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Paradise Harbour is a photographer's dream. When the glaciers are not calving the waters can be peacefully smooth with the surrounding glaciers and snow covered peaks mirrored on the water. Antarctica.

A short guide about Active travel to Arctic / Antarctic

The Arctic (North Pole) and Antarctica (South Pole) are some of the most remote fortified places in travel and visitors to these destinations will generally arrive by ship to explore the remote wilderness. Here you'll find Polar Bears live in the northern regions, while Penguins live in the south. But besides the unique fauna - tourists come to see the breathtaking scenery of Calving Glaciers. This natural phenomenon occurs in both Polar Regions, but is more intense in Antarctica than in the Arctic - because its ice shelves are significantly higher, with some shelves rising 300 metres above the water.

The Arctic is more accessible with a number of European and North American countries having land inside the Arctic Circle - so there are many holiday options for the visiting traveller. This is very much the kingdom of the polar bear and you will see large males as well as mothers and their cubs, especially during the spring as they search for seals. The enchanting drift ice and rugged backdrop of the snow-capped landscape makes this trip a voyage to the extremes of the Earth.

The Antarctic by comparison is much more remote, and places often visited are the South Shetland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula - after travelling through the Drake Passage. See Emperor Penguins, Whales, Seals and a myriad of bird life in this unique and rugged setting. Most tours begin in South America, but there are other tours that depart from Australia and New Zealand, and during the Antarctic summer it is relatively easy to fly back and forth from New Zealand.

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Iceland

Delve into the ancient land of Vikings and volcanoes on this eight-day Icelandic overland adventure. Bathe in geothermal hot springs, witness steamy eruptions at a giant geyser, mind your step on volcanic craters and scale giant waterfalls. Travel through desolate lands so mysterious and ethereal that they have inspired artists, poets and musicians for centuries. The ancient, untamed beauty of Iceland will stay with you forever.



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Tour from & return to Reykjavik
Holiday type: Active, Cultural, Scenic

10 Days |From AUD $3360 | map

Trans Siberian Discovery

This is the ultimate rail journey along the Trans Siberian Railway. Almost 10,000 kilometres of discovery aboard the train across 7 time zones. This is the rail journey that spans the world, and to travel it is to experience Russia as few travellers ever do.



Tour from Moscow to Vladivostok
Holiday type: Active, Adventure, Cultural, Overland Expeditions, Scenic, Train Journeys

13 Days |From AUD $3250 | Travel by Train | map

The Royal Trail - 10 Days

The mountain range stretching through Swedish Lapland is often referred to as the last wilderness of Europe. This majestic world of mountains, river deltas and valleys forms a rare and diverse environment with everything from lush mountain forests to an almost barren land and glaciers. is the Mecca for the trekking enthusiast and the landscape offers a truly unique and special encounter with nature and wildlife. Life in has many dimensions with... more info



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Tour from Stockholm to Kiruna
Holiday type: Active, Cultural, Nature / Wildlife / Safari, Scenic, Walking / Hiking / Trekking

10 Days |From AUD $2250 | Travel by Ship

The Winters Tale

Features: Ivalo, Lapland, Rovaniemi, Kemi, Helsinki.



Tour from Ivalo to Helsinki
Holiday type: Active, Adventure, Cultural, Nature / Wildlife / Safari, Scenic

6 Days |From AUD $2945 | Travel by Car,Plane,Ship

25 Day Antarctica & South America 08/09

Experience the sights, sounds, flavours and friendly welcome of South America on a fantastic 25 Day tour. Cruise down to the Antarctic Peninsula and Cape Horn, see towering Iguazú Falls and explore some diverse cities.



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Tour from Rio De Janeiro to Santiago
Holiday type: Active, Cruising, Cultural, Expedition Cruises, Nature / Wildlife / Safari, Scenic

25 Days |From AUD $8895 | Travel by Train,Plane,Ship | map

Night In An Igloo

Features: Ivalo, Kakslauttanen, Nordic Region, Scandinavia.



Tour from Ivalo to Kakslauttanen
Holiday type: Active, Cultural, Nature / Wildlife / Safari, Scenic

5 Days |From AUD $3339

Northern Lights Fantasy In Luosto 2008-2009

Features: Rovaniemi, Lapland, Sodankyla, Nordic Region.



Tour from & return to Rovaniemi
Holiday type: Active, Cultural, Nature / Wildlife / Safari, Scenic

5 Days |From AUD $2029

Trans Siberian Discovery

This is the ultimate rail journey along the Trans Siberian Railway. Almost 10,000km of discovery aboard the train across 7 time zones from Vladivostok to Moscow.



