October

In the northern hemisphere, polar bears gather near Churchill, Canada awaiting the winter freeze, while a rich autumnal light shines over Iceland's striking features, as the aurora season kicks off. In the southern hemisphere, October heralds the arrival of spring flowers in the Antipodies and is a great time for nature lovers with yellow-eyed penguins, one of the world's rarest breeds being seen in New Zealand in wildlife rich Otago Peninsula.

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  Autumn Half Term in Iceland

  This is a lovely time of year to experience Iceland with a warm low light descending over the countryside allowing plenty of scope to explore.
  

  The perfect time for families to visit Iceland, make the most of half term and enjoy time to explore Iceland. Visit geysers and hot springs, striking waterfalls, a surf-swept coastline and sweeping glaciers, interspersed with volcanic craters and lava fields and enjoy activities such as glacier walking, quad biking or snowmobiling. With the dark nights growing longer, there are good chances to witness the magical northern lights!

  Holidays

  • Northern Lights and Volcanoes
  • Northern Lights Family Adventure
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  Polar Bear Encounters

  The small town of Churchill in Northern Canada transforms into polar bear central in October and November as more than 1000 of these majestic creatures congregate before moving further north.
  

  
  Our tours operate in ‘Tundra Buggies’ which have extra-large tyres, heated interior and elevated position providing the best vantage point for getting up close and personal with these stunning animals. The bears aren’t at all bothered by such a powerful all-terrain vehicle in their midst and some even stand on their hind legs to investigate. A once in a lifetime opportunity not to be missed.

  Holidays

  • Polar Bear Country Adventure
  • Polar Bear Kingdom