Northern Europe spans some of the world's most spectacular and varied wilderness — and Cheesemans' expeditions cover the full range. Sail Svalbard's glaciated fjords in search of polar bears, walruses, and nesting seabird colonies. Venture into Finland's ancient boreal forests for Siberian Jays, Eurasian Three-toed Woodpeckers, and the haunting calls of Great Grey Owls. Explore the rugged coastlines of Arctic Norway for Atlantic Puffins, Red-throated Loons, and orcas. Across every destination, our naturalist guides provide the ecological depth and extended field time that transform a trip to northern Europe into something truly immersive.
Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris
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About the Region
Arctic Norway
Arctic Norway is a destination of dramatic contrasts — deep fjords, jagged peaks, and some of the most productive marine waters on Earth. Cheesemans' expeditions explore this rugged coastline during winter, when orcas and humpback whales gather to feed on massive herring aggregations in the fjords, and the northern lights illuminate the sky overhead. Expert naturalist and photographer Scott Davis leads every aspect of the experience — from whale encounters to aurora photography — ensuring you leave with both lasting memories and exceptional images.
Finland
Finland's vast boreal forests represent one of Europe's last true wilderness frontiers — and one of the continent's most compelling destinations for wildlife and photography. Cheesemans' expeditions venture deep into the forests of Karelia and the lake districts of central Finland, spending nights in purpose-built photography blinds where brown bears, wolverines, and wolves move freely through ancient woodland. Between predator sessions, the landscape delivers forest reindeer, Eurasian elk, Siberian flying squirrels, and birds like Western Capercaillie and Great Grey Owls. For travelers who think they've seen Europe — Finland will change that.
Svalbard Archipelago
Svalbard is the High Arctic at its most raw and accessible. Cheesemans' expeditions sail this remote Norwegian archipelago during the long polar summer, exploring glaciated fjords, tundra ridges, and ice-fringed coastlines in search of polar bears hunting along the shore, walruses hauling out in enormous groups, arctic foxes, and reindeer. Seabirds nest in dramatic cliff colonies, and the almost perpetual daylight means wildlife activity — and expedition time — never stops. Our small-ship format allows access to areas larger vessels simply cannot reach.
