Online Program
Adventures Online: A Voyage to the Arctic Circle
Program No. 24349RJ
Embark on a four-day online voyage through the Arctic Circle as you explore Canada, Greenland, Svalbard and the North Pole with experts on a live, online learning adventure!
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Feb 3 - Feb 6, 2025
Oct 14 - Oct 17, 2025
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Oct 14 - Oct 17, 2025
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4 days
1
Welcome, Orientation & Intros., Arctic, Cultures, NW Passage
From the comfort of your own home.
2
The Norse in Greenland, Blubbery Inhabitants, Ice by Zodiac
From the comfort of your own home.
3
Polar Bears, Arctic Birds, Svalbard, Arctic Wildlife
From the comfort of your own home.
4
Human History, The Arctic Now, The North Pole
From the comfort of your own home.
At a Glance
Have you always dreamed of exploring the Arctic Circle? Now you can embark on a once-in-a-lifetime online adventure that brings you to Canada, Greenland, Norway and the North Pole, all from the comfort of your own home! "Board" a Zodiak for up-close explorations of glaciers and fjords, search for Arctic wildlife like the polar bear and walrus, and enjoy a field trip to a Soviet weather station. Throughout your four-day online adventure, you’ll also enjoy lectures and presentations on the Arctic environment, Inuit culture, a history of the Norse, wildlife and much more. Along the way, get to know your fellow Road Scholars during this epic adventure and finish your journey at the literal Top of the World — the North Pole.
Best of all, you’ll…
- Explore the Northwest Passage during an online Zodiac cruise to Beechey Island, Cambridge, Transition and Johansen Bays, and thrill in the monumental cliffs of Stanford Fjord on Baffin Island.
- "Board" the online Zodiac to admire the glacier at Eqip Sermia and then visit the town of Ilulissat with its world-famous Ice Fjord.
- Search for wildlife like polar bears, walrus, arctic foxes and reindeer during an online expedition in Svalbard, enjoy a field trip to the Soviet weather station at Tikhaya Buhta and delight as your online adventure concludes at the North Pole.
General Notes
You’ll enjoy 2-3 hours of daily instruction, discussion and/or field trips, which includes sufficient breaks throughout the program. This online program is through Zoom, an easy-to-use web video service that includes closed captioning. All you need is an Internet connection and your computer. We’ll provide a how-to guide to make sure you’ll have a hassle-free experience. In keeping with our Traditional On-Site programs, ALL ADVENTURES ONLINE MULTI-DAY PROGRAMS (INCLUDING THIS PROGRAM) ARE PRESENTED LIVE; THESE PROGRAMS ARE NOT RECORDED. Please review the daily itinerary for start and end times to ensure you won’t miss a minute of this live experience. All times are listed in the EASTERN time zone. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust your schedule accordingly.
Featured Expert
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Miko Golachowski
Miko Golachowski is a biologist with a lifelong passion for natural history and exploration. He has been fascinated by cold regions since childhood and spent his first winter as a scientist at the Polish Antarctic Station “Henryk Arctowski.” He eventually became base commander of the 32nd Polish Antarctic Expedition. Since 2005, he has shared knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm with groups on Antarctic expedition cruises. He loves writing about ecology, nature conservation, history, and spending time with his daughter and a motley crew of creatures.
Please note: This expert may not be available for every date of this program.
Miko Golachowski
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Miko Golachowski is a biologist with a lifelong passion for natural history and exploration. He has been fascinated by cold regions since childhood and spent his first winter as a scientist at the Polish Antarctic Station “Henryk Arctowski.” He eventually became base commander of the 32nd Polish Antarctic Expedition. Since 2005, he has shared knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm with groups on Antarctic expedition cruises. He loves writing about ecology, nature conservation, history, and spending time with his daughter and a motley crew of creatures.
Nicole Flores Jara
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Nicole was born and raised in Chile. Her passion about her country and the region made her lead programs within South America since 1998 including several trips to Antarctica. She is a true believer in lifetime learning finding in travelling the best source of inspiration to share her knowledge and keep learning. Nicole is a great natural storyteller and also mastered this skill learning from the best in Chile.
