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Arctic Travel Guide

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Read insight on traveling to the Arctic. Our Arctic travel guide is filled with expert tips, wildlife insights, best time to travel, money saving advice and more. Complied by experts this Arctic travel guide is the best place to start your travel planning.

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Ready to start your research on traveling to the Arctic? Check out our comprehensive guides with expert tips and firsthand insight. Learn the best time to travel, how to choose your trip, insight on where to find wildlife, money saving advice and more.

Read on to start planning your Arctic trip or Arctic small ship cruise of a lifetime, or to prepare for the journey. Filter by your topics of interest, or browse by our most recent updates. 

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Arctic Climate

What’s the weather like in the Arctic? Consult our Arctic climate guide for monthly average temperatures, rainfall and expert advice about the travel seasons.

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Arctic Cruise Reviews

Our guests and expert crew write Arctic cruise reviews. See what they have to say about cruising with us, from the ships and itineraries, to arctic wildlife, activities and life on board. Plus, testimonials rating everything from the meals and the guides to the onboard experience.

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Arctic travelers wearing yellow parkas explore the shores of the Svalbard archipelago on a cloudy day surrounded by snowy mountain range.

Arctic Trip Reviews

Arctic trip reviews written by our travelers and experts. Read personal travel stories and detailed accounts of the full Artic trip experience with helpful insight, advice, and trip testimonials to help you plan your cruise or land tour.

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Greenland Small Ship Cruises

Find your Greenland cruise from our wide selection. Use our insight into the various routes including east, south, and west Greenland, or combinations with Iceland and Svalbard. Learn about the characteristics of Greenland’s 3 regions, cruise highlights, northern lights, and how to get started planning your Greenland adventure.

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Iceland Cruises

Choose your Iceland cruise from our diverse selection. Use our insight into the various options, including partial and full circumnavigation, or combinations with Greenland, Spitsbergen and other nearby countries. Plus learn about cruise ship ports and how to get there, Iceland cruise highlights and how to get started planning your Iceland adventure.

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North Pole Cruises

Learn all about what it takes to reach the North Pole: when to go, how to get there, how much it costs... plus, find our full selection of North Pole cruises and icebreakers.

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Northwest Passage Cruises

Find a Northwest Passage cruise with our deep knowledge of expedition cruises and ships in the region. Filter all the options to experience a complete or partial transit.

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Solar Eclipse Cruises & Tours

Experience the awe of a solar eclipse with the perfect blend of wilderness exploration and celestial wonder. Browse our selection of solar eclipse cruises that will take you to the best vantage points for a once-in-a-lifetime event.

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Spitsbergen & Svalbard Cruises

Find your Svalbard cruise from our diverse selection. Use our insight into the various options including partial and full circumnavigation, or combinations with Iceland and Greenland. Learn how to get there and when to go. Our Svalbard cruising guide is your resource to start planning a polar bear cruise.

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Reviews of AdventureSmith & Traveling To The Arctic

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  • “Everything We Hoped For & More”

    The trip was amazing, it was everything we hoped for and more. Iceland is a a beautiful country with breathtaking scenery, a fascinating history, interesting culture and abundant wildlife.

    Normalynn G. San Antonio, TX

    OVERALL 5.0/5
    LODGING 5.0/5
    MEALS 5.0/5

  • “Trip Preparation Was Excellent”

    We felt lucky to see the animals we did and as many polar bears as we did. The trip preparation by AdventureSmith was excellent. We have used AdventureSmith a number of times and have been very satisfied with their service, and have recommended them to our family and friends.

    Richard L. Vista, CA

    OVERALL 4.0/5
    LODGING 5.0/5
    MEALS 4.0/5

  • “National Geographic Cruises Are My First Choice”

    National Geographic cruises are my first choice. My cousins travel a lot and invited me to consider this Norway trip. I have always wanted to go to Norway, so it was an easy choice.

    Pat R. Crawfordville, FL

    OVERALL 5.0/5
    LODGING 5.0/5
    MEALS 5.0/5

  • “So Close to the Bears”

    This trip was amazing. We got so close to the bears it was shocking. I have always wanted to see a polar bear in the wild so this trip was a dream come true. AdventureSmith answered all my questions, and I had a lot of questions. The pre-departure information was…

    Tim S. San Diego, CA

    OVERALL 5.0/5
    LODGING 4.0/5
    MEALS 4.0/5

  • “The Trip Ran Like Clockwork”

    Fulfilling all that was on the detailed expectations. The wilderness of the Arctic was the big plus and to be there in real life and not just seeing it via the TV screen was humbling. To go where there had never been habitation and nature ruled was awesome. The kayaking…

    Carol M. Essex, UK

    OVERALL 4.0/5
    LODGING 4.0/5
    MEALS 4.0/5

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