Arctic

The North Pole, the Northern Lights in Winter and the Midnight Sun in Summer, arctic foxes, polar bears, ice bergs and ice caps – there’s a plethora of reasons to visit the wonderful Arctic region which spans the northernmost part of Earth and covers parts of Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Russia and Sweden. Long winters swathed in thick snow make this area ideal for winter sports, but wildlife is fabulous year-round, and the melting of the ice in spring and summer make way for different activities, like hiking or canoeing.
An exciting expedition cruise to the Arctic is one of the very best ways to experience the wonders of the Arctic Circle, with lots to explore: millions of seabirds breed and raise their young on ledges and barren islands, polar bears hunting on ice, walrus, seals, and even Arctic foxes haunt the ice edge. Arctic cruises tend to focus on Iceland, Spitsbergen (Svalbard), or Greenland, and many during the winter months will focus on the Northern Lights. Spitsbergen is renowned for its fossils and variety of land and ice capes, but it's also an adventure playground offering thrilling excursions during both summer and winter, while Greenland's 2000m granite walls and vast icebergs challenge perception in true polar travel style, and the volcanoes, geysers and scenery of Iceland will thrill you with their drama and beauty. Arctic cruises are often popularly combined with the Norwegian Fjords, but are also memorable and enjoyable in their own right.

Arctic Holidays