Spectacular Arctic Travel
Arctic travel has grown in popularity in recent years. The early explorers were courageous people, venturing into the unknown. Many fish, animals and birds inhabit the North Pole region, despite the severe winter conditions. Visitors may be fortunate in seeing polar bears, ptarmigan, Arctic Foxes, lemmings, Arctic Hare or a wolverine, which is a type of weasel. Cruises are a popular means of Arctic travel, particularly to Svalbard in Norway, Alaska, Arctic Canada and Greenland. The Arctic also extends to Russia, Finland, Sweden and Iceland.
The increase in tourism is of concern to environmentalists who want to minimize the impact of humans. When embarking on Arctic travel, tourists are urged to book through Tour operators that have an eco-tourism policy. Local jobs and local transportation benefit from visitors’ patronage. Buses or trains are preferred options for longer distance travel.