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Explore the Arctic's wonders on Adventure Life's cultural tours and cruises this year. With a selection of meticulously crafted itineraries to choose from, including adventures like discovering Iceland's natural beauty and wildlife, sailing through the Northwest Passage, exploring Greenland's stunning landscapes, and visiting the ancient Viking settlement in Canada, you'll embark on a journey that will leave you in awe of the Arctic's diverse offerings. Immerse yourself in the unique cultures, breathtaking scenery, and fascinating history of these remote regions over a span of , creating memories that will last a lifetime. Don't miss the chance to experience the Arctic in all its glory - contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Beautiful artic mountains at sunset.
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Greenland & Wild Labrador

Kangerlussuaq - St. John's, NL - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Endeavour
  • Cross the Arctic Circle by sea
  • Visit the capital Nuuk
  • Hike Torngat Mtns National Park
  • Search for polar bears & eagles
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Kangerlussuaq / St. John's
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Variable
During this 15-day expedition cruise on the Ocean Endeavor, see both the beauty of Greenland and the charm of Newfoundland. From Greenland, cruise through northern Canada, exploring French and Viking influences. Visit two different Canadian National Parks, see landscapes that blow your mind, and learn a lot about the cultural connections to the land.
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Traditional Colourful Houses
from $23,920
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Inuit Spring of Ammassalik

Reykjavík - Reykjavík - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Meet the Inuit people
  • Join the dog sled activity
  • Sail to eastern coast of Greenland
  • Explore Ammassalik
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Skiing
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Embark on this 11-day cruise aboard Le Commandant Charcot, exploring the hypnotic and icy landscapes of the Ammassalik and Blosseville regions.
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Arctic Summer
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Taste of the Arctic Summer

4 Day Itinerary
  • Enjoy historic town tours
  • Hike along Sylvia Grinnell River
  • Get a taste of the Arctic
  • Discover Iqaluit iconic spots
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Iqaluit / Ottawa
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Relaxed
Discover the charm of Canada's hidden jewel, the marine city of Iqaluit. On this 4-day Arctic tour, explore the Sylvia Grinnell Territorial Park by hiking and kayaking in Frobisher Bay.
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Midnight sun light, Ilulissat
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Into the Northwest Passage

Kangerlussuaq - Kugluktuk, NU - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Endeavour
  • Visit ancient sites and villages
  • Meet the stunning Arctic wildlife
  • Experience Inuit culture first hand
  • Explore the Ilulissat Icefjord
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Kangerlussuaq / Kugluktuk
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Board the ice-strengthened Ocean Endeavor expedition ship on this 17-day Arctic cruise from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland through the legendary Northwest Passage. You'll encounter wildlife like polar bears, caribou, walrus, and musk ox, meet Inuit villagers in their coastal fishing towns, navigate around icebergs in zodiacs and trek across glaciers!
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Puffins on the Latrabjarg Cliffs
from $6,645
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Exploring Iceland: Fjords, Waterfalls and Wildlife

Reykjavik - Reykjavik - 6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Explore Iceland's pristine fjords
  • Soak in geothermal hot springs,
  • Discover Westfjords' biodiversity
  • Watch out for humpback whales
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Variable
On this 6-day Exploring Iceland, embark in Reykjavík. Discover the beauty if Iceland’s geology - glaciers, geysers, thundering waterfalls, immense cliffs, geothermal springs and more. Relax aboard the luxury sailing vessel National Geographic Explorer and enjoy informal elegance, culinary delights, and gracious service.
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Beautiful Hornsund, Norway
from $5,650
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Around Spitsbergen, In the Realm of Polar Bear & Ice

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Explore Longyearbyen's landmarks
  • Sail Isfjorden's stunning waters
  • Visit Krossfjorden's glaciers
  • Spot wildlife at Seven Islands
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Embark on a 10-day cruise aboard the Ortelius from Longyearbyen, exploring glaciers, fjords, and wildlife-rich areas like Monaco Glacier and Hinlopen Strait. Visit Ny Alesund, reach 80° north, and marvel at Spitsbergen's dramatic landscapes.
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Whale sighting in Polar waters!
from $17,080
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Total Solar Eclipse in The Far North

