Top Arctic Trips & Tours in May 2025

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Norway's Fjords and Arctic Svalbard (Northbound)

Bergen - Oslo - 16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution

• Explore the rare northern fjords
• Paddle in a deep fjord
• Explore Lofoten Islands
• Visit the famous building in Tromso

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Bergen / Oslo

Activity Level

Variable

Cruise across Norway's fjords and Arctic Svalbard on a 16-day expedition aboard the National Geographic Resolution, and explore the wilderness, wildlife, and scenery on Bergen, Tromso, Lofoten Islands, Tysfjorden and Bear Island.

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from $2,539

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Discover Iceland

Iceland Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary

• Explore Reykjavik
• Visit the Golden Circle
• Enjoy Dalvík
• Circumnavigate Ring Road

Starts / Ends

Reykjavik / Reykjavik

Activities

Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the best of Iceland on this 8-day tour, covering Reykjavik and the highlights along the famed Ring Road. Visit a shimmering glacier, spouting geysers, incredible volcanoes, and stunning waterfalls, and go whale watching in the north.

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from $29,590

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Northeast Greenland's Unexplored Sea Ice

Reykjavík Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot

• Discover Blosseville
• Cross Denmark Strait
• Explore Ittoqqortoormiit
• Watch the arctic wildlife

Starts / Ends

Reykjavik / Reykjavik

Activities

Fishing

Activity Level

Variable

This 15-day cruise offers a unique opportunity to explore Greenland's northeast coast, one of the most remote regions in the Far North. Take the time to explore the coasts of Blosseville, Ittoqqortoormiit, and Greenland's northeast.

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from $2,757

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Best of Iceland

Iceland Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary

• Drive the Ring Road
• Enjoy Whale Watching Tour
• Visit National Parks
• Wander Snæfellsnes Peninsula
• Tour the Golden Circle

Starts / Ends

Reykjavik / Reykjavik

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Adventure Options

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the best of Iceland on this exciting 8-day tour starting and ending in Reykjavik. As you visit the Golden Circle and drive the Ring Road, beautiful glaciers reach across the landscape. This complete Iceland tour features Iceland's most legendary places and experiences.

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from $677

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South Iceland Encounter

Iceland Small Group Tour - 2 Day Itinerary

• Experience South Iceland
• Explore Vatnajökull ice cave
• Search for the Northern Lights

Starts / Ends

Reykjavik / Reykjavik

Activity Level

Relaxed

Strap on your hiking boots and join this 2-day adventure, immersing in the marvels of Icelandic landscapes. Discover the South Coast's iconic waterfalls and black sand beaches and be among the first to explore Europe's largest ice cap inside a blue ice cave. Cap it all off with opportunities to witness the enchanting Northern Lights!

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from $24,607

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Norway's Fjords and Arctic Svalbard

16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance

• Explore the rare northern fjords
• Paddle in a deep fjord
• Explore Lofoten Islands
• Visit the famous building in Tromso

Activity Level

Variable

Cruise across Norway's fjords and Arctic Svalbard on a 16-day expedition aboard the National Geographic Endurance, and explore the wilderness, wildlife, and scenery on Bergen, Tromso, Lofoten Islands, Tysfjorden and Bear Island.

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from $19,870

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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

Starts / Ends

Reykjavik / Reykjavik

Activities

Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Skiing

Activity Level

Variable

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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from $25,823

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Baffin Island Dive Safari

7 Day Itinerary

• Travel by snowmobile and qamutik
• Have progressive diving experiences
• See the Arctic's vast wildlife
• Stay in a safari-style base camp

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Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Scuba Diving

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience the most exhilarating 7-day diving adventure in the company of the Arctic's leading scuba diving experts. Settle into a safari-style base camp on the sea ice and dive in the most incredible ice formations. Witness the Arctic's wildlife such as pods of narwhal, a variety of seal species, bowhead, beluga whales, and polar bears.

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from $21,952

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Narwhal & Polar Bear Safari

8 Day Itinerary

• Travel by traditional qamutik
• Camp close to the ice floe edge
• Look for icebergs and drifting ice
• Observe narwhals and polar bears

Activities

Snorkeling

Activity Level

Relaxed

Experience the classic spring floe edge 8-day safari where you may have the opportunity to view polar bears, narwhal and icebergs under the Midnight Sun. Travel to the northern reaches of Baffin Island where the sea ice meets the open water, and marine mammals and other wildlife congregate at the floe edge – also known as the “line of life”.

