Why Should You Travel to The Arctic in the middle of the Winter

Author : Unwild Planet

Traveling to the Arctic winter is an exquisite and transformative experience offering a unique perspective. The Arctic's pristine, snow-covered landscapes, the mesmerizing Northern Lights, and the opportunity to engage in traditional winter activities make it a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. This harsh land and extreme temperature test your resilience in every step and shape your character apart from giving you a beautiful travel experience.

 

Why should you travel to the Arctic during Winter?

 

Experience Arctic Winter:

 

The Arctic experiences prolonged darkness in winter due to polar nights within the Arctic Circle. The polar night can last for months, with the sun not rising above the horizon, creating a unique environment for residents and visitors. Sometimes, the mild sunlights creates a bright ray of light along the horizon. You, too, can experience this unique phenomenon in the Arctic if you’re travelling here in winter.

Best part - You can have breakfast at night in the Arctic during winter!

 

Northern Light Expedition:

 

The best time to experience the Arctic's northern light is during the winter, between late September and late March/early April. Around this time, the Arctic sky is dark enough for the Aurora to be clearly visible.

 

UP recommends: 

• Few places in the Arctic provide unique facilities to watch the Aurora, like the Aurora Sky Station in Abisko, Swedish Lapland, known for its excellent aurora viewing opportunities.
• Other activities to enhance the experience include dog sledding, snowshoeing, and visiting traditional Sami villages to immerse yourself in the local culture and traditions.

 

Some of the best places to experience Aurora are:

 

 

Winter Adventures:

 

 

If you’re an adventure sports enthusiast, the Arctic should be on your bucket list during winter. A few places in the Arctic are becoming the hubs of winter adventure sports like skiing and skating, snowmobiling, and hiking snowy trails, with other fun activities like dog sledding, reindeer safaris, ice fishing, etc. Be your dream of sledding on a snowy wonderland or enjoying a BBQ dinner by the campfire with the caught fish by ice-fishing, the Arctic should be one of the top choices for winter.

 

 

Experience the Arctic Culture:

 

Quviasukvik:

Immerse yourself in the New Year festival celebrated by the Inuit people in the Northwest region of Canada. 

• The festival dates vary through the region, but it typically starts around Christmas time and ends by the 1st week of January.

• You can visit traditional settlements and learn about the history and stories of the indigenous peoples.You can also participate in local activities such as dog sledding or reindeer safaris.

 

Arctic Winter Games:
 

This international, biennial sports competition brings northern and Arctic athletes together for a week of friendly cultural exchange and social interaction. 

• The games include several sports played in the Canada Games and the Olympic Games, such as skiing, speed skating, hockey, snowboarding, basketball, wrestling, and gymnastics. 

• It also includes traditional and cultural sports such as dog mushing and Dene games. 

• You can buy the tickets for the games and enjoy the fun of it.

 

Lapland Christmas:
 

This is your time to fulfill your childhood Santa Claus dream. Lapland, the largest area of Finland in the Arctic, is believed to be the land of Santa Claus. 

• Travel during the December month to enjoy a vibrant yuletide celebration. 

• Enjoy Christmas Eve, take a ride on a reindeer sled, post your wish from Santa’s post box, and rejuvenate your every childhood Christmas dream in Rovaniemi, Finland, the official home of Santa Claus. 

• Spend your night under the northern light and in a snowy realm in Kiruna, the northernmost city of Sweden. 

• Enhance your winter experience further with adventure activities like Husky sledding, snowmobiling, and many more in the Lapland.

 

Things to keep in mind while traveling to the Arctic in Winter!

 

When traveling to the Arctic in winter, it's essential to keep the following pointers in mind:

1. Layering:
   Dress in layers with insulated, windproof, and waterproof outerwear to combat the extreme cold and changing weather conditions.
    
2. Proper Footwear:
   Invest in waterproof, insulated boots to keep your feet warm and dry and hand and feet warmers for added comfort.
    
3. Use the resources Carefully:
   You’re travelling to a harsh land in extreme winter where the lifestyle would be much different than the usual urban lifestyle. Be mindful while using your resources.

 

4. Safety Measures while Doing Adventure Activities:
   Pay attention to your instructor and take the utmost precautions before doing any adventure activities.

 

Travel to the Winter Arctic With Us!

 

In UnwildPlanet, we promise to provide you with an impeccable experience of the Arctic.

1. Count on our Team's Polar Expertise: 

We have spent countless hours exploring the Arctic and plan each journey with meticulous detailing.

2. Access to remote lotions with all modes of exploration: 

We take you to unseen, untouched places in the Arctic to experience its grandeur at its pristine best through air, land, and sea.

3. Partners who are local experts: 

We empower local communities who help in advancing sustainable tourism & conservation efforts.

 

Besides these, we are experts in northern light expeditions and take care of your comfort while travelling to this remote land in harsh conditions. So contact us today to begin your ultimate Arctic adventure.

 

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