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.
Northern Lights
Aurora Borealis, or the Northern Lights, are a spectacular natural phenomenon which can be witnessed across different parts of the Arctic, and are one of the region's most popular attractions
Wildlife
The arctic region is well known for its wildlife, from whales, arctic foxes, polar bears, seals, puffins, and albatross, to bald eagles, snowy owls, walruses, caribou and, of course, reindeer
Dramatic landscapes
Vast mountains, eerie icebergs, glaciers and fjords, even hot springs and geysers - the Arctic region is blessed with spectacular and dramatic landscapes which are picture-perfect
Wintersports
The wintry landscapes of the Arctic region make its destinations popular for wintersports from skiing to snowboarding and more, while hiking and mountaineering become more popular during summer months
Our Top Holidays in the Arctic
Manitoba: Polar Bear Adventure
6 Days
Classic 12-Day Norwegian Coast Round Trip and the Northern Lights
12 Days
Grand Arctic Circle Explorer by Rail
20 Days
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