Polar Expeditions
At the ends of the earth and far from the madding crowd, the Polar Regions are perhaps the last pristine wildernesses left on the planet. They’re harsh, merciless environments of savage, eye-watering beauty. How times have changed for the Polar adventurer? These days we can take a Polar Expedition to explore the frozen polar continents in relative comfort and safety and return to our homes within 2 weeks, unlike Ernest Shackleton and his crew who took 2 years to escape its icy clutches after their ship was crushed in 1915. Of course, in keeping with our philosophy, it is essential that we protect these polar environments and in partnership with the ship operators our polar expeditions apply the most stringent rules of minimum impact travel.
Whether you choose the Arctic or the Antarctic, for your polar expedition holiday, relax in the knowledge that your trip is run with safety and sustainability in mind. Take a closer look at some of the expeditions below for a more detailed polar holiday itinerary.
New Antarctica journey experience: Fly & Cruise Expedition
Visit the South Shetland Islands and the channels of the Antarctic Peninsula, arguably the most spectacular and most pristine wilderness on earth, but skip the Drake Passage crossing by flying instead. For more details please see our Fly & Cruise Expedition page.
ATTENTION: No Polar Fuel Surcharge Guaranteed
Related pages concerning our Polar Expeditions:
- Our choice of Polar ships
- Small Ships are best
- The Polar Environment
- Polar - Best time to go
- Exclusive Polar Expeditions
Related Trips
SPITSBERGEN EXPLORER Trip code: PNS
Explore the Svalbard Archipelago, a paradise of ice and tundra, inhabited by polar bears, walrus and seabirds.
11 days from GBP3,349
land only
EMPEROR PENGUIN SAFARI Trip code: PSE
In 2005 the existence of 4000 pairs of Emperor Penguins, the most charismatic and photogenic of all penguins, was confirmed at a previously unknown site near Snow Hill Island in the Northern Peninsula.
14 days from GBP12,140
land only
ANTARCTIC EXPLORER Trip code: PSX
The South Shetland Islands and the channels of the Antarctic Peninsula form arguably the most spectacular and certainly the most pristine wilderness on earth.
12 days from GBP3,590
land only
ANTARCTIC CIRCLE QUEST Trip code: PSC
One of the most exciting voyages in the South Seas, going south of the Antarctic Circle and beyond, into waters untouched by all but the lucky few.
15 days from GBP4,770
land only
ANTARCTICA, FALKLANDS & SOUTH GEORGIA Trip code: PSG
Contrasting the fascinating history and overwhelming wildlife populations of the Sub-Antarctic with the awesome beauty and strikingly different wildlife of Antarctica itself - the ultimate Antarctic expedition
20 days from GBP6,440
land only