Suggested Reading List
(10 books)
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Adventures Online: A Voyage to the Arctic Circle
Program Number: 24349
Arctic Eden
Arctic Dreams
A Naturalist's Guide to the Arctic
Northern Voices: Inuit Writing in English
The Last Imaginary Place
Dead Reckoning: The Untold Story of the Northwest Passage
Franklin's Lost Ship: The Historic Discovery of HMS Erebus
The Big Thaw: Adventures in the Vanishing Arctic
The Magnetic North
What We Know about Climate Change
Day
1
Welcome, Orientation & Intros., Arctic, Cultures, NW Passage
Location:
From the comfort of your own home.
Activity Note
Today’s session will start at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time and end at 4:00 p.m. Road Scholars are welcome to join for informal chat at 12:50 p.m.
Afternoon:
1:00 p.m. Welcome & Introductions. Our Group Leader will greet everyone and provide an overview of the program including Zoom protocols. We’ll then get to know our fellow Road Scholars with group introductions. 1:25 p.m. Lecture. In this overview of the Arctic environment, we will learn about climatic conditions, what it takes to live here, and the main characters on land. We’ll be introduced to Arctic dwellers such as lemmings, Arctic hares, caribou, musk ox, Arctic foxes, and wolves. 1:55 p.m. Break. 2:05 p.m. Virtual landing. After a brief presentation about Paleoeskimo, Thule, and Inuit cultures past and present, we will “visit” Radstock Bay and Resolute, where we can see Proto-Inuit dwellings and houses thousand years old. 2:45 p.m. Interactive Q&A session. 3:00 p.m. Break. 3:10 p.m. Virtual landing. Before we “explore” the Northwest Passage, we will have a short presentation about the attempts to find a northern way from the Atlantic to the Pacific. These include the famous Franklin’s Expedition as well as that of Amundsen on Gjoa. We will then experience a landing at Beechey Island and visit Cambridge Bay. We’ll see the ship Gjoa, go on a Zodiac cruise in Transition Bay, and a landing in Johansen Bay. These sites offer a good chance to see some of the local wildlife. We’ll finish our field trip with a Zodiac study cruise amid the monumental cliffs of Stanford Fjord on the eastern side of Baffin Island. 3:45 p.m. Interactive Q&A. 3:55 p.m. Wrap-up and notes for tomorrow. 4:00 p.m. Today’s session will end.
Day
2
The Norse in Greenland, Blubbery Inhabitants, Ice by Zodiac
Location:
From the comfort of your own home.
Activity Note
Activity Notes Today’s session will start at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time and end at 4:00 p.m. Road Scholars are welcome to join for informal chat at 12:50 p.m.
Afternoon:
1:00 p.m. Review of the day. 1:05 p.m. Lecture. In this historical presentation, we will learn about the Norse — or Viking — exploration in Iceland and Greenland, as well as the discovery of North America. 1:45 p.m. Interactive Q&A. 1:55 p.m. Break. 2:05 p.m. Lecture. We will learn about the evolution and fascinating traits of the Arctic’s most blubbery inhabitants: seals, walruses, and whales. We’ll get to know some of the most iconic species, including the engaging belukhas, narwhals, majestic bowhead whales, the mighty walrus, and the grotesque — but cute — hooded seal. 2:45 p.m. Interactive Q&A. 2:55 p.m. Break. 3:05 p.m. Virtual landing. We will first admire the impressive Eqip Sermia glacier, then “visit” the town of Ilulissat, 50 miles south of the Glacier, with its world famous ice fjord, one of the few glaciers through which the Greenland ice cap reaches the sea. We’ll then go on a Zodiac study cruise amid the magnificent icebergs for which this area is famed. We will be fortunate to witness one of the greatest sunsets ever, also a characteristic experience in this place. A truly “ice” day in the Arctic. 3:45 p.m. Interactive Q&A. 3:55 p.m. Wrap-up and notes for tomorrow. 4:00 p.m. Today’s session will end.
Day
3
Polar Bears, Arctic Birds, Svalbard, Arctic Wildlife
Location:
From the comfort of your own home.
Activity Note
Today’s session will start at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time and end at 4:00 p.m. Road Scholars are welcome to join for informal chat at 12:50 p.m.
