Luxury Holidays to the Arctic
Lightfoot Travel specialises in creating tailormade tours to many corners of the world, and it doesn’t get much more remote than the Arctic Circle. For those seeking truly extraordinary experiences, our luxury holidays to the Arctic offer a rare chance to explore one of the planet’s last great wildernesses. Working with hand-picked luxury expedition ship operators, we can take you on an unforgettable journey through the far-flung reaches of this region—be it the Northwest Passage, Norwegian Spitsbergen, the Russian Arctic, Greenland, or—let's not forget—the North Pole.
Luxury Holidays to the Arctic
The Arctic Circle is an imaginary line at 66º, 30'N latitude, passing through Canada, Alaska, Russia, Greenland, Sweden, Norway and Finland, just missing the north coast of Iceland. It encircles a frozen domain, where the influence of mankind has remained slight despite the indigenous Inuit having lived there for over 9,000 years.
Today, just 0.5% of the world’s population live within the borders of the Arctic Circle; it remains one of planet’s last great frontiers and the pinnacle of exploration. The treeless world offers up sublime wonders of nature from ice fjords and blue glaciers, to haunting ice fields and snow mountains.
Against this spectacular icescape, some of the world’s natural phenomena take place: the Midnight Sun, where the sun never sets and the Polar Nights, where it never rises. Flittering in between, the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, play out a dancing light show across the Arctic sky.
Many species of wildlife exist here. From the bow of your luxury vessel, you may catch a glimpse of fishing polar bears, walruses, beluga and narwhal whales, or herds of reindeer or caribou. Grab a closer sight of them by going on expeditions like photography tours, helicopter tours, and glacier trekking.
Tours & Trips to the Arctic
Ready to start planning? Our expert team has in-depth knowledge about the Polar Regions, which they can use to curate the perfect tour and trip to the Arctic tailored just for you.
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Country: The Arctic
Capital: Tromsø
Best Time To Go: May - September
Currency: Euros
Language: Inuit
Time Zone: GMT-9
Arctic Wildlife Safari
- Search for polar bears hunting seals in the pack ice on an arctic safari
- Explore historical sites including early whaling camps, trappers’ cabins, deserted coal mining operations, and an abandoned polar research station
- Sea kayaking near tidewater glaciers and icebergs
- Look out for humpback whales from the outdoor decks
- Take advantage of the included photography program and learn alongside the onboard expert
Svalbard, Greenland and Iceland Expedition
- A once-in-a-lifetime voyage
- Witness the total solar eclipse as it darkens the skies above the Arctic
- Explore the High Arctic wilderness from your luxury vessel
- Witness incredible wildlife including polar bears
- Discover the beautiful westfjords of Iceland
M/V Sea Spirit
M/V Sea Spirit offers a comfortable sailing experience, showcasing the polar region in style.
Newly renovated in 2018, it carries a maximum of 114 passengers. Deluxe Suites, Premium Suites and the Owner's Suite have private balconies for viewing the landscapes of the Arctic, Antarctica, South Georgia and the...
MS World Explorer
World Explorer is an exceptional boat providing luxury cruises for Polar exploration. With 86 staterooms spread across six tiers of deluxe accommodation, passengers travel in comfort and style. All cabins feature en suite rooms, balconies, mini bars and state of the art ‘infotainment’ systems.
No matter how you...
National Geographic Explorer
The National Geographic Explorer is the flagship of Lindblad Expeditions’ impressive fleet. A state of the art expedition ship, she’s one of the most technologically advanced and stable vessels to ply the waters of Antarctica and the Arctic.
This luxurious vessel provides 81 comfortable cabins and suites across three...
Ocean Albatros
Inaugurated in June 2023, Ocean Albatros, the sister ship of Ocean Victory, stands out as one of the newest vessels offering expedition cruises to the Arctic and Antarctica. Perfect for small-ship cruising in polar regions, it boasts the highest ice rating of Polar code 6/Ice class...
Ocean Victory
Ocean Victory provides a chic, intimate, and exceptionally comfortable small-ship experience in the Arctic and Antarctica. The ship's Arctic cruises cover a range of captivating destinations, including Greenland, Svalbard, Iceland, and the Canadian Arctic.
With the highest available ice rating, Polar code 6/Ice class 1A, Ocean Victory ensures...
