Arctic travel is an adventure in contrasts. Explore some of the planets great wonders from the sparkling ice shelves of Norways Svalbard archipelago, to the volcanic landscapes of Iceland, and the far reaches of the Canadian Arctic. Trace the fjords of Greenland, navigate the eastern entrance to Canadas Northwest Passage, or take to the Arctic waters high above coastal Norway under the midnight sun in the archipelago of Svalbard. Watch for polar bears and whales, explore by Zodiac and kayak, and visit little-known towns and hamlets where hardy communities maintain their traditional way of life amid the harsh conditions.