Inuit and European influences, particularly in …
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Kayakers and zodiacs cruise the waters of the Arctic

Why Greenland and Iceland Pair Perfectly

Greenland and Iceland are two extraordinary Arctic destinations that create a perfect combination for travelers in search of both adventure and relaxation. Although both islands are steeped in legend and natural beauty, they each deliver a distinctly unique experience, making them ideal partners for any journey into the North. Iceland: The …
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Quaint fishing village in Norway

Designing Your Greenland Adventure: Flexibility is Key

Greenland is a land of raw, natural beauty that offers unique adventures unlike anywhere else in the world. As Greenland is not your typical vacation spot, careful planning is essential if you are considering a visit. The Arctic's unpredictable nature requires travelers to be ready to adapt to changes, keep an open mind, and adjust plans as …
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Uummannaq, Zodiacs and Ice

Arctic Safari

A longtime dream came true with the chance to visit Greenland and the Canadian Arctic on a 12-day cruise with Adventure Canada. Our home was the Ocean Endeavour and an amazing vessel for the expedition in and out of the many fjords and ice flows. I was absolutely blown away by the beauty of the landscape and the people. I am already dreaming of …
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MS Ocean Endeavour

Wild Greenland and Canada: Earth, Iron, and Ice

I didn't know what I'd be getting into-- just my dad and me, on a ship together with 180 strangers for 15 days. The itinerary looked like a real adventure: hopping on a charter flight from Toronto to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, and from there exploring majestic fjords, glaciers, and tundra along some of the most remote coastlines in the world. When …
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A polar bear takes a wintery nap

Arctic Cruise: When to Go?

May through September is usually the top season to plan your Arctic cruise as there are fewer insects, the temperatures are tolerable, and usually above freezing levels.
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Sight-seeing in the arctic.

When to Go on an Arctic Cruise?

Though the austere Arctic landscape is often imagined to be a cold white wasteland, the brief months of summer see the flora blossoming and the fauna emerging from their long winter dormancy. Find out the best time to visit the Arctic based on your interests and expectations.
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Zodiac to Sea Adventurer

Mary's Mother-Daughter Greenland and Arctic tour!

With 4 kids I've tried to take them each individually to explore a corner of the world and have some one on one time. My daughter, the wildlife lover, and I traveled to Greenland for some of the best whale watching I've experienced anywhere as well as charming local villages. Across the strait on the Canadian side we spotted polar bears feeding on …
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Sunset while kayaking at floe edge

Mary Explores the High Arctic!

Three local flights from southern Canada later, I arrived into the small northern Canada community of Pond Inlet. From here we boarded sleds pulled by snow mobiles and set off 45 miles along frozen ocean to the floe edge where the frozen channel were were traveling along meets up with the moving waters of the Atlantic. It is here where travelers …
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Excursions at Isbjornhamna

A Very Cold Week in June

It's one of those magical destinations I never really thought I would visit: THE ARCTIC (with a bonus stop over in Iceland!) Our time aboard the Ocean Endeavor was nothing short but awesome! We learned about the land and the wildlife, such as polar bears, walruses and birds. We had a very good time!
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Adventures in Svalbard

Haley and I had the opportunity to travel to the magical land of Svalbard, with a quick stop-over in Norway's lovely capital of Oslo. Svalbard is a place of mystery that draws people in with the lure of Polar Bears, and then blows them away with dramatic and sublime landscapes. We were spoiled-rotten on an 11-day cruise aboard the Sea Spirit. We …
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Arctic, indeed!

Norway & Svalbard

Highlighting my travels through mainland Norway and the Svalbard archipelago. My first tastes of life above the Arctic circle, shrimp, and a true polar plunge. Nothing could have prepared me for the sheer beauty of this Arctic gem - Svalbard was a dream from which I never wanted to wake.
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