Ten Days of Arctic Wonder and Wildlife

Often called the ‘Paris of the North’, Tromsø isn’t just a gateway to the icy Arctic: here is a city of arts and fascinating culture. Spend your days here wandering its streets lined by houses with colourful cladding, or visit the Polar Museum to learn about the important expeditions that set off from this city centuries ago, including those led by Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen. In Tromsø, you’ll spend two nights in some of our favourite hotels before you board your luxury Arctic cruise to set sail for the world’s northernmost reaches.

As you explore the coastline and islands of northern Norway, experience a sense of isolation found in few places on this Earth. Rugged scenery glides by as you cruise between the country’s Northern Cape. On Zodiac excursions set foot on remote isles, meet local reindeer herders and spot puffins in the wild. 

As you reach the Svalbard Islands, wildlife-spotting opportunities abound. These isles are home to more polar bears than people and with Arctic tundra revealed during the summer months, reindeer roam free as they graze and Arctic foxes slink across the landscape of this otherworldly polar destination.

Say a slow goodbye to the Arctic in Norway’s capital, Oslo. This pretty city is a walkable delight with galleries, museums and design stores to enjoy, and a coffee and pastry culture that’ll have you lingering in lovely cafes by the harbour. Spend two final nights here in one of our favourite hotels as you reminisce about your Arctic expedition.