Svalbard

Arctic Circle, May 2028
Svalbard

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An itinerary that is about the journey just as much as the location. Join William and award winning photographer and author Paul Joynson-Hicks to explore one of the planet's last true wild places in May 2028.
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Itinerary

11th - 19th May, 2028
This has always been one of William's most popular itineraries, selling out four years in a row. William recommends adding a few nights in Longyearbyen before your trip if you are able and can happily help organise this. Head out husky sledding or on snowmobiles to explore the archipelago by land, before eight days at sea.
Day 1

Arrive in Longyearbyen, the only town on Svalbard and home to the northernmost pub in the world. Dinner at Funken restaurant - the best in Longyearbyen - so you can meet the rest of the group for the first time and receive a briefing on the trip ahead. 

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Photographing with Will. Brilliant in itself, but more than that — he’s broadened my perspective and approach in a way that’s always calm, positive, and actually fun....He’s inclusive, generous, and deeply attentive to who you are and what you need...Travelling solo on his trips feels easy — safe, exciting, and genuinely fun.
Malini Chandrasekar Serengeti Never Sleeps, 2026
Will is top notch!!! I met Will online after showing interest in one of his prints and he mentioned that he does safaris so I decided to take a chance and it was well worth every penny and then some. Will is a man after my own taste and only provides the best when it comes to assistance with photography and editing, the best camps, the best locations, the best drivers and guides, amazing food, and awesome customer service! This trip was a new adventure everyday and one of the top experiences in my life. Would not hesitate to book other safaris with him again!!
Charles Cicconi Amboseli, 2026

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William has been visiting each of the destinations he leads tours in for almost a decade, typically returning every year.

70% Repeat Business

Photo tours sell out 18 months in advance, with 70% of the seats taken by repeat customers.

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Svalbard

"Never before have I been gripped by a location so quickly.

I would happily spend my summers sailing the Svalbard archipelago every year, if being an adult wasn't quite so important."
William Fortescue William Fortescue

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