Longyearbyen - Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Explore Spitsbergen
  • Visit Ny-Alesund
  • Discover Jan Mayen
  • Explore Ittoqqortoormiit
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Longyearbyen / Reykjavik
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Urban Exploration
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Embark on a 14-day expedition from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik aboard the Le Lyrial, exploring glaciers, wildlife, and isolated Jan Mayen Island. Visit the Inuit community in Ittoqqortoormiit, traverse Scoresby Sound's fjords, and conclude in Iceland's legendary landscapes from Isafjordur to Westfjords.
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Hiking in the vast Arctic landscape
from $15,995
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Greenland & Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure

Kangerlussuaq - St. John's, NL - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Exploris One
  • Witness the northern lights
  • Visit the capital Nuuk
  • Discover the Torngats’ beauty
  • Spot wildlife along Arctic coast
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Kangerlussuaq / St. John's
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Northern Lights
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Variable
Embark on a 15-day Greenland & Wild Labrador aboard Exploris One from Greenland to Newfoundland, uncovering stunning fjords, Inuit heritage, Viking history, and diverse wildlife. Expect Zodiac excursions, expert-led hikes, and cultural encounters in one of the world’s most remote and beautiful regions.
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from $11,490
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Solar Eclipse Expedition

Longyearbyen - Isafjordur - 16 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Quest
  • Witness a rare total solar eclipse
  • Discover colorful rock formations
  • Spot Arctic wildlife daily
  • Visit traditional hunter’s hut
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Longyearbyen / Isafjordur
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Experience the Arctic’s raw beauty on this 16-day cruise from Longyearbyen to Isafjordur aboard the M/S Quest. Witness a rare total solar eclipse over Kong Oscar Fjord. Cross the Greenland Sea while watching for whales. Discover Kejser Franz Josef Fjord and Blomsterbugten—stunning locations framed by glaciers and rock formations.
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Franz Josef Land scenery
from $28,390
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Northeast Greenland National Park Micro Cruise

Iceland Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord
  • Cruise Scoresbysund fjord system
  • Explore Thule cultural remains
  • Visit Antarctic Havn cabin
  • Walk Ittoqqortoormiit settlement
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Keflavik International Airport / Iceland
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Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Small Ship Sailing, Village Visits
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Variable
Explore Greenland on this 12-day cruise aboard MV Vikingfjord explores Scoresbysund, Kejser Franz Josephs Fjord, and Northeast Greenland National Park. Journey includes wildlife viewing, cultural sites, Zodiac landings, and hikes through remote Arctic landscapes.
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The blue lagoon in Iceland
from $7,170
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Icelandic Mosaic

Reykjavík Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Discover Reykjavík's Blue Lagoon
  • Explore the beautiful Grimsey
  • Experience Isafjordur fjord
  • Visit Eldheimar
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Variable
Le Bellot hosts this 8-day Arctic cruise of Iceland, departing from the artistic capital city of Reykjavik. Bird lovers rejoice at the wealth of seabirds, especially at Grimsey Island. You'll also witness the beautiful Ísafjörður, nestled in a dramatic landscape of volcanoes, glaciers, and snow-capped peaks, all while learning about the local culture.
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Hiking in Spitsbergen
from $19,935
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Svalbard Summer Photo Tour with Paul Goldstein

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord
  • Hike historic Ytre Norskøya
  • Visit remote Kvitøya island
  • Spot whales near shelf edge
  • Explore Sjuøyane’s wild cliffs
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Explore Svalbard’s Arctic landscapes on this 10-day cruise aboard MV Vikingfjord. Visit walrus colonies, whaling sites, and bird cliffs. Cruise along glaciers, search the sea ice for polar bears, and take in the northernmost islands of Sjuøyane before returning to Longyearbyen.
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Beautiful Hornsund, Norway
from $19,935
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Svalbard Spring Photo Tour