Afternoon:
1:00 p.m. Review of the day. 1:05 p.m. Lecture. We will finally be introduced to a true Arctic superstar: the polar bear! In this presentation, we will learn some of the fascinating facts and challenges of their lives before we actually see some of them later this afternoon. 1:45 p.m. Interactive Q&A. 1:55 p.m. Break. 2:05 p.m. Virtual landing The Arctic is full of birds and Svalbard is one of the best places to see them. We will learn about the variety and impressive traits of Arctic sea-birds as well as land-birds. We will then will embark on our Zodiacs to visit one of the largest bird colonies in the world along the two mile-long cliffs of Alkefjellet, home of tens of thousands of Thick-billed Murres, Little Auks, and Glaucuous Gulls. We’ll then have a quick look at the 14th of July Glacier in Western Svalbard, where we will “meet” some Atlantic Puffins. 2:45 p.m. Interactive Q&A. 2:55 p.m. Break. 3:05 p.m. Virtual landing. We are constantly on the look-out for polar bears and here in Svalbard we will spot one better than anywhere else in the world. We will also land at Alkehornet to encounter the beautiful, lush tundra as well as the company of reindeer and Arctic foxes. We will finish the study cruise by visiting a walrus haul-out and a colony of kittiwakes at Edgeoya. 3:45 p.m. Interactive Q&A. 3:55 p.m. Wrap-up and notes for tomorrow. 4:00 p.m. Today’s session will end.
Day
4
Human History, The Arctic Now, The North Pole
Location:
From the comfort of your own home.
Activity Note
Today’s session will start at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time and end at 4:00 p.m. Road Scholars are welcome to join for informal chat at 12:50 p.m.
Afternoon:
1:00 p.m. Review of the day. 1:05 p.m. Lecture. Humans have a long-held fascination with the North Pole, and some truly fascinating theories about it have long inspired our imagination and ambition. Attempts to reach it were just as fantastic and clever, and this history is still shrouded in mystery. 1:40 p.m. Interactive Q&A. 1:50 p.m. Break. 2:00 p.m. Lecture. With the warming climate, more and more politicians from various countries are turning their attention North, whether to explore new possibilities of exploitation, or to protect the Earth’s cooling system. In this presentation, we will discuss the international scramble for the Arctic, as well as opportunities and threats facing its future. 2:35 p.m. Interactive Q&A. 2:45 p.m. Break. 2:55 p.m. Virtual landing. We will encounter Franz Joseph Land, Arctic sea ice, and the North Pole itself. We will “visit” the abandoned Soviet weather station at Tikhaya Buhta, one of the oldest in the Arctic. We will then admire the one and only Rubini Rock with its amazin basalt columns and thousands of nesting birds. Our captain will bring the ship in so close that we would be able to touch it from the bow! We will then visit Cape Norvegia on Jackson Island, where Fridtjof Nansen and Hjalmar Johansen spent the winter of 1895-96 in a self-built shelter. From there. we’ll venture further and further north, breaking the ice to finally reach the North Pole, where we will “walk” around the world in just a few steps at the top of the world. 3:35 p.m. Interactive Q&A. 3:50 p.m. Wrap-up and farewells. 4:00 p.m. This concludes our program.
Participant Reviews
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Voyage to the Arctic Circle explored an area that I can't easily travel to, in a comprehensive manner. The way the online program was conducted allowed the experience to feel as if I was on actually on a voyage to the various areas surrounding the Arctic Circle. The time spent on the tour each day flew by! Miko is very knowledgeable about so many aspects of the area.
I had previously taken the excellent online tour to Antartica with Miko and Nicole. I had been watching for the opportunity to take another online tour with them. They present memorable programs that are well worth the cost.
— Review left September 22, 2024
The online Arctic Adventure was excellent. Although I had read many books about the arctic already I learned new things each day and saw places I may never get to see in person. This was my first Road Scholar experience and Miko's presentations convinced me that Road scholar will be my go to travel company for future adventures.
— Review left September 13, 2024
Great way to learn about an area if you are not able to make an in-person visit.
