This exceptional combination tour offers a rare chance to experience two of the Arctic’s most unforgettable destinations at their seasonal best. From the dramatic ice-sculpted landscapes of Svalbard to the bird-rich tundra and coastline of Norway’s Varanger Peninsula, you’ll witness a staggering diversity of wildlife and scenery under the endless light of the northern summer.

In Svalbard, summer unlocks a world few ever see. Aboard a small expedition ship, you’ll sail through fjords flanked by glaciers and snow-covered peaks. You’ll explore remote bays and ice-clad shores by Zodiac and on foot, venturing into pristine habitats inaccessible to larger ships. Polar Bears patrol the sea ice in search of seals, Walruses haul out on remote beaches, while whales—such as Minke or Humpback—surface nearby. On land, Arctic Foxes slink through thawed valleys, and Reindeer graze the blooming tundra. Birdlife is abundant, too: King Eiders, Ivory Gulls, Pomarine Jaegers, Atlantic Puffins, Fieldfares, Gyrfalcons, and many more can all be seen on and around Svalbard.

In contrast, Varanger offers a vibrant mosaic of habitats teeming with birdlife. Here, the tundra meets boreal forest and rugged coastlines, creating a haven for northern specialties. You’ll witness the spectacular lekking of Ruff and Capercaillie, search for rare breeders like Pine Grosbeak and Siberian Tit, and observe bustling seabird colonies of Puffins, Murres, and Kittiwakes on Hornøya’s sea cliffs. The haunting calls of Red-throated Loons echo over tundra lakes, while Humpback Whales sometimes surface offshore in the Barents Sea.

Designed for travelers who appreciate both intimate wildlife encounters and the raw beauty of the far north, this immersive journey reveals the Arctic as few ever experience it—wild, remote, and utterly captivating.

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