The High Arctic is a landscape of extremes — and extraordinary wildlife. Cheesemans' expeditions to Svalbard and Arctic Norway put you face to face with polar bears hunting sea ice, walruses hauling out on remote beaches, and seabirds like Ivory Gulls and Little Auks in vast nesting colonies. Longer polar days mean more time exploring icy fjords, tundra ridges, and glacial shorelines alongside expert naturalists — turning each voyage into a deep, immersive study of one of Earth's most dynamic ecosystems.
Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris
Arctic
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 boreal wilderness is one of Europe's last great predator strongholds — and one of the most extraordinary places on Earth to photograph large mammals in the wild. Cheesemans' expeditions spend five nights in purpose-built photography blinds near the Russian border, where brown bears, wolverines, and wolves move freely through ancient forest. Days bring forest reindeer, Eurasian elk, Siberian flying squirrels, and birds like Western Capercaillie and Black Grouse, while the landscapes of Karelia and Lake Saimaa provide a serene backdrop between wildlife sessions. For predator enthusiasts and wildlife photographers, Finland delivers in a way few destinations can match.
Svalbard Archipelago
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.
