Which Should I Choose? Antarctica vs Arctic Expeditions The polar regions are the coldest, windiest, and perhaps the most awe-inspiring places on Earth. While the Arctic and Antarctic may seem similar, they differ vastly. Find out why in this article, and how to pick between an expedition in Antarctica or across the Arctic regions, accordingly. Antarctica Alaska Iceland Northwest Passage Read more
Meet the Eclipse ExpertsA rare celestial event calls for an exceptional team. On our August 2026 Solar Eclipse Expedition to Greenland, Iceland, and Svalbard, three specialists will join us to transform a once-in-a-lifetime sight into a deeper scientific journey. Greenland Iceland Svalbard Read more
Expedition Travel Guide to SvalbardThe population of Svalbard is approximately 2500. Longyearbyen is the largest settlement in the islands and is also the seat of the governor. It's a colourful modern town with first-class facilities, like excellent hotels and restaurants, regular flight connections to mainland Norway, as well as an impressive range of activities to suit every traveller.Svalbard Travel guide Planning your trip History & Culture 5 mins readRead more
8 facts you didn't know about polar bearsThe African jungle has the lion, the Arctic has the polar bear. This fierce yet cuddly-looking creature dominates the icy wilderness at the top of the food chain. If visitors are lucky, they'll come across the polar bear on a cruise to Svalbard. Check out these facts about polar bears - the king of the ice!Svalbard Northwest Passage Arctic Wildlife 4 mins readRead more
Polar bear spotting in the ArcticIn the northernmost part of the world, where the ice is thick and the air is cold, there lives a creature. Laying your eyes on a polar bear is just an adventure away.Arctic Wildlife Svalbard Greenland Northwest Passage 3 mins readRead more
HX & AECO: Visiting the Arctic ResponsiblySince its inception, HX has been a proud member of AECO, helping shape more sustainable, responsible tourism in the Arctic. Svalbard Arctic Wildlife Travelling with HX Sustainability Read more
10 things to know about your environmental commitment in SvalbardHX Expeditions is a participant in the Norwegian Polar Institute’s project to register marine mammals in the Arctic. Gathering this data improves insight of habitat use and seasonal migration patterns and is also used in The Environmental Monitoring of Svalbard. Svalbard Sustainability 1 mins readRead more