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Explore the Arctic's wonders on a 12-day journey with Adventure Life. Discover the High Arctic Explorer and Spitsbergen Explorer tours, offering wildlife viewing, hiking, and cultural experiences in breathtaking locations like Greenland and Spitsbergen. Embark on small ship cruises to witness iconic Arctic wildlife, explore tundra landscapes, and immerse yourself in the icy realm of the Arctic. Witness Northern Lights displays, visit archaeological sites, and observe unique wildlife in their natural habitats. Join us on a tour to experience the magic of the Arctic firsthand and contact one of Adventure Life's Arctic specialists to plan your unforgettable journey.
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Arctic fox during spring in Svalbard
$16,795
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Svalbard Odyssey

Roundtrip Oslo - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore Longyearbyen
  • Experience Camp Barentz
  • Visit Svalbard Museum
  • Look out for birdlife
Starts / Ends:
Oslo / Longyearbyen
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 12-day expedition cruise roundtrip Oslo aboard the Greg Mortimer. Experience the wonders of Svalbard, a realm of perpetual daylight where encounters with polar bears and the cries of guillemots resonate from towering cliffs. Discover flower-dotted tundra, spot arctic foxes, and uncover …
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First views of Baffin Island
$9,995
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High Arctic Explorer

12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Endeavour
  • Visit Beechey Island
  • Hike on Devon Island
  • Enjoy a cultural welcome at Pond
  • Watch Greenland’s glaciers
  • Marvel at the tundra
Starts / Ends:
Resolute Bay / Kangerlussuaq
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Explore Tallurutiup Imanga, a newly designated marine protected area. Visit the graves of Franklin’s men on Beechey Island. Enjoy an Inuit welcome in Mittimatalik; try your hand at Arctic games. Across Baffin Bay lies the sublime Greenland coast. Illulissat offers cafes, hiking, and …
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Herd of Arctic reindeer
$9,595
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Spitsbergen Explorer: Wildlife Capital of the Arctic

12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Adventurer
  • View iconic arctic wildlife
  • Immerse in the icy realm of Arctic
  • Cruise in Zodiac to explore Arctic
  • Hike the tundra and polar desert
Starts / Ends:
Helsinki / Longyearbyen
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Connect with the unique Arctic wildlife as you travel to Spitsbergen for 12 days aboard Ocean Adventurer. The archipelago is home to the iconic polar bear, as well as whales, walrus, Svalbard reindeer and tens of thousands of seabirds. Exploring the tundra is a breathtaking experience—the …
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Colorful houses of Svalbard
$12,695
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Svalbard Odyssey

12 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Sail to Spitsbergen’s coastline
  • Spot lots of wildlife
  • Photograph Arctic tundra flowers
  • Look out for birdlife
Starts / Ends:
Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activities:
Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Enjoy the best of Svalbard, a world of endless daylight where polar bear sightings quicken your pulse, guillemot cries echo from sea cliffs and beluga whales rise from the sea. Explore tundra adorned with wildflowers and look out for arctic fox, or discover historic camps of explorers and hunters. …
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Viking settlement, Anse-aux-Meadows
$6,695
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Newfoundland Circumnavigation

12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Endeavour
  • Visit Newfoundland´s remote reaches
  • Hike phenomenal landscapes
  • Travel with naturalists & musicians
  • Visit an antique Viking settelement
Starts / Ends:
St. John's / St. John's
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Experience the lively culture and dramatic scenery of Newfoundland on this 11-day cruise starting and ending in historic St. John´s. Enjoy daily expedition stops and community visits, stop at Red Bay's Basque Whaling Station, learn about the Viking history, and enjoy a taste of the …
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Northern lights dance across the Arctic landscape
$15,140
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Iceland's Wild West Coast to East Greenland

Reykjavik - Reykjavik - 12 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
  • Explore Northeast Greenland N. Park
  • Look out for unique widllife
  • Visit Scoresbysund
  • Observe Northern Lights displays
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Sail the route of early Viking explorers and discover a region of epic ice home to the Arctic’s iconic creatures: polar bears, whales, and vast seabird colonies. We will also be on the lookout for the Northern Lights along Greenland and Iceland at this time of year. Actively explore …
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Polar bear and cubs
$23,377
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Polar Bear Mother & Newborn Cubs Safari

12 Day Itinerary
  • Witness newborn polar bear cubs
  • Enjoy Northern Lights at night
  • Observe polar bear denning habitat
Starts / Ends:
Winnipeg / Churchill
Activities:
Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
This special photo safari takes you into one of the world’s largest polar bear denning areas, Wapusk National Park, for one of the most rarely-seen wildlife experiences. This lodge-based photo safari offers an exclusive opportunity to be one of a select few to see polar bear cubs and their …
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Ittoqqortoormiit Village, Greenland
$7,595
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Complete East Greenland

12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Discover Denmark Strait
  • Experience Kuummiut
  • Witness Ikateq
  • Explore Reykjavik
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 12-day cruise to and from Reykjavik aboard the Ocean Albatros. Discover East Greenland, explore stunning landscapes and witness the aurora borealis, vast glaciers, towering mountains, and captivating Arctic wildlife. Immerse yourself in the cultural richness of Ammassalik, experience …
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A sow and her cubs
$8,895
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Best of Svalbard

Svalbard & Polar Ice Edge - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Observe majestic polar bears
  • Walk in the footsteps of explorers
  • Explore spectacular Svalbard
  • Discover the North Pole
Starts / Ends:
Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Explore this fascinating Arctic landscape's various waterways and islands. Cruise into a true wilderness where wildlife abounds, and the long days of summer sunlight enliven the surroundings. As you cruise on the first evening, marvel at the breathtaking view while sailing through Isfjorden, …
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Polar bear in the Arctic
$11,695
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Spitsbergen Explorer: Wildlife Capital of the Arctic

