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Arctic
The Arctic’s 7 Most Impressive Natural Wonders
Are you planning a trip to the Arctic? At first glance it can seem easy, it’s just the Arctic, right? …
Top 10 new Arctic & Global voyages to inspire your future planning
Our new Arctic & Global 2024 season is full of life changing adventures across the wildest and most remote destinations …
Solo Adventure Vacations: Why You Should Go
Enjoy the company of like-minded people, explore endlessly at your own pace or push your limits with adventure. Whether you’re …
Truly Explore the Arctic with Aurora
When you book a journey with Aurora Expeditions, you’re saying yes to a true Arctic exploration. You’ve probably heard that we …
Stories of the Arctic: 5 Most Memorable Moments in Iceland
Between epic sagas and cascading waterfalls, read Oksana’s 5 most memorable moments on our Iceland Circumnavigation expedition. Iceland completely takes …
Stories of the Arctic: Ice paradise
Thinking about travelling to the Arctic? Read Alex’s extraordinary experiences in the icy paradise of our Jewels of the Arctic expedition. …
Spotted! The Top 7 Wildlife You’ll See in the Arctic
If you’re considering an Arctic vacation and wondering what your wildlife spotting chances are, you’re in luck. Why? Because the …
A Day in the Life of an Arctic Adventurer (it could be you)
Ever wondered what a day in the life of an Arctic adventure might look like? Is it 24/7 icebergs and …
Which Arctic Region Should I Visit?
If the chaos of life in the 21st century is making you want to run away to distant lands, you’re …
10 Arctic Facts You Might Not Know
The Arctic is a mesmerising region at the top of the world, quite literally, that incorporates parts of eight countries – …
Scuba Diving in the Arctic
Challenge yourself to reach depths that even the midnight sun can’t penetrate when you go scuba diving in the Arctic. …
Our Top Picks for the Sylvia Earle’s First Season
To celebrate the inaugural season of the Sylvia Earle, we’ve selected our top picks of adventures you could experience to …
Sea Kayaking in Canada
Explore the wildest and most remote parts of Canada from the water by sea kayaking in Canada. Canada’s High Arctic …
Sea Kayaking in the Arctic
Sea kayaking in the Arctic is one of the best ways to experience this diverse polar region that encompasses the …
Why do Arctic polar bears need sea ice?
Arctic Sea Ice Day – 15 July Arctic Sea Ice Day is an annual event observed on 15 July, which …
Bucket-list destinations to suit every traveller
Because Aurora Expeditions visits some of the most unique places in the world, compiling this list of bucket-list destinations wasn’t …
Arctic Birds: A Bird Watcher’s Guide to Svalbard
The Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard is one of our favourite destinations, with jaw-dropping landscapes and impressive wildlife. However, Svalbard isn’t …
First look at our 5 new Arctic & Global itineraries to inspire your next adventure
We are excited to announce the release of our Antarctic, the Arctic & Global 2022-2024 Season Brochure, which includes brand new …
5 Little Known Facts about Wrangel Island, Russia
Wrangel Island is truly one of the most remote and wild places on earth, discover five little known facts about …
Download your own Arctic vs Antarctica Infographic
The Polar Difference They are at polar ends of the earth, but how different really is Antarctica to the Arctic? …
Where is the Arctic?
The Arctic brings to mind encounters with unique wildlife, fascinating history and living cultures, remote hikes across untracked tundra, and …
Do puffins live in the Arctic?
Puffins live in the Arctic. They can be found around sea cliffs and tundra-carpeted coastlines from Iceland to Greenland, Norway, …
Why is Antarctica colder than the Arctic?
Antarctica and the Arctic are the two coldest places on earth. The polar regions are known for their vast, glittering …
A comparison: Arctic vs Antarctica
Antarctica and the Arctic have many things in common: they’re both cold, icy and home to an array of wonderful …
