Adventure into the tundra and lands of winter wildlife
For memories that your loved ones will treasure forever, choose the amazing Polar region with an Iceland tour or Greenland adventure for your next family vacation and let Jacada Travel organise an unforgettable family experience.
The Polar region has something for everyone. Explore otherworldly landscapes of frozen tundra, icy ocean, blue lagoons, midnight sun and Northern Lights. Take thrilling helicopter rides over volcanoes, travel by snowmobile for adventurous teenagers, or husky sled for families of all ages. Spot whales, polar bears, reindeer, seals and penguins and learn about how they’ve adapted to survive the icy conditions from wildlife experts and biologists.
Jacada will select the very finest accommodation for you and your family, choosing from luxury lodges and groundbreaking expedition cruises. Each trip is made bespoke to you, designed around your family’s needs and preferences. We ensure that everyone is entertained and plan a schedule at a pace to suit you, ensuring a stress-free vacation.
Get in touch with our team of travel experts to begin planning your Polar family trip today.
Experiences picked by our destination specialists
A word from one of our experts
There is a feeling that you’ve somehow travelled to another world when you travel to the polar regions. The adventurous family will be rewarded with snow, glaciers, and memories that will last a lifetime.
Senior Travel Designer
Luxury accommodation in Polar Regions
There are many incredible places to stay in Polar Regions. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:
Why book with Jacada?
Personalised design
We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.
Authentic experiences
Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.
Responsible travel
Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.
Trip Inspiration
Get inspired with our Polar Regions example trips and then get in touch to plan your own adventure
19-Day Trip
Patagonia and Antarctica Adventure
19-Day Trip
Patagonia and Antarctica Adventure
15-Day Trip
Whales of the Weddell Sea
15-Day Trip
Whales of the Weddell Sea
17-Day Trip
Crossing the Polar Circle
17-Day Trip
Crossing the Polar Circle
Where to go
Antarctica
Nothing compares to the sense of accomplishment that comes from setting foot on the White Continent, a one-of-a-kind experience consisting of stunning scenery and incredible wildlife.
Greenland
Home to floating castles of ice and some of the planet's most spectacular fjords, there’s nowhere quite like it to go completely off-the-beaten-track and experience raw natural beauty.
Iceland
Known as the ‘Land of Fire and Ice’, Iceland is truly unlike any other place on earth. Located right on the edge of the Arctic Circle, this island abounds with jaw-dropping sights that you won’t soon forget. From vast lava fields of the Icelandic Highlands and steaming hot springs to the Blue Lagoon staggering glaciers in Southern Iceland and thundering waterfalls in the Golden Circle and Snaefellsnes Peninsula, there’s no shortage of natural wonders to discover.
Arctic Cruises
At the northernmost reaches of our planet lies a land of icy wilderness, where polar bears roam and glaciers calve into the oceans with great drama and spectacle. Exploring this vast and varied region on a luxury expedition cruise is a truly thrilling experience, with private Arctic trips on zodiacs to get up close to this strikingly beautiful part of the world.
Meet your Polar Regions team
When to visit
The best time to visit the Polar regions is during the summer months, which run from June to September in the Arctic, and November to March in the Antarctic. During this time, the warmer temperatures – between 0°C–10°C (32°F–50°F) – allow the sea ice to melt enough to allow the ships through. The midnight sun creates almost 24 hour daylight and wildlife is more active. You can spot both whales and polar bears throughout the summer in the Arctic, with the same being true for penguins in the Antarctic.
Sealife in Antarctica
November - March
Hiking in Iceland
June - August
Northern Lights in Norway
November - February
Polar Regions Travel Guides
Plan your trip to Polar Regions
Whatever you want from your adventure in Polar Regions, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.
Don't take our word for it
Your trip, your story
We craft trips deeply personal, delightfully surprising and entirely one of a kind. Every Jacada journey begins in conversation with a travel designer, a specialist in their destination of expertise. Behind each journey is a wealth of insight, gathered over years of on-the-ground exploration.
Once you’re booked, you’ll meet your concierge. Based in the region you’re visiting, they’ll take care of all the details so your mind is at rest. They make the trip truly special – and truly yours.
