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Polar Tours

The polar regions, both North and South, have long beckoned the world's explorers to explore their vast expanse. Explore the extraordinary wildlife of the Arctic and Antarctica, possibly the last untouched and truly pristine wildernesses that remain on our planet.

Offering a variety of utterly awe-inspiring experiences, these remote and fascinating territories are now more accessible than ever before with the advent of polar cruise ships such as the MS Expedition and MV Plancius. An epic adventure discovering a magical world of beautiful wildlife and breathtaking scenery awaits.

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Kayak Antarctica
Antarctica – Multi-Active Expedition

Argentina, Antarctica

Kayaking, camping, snowshoeing, mountaineering and wildlife on an expedition cruise in the Antarctic

Polar
Guided Group
LEISURELY LEISURELY

14 days from

US$9,700 without flights

Penguins in the Antarctic
Discounts Available
Antarctica Classic Expedition

Argentina, Antarctica

Once-in-a-life-time cruise holiday to Antarctica

Polar
Guided Group
LEISURELY LEISURELY

12 days from

US$8,675 without flights

KE's very own, Sarah
Antarctica - Weddell Sea, Elephant Island and Polar Circle Expedition

Antarctica

Antarctic Cruise, visiting The Weddell Sea, Elephant Island and going beyond the Polar Circle

Polar
Guided Group
LEISURELY LEISURELY

16 days from

US$11,230 without flights

Penguins and an elephant seal on South Georgia
Spirit of Shackleton Expedition

Argentina, Antarctica

A three week epic Antarctic expedition visiting the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula

Polar
Guided Group
LEISURELY LEISURELY

22 days from

US$22,190 without flights

Polar Bear on the prowl
Discounts Available
In the Realm of the Polar Bear and Ice

Norway, Svalbard

Circumnavigating the Svalbard archipelago, the land of the midnight sun, surrounded by stunning Arctic wildlife

Polar
Guided Group
LEISURELY LEISURELY

10 days from

US$5,650 without flights

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Northern Iceland - Hike, Sail and Aurora Borealis

Iceland

A one week holiday sailing along the northern coastline of Iceland, with walks and excursions each day

Polar
Guided Group
LEISURELY LEISURELY

7 days from

US$3,870 without flights

PAD - Antarctic in Depth
Antarctica In Depth Expedition

Argentina, Antarctica

Stunning 14 day Antarctica Wildlife Polar Cruise Holiday, visiting the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula

Polar
Guided Group
LEISURELY LEISURELY

14 days from

US$10,160 without flights

Spitzbergen
North Spitsbergen, Arctic Summer

Norway, Svalbard

Stunning 10 day holiday on a schooner, wildlife watching, easy walking, sailing and visiting historic sights on Svalbard

Polar
Guided Group
LEISURELY LEISURELY

11 days from

US$5,350 without flights

A herd of inquisitive walruses
Around Svalbard & Kvitoya

Norway, Svalbard

Circumnavigating the Svalbard archipelago, including the rarely visited Kvitoya in the land of the midnight sun

Polar
Guided Group
LEISURELY LEISURELY

10 days from

US$5,650 without flights

Highlights of Polar Tours

On a polar tour you are thrown into the natural habitat of some of the world’s most magical creatures. In Antarctica, you can spot adorable waddling penguins and ginormous elephant seals on the icy land, while humpback whales and orcas breach the icy waters and albatrosses soar above. In the Arctic, fortunate travellers can spot the iconic polar bear as it battles the frozen conditions in the search for food. The Artic also hosts the charming arctic fox, large walruses, lovable seals and bowhead whales.  

More than just a cruise

With expert expedition leaders on board, you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a variety of exhilarating activities amidst the frozen wonderland. Whether you're kayaking through icy channels, navigating snowy terrains with snowshoes or conquering frozen peaks, a polar tour offers thrilling experiences for adventurers of all kinds.

Arctic cruises

Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore one of the planet's most remote and captivating regions. These journeys take you on a voyage through the pristine and icy landscapes of the Arctic where dramatic fjords, towering glaciers and a starkly beautiful wilderness unfold before your eyes. Whether you're sailing along the rugged coastlines of Greenland, exploring the Svalbard archipelago or venturing deep into Canada's Arctic, each cruise promises awe-inspiring encounters with the Arctic's unique wildlife including polar bears, seals and Arctic foxes.

Antarctica cruises

Few travellers manage to visit Antarctica, fewer still have the unique opportunity to experience it the way you will with KE. Our once-in-a-lifetime Antarctica tours offer the opportunity to either relax on board our specialist expedition ships or get off and camp on the Antarctic shelf, following in the footsteps of the great polar explorers including Shackleton and Scott. On an Antarctica cruise you'll encounter stunning wildlife, whether that's breaching whales, diving seals or characterful penguins.

More information about polar tours

When is the best time for a polar tour?

The perfect time for a polar tour completely depends on the location - we have incredible holidays in Arctic and Antarctic destinations running throughout the year! Please take a look at the trip pages to see what time of year the trips run.

Polar tour grades

To show the relative difficulty of our polar cruises, each holiday is graded on a scale of 1 to 6 with 6 being the most challenging. In turn these grades are divided into YELLOW (leisurely) and GREEN (moderate). Our simple, colour coded grade symbol provides an indication of the difficulty of each trip.

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We offer over 360 active adventures in 100 countries worldwide. Best known for our pioneering itineraries and challenging trips with an 'edge', we also offer a range of easier guided and self-guided walking, cycling, family and wildlife journeys throughout the world. Based in Keswick in the Lake District, we are passionate about creating unique travel experiences for our customers.

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