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Experience the magic of the Arctic on one of the 26 Northern Lights viewing cruises available for 2025 or 2026. Sail through the Arctic waters and discover breathtaking landscapes, showcasing the region's raw beauty and diverse wildlife. Witness the awe-inspiring Aurora Borealis, where the night sky transforms into a canvas painted with vibrant hues. Immerse yourself in activities that bring you closer to the Arctic's nature, from observing polar bears in their natural habitat to exploring the rich Inuit culture. Be mesmerized by majestic icebergs, pristine fjords, and the serene polar wilderness. These Northern Lights cruises, ranging from , offer an unforgettable experience starting at $1,234. Contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Enormous tabular icebergs dominate the Arctic landscape
from $8,195
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Arctic Sights and Northern Lights

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Hallgrimskirkja landmark
  • Marvel at Ittoqqortoormiit village
  • Spot Arctic's wildlife animals
  • Observe dancing Northern Lights
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Adventure Options
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 12-day expedition to and from Reykjavik aboard the Sea Spirit. Experience stunning fjords, icebergs, and wildlife in Greenland, visit an Inuit village, and enjoy various outdoor activities before returning to Iceland's Westfjords.
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Polar bear viewing
from $12,328
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Great Ice Bear

7 Day Itinerary
  • Capture photos of Arctic wildlife
  • Learn about Arctic ecosystems
  • See the historic port of Churchill
  • Enjoy guided ecotour activities
  • See the aurora borealis at night
  • Try Tundra cuisine
Starts / Ends
Winnipeg / Winnipeg
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration
Activity Level
Easy Active
During this 7-day Great Ice Bear Safari tour, spend your week exploring the rugged and beautiful coastline of Hudson Bay. Witness and photograph Arctic wildlife and their habitats, such as moose, wolves, and a great polar bear, with the help of an expert guide.
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Polar bear and cub
from $16,151
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Polar Bear Migration Fly-in

8 Day Itinerary
  • Stay in a bear-proof cabin
  • Observe and photograph polar bears
  • Enjoy daily guided hikes
  • Delight in magical northern lights
Activity Level
Relaxed
Get as close to polar bears in the wild as possible so that you can literally walk with them in their natural environment. Join this 8-day Arctic expedition, considered one of the best polar bear tours. Follow the path that polar bears take when they migrate in search of the first sea ice to form on the bay.
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Polar Bear viewing in the lodge
from $14,563
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Arctic Safari

Canada Small Group Tour - 9 Day Itinerary
  • Discover Canadian Arctic region
  • Experience camping in barren lands
  • See Arctic wildlife
  • Enjoy nature trekking with expert
  • See the aurora borealis at night
  • Visit Churchill and iconic landmark
  • Learn from an expert photographer
Starts / Ends
Winnipeg / Winnipeg
Activities
Camping
Activity Level
Relaxed
Join this unique 9-day Arctic Safari, an opportunity to photograph one of the world’s most magnificent wildlife in the Canadian Arctic. Fly to the remote tundra camp and Arctic lodge set along the coast of Hudson Bay for a private arctic wildlife viewing and photography experience like none other.
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Northern Lights
from $2,757
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Golden Circle and Northern Lights Tour

Iceland Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Hike at Vatnajokull glacier
  • Enjoy Arctic Whale Watching
  • Visit to Ingvellir National Park
  • Wander along Diamond Beach
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Relaxed
On this fantastic 8-day road trip along the Ring Road, explore the dramatic landscapes of Iceland's "Golden Circle." Experience the Aurora Borealis, commonly considered one of the most magnificent natural phenomena in the world.
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Bear in the lodge
from $12,944
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Polar Bear Photo Safari

7 Day Itinerary
  • Capture photos of polar bears & cub
  • See the aurora borealis at night
  • Learn about Arctic ecosystems
  • Discover Canadian Arctic wildlife
  • Tunda Cuisine
  • Peak photo sessions
Starts / Ends
Winnipeg / Winnipeg
Activity Level
Easy Active
Join this 8-day Polar Bear Photo Safari Tour at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge, Hudson Bay, Canada, a wildly rugged and remote location, catering to the photographer willing to spend long hours in the field getting up close and personal, at ground level, with Arctic wildlife.
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Northern lights dance across the Arctic landscape
from $8,395
EBD 15
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Arctic Sights and Northern Lights

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Westfjord's cultural charm
  • Sail Denmark Strait's wild seas
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit’s museum
  • Witness auroras in clear skies
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 11-day expedition to and from Reykjavik aboard the Sea Spirit, exploring Iceland's landmarks and Greenland's stunning Scoresby Sund. Experience Inuit culture, witness the Northern Lights, and enjoy whale watching back in Iceland.
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Northern Lights
from $3,708
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Guided Northern Lights Getaway

4 Day Itinerary
  • Discover Iqaluit
  • Enjoy cultural attractions
  • Explore Sylvia Grinnell River
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Ottawa / Ottawa
Activity Level
Relaxed
Discover the best of the aurora season and Iqaluit’s top highlights and attractions on a 4-day guided stay in the True North, Nunavut's capital. On a half-day excursion, see the Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum, the Unikkaarvik Visitor Center, and the Inuit Art Gallery. Stretch and explore during a hike around Sylvia Grinnell Park.
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Hiking in the vast Arctic landscape
from $15,995
EBD 25%
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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
Starts / Ends
Kangerlussuaq / St. John's
Activities
Hiking
Activity Level
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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Polar bear den emergence quest
from $18,494
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Nanuk Emergence Quest