— Review left September 13, 2024
I would have never traveled to the Arctic Circle physically. However, I definitely wanted to learn more about the people and wildlife that lived there. This program gave me everything I could have asked for and more. The instructor and guide were outstanding. I felt as if I had actually been there. Thank you Road Scholar for continuing to offer Virtual trips.
— Review left March 18, 2024
This was a wonderful online program. I liked that it was 4 days, rather than 5 days. The Artic Circle is an amazing area in which to travel, even if the travel is via Zoom. The presenter, Miko, was very knowledgeable and an excellent presenter. His love of the region, including Arctic land and sea animals, as well as the sea ice and glaciers, was displayed throughout the 4 days. Warning - Miko's enthusiasm is contagious. Nicole kept us on track as she started each day by reviewing objectives for that day's program, and checked our understanding after each lecture with "test questions". I recommend this program to any and all fans of Road Scholar.
— Review left March 14, 2024
Excellent presenter. This is the next best thing to being there, with the advantage of being warm and comfortable in my own home.
— Review left March 14, 2024
I would recommend this on line experience. The presenters were engaging and knowledgeable and I felt that I was having somewhat of an adventurous experience.
— Review left November 9, 2023
I can't recommend this program enough! The guides were excellent, the information fascinating and the region covered enticing. The video footage could be a bit better, though I was riveted the entire time! Thank you!
— Review left September 10, 2023
Unique opportunity to learn about the Arctic if you can't travel there in person.The experience makes you feel that you are actually traveling there because of the super presentations with wonderful photos,videos, and even sound effects!
— Review left September 9, 2023
This is a MUST SEE online adventure. There is so much to learn about the Arctic, and Nicole & Miko do a top-notch job. Beautiful photos and video, and intriguing lectures. You "go" to a different location each day, along with learning about wildlife and history.
— Review left September 9, 2023
This program is a joy! The Arctic, as an area of immense beauty, interest and current importance, is wonderfully captured by the instructor, Miko, who passionately and wonderfully shared his rich and invaluable knowledge. Two thumbs way up!!
— Review left September 8, 2023
I actually signed up for more adventures after taking this course. It was very well done; well timed; and geared appropriately for the audience. Some of my friends said "Four days about the arctic?" Well there is so much going on and it is so vast that you come away understanding how much more there is to it than we realize. I need to do some more reading.
— Review left May 18, 2023
This arctic program was outstanding. Don’t miss the opportunity to sign up for this splendid program in the future!
Nicole Flores Jara and Miko Golachowski did a wonderful job. The program was superbly planned, organized, and presented. I have attended over 25 Road Scholar programs in-person, and several online programs. This arctic program is among the best of all of them.
— Review left May 16, 2023
This program is amazing! Miko is incredibly knowledgeable and personable. He's also quite engaging so that even when he's lecturing on history and climate change--subjects which (in someone else's hands) could be dry--he's fascinating. He also has a wealth of personal experiences to go with the photos illustrating the trip. I highly recommend any trip he's leading!
— Review left May 12, 2023
A wonderful experience to a place I would be unlikely to travel in person. Miko and Nicolle made the Arctic real. I gained knowledge, appreciation and respect for the region.
— Review left February 8, 2023
I took an on-line virtual trip to the Arctic with Road Scholar. It was not my first experience with Road Scholar and all have been great. This particular “trip” I planned to coordinate with my hip replacement surgery recovery time. Worked out great! The information presented in the program was spectacular and absorbing. Having the ability to interact with interesting fellow “ travelers “ in the program, while recovering at home was phenomenal.
— Review left February 3, 2023
This program was so engaging. Each day was so well organized and presented. The content leader's enthusiasm was contagious. The Road Scholar program leader was delightful. I especially liked the trivia questions for each session.
— Review left September 23, 2022
I highly recommend going on a virtual trip with Miko and Nicole! Their enthusiasm is inspiring. Educational and very fun.
— Review left May 26, 2022
The Virtual Arctic Trip experience was very good and I would recommend it to anyone with an interest in the Arctic. I have studied The Arctic for the last 40 years and found the expedition leader to be very good. He knew the content and was a lively expedition leader.
