Polar

JOURNEYS offers the best small group trips and expedition cruises to the Arctic and Antarctica. In the Arctic we visit Canada, Greenland, Norway, Iceland, Alaska, Russia, and the North Pole. Our variety of Antarctic cruises will take you to the Falklands, South Georgia, the Shetland Islands, the Weddell and Ross Seas, and the Antarctic Peninsula, where you'll have the chance to set foot on the continent itself. Some voyages include kayaking or other adventure opportunities. Holiday period cruises are the most popular and fill early.

Infinite combinations of ice, sea, rock, tundra, and sky punctuated by the sounds and sights of sea birds define the captivating purity of the polar wilderness. With our expert naturalist guides you will learn about the history, culture, and wildlife of some of the most beautiful and inaccessible regions on our planet.

Tours to Polar

Active Antarctica Adventure
Cost: $4,990-$11,690 • Duration: 12 days

Experience Antarctica beyond the view from your ship’s deck. Each departure will test your endurance and engage your curiosity with an average of two off-ship activities per day while in...

Antarctica: Antarctic Circle Quest
Cost: $7,500-$16,300 • Duration: 15 days

On this exciting itinerary you will have time to really explore the Antarctic Peninsula, to search out its bays and islands, to marvel at its wildlife and wonder at the...

Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia
Cost: $7,900-$23,500 • Duration: 20 days

If your goal is to set foot on Antarctica but also combine the Antarctic Peninsula’s wonders with a fascinating, easy-paced journey via the Falkland Islands and South Georgia, these expeditions...

Arctic Explorer: Canada to Greenland
Cost: $4,890-$8,990 • Duration: 14 days

The High Arctic Explorer is truly a voyage of adventure and discovery. We will sail out and have some fun investigating the area that challenged the famous explorers of the...

Classic Antarctica
Cost: $6,200-$8,500 • Duration: 11 days

This easygoing, compact adventure offers the very best of Antarctica. You'll see Minke Whales, Leopard Seals and other unique wildlife; explore vast penguin rookeries; visit historic research bases; and enjoy...

Antarctica: Emperor Penguins: Snow Hill Island Safari
Cost: $11,500-$20,900 • Duration: 14 days

Have you always wanted to observe animals in the wild, but can’t take the heat of an African safari? This penguin “safari” gives photographers and nature lovers ample time to...

Arctic: Northwest Passage
Cost: $5,290-$7,990 • Duration: 15 days

The Northwest Passage – a route almost across the top of the world – was long sought by the traders, explorers, and military strategists of Europe, Russian Asia, and the...

Semi-Circumnavigation: Epic Antarctica 2009
Cost: $22,490-$37,590 • Duration: 31 days • Dec. 4-Jan. 3, 2010

Come aboard the only passenger expedition in 2009 to visit the Phantom Coast! Explorer Richard E. Byrd gave this coast between Palmer Peninsula and Thurston Island its ghostly title because...

Arctic: Spitsbergen Explorer
Cost: $3,990-$7,400 • Duration: 11 days

The remarkable islands of the Svalbard archipelago are part of Norway, lying far to the north of the Norwegian mainland and high above the Arctic Circle. Together, they total an...

The North Pole: 90º North
Cost: $22,900-$31,900 • Duration: 15 days

Here is your chance to add your name to the short list of adventurers who have journeyed to the top of the world! The Arctic’s harsh climate defeated many explorers...

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JOURNEYS International has specialized in ecotourism since 1978. We offer you the best nature tours, safaris, treks, adventure travel, family and cultural trips on earth. Whether you call it an eco vacation, adventure travel, ecotravel, ecotour, sustainable travel or responsible travel, for nearly 30 years we have been creating ecologically sensitive and culturally responsible travel to exotic destinations around the world. Specialty ecotrips include women's tours, Kilimanjaro climbs, exploration cruises, festival trips, student group trips and cross cultural and wildlife safaris. Read more about JOURNEYS International.