Introduction
Inextricably linked with one another as enduring legacies of past ice ages, fjords and glaciers are among the most awe-inspiring natural wonders on Earth. Together, they shape beguiling coastlines and spectacular mountain ranges in a remarkable range of destinations across both the Northern and Southern Hemisphere.
Although most commonly associated with Norway – particularly along the exceptionally scenic stretch of coast between Bergen and Ålesund – mightily impressive fjords can be found in many other parts of the world, including Iceland, Greenland, Canada, Alaska, New Zealand, Chile and Antarctica. These long, narrow, sea-filled inlets are the product of immense glacial forces occurring over thousands of years, and are typically framed by steep, towering cliffs.
Glaciers, meanwhile, are immense accumulations of crystalline snow and ice that flow slowly over land like vast, frozen rivers – an extraordinary sight to behold. Often, but not always, they are found in close proximity to fjords. While many glaciers are present in high-altitude mountainous regions, others flow straight into lakes or the sea, forming icebergs in a process known as calving, which is typically accompanied by a thunderous boom.
Our tailor-made holidays offer the chance to explore the world's most awe-inspiring fjords and glaciers from all manner of different perspectives, including on self-drive adventures, classic coastal cruises, luxury expedition voyages and, in some cases, even the possibility of walking directly on a glacier with crampons.
