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Why Visit The Arctic?

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The Wildlife

Each species you encounter has especially adapted to the harsh conditions here – you’ll seem them nowhere else, and they are often the highlight of a polar trip. Watch polar bears hunting; walrus dozing in the sun; narwhals fishing; arctic foxes camouflaged against the snow, and beluga whales breaching, whilst above you, myriads of seabirds fill the sky.

Incredible Scenery

Mighty glaciers, soaring icebergs and giant ice flows, are just some of the bewildering sights you’ll see. The coastline varies from fjordlands to icy archipelagos, to coastal tundra and narrow inlets, with endless horizons or mountain ranges behind. A midsummer expedition will reveal the many colours of the tundra as millions of wildflowers burst into bloom. And you couldn’t be in a better place to witness the Northern Lights.

Culture

Scattered throughout the region are tiny communities, historic trading posts, old whaling stations and expedition base camps. Indigenous cultures, some descended from the Vikings, are all diverse in their ways of life, languages and beliefs, but all live off the surrounding land and sea. There’s a rich tradition of storytelling, with practices and legends passed down the generations.

Exploration

Some of the greatest explorers have forged paths to the North Pole from various points around the Arctic, and a voyage here can put you right in their footsteps. The Norwegian archipelago and that of the historic Canadian sea route, have both been the starting point for many an expedition.