12 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • View iconic arctic wildlife
  • Immerse in the icy realm of Arctic
  • Cruise in Zodiac to explore Arctic
  • Hike the tundra and polar desert
Starts / Ends:
Helsinki / Longyearbyen
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Connect with the unique Arctic wildlife as you travel to Spitsbergen for 12 days aboard Ultramarine. Your Arctic voyage begins and ends in Helsinki, Norway’s vibrant capital city. Fly by private charter to Longyearbyen. The archipelago is home to the iconic polar bear, as well as whales, …
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Musk Ox roaming the Northwest Passage
$12,395
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Canada’s Remote Arctic: Northwest Passage to Ellesmere and Axel Heiberg Islands

12 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Experience the Canadian Arctic
  • Search for iconic Arctic wildlife
  • Enjoy flightseeing and heli landing
Starts / Ends:
Calgary / Calgary
Activities:
Adventure Options, Fly Cruises, Hiking, Land & Sea Exploration, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Easy Active
On this exciting itinerary, follow the natural guides of sea and ice to showcase the region’s cultural, historic and geographic treasures, aiming to approach the farthest stretches of this rugged, rarely visited landscape.Ultramarine’sunprecedented range of adventure options, including …
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Ilulissat Greenland
$9,895
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Gems of West Greenland: Fjords, Icebergs and Culture

12 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Toronto
  • Discover Uummanaq Fjord
  • Explore Disko Bay
  • Venture into Qeqqata
Starts / Ends:
Toronto / Toronto
Activities:
Helicopter Tours, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Take this 12-day journey along the stunning West Greenland coast aboard Ultramarine, venturing into picturesque fjords and captivating islands. This trip showcases the finest attractions in West Greenland, offering a comprehensive exploration of the area. During the trip, visit culturally rich …
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Mountains meet the sea in the Arctic
$12,795
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Svalbard Explorer: Best of High Arctic Norway

12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Explore Helsinki
  • Witness Spitsbergen
  • Experience Spitsbergen
  • Discover Spitsbergen
Starts / Ends:
Helsinki / Helsinki
Activities:
Adventure Options, Hiking, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on a 12-day expedition cruise aboard the Ocean Explorer. Experience the Arctic's rich wildlife, including polar bears, walruses, and reindeer. Revel in the surreal, continuous daylight as you explore this unique terrain, hike vibrant tundra, and delve into its history and geology. This …
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A group of puffins sit on the side of a cliff overlooking the ocean.
$8,260
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Ocean Voyage: Helsinki - Saint-Pierre and Miquelon

Helsinki - Saint Pierre Island - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Explore Helsinki
  • Discover Kallio's salmon specialty
  • Discover Saint Pierre Island
  • Witness extraordinary wildlife
Starts / Ends:
Helsinki / Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Activities:
Local Market Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 12-day ocean voyage from Helsinki to Saint-Pierre and Miquelon aboard the extraordinary Le Commandant Charcot. Begin your cruise in Helsinki, a city blending cosmopolitan elegance and historical charm. Stroll through the neoclassical wonders of the old town, savor local delights like …
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Stunning landscapes in Prince Christian Sound
$13,999
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Greenland Marvels

Kangerlussuaq - Reykjavik - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Explore Nuuk's cultural scene
  • Witness ice shelves in Disko Bay
  • Visit Nanortalik's local museum
  • Encounter Arctic wildlife
Starts / Ends:
Kangerlussuaq / Reykjavik
Activities:
Land & Sea Exploration, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 12-day Arctic expedition in Kangerlussuaq, surrounded by UNESCO-listed landscapes and the majestic ice shelf. Trek to Russell Glacier, explore the Arctic Circle Trail and delve into Inuit history at Kangerlussuaq Museum. In Ilulissat, kayak amid icebergs in Disko Bay, and marvel at the …
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Disko Bay
$12,599
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Iceland & Greenland Passage

Reykjavik - Kangerlussuaq - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Explore Reykjavik's colorful street
  • Witness calving ice at Eqi Glacier
  • Discover Norse ruins in Narsarsuaq
  • Encounter humpbacks and musk oxen
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq
Activities:
Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 12-day cruise exploring the vibrant streets of Reykjavik, Iceland's capital, where you'll marvel at modern architecture and cultural landmarks. Trek along the golden-red sands of Raudisandur beach in Patreksfjordur, while encountering tales of sea monsters and sorcerers. Admire …
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$10,890
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Expedition Svalbard

12 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Sjoveien
  • Venture out on daily zodiac cruises
  • Explore along fjords and glaciers
  • Learn about Eastern Svalbard
  • Discover Southwest Spitsbergen
Starts / Ends:
Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Summer arrives in late June. The midnight sun reigns supreme, and purple saxifrage decorates the slopes. The ice thaws around the islands, and this makes it possible to get further east. Whales are more frequently seen in the waters, and more snow-free areas become accessible for longer walks. At …
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Zodiac cruising near a Greenlandic glacier
$9,945
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In the Wake of Eric the Red

12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Explore Reykjavík
  • Discover Tasiilaq
  • Explore Prins Christian Sund
  • Marvel at Sermilik Fjord
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on an 8-day expedition cruise from Reykjavík aboard the Ocean Albatros, retracing the maritime route of Norse settlers over a millennium ago. Your journey begins in East Greenland, exploring the rugged shores, Tunumiit culture in towns like Tasiilaq and Kuummiut, delving into modern …
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