— Review left May 26, 2022
I highly recommend the Antarctic and the Artic on line adventures. If you're interested in learning more about these polar regions, the scenery and the wildlife, without having to leave the comfort of your home, this is as close as you can get to the real thing, without the chill factor. Having Miko as an instructor, makes this a fabulous experience. He's so knowledgeable about the subject matter. His love and passion for the polar regions is contagious!
— Review left March 29, 2022
The virtual Voyage to the Arctic Circle was outstanding, and I reciommend it highly. Alexander Rogers, OR
— Review left March 25, 2022
This was an excellent adventure. Mike and Nicole shared their knowledge of and passion for the Arctic region. The adventure was informative and fun. Thanks! ***** 5 Stars
— Review left March 25, 2022
This was an excellent program, as were my previous 7 online Road Scholar programs. And as opposed to 6 of my previous Road Scholar virtual programs (San Francisco, London, Sicily, Israel, Portugal, and the Great Lakes), the Arctic was a destination that I had not previously been to and knew absolutely nothing about. Now I feel like I can discuss it and asking meaningful questions to friends who have been there or are going there in the future. Would love to take an Arctic expedition myself, but not sure if I would be physically up to it (walking on snow, rocks, and uneven surfaces would be a challenge, not to mention the wind). But if I did, I would want Miko to be my expedition leader. His specialty is animals, including the Arctic “Big Five.”
— Review left March 25, 2022
Great program on the Arctic -- fun, lots of info, and stress-free "travel."
— Review left March 24, 2022
This was a wonderful virtual program to the Arctic Circle - a place quite foreign to most of us. It no longer is in my estimation after listening to the wonderful presentations over four afternoons by our guide, Miko. Now I'd like to hear the crunch of snow under my feet there in person but I don't think that is in the cards for me; this is the next best thing. Photos of Arctic animals and birds were top rate and who can forget that stunning sunset--outstanding photos taken by our guide. I was actually teary eyed when the program ended on our last day when we toasted with our wine, vodka, whatever viewing the final montage of photos accompanied to a favorite musical selection of mine.
— Review left January 14, 2022
This is definitely a close thing to actually being in the Arctic, and much easier for one who ‘might’ have trouble traveling.
— Review left January 14, 2022
Anyone at all interested in the Arctic -- scenery, geography, geology, history, animal life, and gorgeous sunsets -- will be enthralled, as I was, with this virtual study tour!
— Review left January 13, 2022
I recently completed Road Scholar's online virtual visit to the Arctic. The program content was varied, interesting and well organized. The presenter Miko was fabulous! His knowledge, passion for the topic, and delivery of information was fabulous- among the best presenters I've ever experienced.
— Review left January 13, 2022
An awesome adventure to the Arctic Circle. Miko presented engaging and educational lectures. At the end of each day, we viewed pictures or videos of real expeditions- which were spectacular. Up close to the animals, glaciers and magnificent sunsets. In some ways we probably saw more than if we were there (without the cold!) Leaders were fun and so knowledgeable. Definitely worth taking this virtual trip, especially if you won’t be going in person.
— Review left January 13, 2022
I cannot say enough good things about Miko and Nicole. They were both fun to be with, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic. It is clear they put a lot of time and thought into planning this adventure.
I was in their Antarctic adventure earlier this year. I was so happy when I found out they would be doing the Arctic adventure as well. I told them on the first day that, except for my daughter's wedding in Baja the previous month, the week I spent with them in Antarctica was the most fun I had had since the lockdown began.
They make a great team!
— Review left December 6, 2021
Fantastic program. I wasn't sure what to expect but the lectures and the landscapes were beyond anything I imagined. Miko and Nicole were awesome hosts. I highly recommend.
— Review left December 3, 2021
This is a wonderful program put on two of the best presenters in the Road Scholar program.
— Review left December 3, 2021
This voyage to the Artic was really fantastic! I enjoyed having Miko and Nicole lead our adventure since I loved them for the Antarctic program. There was so much great information on history and wildlife and the photos/videos enhanced my knowledge gathering. Thanks again to RS for providing these opportunities!
— Review left December 2, 2021
Next best thing to traveling there. The instructor (Miko) was excellent and held my interest. Good slides and videos. Nicole was a good leader as well. I learned so much and look forward to continuing to learn about this fascinating area.
