Arctic Peak Season

Arctic Peak Season

June - July

Arctic peak season – Welcoming the Arctic Summer with its ever-rising Midnight sun

The Arctic peak season and summer in June and up to mid-July, is the peak season for our expeditions. This period is what we consider as the best time to see most of the Wildlife in numerous amounts and still with ice and snow precent. The ice is melting rapidly and more remote areas suddenly becomes more accessible, which makes us able to reach some of those locations.

The enhanced accessibility to remote areas, the heightened wildlife activity, the dynamic landscapes, and the pleasantly moderate temperatures collectively offer an immersive and visually rewarding experience. This combination provides photographers with unique perspectives and opportunities, making it an ideal time to visit the Arctic region and encapsulate its essence.

At this time of the year it still can be quit large amounts of drift ice, it could also be years with less ice. It's difficult to predict. We need the ice to find good situations with the wildlife, either if it is migrating polar bears following the melting ice and their hunting grounds, or if it is birdlife migrating to their nesting places. The ice means life on Svalbard and give the wildlife and us opportunities. This is maybe the most fascinating experience by visiting these areas.

Noe year is similar as the previous one and it's always surprises, sometimes for the good and other times for the bad. In total it is good. We, the travelers, need to accept it as it is and take in the huge amount of experiences this time of the year give us.

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arctic peak season

Upcoming tours June - July

drift ice cruises
Svalbard

June Pack Ice Expedition#2

11. Jun 2027 - 20. Jun 2027
As an Svalbard Tour Operator, Arctic Wildlife Tours have long experience. Embark on an extraordinary Arctic Ocean photography expedition, journeying north of Svalbard and around its rugged coastline. This adventure is designed to take full advantage of Junes seasonal changes, when the pack ice begins to open up, presenting greater opportunities to explore further into the Arctic wilderness. Our expedition is made possible by the ice-strengthened vessel Kvitungen, which allows for unique exploration opportunities unmatched by other ships operating in Svalbard.
Spots available SOLD OUT
Season Main season, Peak season
Duration 10 days
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Svalbard

Pack Ice Expedition South Svalbard

20. Jun 2027 - 29. Jun 2027
As an Svalbard Tour Operator, Arctic Wildlife Tours have long experience. This time we are inviting you to join us to explore a new area on Svalbard. From back in time the southeastern parts of Svalbard have been considered the best areas for encountering polar bears and other wildlife. From our experience we agree. The challenge there have been heavy ice and very few expedition vessel want to go there. Our new high ice class vessel Kvitungen puts us in a different situation. Kvitungen has the ice capacity to navigate these very interesting areas and this expedition is made possible by the ice-strengthened vessel Kvitungen. We believe it will be great opportunities for wildlife during this expedition.
Spots available 8 SPOTS AVAILABLE
Season Main season, Peak season
Duration 10 days
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Svalbard

Svalbard June-July Pack Ice

29. Jun 2027 - 08. Jul 2027
Svalbard drift ice expeditions takes you up in the pack ice north of Svalbard. On board the "next level" ice strengthened ship, M/S Kvitungen. Despite the warming temperatures, substantial areas remain blanketed by drift ice, preserving the region’s characteristic landscape. During this season, the pack ice remains relatively close to the Svalbard islands. Its proximity allows for easy access, making it an excellent time for exploration and observing the natural environment up close. Our ice class 1A1 SEALER vessel Kvitungen will navigate easily in such ice conditions.
Spots available 2 SPOTS AVAILABLE(DOUBLE CABIN)
Season Main season, Peak season
Duration 10 days
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Svalbard

Svalbard July Pack Ice

08. Jul 2027 - 17. Jul 2027
Arctic ocean wildlife expeditions takes you up in the pack ice north of Svalbard. On board the "next level" ice strengthened ship, M/S Kvitungen. Despite the warming temperatures, substantial areas remain blanketed by drift ice, preserving the region’s characteristic landscape. During this season, the pack ice remains relatively close to the Svalbard islands. Its proximity allows for easy access, making it an excellent time for exploration and observing the natural environment up close. Our ice strengthened ship Kvitungen will navigate easily in such ice conditions.
Spots available SOLD OUT
Season Main season, Peak season
Duration 10 days
pack ice expeditions
Svalbard

