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Polar Expeditions

To the ends of the earth — the Arctic and Antarctic.
Expedition voyages to the polar regions — pack ice, glaciers, penguins and whales, aboard small ships with expert naturalists. (New for Wild Voyager; itineraries coming soon.)
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Destinations
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Journeys
Nov - Mar
Best time
Expert guides
Small-ship expeditions with polar naturalists and Zodiac landings.
Featured Destinations

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High Arctic · Norway

Svalbard
Country

Antarctica
Signature Journeys

Polar Expeditions journeys

8 Days · 7 Nights

Japan Winter Wildlife
9 Days · 8 Nights

Wild Hokkaido Photography
8 Days · 7 Nights

Winter Bird Photography
10 Days · 9 Nights

Hokkaido Birds & Bears
10 Days · 9 Nights

Summer Wild Hokkaido
14 Days · 13 Nights

Japan Wildlife Complete
14 Days · 13 Nights

Japan Photography Expedition
16 Days · 15 Nights

Wild Japan Ultimate
Experiences
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Zodiac landings

Ashore among the wildlife

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Wildlife watching

Penguins, seals and whales

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Glacier cruising

Among the ice

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Kayaking

Paddle the polar waters

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Photography

Expedition photo guides

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Lectures

Onboard naturalists and historians

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