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord
  • Visit Poolepynten walrus colony
  • Cruise near Svitjodbreen glacier
  • Search ice edge wildlife
  • Explore Hornsund bird cliffs
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Join a 10-day Svalbard cruise aboard MV Vikingfjord, sailing round-trip from Longyearbyen. Visit Poolepynten’s walrus colony, explore ice edges near Fuglefjorden, and land at sites like Copper Camp and Camp Bell. Discover Hornsund’s bird cliffs and historic huts before returning north through Isfjorden to Longyearbyen.
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Visit the colorful town of Longyearbyen in the far north
from $18,965
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Svalbard Summer Micro Cruise

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord
  • Search icy polar habitats
  • See Austfonna ice cap
  • Observe Alkefjellet bird cliff
  • Visit Ny-Ålesund station
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Whale Watching, Archaeological Site Visits
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Explore Svalbard on a 10-day cruise aboard MV Vikingfjord, sailing roundtrip from Longyearbyen. Visit walrus colonies at Poolepynten, glaciers like Bråsvellbreen and Kronebreen, bird cliffs at Alkefjellet, and historical sites such as Sallyhamna and Hamburgbukta. Search for polar bears and wildlife along the ice edge.
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A polar bear climbs glacial ice in the Arctic
from $19,755
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Svalbard Autumn Photo Tour

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord
  • Walrus colony visit
  • Glacier Zodiac cruise
  • Bird cliffs hiking
  • Whale watching opportunity
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Photography Seminars
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Variable
Sail from Longyearbyen on an 11-day cruise through Svalbard’s wilderness aboard MV Vikingfjord. Visit walrus colonies at Poolepynten, explore glaciers like Bråsvellbreen, hike Sjuøyane’s bird cliffs, cruise fjords with whales and polar bears, and discover changing geology at Alkhornet before returning to Longyearbyen.
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Explore Kangerlussuaq
from $8,995
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Complete West Greenland

10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Explore Sisimiut’s heritage
  • Witness Disko Bay’s icebergs
  • Visit Ilulissat’s Icefjord
  • Explore Uummannaq
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Kangerlussuaq / Nuuk
Activities
Kayaking
Activity Level
Variable
Join this 10-day Arctic expedition to West Greenland aboard Ocean Albatros. Experience Arctic wildlife, ancient Inuit culture, and modern Greenlandic life as you explore remote towns, towering glaciers, and fjords on this once-in-a-lifetime voyage.
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Enjoy the beauty of Aurora Borealis while touring the arctic.
from $8,350
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East & South Greenland Explorer – Aurora Borealis

Akureyri - Narsarsuaq - 15 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Navigate from Iceland to Greenland
  • Explore Tasiilaq town
  • Relax in hot springs
  • Visit Norse ruins
  • Witness the Prins Christian Sund
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Reykjavik / Narsarsuaq
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Variable
Start your 15-day MV Plancius Arctic adventure in Reykjavik, Iceland, and journey by ship to Greenland’s remote and stunning east coast. Cruise through iceberg-filled fjords, explore iceberg-filled fjords, hike remote valleys, spot wildlife, visit Norse ruins, and soak in Uunartoq’s hot springs.
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A group of puffins sit on the side of a cliff overlooking the ocean.
from $8,970
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Iceland Voyage: Land of Fire and Ice with Smithsonian Journeys

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Explore Reykjavik’s vibrant streets
  • Visit Isafjordur picturesque fjord
  • Wander Akureyri’s colorful streets
  • Discover Heimaey’s volcanic island
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Variable
Explore Iceland’s stunning west coast on this 8-day cruise aboard Le Bellot, featuring glaciers, fjords, volcanoes, and geysers. Highlights include Reykjavík’s colorful charm, Grimsey’s seabird colonies, Akureyri’s geothermal wonders, and the iconic Golden Circle or whale-watching adventures.
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