Alpine, polar and high-country journeys, matched to the months they shine. Tell us when you can travel and we'll shape the route around it.
Featured trips
A short list of trips we know well. Pick the month you can travel and see which ones are at their best.
When can you travel?
Arctic Norway5 days
Sep–MarDark skies and the best aurora odds
Chase the northern lights with a local guide, with husky sledding by day and warm lodges to return to at night.
South Tyrol, Italy7 days
Jun–SepTrails clear of snow, huts open
Walk between mountain huts beneath pale limestone peaks, with luggage moved ahead and a hot meal waiting each evening.
Nordland, Norway7 days
Feb–Mar, Jun–AugAurora in late winter, midnight sun in summer
Fishing villages under granite peaks, with long summer hikes under the midnight sun or dark winter nights for northern lights.
Torres del Paine, Chile9 days
Nov–MarSouthern summer: long days, open trails
Granite towers and glacier lakes on the classic W route, with refuges or camps along the way and light until late.
Valais, Switzerland7 days
Dec–MarReliable snow and open lifts
Ski or ride high-altitude terrain with a guide who knows the quiet runs, then finish the day in a village chalet.
Svalbard, Norway8 days
Jun–AugOpen water and polar daylight
Sail among glaciers and ice, with landings to look for walrus and arctic fox and expedition guides on every outing.
How it works
Most of the work happens before you leave. You tell us when you can go, and we match the place, the season and the pace.
Tell us where you are drawn to, roughly when, and who is travelling. No commitment.
We reply with a route and options, adjusting pace, lodging and activities until it feels right.
Once you are happy, we book the details and send a clear packing and preparation guide.
You leave knowing who to call. Someone who knows your itinerary stays reachable throughout.
Trip styles
The same mountains and coasts at three different tempos, with the same care in the planning.
Small group5 to 7 days
From $1,900
Small-group departures on set dates, with shared guides, comfortable lodges and a route planned from start to finish.
Private7 to 10 days
From $3,400
Private departures on your dates, with your own guide and the route shaped around what you want to see and do.
Multi-region12 to 16 days
From $6,800
Several regions in one journey, with logistics handled for you: permits, internal transfers and specialist guides.
Example prices, per person and before international flights. Every trip is quoted on your dates.
Travel notes
Pack for the coldest morning of the trip, not the average day. Mountains and polar coasts both surprise people at dawn.
01On packingFrom our trip planners
The shoulder months are often the sweet spot: settled weather, fewer people and better rates. Ask us about them.
02On seasonsFrom our trip planners
Leave one free day in the middle of any trip longer than a week. It is often the day people remember most.
03On paceFrom our trip planners
Tell us roughly when and roughly where, and we'll come back with a route worth taking.
Contact usPlan your trip
Choose a destination, a month and a trip style, and the pass fills itself in. Add your details and we'll reply with a route.
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