YPT Tours to Svalbard The northernmost inhabited land of the world, Svalbard, in a unique territory: it officially doesn’t belong to anyone, which means that anybody is free to settle there. Situated less than 1000 kilometres from the North Pole, it is a great destination for anyone with an adventurous spirit. In winter, you can […]

Argentina have announced new procedures for letting visitors into the country, valid from November 1st, which by default means that Antarctica is now open to tourism.  This is obviously extremely exciting news and will mean our December departure to Antarctica will  now go ahead. What are the requirements to enter Argentina? To enter Argentina and […]

2020 has proven to be quite the year so far, especially for travel agencies like YPT but also for our Pioneers around the world we know are itching to getaway. Is travel possible now? At present, the current situation regarding COVID-19 is that we still need to take things slowly, but for the first time […]

There’s a decent chance you’ve never heard of Pyramiden, but if you have there’s also a decent chance you want to visit there. So, can you visit Pyramiden in 2024? Yes you can, but it is not easy and yes the war in Ukraine has affected things. What is Pyramiden? For the uninitiated Pyramiden is […]

YPT has been running trips to Greenland, Svalbard and Antarctica for many years now, but for country, continent or microcontinent (yes, it’s a thing) collectors, photographers, and actually just anyone with an adventurous spirit, this new cruise is not to be missed. Leaving from the Scottish port of Aberdeen, we will visit the islands of […]

Join YPT on a thrilling and unforgettable journey in the far north, as we set sail on our Arctic Adventure cruise from Svalbard to Greenland in September 2024. This expedition promises to be an awe-inspiring exploration of the remote and pristine Arctic region, offering an exceptional blend of breathtaking landscapes and wildlife encounters. Whether you’re […]

What is TedFest, or as it is more officially known “The Friends of Ted Festival” is an annual fan convention for fans of Father Ted, or to put it into the immortal words of the organisers” ‘So we’ll meet every year, when the weather’s shite, on a small island in the Atlantic.’ And that pretty […]

Dear Pioneers, In 2024 we have three extraordinary expeditions planned for the latter half of the year that are now open for early bookings. These three tours are without a doubt our most anticipated for this year and places are already going fast for all of them. From the enormous white wilderness of vast elemental […]