Across the Arctic Circle
Svalbard: An isolated archipelago lying almost half way between Norway and the North Pole, a place where polar bears outnumber people; and Spitsbergen, the largest island in that group, is arguably the best place in the world to see our planet’s largest land predator.
“Fingers crossed, I’ve never sent someone to Spitsbergen in the summer months and they haven’t seen polar bears” says Sue, Steppes Travel’s Arctic expert.
“Seeing your first bear is an amazing experience. They are magnificent. But in 2025, the government in Svalbard is bringing in regulations that will stop visitors from getting within 500 metres of a polar bear. It’s currently 150 metres, so that’s going to make a very big difference to those wanting to see them.”
You can get a flavour of Sue’s Arctic knowledge and passion by watching the video below.
Expedition inspiration
Across the Arctic Circle
Embark on an expedition-style cruise crossing the Arctic Circle, witnessing dramatic scenery, ice-choked fjords and a myriad of wildlife around the entire archipelago. Combine three unique worlds on one unforgettable adventure.
Start your journey in Aberdeen where you’ll board the boat. From here, you’ll visit Stone Age villages and Iron Age forts before voyaging to the Orkney and Shetland Islands, discovering a proud Scottish heritage. Vikings, fjords and fishing folk await along the Norwegian coastline before sailing to Svalbard.
There’s still availability for this voyage departing on 6 June 2024. Save up to £2,839 per person on the cost of this expedition and receive £1,100 in air credit. Prices start from £11,456 per person, based on a balcony state room and excluding international flights.
Jewels of the Arctic
This Arctic adventure journeys through the breadth of the Svalbard archipelago, where the days feel endless and wildlife pops up around every turn. From Longyearbyen to Reykjavik, spend 15 days exploring this fascinating polar region.
Sail deep into the world’s largest fjord in east Greenland, visit Ittoqqortoormiit, one of the world’s most remote Inuit settlements and cruise among towering icebergs. Push through pack ice searching for polar bears and witness Arctic foxes hunting beneath the cliffs that are home to enormous colonies of guillemots and fulmars.
There’s still availability for July 2024 and August 2024 departures. Save up to £2,265 per person on these cruises and receive £1,100 in air credit too. Prices start from £12,930 per person, based on a balcony state room and excluding international flights.
This is just a taste of what’s on offer for this summer. Other offers are available on other Arctic departures for summer 2024.
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