Venture to the edge of the world in Svalbard, where polar bears roam freely across pristine Arctic wilderness, and experience the raw beauty of the High Arctic like never before.
Journey to Svalbard, the northernmost inhabited place on Earth, where polar bears outnumber humans and the Arctic wilderness remains untouched by civilization.
This extraordinary Arctic safari takes you deep into the Svalbard archipelago, located just 600 miles from the North Pole. Experience the pristine beauty of glaciers, fjords, and tundra while searching for the Arctic's most iconic wildlife including polar bears, Arctic foxes, Svalbard reindeer, and countless seabirds.
Travel aboard a comfortable expedition vessel with expert naturalist guides who will share their knowledge of Arctic ecology, climate science, and the unique challenges of life in the High Arctic. Witness the midnight sun, explore abandoned Soviet mining towns, and stand at the edge of massive glaciers in one of the world's last true wilderness areas.
Svalbard has the world's largest concentration of polar bears, offering unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities.
Experience 24-hour daylight during the Arctic summer, perfect for extended wildlife observation and photography.
Witness massive tidewater glaciers calving into the sea and explore ice-carved fjords of incredible beauty.
Encounter walruses, Arctic foxes, Svalbard reindeer, and millions of seabirds in their natural habitat.
March 15, 2024
Arrive in the world's northernmost settlement. Explore Longyearbyen, visit the Svalbard Museum, and board your expedition vessel.
Accommodation: Expedition ShipMarch 16, 2024
Cruise into Kongsfjorden and visit Ny-Ålesund, the world's northernmost research station. Search for polar bears and Arctic wildlife.
Accommodation: Expedition ShipMarch 17, 2024
Witness the spectacular Monaco Glacier and explore Liefdefjorden. Zodiac cruising among ice floes searching for polar bears and seals.
Accommodation: Expedition ShipMarch 18, 2024
Navigate through pack ice in Hinlopen Strait. Visit Alkefjellet bird cliffs with thousands of Brünnich's guillemots and polar bear habitat.
Accommodation: Expedition ShipMarch 19, 2024
Explore Nordaustlandet and the massive Austfonna ice cap. Search for walruses and polar bears along the ice edge.
Accommodation: Expedition ShipMarch 20, 2024
Visit the eastern islands of Barentsøya and Edgeøya. Explore tundra landscapes and search for Svalbard reindeer and Arctic foxes.
Accommodation: Expedition ShipMarch 21, 2024
Cruise through scenic Hornsund fjord with its dramatic peaks and glaciers. Visit the Polish research station and explore the tundra.
Accommodation: Expedition ShipMarch 22, 2024
Final morning in Isfjorden. Disembark in Longyearbyen and transfer to airport for departure flights.
"Seeing polar bears in their natural habitat was a dream come true. The expedition team was incredibly knowledgeable, and the ship was comfortable even in Arctic conditions. Absolutely magical!"
"The midnight sun and pristine Arctic wilderness exceeded all expectations. Every day brought new wildlife encounters and breathtaking landscapes. A photographer's paradise!"
"Professional expedition team, excellent safety standards, and incredible wildlife viewing. The glaciers and ice formations were spectacular. This trip changed my perspective on our planet."