Discover Arctic Norway
Northern Norway and Svalbard combine Arctic wildlife, Sami culture and the aurora, with good access from Tromsø.
Experiences
Experiences picked by our Arctic Norway specialists
Land on the Antarctic Peninsula
Zodiac landings among penguin colonies and towering glaciers.
Watch polar bears on the sea ice
Expedition voyages around Svalbard in the Arctic summer.
Sail among Greenland's icebergs
The vast Ilulissat Icefjord by small boat.
See the northern lights in Iceland
Winter nights in remote lodges away from city lights.
Visit polar bears in Churchill
Tundra vehicles on the shores of Hudson Bay in autumn.
A word from one of our experts
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Where to stay in Arctic Norway
Lodges, camps and hotels our designers return to.
The Spitsbergen Express
The Spitsbergen Express is a journey on the water in Arctic Norway.
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Designed around you
Every itinerary starts from a conversation, not a brochure, and is shaped by your pace, interests and budget.
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Specialists who have been there
Our designers plan the places they know first-hand, down to the right room and the best guide.
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Travel that gives back
We favour stays and guides that support local people, wildlife and the places you visit.
Trip inspiration
Ideas to start from; every one is changed to suit you.
Ten Days of Arctic Wonder and Wildlife
Set sail on this Svalbard expedition cruise to experience the captivating wildlife and striking scenery of the Arctic. Setting off from northern Norway’s large…
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Luxury Adventure to a Winter Wonderland: Norway's Arctic Islands
Discover the magic of winter on an eight day trip across Norway’s Arctic islands and the Arctic capital of Tromso. Explore the breathtaking fjords and charming…
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Antarctica
Antarctica, a great, largely untouched beauty, remains one of the world’s most alluring places and a crucial outpost of wilderness in…
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Arctic cruises
Few experiences on earth instil the sense of awe you will discover on a luxury Arctic cruise. At the northernmost reaches of our planet lie…
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Canadian Arctic
Canada's north offers polar bears on Hudson Bay, beluga whales in summer and Inuit communities on remote islands.Vancouver and Toronto make…
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Greenland
In Greenland you will experience exclusivity like never before, for this is the world’s largest island, inhabited by only 55,000 people. Lo…
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Iceland
Experience Iceland in luxury with Jacada Travel. We’ll create a tailor-made Iceland tour just for you. With some of the most dramatic lands…
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The North Pole
The North Pole has long been a place of mystery and intrigue. The pole and its surrounding waters do not belong to any one country, it has…
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When to visit Arctic Norway
The polar seasons are short. Antarctica is visited in the southern summer; the Arctic in the northern summer for wildlife and winter for the aurora.
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Antarctic season
November - March
Penguin chicks, whales and long days.
Arctic summer
June - August
Polar bears, walrus and the midnight sun.
Northern lights
September - March
Dark skies in Iceland, Greenland and Canada.
The best time to visit Arctic Norway
Arctic Norway travel guides
The Arctic vs Antarctic: The Top 6 Differences
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The World’s 25 Best Luxury Wellness Retreats
We’ve created a guide to some of the world’s most peaceful corners, inviting you to step away from the everyday rush and slow down the pace. You might experien…
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Our Luxury Desert Adventure Vacations
Few environments encapsulate adventure like a desert. Rippling sand dunes stretch infinitely into the horizon, rugged rock formations evoke the feeling of bein…
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Our Top Luxury Family Adventure Travel Destinations
Adventure travel can connect you deeply with a destination on exciting and out-of-the-box excursions that make for unforgettable memories. On a family adventur…
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Our Favourite Educational Experiences Around the World
Enjoy family adventures as you learn about different cultures, rare wildlife, ancient history and artistic heritage with the world’s most incredible educationa…
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A Guide to Night Safaris
Venture out after sunset to spot hyenas, big cats, caimans and other nocturnal wildlife in the world’s best destinations for night safaris.
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We enjoyed our first trip with Jacada and it surely won't be our last! Every detail and moment of our trip was perfectly planned. We were met every step of the way with courteous and knowledgeable drivers and guides. We really appreciated the local guides and the commitment they had to make every day special. Thank you Jacada for the…
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We enjoy traveling and we have used Jacada Travel for some wonderful trips over several years. We have never been disappointed. In 2024 we took a Safari in Botswana Africa and walked with the gorillas in Rwanda planned by Jacada and the itinerary was amazing. In 2025 we had planned a trip to Antartica ( with another company ) but…
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