AdventureSmith Explorations, a specialist in small-ship and Arctic travel with extensive field experience, has introduced four new land-based Arctic tours for travelers seeking wildlife encounters, sea kayaking, zodiac excursions and dramatic icebergs. These carefully curated trips operate between late June and late November and emphasize responsible, immersive experiences in remote polar environments.
The Classic Polar Bear Adventure is centered in Churchill, Manitoba, a prime location for viewing polar bears. Days are spent on tundra excursions aboard an all-terrain Polar Rover, where guests have opportunities to see polar bears as well as Arctic hares and foxes. Evenings offer guided outings to search for the Northern Lights. This six-day program is priced from $6,395 per person, based on double occupancy.
The Tundra Lodge Adventure places guests in a mobile lodge with 29 rooms situated at the tip of Hudson Bay. Accommodations resemble a train-style layout with upper and lower berths and shared bathrooms, while communal spaces include a viewing lounge and outdoor platforms for observing the surrounding landscape. Daytime activities are conducted in Polar Rovers, providing close-up wildlife viewing and tundra exploration. This six-day journey begins at $7,895 per person, based on double occupancy.
For a deeper Arctic experience, the Arctic Watch itinerary travels to Arctic Watch Wilderness Lodge on Somerset Island, Nunavut, near a significant beluga whale migration corridor. This eight-day expedition blends active land- and water-based pursuits: hiking, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, mountain biking, Arctic char fishing, river rafting on the Cunningham River, and motorized tours in ATVs and a Mercedes Unimog. Wildlife spotting may include muskox, polar bears, ringed seals, Arctic foxes and numerous bird species. Pricing starts at $6,295 per person, based on double occupancy.
The Discover Greenland trip offers a base camp experience along Sermilik Fjord at Base Camp Greenland, where guests stay in eight safari-style tents. Over nine days, participants explore ice-choked coastal waters and towering icebergs by zodiac and kayak, visit the Tasiilaq history museum, and engage with local Inuit communities for cultural encounters. Hiking and guided sea kayaking are part of the itinerary, and there are opportunities to see whales and Arctic foxes. This nine-day tour begins at $9,995 per person, based on double occupancy.
Beluga whale watching