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Immerse yourself in the warmth of a geothermal pool. Watch polar bears. Meet Inuit hunters. While all these experiences are offered by the Arctic<\/a><\/u> world, each is rooted in a specific area of the region: Iceland<\/a><\/u> and its volcanoes, <\/strong>Spitsbergen<\/a><\/u> and its remarkable wildlife<\/strong>, or Greenland<\/a><\/u> and its icebergs<\/strong>. Which one should you choose? 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Discover the charms of Reykjavik<\/h3>\n
Admire the majesty of the Sn\u00e6fellsj\u00f6kull volcano<\/h3>\n
Savour the beauty of the Northern Westfjords<\/h3>\n
Listen to the water roaring at the Go\u00f0afoss waterfall<\/h3>\n
Understand the power of Icelandic sagas<\/h3>\n
Travelling to Iceland means:<\/h2>\n
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Greenland, between pack ice and Inuit hospitality<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Admire the fields of icebergs at Ilulissat<\/h3>\n
Step back in time in Kullorsuaq<\/h3>\n
Admire the world\u2019s largest network of fjords from Ittoqqortoormiit<\/h3>\n
Pay tribute to French explorers from the Blosseville Coast to Ammassalik<\/h3>\n
Hold your breath when the northern lights appear<\/h3>\n
Travelling to Greenland means:<\/h2>\n
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Spitsbergen: a sanctuary for iconic Arctic wildlife<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Set off in search of polar bears<\/h3>\n
Encounter unparalleled Arctic wildlife<\/h3>\n