Chart an epic northern passage with Aurora Expeditions from Longyearbyen to Tromsø, tracing a route through some of the Arctic’s most remote and dramatic seascapes. Begin by sailing from Iceland into the ever-shifting pack ice and deep fjords of Greenland, where towering ice formations and vast silence define the landscape. Continue across the Greenland Sea into the Svalbard Archipelago, exploring glaciers, rugged mountains, and tundra shaped by extreme polar conditions. From there, cross the Norwegian Sea with a stop at remote Bear Island before continuing toward mainland Norway. Along this entire route, the journey is defined by one of the Arctic’s most powerful natural phenomena — the Aurora Borealis — where shifting curtains of green and violet light transform the night sky into something almost unreal.

Embrace the spirit of early polar exploration on this classic voyage with Aurora Expedition to the white continent. Sail the legendary Drake Passage, surrounded by sweeping ocean and spectacular seabirds, arriving in Antarctica as the first explorers once did — by sea. Explore further by Zodiac through shifting pack ice, step onto the continent itself, and choose from a range of immersive adventure activities. You may even find yourself camping beneath soft, pastel polar skies — making this the quintessential Antarctic experience for those drawn to true expedition travel.

Experience it all on Quark Expedition's 20-day Penguins of the Far South: Falklands, South Georgia and Antarctica itinerary, a journey through some of the most remote and wildlife-rich regions on Earth.

Begin in the Falklands, wandering sandy dunes, rugged seabird cliffs, and the quiet charm of Stanley in one of the South Atlantic’s most rarely visited archipelagos. Continue to South Georgia, where vast king penguin colonies stretch across the landscape and echoes of legendary polar exploration history remain etched into the island.

This immersive expedition offers a sweeping introduction to Spitsbergen, the largest island in the Svalbard archipelago—often referred to as the “Wildlife Capital of the Arctic.” Across this 10-day journey (with select extended 12-day departures), you’ll experience the raw essence of the high Arctic in one of its most remarkable wildlife regions. Wildlife encounters lie at the heart of this voyage. Imagine observing and photographing polar bears roaming the ice edge, walrus hauled out along remote shores, and Svalbard reindeer moving across the tundra—all beneath the surreal glow of continuous Arctic daylight. Beyond the wildlife, explore a landscape shaped by ice and time. Hike across vast, colourful tundra plains, trace the geological story of the islands, and uncover the human history of this remote polar frontier, guided by experts deeply attuned to the Arctic environment.

Explore the Falkland Islands with Quark Expeditions, where coastal hikes reveal one of the most remarkable birding destinations in the Southern Hemisphere.

This remote archipelago is alive with seabird activity — from vast colonies of penguins along the shoreline to soaring albatross and petrels riding the strong South Atlantic winds. Quiet trails along cliffs, beaches, and tussock-covered hills offer constant wildlife encounters, often just metres from the path.