Disclaimer: As with any wilderness trip, there can be major risks with it, especially in extremely harsh lands, such as the Arctic. Its extremely important that you understand your own limitations first, before proceeding on an Arctic adventure. Its also very important to book with reputable companies, who are experienced and able to guide you throughout such a land. Please use your best judgement, when deciding whether or not to go on an Arctic Expedition.
Here is a list of companies that offer on foot/and/or Cruise Arctic Expeditions
| Company Name | Description | URL |
|---|---|---|
| Icetrek Polar Expeditions | Specializes in polar expeditions, including North Pole and South Pole treks, polar training, and polar kayaking. Known for their expertise in polar travel and adventure. | Icetrek Polar Expeditions |
| Oceanwide Expeditions | Offers a variety of Arctic and Antarctic cruises, including hiking and snowshoeing in the Arctic. They emphasize off-ship experiences to immerse travelers in the polar regions, with activities like hiking, snowshoeing, and wildlife encounters. | Oceanwide Expeditions |
| Quark Expeditions | Known as the leader in polar adventures, they offer expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic. They provide unique experiences like helicopter-supported adventures, including alpine heli-trekking and ice sheet landings. | Quark Expeditions |
| Company Name | Website | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Lindblad Expeditions | www.expeditions.com | Lindblad Expeditions offers luxury adventure cruises that exceed expectations. They are known for their expedition ships, renowned teams, and adventurous destinations. |
| Viking Cruises | www.vikingcruises.com | Viking Cruises specializes in river and ocean cruises aimed at more experienced travelers who are interested in geography, culture, and history. |
| Aqua Expeditions | www.aquaexpeditions.com | Aqua Expeditions is a luxury cruise line that offers boutique experiences on the world’s greatest rivers and seas, focusing on high-end, intimate experiences. |
| Ponant | www.ponant.com | Ponant offers luxury cruises and expedition cruises to destinations that traditional large ships cannot reach, emphasizing a blend of sophistication, conviviality, and comfort. |
| Hurtigruten | www.hurtigruten.com | Hurtigruten is known for its unique heritage, combined with highly skilled crews and a diverse fleet that enables them to offer unique and immersive experiences to some of the world’s most remote areas. |
| UnCruise Adventures | www.uncruise.com | UnCruise Adventures focuses on small group experiences that offer an alternative to traditional cruises by emphasizing wilderness, wildlife, and culture. |
| Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours | www.scenicusa.com | Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours offers all-inclusive luxury river and ocean cruises, known for their state-of-the-art ships and exceptional service. |
| Silversea Cruises | www.silversea.com | Silversea Cruises offers ultra-luxury cruising experiences, featuring small luxury ships that are designed to offer an atmosphere of conviviality and casual elegance. |
The Arctic is one of the most pristine and untouched places left on Earth. Its vast icy landscapes contain a raw, elemental beauty unlike anywhere else you’ve ever been. Northern lights dance across skies clearer than any you’ve seen, and incredible wildlife like polar bears roam free in their natural habitat.
By going on an Arctic expedition, you will experience the magic of this far northern realm in ways few ever do. On a guided voyage with the company that you book with, you’ll travel deep into the High Arctic where not very many of the world’s population ventures. Our expert team allows you to explore safely via boat, kayak, snowmobile or on foot across glaciers and tundra teeming with discoveries.
Through hands-on workshops, you’ll hone your photography skills capturing the magic of the midnight sun, towering icebergs and ancient ice caves glowing an iridescent blue. Interacting with your companies guides, which also provides a window into their culture sustained for millennia in this freezing land.
Beyond incredible sights, Arctic expeditions foster profound personal growth. Braving the raw elements strengthens your self-reliance while getting utterly lost among natural wonders renews a sense of awe. Disconnecting from distraction allows authentic reconnection with yourself and what truly matters most in life.
By choosing to join your company that you book with on an Arctic Expedition , you’ll come home forever changed by the Arctic’s sublime beauty and appreciating Earth’s magnificent diversity on a deeper level. Space is limited, so don’t wait to reserve your place onboard an experience haunting your soul for years to come. The Arctic calls – will you answer its song?