14 Day Itinerary
  • Find female polar bears and cubs
  • See other boreal wildlife
  • See the aurora borealis at night
  • Learn about Arctic ecosystems
  • Enjoy winter activities
Starts / Ends
Winnipeg / Winnipeg
Activity Level
Easy Active
Witness female polar bears and their young cubs as they leave their den and head out onto the sea ice on this challenging 14-day Nanuk Emergence Quest in Canada's Hudson Bay Arctic Region. Located at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge, spend long hours in the field getting up close and personal, at ground level, with Arctic wildlife.
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Polar bear in the Arctic
from $10,795
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Adventures in Northeast Greenland: Glaciers, Fjords and the Northern Lights

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Cruise the Denmark Strait
  • Explore Northeast Greenland’s fjord
  • Interact with Inuit communities
  • Visit Kong Oscar Fjords and Ella
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Sail on this 11-day Arctic adventure aboard Ultramarine starting in Reykjavik and explore Northeast Greenland’s rugged fjords and remote landscapes. Spot muskoxen, sail through ice-filled waters, and interact with Inuit communities. Experience Zodiac cruises and a chance to witness the Northern Lights. End your journey back in Reykjavik with unforgettable Arctic memories.
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The edge of Greenland's ice cap
from $11,995
EBD 20%
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Greenland & Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure

Kangerlussuaq - St. John's, NL - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Cruise through Kangerlussuaq Fjord
  • Explore Nuuk’s cultural sites
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • See Torngat Mountains National Park
Starts / Ends
Kangerlussuaq / St. John's
Activities
Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 15-day Greenland & Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure cruise from Greenland to Newfoundland aboard the Ocean Nova, sailing through majestic fjords, historic sites, and breathtaking Arctic landscapes. Visit the Viking settlement at L’Anse aux Meadows and experience warm Newfoundland hospitality in remote coastal villages.
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Polar bear and cubs
from $22,708
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Polar Bear Mother & Newborn Cubs Safari

13 Day Itinerary
  • Witness newborn polar bear cubs
  • Enjoy Northern Lights at night
  • Observe polar bear denning habitat
Starts / Ends
Winnipeg / Churchill
Activity Level
Relaxed
Immerse yourself in the world’s largest polar bear denning area for one of the most rarely-seen wildlife experiences on this polar bear photo safari and witness the joy of newborn polar bear cubs emerging from dens for the first time.
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Northern lights - Aurora borealis
from $11,000
No SS
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East and South Greenland Explorer, Aurora Borealis, Incl. flight from Narsarsuaq to Copenhagen

Longyearbyen - Narsarsuaq - 21 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Explore Longyearbyen’s history
  • Sail through Foster Bay
  • Traverse Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord
  • Explore Antarctic Sound’s islands
  • Discover Thule dwellings
  • Bathe in Uunartoq’s hot springs
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Narsarsuaq
Activity Level
Variable
Start your 21-day East and South Greenland Explorer cruise aboard the MV Plancius in Longyearbyen. Explore historic sites, spot minke whales, and sail to Greenland's Foster Bay. Journey through fjords, encountering icebergs, musk oxen, and geese. Visit Ittoqqortoormiit, Tasiilaq, and Norse ruins in Eriksfjord, ending in Narsarsuaq, before flying back to Copenhagen.
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A towering iceberg
from $14,395
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Under the Northern Lights: Exploring Iceland & East Greenland

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Iceland's Westfjords
  • Cruise Látrabjarg’s bird cliffs
  • Witness Greenland's Scoresbysund
  • See muskoxen in Northeast Greenland
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Kayaking, Photography Seminars
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 14-day Under the Northern Lights from Reykjavik and back aboard Ultramarine. Explore the rugged Westfjords, sail to Northeast Greenland’s stunning fjords, and visit Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland’s northernmost community. Witness puffins, muskoxen, and whales explore ancient Thule settlements and marvel at the Scoresbysund fjord system.
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Amazing blue water and ice in Greenland
from $9,995
EBD 20%
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Heart of the Arctic

Kangerlussuaq - Iqaluit, NU - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Sail through stunning fjords
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • Spot polar bears ands whales
  • Discover Viking history
Starts / Ends
Kangerlussuaq / Iqaluit
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Northern Lights, Whale Watching, Small Ship Sailing
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 14-day Heart of the Arctic cruise aboard Ocean Nova. Explore dramatic fjords, witness calving glaciers, and cross the Arctic Circle under the northern lights. Visit communities like Nuuk, Kinngait, and Salluit, where Inuit traditions thrive. Cruise by Zodiac to remote islands teeming with polar bears, walruses, and seabirds.
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Northern Lights near Tromso, Norway
from $20,395
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Arctic Golden Autumn & Northern Lights

Reykjavik - Tromso - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Visit Gullfoss, stunning waterfall
  • Enjoy Vigur, birdwatching paradise
  • Experience Svalbard’s wilderness
  • Witness Norway’s northern lights
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Tromso
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 17-day cruise from Reykjavik to Tromso aboard the Sylvia Earle, exploring the stunning landscapes of Iceland and the untouched beauty of the High Arctic. Experience majestic waterfalls, vibrant wildlife, and enchanting locations like Vigur Island, Jan Mayen, and Svalbard, culminating in breathtaking views of Norway and prime opportunities to witness the northern lights.
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Scoresby Sund
from $16,535
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Scoresbysund Northern Lights Photo Tour

10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord
  • Sail Scoresbysund fjords
  • Explore Viking Bay dramatic cliffs
  • Visit Sydkap ancient history
  • Discover Bear Islands vistas
Starts / Ends
Keflavik International Airport / Keflavik International Airport
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 10-day Greenland photography cruise to Scoresbysund aboard MV Vikingfjord, capturing the world’s largest fjord system with just 12 photographers and an expert guide. Enjoy pristine wilderness, towering icebergs, and a rare chance to photograph the Northern Lights.
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