About
our company

At Polar Tranquil, we believe travel is more than reaching destinations — it’s about slowing down, connecting deeply, and experiencing nature with intention.

Founded by seasoned polar guides Noora and Sebastian, Polar Tranquil is an eco-travel company rooted in Finnish Lapland and inspired by the far North. We create small-scale, slow travel experiences across the Arctic — journeys that flow at nature’s rhythm and invite you to truly feel the places you visit.

Our approach is intimate, personal, and sustainable. With small group sizes and tailored itineraries, we focus on creating meaningful connections — between travelers, locals, and the land itself. Whether it’s wandering through silent forests, sharing stories by the fire, or standing in awe beneath the Northern Lights, each experience is crafted with care and purpose.

From the moment we meet, we guide you ourselves — helping you discover the Arctic at your own pace and sharing the calm, depth, and wonder that make this region feel like home to us.

Join us for a journey where nature inspires, memories linger, and tranquility reigns.

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Noora and Sebastian, the founders of Polar Tranquil, share a deep passion for the polar regions and a commitment to meaningful, eco-conscious travel. Together, they bring years of experience guiding in some of the planet’s most remote and awe-inspiring landscapes. With roots in Finland and Chile, their diverse backgrounds enrich the journeys they craft, blending a profound respect for nature with a shared love for storytelling, exploration, and human connection. At Polar Tranquil, they invite you to discover the Arctic and beyond through their eyes—where every expedition becomes a personal, unforgettable experience.

Who we are

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  • Noora grew up in the heart of Finnish Lapland, where the vast Arctic wilderness was her backyard and the northern lights a frequent visitor. She began her guiding career in Levi in 2014, introducing visitors to the thrill of the Arctic through snowmobile adventures and immersive group experiences. In 2019, a bold move took her to Longyearbyen, Svalbard, where she began guiding on the waters of the High Arctic. This journey sparked a new chapter, leading her to the world of expedition cruising and kayaking in the Polar Regions.

    Now, with years of experience spanning the Arctic and Antarctica, Noora is passionate about sharing these awe-inspiring places with those who seek more than just a journey. Her goal is to create meaningful connections between her guests and nature—moments that go beyond the ordinary and embrace the wonder and fragility of our planet’s wildest places.

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  • Raised in Santiago, Chile, his heart is deeply tied to the misty forests and rivers of Valdivia in southern Chile. Initially trained as an architect, his career took him around the world, but in 2018, the call of the wild became irresistible. He decided to exchange blueprints for charts and maps, embarking on a new chapter as an expedition guide.

    His guiding journey began in the remote Patagonian fjords of Tierra del Fuego and along the dramatic coastlines of Cape Horn. This path soon carried him to the great polar regions. In the Arctic, he guides expeditions across Svalbard, Greenland, and Canada’s High Arctic. In Antarctica, he navigates the awe-inspiring landscapes of the Antarctic Peninsula. In the sub-Antarctic region, he continues to explore the untamed beauty of the Chilean fjords and South Georgia, where his connection to the wilderness runs deep.

    His approach to guiding is centered on genuine connection—both with the extraordinary places he explores and the people he shares them with. Through storytelling and interpretation, he brings the natural history, wildlife, and culture of each region to life, offering guests a deeper understanding of the landscapes they experience. For him, every expedition is more than a journey; it’s an opportunity to inspire wonder, foster respect for our planet’s most remote corners, and encourage a deeper appreciation for these wild and extraordinary places.