The arctic highlights
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Ittoqqortoormiit
Experiences
A small settlement on Greenland’s rugged eastern coast, Ittoqqortoormiit is one of the most remote towns on the island and in the world
Ivittuut
Experiences
An abandoned mining settlement in southeast Greenland, Ivittuut is a fascinating portal into bygone age
Ivory Gull
Wildlife
These "lovers of sea ice" have been dwindling since the 1980s, though whether this is due to relocation or approaching extinction is unknown
Jakobshavn Glacier
Experiences
This huge glacier produces around 10% of all Greenlandic icebergs, making it ideal for iceberg photography
Jameson Land
Experiences
A peninsula in eastern Greenland, Jameson Land is known for its striking geological formations
Jan Mayen
Experiences
Jan Mayen is a 55 kilometres long volcanic island set in the North Atlantic Ocean, halfway between Iceland and Spitsbergen
Jan Mayen Whaling History
Experiences
Used as a Dutch whaling base in the mid-seventeenth century, the Arctic island of Jan Mayen was then abandoned for over two centuries
Kaiser Franz Joseph Fjord
Experiences
This large East Greenland fjord system lies between Cape Mackenzie and Cape Franklin
Kaldfjorden
Experiences
Located on the west coast of the island of Kvaløya (“Whale Island”), Kaldfjorden hides multiple treasures of breathtaking beauty amongst its 16 km of bays and bends.
Kapp Lee
Experiences
A Svalbard headland where you can see three historic huts, Kapp Lee is an especially green location where we sometimes encounter Arctic foxes, walruses, and reindeer
Kapp Waldburg
Experiences
A headland on the Svalbard island of Barentsøya, Kapp Waldburg is home to a large kittiwake colony in addition to reindeer and Arctic foxes
Kayak Skills Progression Camp
Outdoor activities
Our expert-led kayak courses provide you with a range of effective skills in one of the most scenic sea regions in the polar world
Kayaking
Outdoor activities
Kayaking is one of the best ways to immerse yourself in the beautiful blue-and-white world of the peaceful polar seas
Killer Whale
Wildlife
Technically a kind of dolphin, orcas were once thought to appear as whales in the summer and wolves in the winter
King Eider
Wildlife
These are one of the largest sea ducks in the Northern Hemisphere, though their weight can vary considerably – especially among females, who rarely feed during incubation
Kittiwake
Wildlife
Named for their own bird call, these cliff-nesting "three-toes" are the most abundant gulls on the planet
Kongsfjorden
Experiences
Also known as Kongs Fjord or King’s Bay, Kongsfjorden is an inlet with the Kronebreen and Kongsvegen found at the head of the fjord.
Kulusuk
Experiences
Hosting just 250 permanent residents, Kulusuk is your first step into a brand new adventure.
Kvitøya
Experiences
Also called “White Island,” Kvitøya offers its visitors spectacular views of the massive Kvitøyjøkulen icecap
Little Auk
Wildlife
The most numerous bird in the Svalbard archipelago, these fast-growing "sea doves" have colonies that sometimes number in the millions
Long Hikes
Outdoor activities
Venture far into the wild Arctic backcountry, exploring a variety of rugged terrain on an exhilarating hike that will give you the true expedition experience.
Long-tailed Jaeger
Wildlife
These smallest members of the skua family make up in nerve what they lack in size, often feeding themselves on fish they've caused other birds to drop
Longyearbyen
Experiences
The gateway to all things Svalbard, this small coal mining settlement is the capital of the realm of the polar bear
Maniitsoq
Experiences
For more than 4,000 years the area around Maniitsoq has seen human habitation in some form
Minke Whale
Wildlife
Though the smallest of the fin whales, these migrating mammals can let out a cry as loud as a plane taking off
Monacobreen
Experiences
Formerly known as Glacier de Monaco and Liefde Bay-bræ, Monacobreen is a glacier that reaches down into Liefdefjorden in Spitsbergen.
Mt Beerenberg
Experiences
Earth’s northernmost active volcano and the first sight of approaching Jan Mayen
Musk Ox
Wildlife
Among the few hooved animals to survive the last ice age, these goat-like creatures have an underlayer of fur that is one of the world's warmest natural fibers
Nansen Fjord
Experiences
A hidden gem on the east coast of Greenland, Nansen Fjord is a postcard-perfect example of Arctic beauty.
Narsarsuaq
Experiences
Boasting evidence of Viking settlements and a link to Erik the Red, today Narsarsuaq hosts an important airfield
Narwhal
Wildlife
Horned on the head with what is in fact a large canine tooth, these beluga relatives were named for their cadaverous color
Nearctic Collared Lemming
Wildlife
These small-scale members of the Arctic family not only design their living quarters to perfection, they're the only polar rodent to custom-fit their fur color to the snowfall
Nordaustlandet Ice Cap
Experiences
While most of the Svalbard island of Nordaustlandet is covered in beautiful ice caps, two in particular are by far the most astounding
Nordenskioldbreen
Experiences
Ranging over 25 km in length and 11 km in width, Nordenskioldbreen issues out a beautiful flow of icebergs and smaller bits of free-flowing ice bits, creating a breathtaking spectacle of blue-white voyagers against a sea of darker blue-grey.
North Atlantic Bottlenose Whale
Wildlife
These naturally friendly whales, heavily hunted in the early 1900s due to their trusting disposition, are among the deepest-diving mammals in the world