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from $8,946

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Fire and Ice: An 8-Day Sail Around Iceland

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer

• Explore the northernmost capital
• See Westfjords and waterfalls
• Witness the local puffin colony
• Explore valleys and waterfalls

Starts / Ends

Reykjavik / Reykjavik

Activities

Kayaking, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Experience the breathtaking landscapes of Iceland on an 8-day cruise aboard National Geographic Explorer. This adventure offers wildlife encounters, and striking scenery, making it a perfect way to explore Iceland.

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from $3,700

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Alpine Peaks of Spitsbergen, Ski & Sail

8 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn

• Watch for polar bears and walrus
• Visit Kongsfjorden and Isfjord
• Ski the snowy Arctic terrain
• Enjoy zodiac cruising and hiking

Starts / Ends

Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on an 8-day Arctic expedition aboard the sailing vessel Rembrandt van Rijn. Explore Western Spitsbergen and have multiple opportunities to ski in the alpine terrain of the Arctic.

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from $9,090

EBD $500

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Svalbard Adventure

9 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Sjoveien

• Cruise Arctic fjords and islands
• Embark on daily Zodiac cruises
• Explore Longyearbyen
• See remains of Arctic exploration

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Variable

Explore Svalbard, the Arctic island that has captivated explorers for centuries, on this 8-day voyage aboard the M/S Sjoveien. Spot unique Arctic wildlife and enjoy Svalbard's icy springtime beauty with daily landings on sturdy Zodiac crafts.

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from $6,090

EBD $500

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Springtime in Svalbard

9 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Quest

• Enjoy Alkhornet's birdlife
• Search for Arctic wildlife
• Visit Prins Karls Forland
• Discover historic Danskøya

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Variable

Visit Svalbard on this 9-day Arctic cruise on the M/S Quest, when the midnight sun reigns supreme. During the month of May, Svalbard is characterized by a wonderful purity and offers breathtaking vistas. The fairy-tale winter landscape is dominated by sparkling ice formations, snow covered mountains, fjord ice, and pastel-colored skies.

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from $278

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Katla Ice Cave Under the Volcano

1 Day Itinerary

• View Over Myrdalsjokull
• Visiting a Natural Glacial Ice Cave
• Scenic Super Jeep Ride

Starts / Ends

Reykjavik / Vik

Activity Level

Easy Active

During this day tour, hop on a super jeep to explore the Katla ice cave on Myrdalsjokull Glacier and enjoy scenic views of this landscape.

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from $253

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Ice Climbing & Glacier Walking Adventure

1 Day Itinerary

• Explore Solheimajokull Glacier
• Enjoy glacier hiking

Starts / Ends

Reykjavik / Sólheimajökull Glacier

Activity Level

Moderate

On this day tour, experience ice climbing and hike across the Sólheimajökull glacier in Iceland. Discover the outlet glacier with its many crevasses and challenge your ice-climbing skills.

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from $145

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South Shore Adventure

1 Day Itinerary

• Sólheimajökull Glacier
• Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach
• Reynisdrangar Basalt Sea Stacks
• Skógafoss Waterfall
• Seljalandsfoss Waterfall
• Vík in Mýrdalur

Starts / Ends

Reykjavik / Reykjavik

Activity Level

Easy Active

A great day tour along the south coast of Iceland where waterfalls, black sand beach and magnificent landscape play the main role.

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from $94

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Golden Circle Afternoon

1 Day Itinerary

• Þingvellir National Park
• Gullfoss Waterfall
• Geysir Hot Spring Area

Starts / Ends

Reykjavik / Reykjavik

Activity Level

Relaxed

Express Golden Circle - see Gullfoss waterfall, a spouting geyser and Þingvellir National Park - in one fabulous afternoon.

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from $9,590

EBD $500

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Svalbard Adventure

9 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Stockholm

• Explore Longyearbyen
• Take daily Zodiac cruises
• Search for Arctic wildlife
• Explore grand icy landscapes

Activity Level

Variable

This unique cruise includes one night in a hotel in Longyearbyen and seven nights on board the charming Stockholm exploring Svalbard’s magical coastlines in search of walruses, whales, arctic foxes, and polar bears.

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