Polar Small Group Trips
Seeking an intimate travel experience in Polar? We currently offer 6+ small group tours in Polar with many customer reviews. Our tours have been meticulously selected to provide you with the finest small group experiences Polar has to offer. Whether you're traveling solo or as a couple looking to connect with like-minded adventurers, our small group tours provide the perfect balance of companionship and personal attention. Happy travels!
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Best Small Group Tours in Polar
Enjoy the best of Polar with our most booked multiday small group tours — offering a personal touch, deeper connections, and expertly guided experiences in a more intimate setting.
Set sail on a small-group expedition through Greenland’s Disko Bay, where Arctic summer comes alive. Over 8 days, travel with a tight-knit group from Kangerlussuaq to the remote reaches of the Greenlandic Riviera and southward to Disko Bay. Expect encounters with local communities, a deep dive into Inuit culture, and awe-inspiring sights at the UNESCO-listed Ilulissat Icefjord. With stops in colorful villages like Sisimiut and Qeqertarsuaq, this is a Polar small group tour designed for those who love intimate adventures.
8 days
fromUSD 8,920
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If you’re after Polar small group tours that break the mold, this Greenland expedition is for you. Over 10 days, trek across glaciers, cruise between icebergs, and swap stories with locals in tiny settlements. With just a handful of fellow travelers and a local leader guiding your way, expect intimate hikes, midnight sun walks, and a cozy night at a remote eco-lodge. Optional sea kayaking and whale watching up the ante. This is group adventure done differently—up close and personal.
10 days
USD 8,995fromUSD 8,725
Imagine crossing the Antarctic Circle with just a small group, watching orcas and leopard seals patrol icy waters as snow petrels soar overhead. This guided small group travel in Polar regions takes you deep into Antarctica’s wild heart over several days. Celebrate at 66°33' South, explore surreal mountains and icebergs, and listen for the thunderous blows of humpback whales. You’ll love the sense of camaraderie as you navigate icy waterways together, sharing awe and excitement every step of the way.
13 days
fromUSD 19,240
Set out with an intimate group of adventurers to tackle the legendary Northwest Passage on this locally-led small group tour. Traverse Canada’s High Arctic, explore the mystique of Devon Island, and visit historic explorers’ graves. Keep your eyes peeled for polar bears, musk oxen, narwhals, and beluga whales as you navigate challenging pack ice. Each day offers a new slice of Arctic history or wildlife encounter, perfect for those craving Polar small-group adventures with a real sense of discovery.
16 days
fromUSD 21,540
Svalbard’s wonders unfold on this small group adventure, where you’ll cruise fjords, walk wildflower-filled tundra, and seek out the elusive polar bear. Travel with a close-knit group, swapping stories on Zodiac rides to abandoned whaling camps and bird cliffs alive with guillemots and puffins. Expect reindeer, walrus, and Arctic fox sightings as you explore both east and west coasts. This is guided small group travel in Polar regions at its most immersive—every day brings fresh wildlife and camaraderie.
12 days
fromUSD 17,100
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Hike on glaciers, cruise through ice fjords and visit small settlements steeped in mythology on this Expedition to Greenland. Tourism in this area consists mostly of polar cruises, but this 10-day adventure takes you through the raw, wild landscapes mostly on foot. You’ll take small boats through ice bergs, learn about local monsters from a local storyteller and go on a hiking trip to stunning Kuannit on Disko Ilsand. Experience the midnight sun (the sun never goes down here in summer!), go on walks and hikes to spectacular viewpoints and maybe even spot a whale or two! With time for optional sea kayaking and whale watching cruises and a local leader by your side every step of the way – this may be the Expedition of a lifetime!
10 days
USD 8,995fromUSD 8,725
Crossing the geographical milestone of the Antarctic Circle is a moment to celebrate. In this frozen area of extraordinary beauty, powerful orcas and leopard seals patrol the waters, while ethereal snow petrels grace the skies against a backdrop of bristling mountain ranges and surreal icebergs. Threading our way through an intricate system of icy waterways, we aim for the glorious Crystal Sound at the mouth of The Gullet. Get ready for an exciting Antarctic adventure, complemented by powerful whales, shimmering mountain ranges and mesmerising icebergs.
A classic expedition voyage - exploring the Antarctic Peninsula
Celebrate the crossing of the Antarctic Circle - at latitude 66°33' South
Enjoy the freedom of Antarctica - being in the vast, ice-sculpted Antarctic wilderness
Hear sonorous blows - of feeding humpbacks
13 days
fromUSD 19,240
The icy and labyrinthine channels of the legendary Northwest Passage have enchanted explorers and adventurers for centuries. Get a glimpse into the world that captivated early explorers such as Franklin, Amundsen and Larsen, by exploring the fabled Northwest Passage. Visit the final resting places of some of the heroic explorers to have ventured here and experience the archipelago of islands and channels that form Canada's High Arctic region. Encounter enigmatic Arctic wildlife, including walrus, beluga whale, polar bear, musk ox and the elusive narwhal. Pack ice will be a challenge to our voyage through the passage, adding a compelling element of adventure that is integral to any genuine expedition.
Stand in awe of the Ilulissat Icefjord - a UNESCO-protected World Heritage Site
Hike on Devon Island - the world's largest uninhabited island with stunning fjords and glacial valleys to explore
Keep watch for Arctic wildlife - spot muskox, polar bear, beluga whale and walrus
16 days
fromUSD 21,540
Join an epic adventure in Greenland and experience summer in the Arctic on this classic Disko Bay voyage. Your adventure begins in Kangerlussuaq and the ship will steer north to explore some of the most remote parts of this Greenlandic Riviera, before heading South to Disko Bay and Ilulissat. Marvel at gigantic icebergs, meet the locals and get an insight into Inuit culture, and visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ilulissat Icefjord. From colourful coastal villages to bustling miniature cities, glaciers and icebergs, to fjords and towering mountains, you can combine the highlights of this magnificent frozen land into one epic voyage.
Meet the friendly locals - discover more about their ancient culture
Visit Sisimiut - Greenland's bustling second city
See the sweeping basalt mountains and weird rock formations - of Qeqertarsuaq
Stop at Uummannaq - the northernmost point on the Greenlandic Riviera
8 days
fromUSD 8,920
Experience unparalleled adventure and discovery on this ultimate Antarctic voyage. Be transported to enthralling subantarctic islands, rich with human history and unique wildlife. Then venture into the deep south of the Antarctic Peninsula, crossing the coveted Antarctic Circle. Zodiac-cruise in vast ice-covered landscapes, visit lively penguin colonies, watch for whales and discover the rich history of this fascinating region.
Step ashore on the Antarctic continent - to unforgettable vistas, bustling penguins and curious seals
Raise a glass - as you cross the Antarctic Circle
Zodiac through glassy waters - gaze at the iridescent blues of gleaming icebergs
Stand in awe - at the world's largest king penguin rookeries
Hike along pebble beaches and climb tussock steps - with unexpected wildlife encounters at every turn
23 days
fromUSD 34,550
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Top Polar Tour Activities for Small Group
Pick your small group travel style — from polar expeditions cruise tours to cruise trips and explorer tours, with expert guides and close-knit groups.
