The last true wildernesses
Polar Expeditions
Where the map ends.
Plan my Polar Expeditions journey →Where the map ends.
Antarctica, the Arctic, Greenland, Svalbard and the sub-Antarctic islands — the polar regions are the last true wildernesses on Earth. We work with the world's best expedition operators to design private and small-ship journeys to both ends of the planet.
A polar expedition is unlike any other kind of travel — the light, the silence, the sheer scale of ice. Our specialists have crossed the Drake Passage more times than they can count and know every ice-strengthened vessel on the market. We match you to the ship, the itinerary and the departure that best fits how you like to travel.
Beyond ship expeditions, we can arrange fly-in Antarctic camps (skip the Drake!), private helicopter charters in the Arctic and family-friendly aurora experiences from purpose-built Nordic lodges.
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Unmissable experiences.
A curated selection of the Polar Expeditions experiences our specialists love most — every one of them fully customisable inside a private, bespoke itinerary.
Antarctic Peninsula
Emperor and gentoo penguins, humpback whales in the bays and Zodiac landings at scientific research stations and historic huts.
South Georgia & Falklands
The wildlife concentration of a lifetime — 300,000 king penguins on a single beach, elephant seals, wandering albatross and Shackleton's grave.
Svalbard
Polar bears on the pack ice, walrus haul-outs, blue-ice glaciers and 24-hour daylight in the Arctic summer.
Greenland
Ilulissat's icebergs, Inuit communities, remote fjord kayaking and helicopter access to the ice cap's dramatic edge.
Iceland & the Northern Lights
Volcanic landscapes, glacial lagoons, private Northern Lights charters and Michelin-quality lodges.
Fly-in Antarctica
Skip the Drake — fly directly to the Antarctic interior for emperor penguin colony visits, South Pole flights or fly-and-cruise itineraries.
Where to go
Destinations across Polar Expeditions
Every one of these destinations can be visited on its own or combined into a multi-country journey. Click through for country detail, or speak to a specialist for a bespoke plan.
Plan your trip
When to visit Polar Expeditions.
Antarctica: November–March. Best light and weather typically December–February; February–March for whales. Arctic (Svalbard, Greenland): June–September (24-hour daylight). Northern Lights: September–March in Iceland, Norway, Finland and Alaska.
Practical information
Getting the most from your journey.
Getting there
Antarctic voyages depart Ushuaia (Argentina) or Punta Arenas (Chile) — both accessed via Buenos Aires or Santiago. Arctic voyages from Longyearbyen, Reykjavik, Kangerlussuaq or Tromsø.
Best time
Southern Hemisphere summer (Nov–Mar) for Antarctica. Northern Hemisphere summer (Jun–Sep) for the Arctic. Winter months for aurora.
Fitness
Polar travel involves Zodiac landings, gangways and cold weather. Most itineraries are accessible to reasonably fit travellers of all ages.
What to pack
Base layers, insulated boots and a proper polar parka (often provided by expedition operators). Our specialists send a full kit list.
Crafted around you
Ready to explore Polar Expeditions?
Every Jakada journey begins with a conversation. Tell us how you like to travel, what excites you, the moments that matter — and we'll design a private, entirely bespoke itinerary across Polar Expeditions.
Our Polar Expeditions specialists have lived in, guided across or worked in the destinations they design for. No call centres. No templates. Just one expert who knows the region as well as their own home.
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