Voyage into the wild with A&K’s Arctic Cruise Adventure: In Search of the Polar Bear, an all-encompassing expedition aboard luxurious, exclusively chartered Le Lyrial.
Led by A&K’s acclaimed Expedition Team, this incredible journey charts a course into the remote waters of Greenland, Iceland and Norway’s Svalbard. Here, you enter the realm of the polar bear and learn about this majestic predator’s ability to adapt in a dramatically changing environment. Your Expedition Team also reveals the starkly beautiful lava fields and ice caves of Iceland’s Westfjords, a secluded coastal gem brimming with geothermal wonders around every corner.
29 July to 12 August 2024
15 days from $20 495 (was $22 995) per person
Single supplement from $4 312 (was $17 245)
25 July to 8 August 2025
15 days from $22 995 per person
Single supplement from $5 795
• Cruise for 13 nights through the Arctic’s wildest regions on a voyage exclusively chartered by A&K
• Enjoy active exploration of the Arctic’s varied landscapes, from Zodiac excursions through ice floes to epic volcanic hikes, all under the wing of A&K’s award-winning Expedition Team
• Experience a vast breadth of Arctic wildlife habitats, including the polar bear haven of Svalbard
• Cruise to the remote east coast of Greenland, where you may visit Scoresby Sound and the Inuit village of Ittoqqortoormiit
• Discover North Iceland and the whale-watching port of Husavik, where you experience a private, behind-the-scenes tour at the renowned Husavik Whale Museum
• Join photography lectures, hands-on workshops and tips in the field led by A&K’s dedicated photo coach
Enhance your Arctic Adventure with a Pre- or Post-Tour Extension
Oslo Pre-Tour Extension
4 days from $4 995 | Single supplement $1 495
Discover historic and vibrant Oslo with a visit to its world-class museums and the home of polar explorer Roald Amundsen.
Reykjavik Post-Tour Extension
4 days from $6 295 | Single supplement $1 995
Visit the world’s most northerly capital and enjoy a choice of adventures, including Thingvellir National Park, Skogafoss waterfall and the Blue Lagoon.
Meet the Arctic’s Most Spectacular Wildlife
While the elusive and majestic polar bear always steals the show, Arctic birds, whales and mammals also share the spotlight in this Arctic wildlife blog feature.
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Watch A&K’s Insider’s Guide to Epic Polar Bear Sightings
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