Places to visit in the Arctic
The land inside the Arctic Circle is divided between eight countries, each with its own very distinct characteristics. From polar bears to history, wilderness to dog sledding, …
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Top reasons to visit the Arctic in October
By October temperatures in The Arctic have plummeted, bringing an end to the summer tourist season. In coastal areas the sea ice is re-forming, encasing the region once again in its icy grip.
This phenomenon leads to the largest accumulation of polar bears around Churchill each year, the Polar bear capital of the world, and near guaranteed sightings as they wait for the ice of Hudson Bay to re-freeze.
Swoop says
As winter rapidly sets in, October and November are peak polar bear spotting months in Churchill as they wait for the annual freeze of Hudson Bay.
Sarah Orson Arctic Customer Experience Coordinator
Arctic cruises in October 2026
Special Offers:Swoop has access to the widest range of offers and can help you find the right trip, cabin, & price.
Imagine waking up on the tundra in a mobile hotel with the very real chance of there being a bear outside your window! This trip offers the best of both worlds with two nights on the tundra and two in…
- 7 Days
- $12,595
Exploring East Greenland doesn't get any easier. A short charter flight from Iceland saves you time and a potentially rough crossing of the Denmark Strait. On arrival, embark your small, expeditionary sailing ship and spend the next nine full days…
- 11 Days
- $6,200
Experience one of the most immersive wildlife experiences on earth and stay out on the tundra among the bears for three or four nights in a mobile hotel provides unparalleled opportunities for prolonged observation of polar bears at close quarters…
- 6 or 7 Days
- $14,595
For the ultimate polar bear and High Arctic experience, look no further. Two full days of polar bear spotting are combined with dog sledding, flightseeing by helicopter to a bear’s denning site and the chance to see the shimmering Northern…
- 7 Days
- $11,495
This polar bear photo safari provides the best possible opportunity and environment in which to capture images of the world’s largest living land carnivore. Three full days out on the tundra, near guaranteed sightings and the chance to observe these…
- 7 Days
- $10,495
Arctic cruises in October 2027
Special Offers:Swoop has access to the widest range of offers and can help you find the right trip, cabin, & price.
Imagine waking up on the tundra in a mobile hotel with the very real chance of there being a bear outside your window! This trip offers the best of both worlds with two nights on the tundra and two in…
- 7 Days
- $12,595
Experience one of the most immersive wildlife experiences on earth and stay out on the tundra among the bears for three or four nights in a mobile hotel provides unparalleled opportunities for prolonged observation of polar bears at close quarters…
- 6 or 7 Days
- $14,595
For the ultimate polar bear and High Arctic experience, look no further. Two full days of polar bear spotting are combined with dog sledding, flightseeing by helicopter to a bear’s denning site and the chance to see the shimmering Northern…
- 7 Days
- $11,495
This polar bear photo safari provides the best possible opportunity and environment in which to capture images of the world’s largest living land carnivore. Three full days out on the tundra, near guaranteed sightings and the chance to observe these…
- 7 Days
- $10,495
Planning your Arctic cruise
When to visit the Arctic
The arctic summer, blessed with long days and buzz of wildlife and human activity, is favoured by travellers seeking the classic arctic experience. But delve deeper and you'll find…
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Arctic Cruise Ships
We partner with selected ice-strengthened Arctic expedition vessels from small yachts and nimble little ships with convivial atmospheres, to larger Russian research boats and …
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Arctic Animals & Wildlife
The Arctic is one of the richest and most diverse wildlife habitats on Earth, harbouring a vast array of animals, spanning from the mighty white bear, to the strong musk oxen, to …
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