Svalbard, Norway

Svalbard, Norway, delivers the most reliable polar bear sightings on Earth, with over 3,000 bears roaming this Arctic archipelago that is 60% covered by glaciers. Boat-based safaris from Longyearbyen run from June to September, offering close-up views of walruses lounging on beaches and Arctic foxes scavenging shorelines, all while supporting local conservation efforts that monitor 85% of the population annually.