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Arctic Expeditions Since 2012!

Welcome to Arctic Wildlife Tours, where your expedition into the High Arctic becomes a deeply immersive, expertly guided journey. Since 2012, we’ve been charting the frozen frontiers, photographing polar bears on pack ice, and discovering hidden havens where wildlife thrives in raw, untamed beauty.

Why We Exist

  • We believe the Arctic is more than a destination — it’s a living, breathing ecosystem that demands respect, patience, and deep knowledge.

  • Our mission is to take you beyond the tourist trail into the heart of the Arctic, guided by specialists, photographers, and conservation-minded explorers.

  • We keep groups small (max 12), travel with minimal environmental impact, and always prioritize the safety and integrity of wildlife encounters.

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An unforgettable adventure with Arctic Wildlife Tours

We specialize in intimate Arctic expeditions and photo tours aboard small vessels, accommodating no more than 12 passengers on each trip. Our expert guides and photographers are dedicated to providing immersive experiences, ensuring respectful and responsible interactions with Arctic wildlife in their natural habitats. What truly unifies us at Arctic Wildlife Tours is our profound love and respect for the nature and wildlife of these regions, coupled with an unwavering commitment to safeguarding them for the generations to come.

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A strong and experienced team of Arctic specialists

As Arctic specialists, we bring a wealth of knowledge and skill to every expedition. Drawing from over a decade of experience in meticulously planning and executing Arctic expeditions, we ensure that every aspect, every moment, is not only enriching for you but also safe for the wildlife in the regions we explore together. As esteemed nature photographers, we are also dedicated to helping you capture the most memorable testimonies from your journey on camera.

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Testimonials from some of our Arctic explorers

Just arrived back from an amazing, floating, 'Stefano Unterthiner Photo Tour' to Svalbard with Arctic Wildlife Tours. The MS Malmo proved to be a great way to travel. Svein, Jeanette and the rest of the crew and AWT guides worked exceptionally hard to find us some incredible wildlife sightings (polar bear; walrus; arctic fox etc. etc) and give us the best opportunity to take photographs with loads of space for the small group of guests. We were kept safe and well- briefed and, most importantly, they demonstrated a professional respect for the wildlife, ensuring we always kept a sensible distance and avoided doing anything that would impose unnecessary stress on these creatures. I would happily recommend AWT to anyone wanting to visit Svalbard. Truly a trip of a lifetime and one I hope to repeat soon!

- John Birch

My trip around Svalbard with Arctic Wildlife Tours was packed with unforgettable memories, a real respect for the nature we encountered and hearty laughs with the AWT team. Sailing on a smaller ship like MS Origo meant we had a fine crew and the flexibility to get out on zodiacs multiple times a day - whenever something exciting was spotted! The team did a great job of finding opportunities to take the best photos without disturbing the wildlife. The only problem I have now is planning my next trip with them!

- Marc Parnell

What a great trip!!! I respect Arctic Wildlife Tours so much. The way they honor the life patterns all of the species we were able to see was impressive.  Great leadership and knowledge of animal territories and boundaries so we were able to see them in their natural habitats without invading their natural routines. It was an excellent photographic, culinary and travel experience.

- Deirdre Corcoran Foote

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