— Review left December 2, 2021
Road Scholar offers a wonderful in-person OR online travel experience!
— Review left October 16, 2021
The program made me feel as close as possible that I visited the Arctic. I have a better understanding of what it looks like and what one would see if one visited.
— Review left October 15, 2021
Up close and personal with polar bears, walrus, arctic fox, nesting birds and more is just the beginning of the adventure which ends at the North Pole.
— Review left October 14, 2021
If you cannot physically go to the Arctic Circle, or afford a trip like that, this is an excellent way of learning about this subject from highly qualified lecturers, hosted by a great, compassionate, kind, caring moderator, both working very well together. All from the comfort of your living room!!
— Review left September 25, 2021
This was a great program. We 'went' to Antarctica with these two leaders. well prepared; kept us on track. fun and interesting info
— Review left September 12, 2021
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— Review left September 11, 2021
Miko and Nicole are a great team. The enthusiasm, organization and information were great. I would recommend this program to anyone interested in the Arctic, animals and history.
— Review left September 10, 2021
Another excellent program by Miko and Nicole. I 'traveled' to Antarctica with them in the spring. Miko is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable presenter; Nicole guided us through four program-filled days. If they do any other programs I will definitely sign up. Highly recommend this program.
— Review left September 10, 2021
The leaders/instructors are excellent! They provided a well organized, enthusiastic, and expert overview of the Arctic. They wonderfully covered so much of interest - the wildlife, scenery, politics, history and serious ecological issues. I do not expect to ever travel there so it was an especially great opportunity to go there virtually. And, it complements perfectly the virtual trip to Antarctica that I also highly recommend.
— Review left September 10, 2021
Fabulous program about the Arctic Circle. Wonderful pictures and videos. I feel like I really have visited the Arctic Circle. Miko is a wonderful instructor who makes learning fun. His other program on Antarctic is also terrific.
— Review left September 9, 2021
What a wonderful program. I had traveled to several places in the Arctic but learned so much from taking this program. Excellent instructor, very knowledgeable, entertaining. Loved the virtual excursions. No parka needed and didn’t have to get in and out of zodiacs.
— Review left September 9, 2021
My virtual journey to the arctic circle was so enjoyable! It made me want to take the same trip in person! Our instructor Miko was so interesting and knowledgeable! He really knew the material! The tour leader Nicole was a good facilitator and a lot of fun!
— Review left September 9, 2021
This is my 2nd virtual adventure with Miko and Nicole. It was absolutely outstanding. Would highly recommend
— Review left August 23, 2021
Superb program providing a wonderful introduction to the land and animals. Wonderful team Miko and Nicole provide a very high quality program because of their expertise, enthusiasm, preparation and presentation. Would recommend to all Road Scholars. 5+ rating
— Review left August 21, 2021
I had previously done the Antarctica trip with Miko and Nichole and was so impressed that I wanted to continue with them. But this trip was less of a trip and more informational, possibly because it isn't really possible to take such a trip with the distances and geography (unlike the Antarctica trip, which is a real trip). Miko is personable and earnest about the Arctic, both understanding it and protecting it. His bird lecture was particularly interesting - I've seen birds all my life, but the different wing shape information was completely new to me. Also, it was a surprising treat to "meet" First Nation member Cedric and learn about his culture. One tip: print out the crossword puzzle and fill in answers as you learn them during the sessions.
— Review left August 20, 2021
Bravo to Miko and Nicole for bringing us to the Arctic Circle through a very immersive virtual experience. Visiting several areas - Greenland, Canadian Arctic, North Pole, and Svalbard - was fascinating, as each region was unique. I also enjoyed talking with our Inuit guest Cedric. We could enjoy the polar experience from the comfort of home!
— Review left August 19, 2021
Can’t miss with the duo of Miko and Nicola presenting and hosting a wonderful trip around Antarctica and the Arctic.
— Review left August 19, 2021
The trip provides a comprehensive tour of the Arctic. In depth lectures about the culture, history, the wildlife and the future of the Arctic are included. Each day includes "getting into a zodiac and going ashore" or a field trip. Unique scenery. I highly recommend this program.
— Review left August 19, 2021