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Shore excursions from the zodiacs - Photo: Peter Walton The Plancius anchors in Antarctica - Photo: Scott Pinnegar Close encounters with wildlife - Photo: Greg Mortimer Sweeping views of the Antarctic Peninsula - Photo: Peter Walton Landscapes of Antarctica, Western Peninsula - Photo: Learna Cale The kayaking option on most expeditions gives you an amazing view of this special wilderness - Photo: Caroline Mongrain

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Great polar adventures to escape the heat! The polar regions of the Arctic and Antarctica are spectacular wilderness regions that need no introduction. A voyage into these otherworldly environments puts you among breathtaking frozen landscapes, rugged icy coastlines, stunning coves and islands and abundant wildlife. Check out our top trips for a chance to experience the majestic landscapes of the earth's most pristine wilderness.



The kayaking option on most expeditions gives you an amazing view of this special wilderness - Photo: Caroline Mongrain Kayaking among icebergs and glaciers, Antarctica - Photo: Caroline Mongrain Visiting the Argentinian research centre in Antarctica - Photo: Pam Drummond Iceberg cruising - Photo: Eve Ollington The Plancius in serene Antarctic waters - Photo: Scott Pinnegar A perfect day in the Antarctic Peninsula - Photo: Peter Walton

ANTARCTICA

Kayakers in Antarctica - Photo: Valerie Waterston
Antarctic Highlights
Cruise to the magnificent South Shetland Islands & the Antarctic Peninsula aboard the comfortable research vessel, the MV Ushuaia. Accompanied by an expert crew and experienced naturalists you will fully appreciate this unique region whilst receiving great value for money.

Camping in Antarctica - Photo: Valerie Waterston
Antarctica Polar Circle on Ortelius
Spectacular voyage to the Antarctic with the aim of crossing the Polar Circle. Discover a whole new world of rarely explored bays and coves - a treasure trove of exciting and remote new places, where only a few are fortunate enough to visit.

Kayaking in Antarctica - Photo: Caroline Mongrain
Basecamp Antarctic Peninsula on Plancius
Spectacular voyage to the Antarctic Peninsula on floating 'basecamp', Plancius. This voyage provides the opportunity to explore a pocket of the Peninsula with varied active means, including kayaking, snowshoeing, climbing and zodiac cruising.

Photographic opportunities abound in Antarctica - Photo: Peter Walton
Antarctic Discovery - In Search of Whales
The Antarctic Peninsula offers you the most dramatic scenery and biggest variety of wildlife in Antarctica. This journey follows in the footsteps of those great heroes of Antarctic history as we set sail from the tip of South America to explore the Antarctic Peninsula.

Rookeries supporting literally hundreds of penguins feature on all our voyages to the antarctic peninsula - Photo: Greg Mortimer
Exploring Antarctica and the Weddell Sea
Enjoy and explore the wildlife treasure chest of the northern Weddell Sea on this remote Antarctic voyage. The Antarctic Peninsula provides a haven for the greatest concentration of wildlife on the continent. Enjoy three days exploring the deep bays and fjords of the western Antarctic Peninsula.

ARCTIC

Large iceberg makes it way through Croker Bay - Photo: Rachel Imber
Across the top of the World
This is arguably one of the greatest high Arctic journeys in the world. Voyage into the High Arctic across the Bering Strait near the top of the world to the wild and undeveloped Wrangel and Herald Islands.

Zodiac cruising in Croker Bay, Baffin Island - Photo: Rachel Imber
Into the Northwest Passage
A voyage of exploration, history, culture and wildlife along the famed Northwest Passage. Starting with a monumental cruise along one of Greenland's longest fjords, this voyage of discovery delves into the very heart of the Northwest Passage. 

Views across the barren Russian Far East - Photo: Keri May
Russia's Ring of Fire
Experience the wonder of the Kamchatka Peninsula and the Kuril Islands, the Pacific’s ‘Ring of Fire’ - one of the most geologically active and biologically rich parts of the planet. This is a land of stunning bays and snow-capped volcanoes, whose alpine meadows and lowland forests support a great diversity of wildlife.

Arctic adventuring - Photo: Fiona Windon
Arctic Explorer
A comprehensive voyage to the mysterious Canadian High Arctic. Delve deep into the far north to discover its many hidden treasures including landscapes, people and wildlife, on this high Arctic adventure.

Zodiac cruising along Croker Bay glacier - Photo: Rachel Imber
Alaska the Dramatic Northwest
Explore breathtaking landscapes and come face to face with the people and wildlife of Alaska on this unsurpassed journey through Alaska's beautiful national parks. Hike on glaciers, travel by boat through fjords, kayak around icebergs in Kenai Fjords and walk through spectacular national parks.

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