Svalbard July Pack Ice Expedition

17. Jul 2027 - 29. Jul 2027
Join us for a 13 days long expedition around Svalbard on board the "next level" ice strengthened ship, M/S Kvitungen. The Arctic Ocean and Svalbard undergoes a distinctive change as the lingering snow and ice melt during the summer. During this season, the pack ice remains relatively close to the Svalbard islands. Its proximity allows for easy access, making it an excellent time for exploration and observing the natural environment up close. Our ice strengthened ship Kvitungen will navigate easily in such ice conditions.
Spots available SOLD OUT
Season Main season, Peak season
Duration 13 days
Photographic opportunities on Svalbard
Svalbard

Svalbard August Pack Ice Expedition

16. Aug 2027 - 25. Aug 2027
Join us for this expedition on Svalbard on board the "next level" ice strengthened ship, M/S Kvitungen. Late August marks the beginning of the autumn and the light changes. The midnight sun is history for this year and the nights are darker. During this season, the pack ice still remains reachable to the Svalbard islands. By sailing a few hours we will be in the pack ice, making it an excellent time for exploration and observing the natural environment up close. Our ice strengthened ship Kvitungen will navigate easily in such ice conditions. The movement and activity of the wildlife make late summer an ideal period for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers.
Spots available 6 SPOTS AVAILABLE
Season Main season, Peak season
Duration 10 days
WT 5612
Svalbard

Svalbard September Pack Ice Expedition

21. Sep 2027 - 30. Sep 2027
Join us for an unforgettable expedition to Svalbard aboard the ice-strengthened M/S Kvitungen, a vessel designed to navigate Arctic waters with confidence. In our opinion, late September is a fantastic time to experience the archipelago and its wildlife. Sunrises and sunsets can create dramatic light across the mountains, fjords, and ice. Changing weather, fresh snow, and the approach of winter add even more atmosphere to the landscape. The ice-strengthened vessel can navigate the pack ice even in late September. However, we will remain alert to freezing nights, when ice conditions can change quickly and the pack ice may begin to close around the vessel.
Spots available 4 SPOTS AVAILABLE
Season Main season, Peak season
Duration 10 days
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Antarctica, South Georgia

South Georgia adventure 2027

12. Oct 2027 - 28. Oct 2027
South Georgia adventures and photography expedition on board the Magellan Explorer. This 17 days long adventure start in the Falkland islands for then to set course towards South Georgia. South Georgia is one of the places on Earth where superlatives are born. The Pinnacle, the Culmination of Creation. South Georgia is a distant, isolated world, living by its own laws and rules. You won't find anything like that anywhere else. South Georgia is the place where wildlife photographers and landscape lovers won't have problems composing the frame. A group of penguins or elephant seals will give a scale to the powerful background of snow-capped peaks and glaciers.
Spots available CABINS AVAILABLE
Season Main season, Peak season
Duration 16 nights/ 17 days
svalbard adventures
New!
Svalbard

Svalbard June-July Pack Ice

30. Jun 2028 - 09. Jul 2028
Svalbard adventures into the pack ice takes you up in the pack ice north of Svalbard. On board the "next level" ice strengthened ship, M/S Kvitungen. Despite the warming temperatures, substantial areas remain blanketed by drift ice, preserving the region’s characteristic landscape. During this season, the pack ice remains relatively close to the Svalbard islands. Its proximity allows for easy access, making it an excellent time for exploration and observing the natural environment up close. Our ice class 1A1 SEALER vessel Kvitungen will navigate easily in such ice conditions.
Spots available SPOTS AVAILABLE
Season Main season, Peak season
Duration 10 days