Tour from Vladivostok to Moscow
Holiday type: Active, Adventure, Cultural, Overland Expeditions, Scenic, Train Journeys

13 Days |From AUD $3250 | Travel by Train | map

Lapland Summer Experience

Features: Ivalo, Lapland, Inari, Rovaniemi, Helsinki, Nordic Region.



Tour from Ivalo to Helsinki
Holiday type: Active, Cultural, Nature / Wildlife / Safari

6 Days |From AUD $2341

White Nights Adventure

As the sun barely dips below the horizon, discover the magic of romantic White Nights on this summer adventure to the Russian north. From St Petersburg to the remote and rugged landscape of Russias northern regions, travel to secluded islands, massive monasteries and ancient wooden villages. Experience the overwhelmingly warm hospitality of the local people and soak up the old-world atmosphere.



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Tour from & return to St Petersburg
Holiday type: Active, Cultural, Scenic

15 Days |From AUD $3170 | map

Trans Mongolian Express

Join us aboard the train to the far side of the world. Travel the legendary trans-Siberian and trans-Mongolian railways from Moscow to the centre of Siberia. Experience the original Baikal lake-side railway by steam locomotive before the journey south across the Gobi Desert to Mongolia and Beijing. An incredible journey in just two weeks.



Tour from Moscow to Beijing
Holiday type: Active, Adventure, Cultural, Overland Expeditions, Scenic, Train Journeys

14 Days |From AUD $6450 | Travel by Car, Coach, Train,Plane | map

Trans Siberian Beijing To Moscow - Special Rail Journey (Flights Included)

A small group tour designed for the not too young and the not too old featuring: Beijing, Gobi Desert, Ulan Bator, Ulan Ude, Lake Baikal, Irkutsk, Siberia, Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg, Kazan and Moscow



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Tour from Beijing to Moscow
Holiday type: Active, Cultural, Nature / Wildlife / Safari, Scenic, Train Journeys

18 Days |From AUD $11299 | Travel by Coach | map

Footsteps Of The Tsars

Discover the treasures of this vast land, following in the footsteps of Russian royalty on this remarkable adventure. From the imperial capital of St Petersburg, well cross the country taking in tsarist palaces, ancient kremlins, Siberian hospitality and rural village life. Come face to face with the enigmatic characters of Russias remarkable history - from Rasputin and the last Romanovs to Catherine the Great and Ivan the Terrible - and enjoy... more info



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Tour from St Petersburg to Moscow
Holiday type: Active, Culinary Food / Wine, Cultural, Scenic

18 Days |From AUD $3285 | map

Trans Mongolian Railway

A journey from the great far-east port of Hong Kong to the fabled city of Xian; gateway to the Silk Road and on to China’s Imperial capital, Beijing. Then north across the Gobi Desert to the heart of Mongolia, where you will experience life in a traditional Mongolian Ger before boarding the train for our extraordinary rail adventure to the centre of Siberia and beyond, to the magnificent cities of Moscow and St Petersburg.



Tour from Hong Kong to St Petersburg
Holiday type: Active, Adventure, Cultural, Overland Expeditions, Scenic, Train Journeys

22 Days |From AUD $10770 | Travel by Car, Coach, Train,Plane | map

Trans-Mongolian Express Westbound

Travel across continents and time zones on one of the worlds greatest train journeys. Explore ancient Beijing before heading to the untamed wilderness of Mongolia to meet its nomadic people. Leave Asia behind on a rail journey into Europe across the wild, open plains of Siberia before ending your journey in glittering St Petersburg. This trip will open your eyes to the history, scenery and unique cultures that make up this fascinating region, so... more info



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Tour from Beijing to St Petersburg
Holiday type: Active, Cultural, Scenic, Train Journeys

21 Days |From AUD $3465 | map

Grand Trans Siberian Railway

The original and classic Great Rail Journey. From the Pacific Coast to the nations capital you cross the worlds biggest country and largest landmass aboard the worlds longest railway, spanning 7 time zones and almost 10,000 kilometres, from the Far East to Europe. From Japan’s temples and the Great Buddha at Nara, across the Sea of Japan to the once top-secret port of Vladivostok. Through the spectacular scenery of eastern Siberia, to magnificent... more info



Tour from Tokyo to St Petersburg
Holiday type: Active, Adventure, Cultural, Overland Expeditions, Scenic, Train Journeys

29 Days |From AUD $8980 | Travel by Train,Ship | map
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