Bucketlist Arctic Xploration
Xplore the Arctic by private jet & icebreaker mega yacht.
Finland
Private Icebreaker
Sweden
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Xperience access that exists nowhere else.
Xperience The Arctic with Bucketlist Only Access.
Helsinki, Finland
We are currently unlocking 'BX Only' Access
The Arctic on Eric Schmidt's Former Icebreaker Mega Yacht
Your private tender pushes into drifting pack ice north of the 80th parallel - beyond shipping lanes, beyond signal, beyond anywhere most expedition companies are willing to go. These are the hunting grounds of the Arctic's apex predator. Few humans have ever been here.
BX sets a table where no table has ever been. A multi-course Nordic tasting menu served against a live-calving glacier front under a sun that refuses to set. No restaurant, no reservation, no repeat. This evening exists once.
Strip down and plunge into Arctic waters surrounded by pack ice, midnight sun, and absolute silence. It lasts seconds. You'll talk about it for the rest of your life.
Stockholm, Sweden
We are currently unlocking 'BX Only' Access
Xclusive Private Aircraft
Every leg of this journey operates on an aircraft chartered exclusively for our group. No connections. No strangers. Best in class dining, a dedicated crew briefed on every guest, and private arrivals at each stop.
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Exclusive to our group.
No connections. Straight to the edge of the Arctic.
Menus built around you and your preferences.
VVIP-trained hospitality throughout
Stay connected anywhere in the world*
Direct routing vs. commercial connections
*Wi-Fi is limited to availability by the aircraft operator and country restrictions
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The Arctic's Most Luxurious Icebreaker
'Lares' was built to go where other vessels cannot. Custom-commissioned as a VIP polar icebreaker and formerly owned by Eric Schmidt, she has been chartered exclusively for this expedition - reconfigured for a small group of guests with private suites, a dedicated chef, and a crew that operates at the standard of a private superyacht. For seven nights, everything above the 78th parallel belongs to you.
The yacht exclusive to our group only.
Built to push into pack ice north of the 80th parallel — where most ships can't Xplore.
Every meal prepared on board. Nordic-inspired menus. The wine list travels with you.
2.5 crew members per couple.
Stay connected across the entire voyage*
Arctic guides, safety crew, and your BX team
*Wi-Fi is limited to availability by the vessel operator, Starlink, and country restrictions
The journey is curated. So is the company.
Every traveler is personally vetted. We don't just curate destinations — we curate the room. Past groups have included founders, investors, and leaders who arrived as strangers and departed planning their next journey together.
Builders & Founders
You've spent years creating something extraordinary. Now you want your time away to feel just as rare.
Leaders & Decision-Makers
You don't need another resort. You want the room to be as interesting as the destination.
Seasoned Travelers
You've been everywhere. You're looking for the things that money alone can't arrange.
What Our Travelers Have Lived
Every BX journey is built around moments that don't exist anywhere else. These are a few of them.
Descended into a tomb no human had entered in thousands of years.
EGYPT
Presidential reception, then military helicopters to gorilla treks.
RWANDA
Private dinner with the Bhutanese royal family.
BHUTAN
Privatized Angkor Wat blessing with 50+ monks.
CAMBODIA
Fashion show and dinner on the Flaming Cliffs.
MONGOLIA
Château Pétrus tasting alongside elephants in the African bush.
ZIMBABWE
Your Xperience Team
The team behind every seamless moment. From private immigration to midnight medical calls, this crew brings experience across 100+ countries and all seven continents.
Emergency medicine medic. Your medic travels with the group so you never have to think about what happens if something goes wrong — because he already has.
Jacob's work has appeared in National Geographic, Vogue, and on billboards in Times Square. He embeds with the group from day one so you never have to choose between living the moment and capturing it.
Patricio leads on the ground at every destination. He's the person who knows the name of every driver, the back entrance to every venue, and the answer to every question before you've finished asking it.
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Paula runs the operation you never see. Flights, transfers, hotel coordination, and the thousand moving pieces that make your journey feel effortless.
Jordan, President of Bucketlist Xperiences, joins this journey to personally ensure every detail is flawless and every experience exceeds your highest expectations.
From those who've been
Real voices from those who've lived it
Fully Inclusive From:
Cabin selection & jet seats assigned in order of registration.
Solo supplement available upon request.
International flights to Helsinki and from Stockholm, personal spa and *laundry expenses (dry-cleaning and laundry off the yacht), passport and visa fees, and trip cancellation insurance.
These items fall outside the journey price — but not outside our care. The BX team coordinates everything on your behalf.
Common Questions
Everything you need to know before departure
No two days are alike. One morning begins with a military helicopter over Rwanda's volcanic highlands. The next, with a descent into a tomb untouched for millennia. What remains constant is the standard of care: world-class accommodations, every detail attended to, and nothing asked of you but to be present.
Most private jet itineraries are built around observation. Ours are built around immersion. Guests have rowed alongside Olympians off Easter Island, trekked to gorilla families by military helicopter, and entered chambers in Egypt that had not seen light in 3,000 years. The access is genuine, and the experiences are designed for those who wish to be at the centre of it, not at a distance.
Our guests tend to be in their 40s, 50s, and 60s. Founders, principals, and leaders who are still deeply engaged in what they do and bring that same energy to how they travel. Every traveler is personally considered for group compatibility, because the quality of the company is as essential as the quality of the destinations.
Express your interest through this page and a member of our guest relations team will be in touch personally within 48 hours. Every traveler is reviewed to ensure the right fit. Seats, suites, and preferred experiences are honoured in order of registration, so those who confirm earliest receive first consideration.
We design for people who want to move, not just observe. Past journeys have included glacier ascents, horseback safaris, rowing competitions, and gorilla treks. Health and wellness are woven throughout the entire experience, from nutrition-focused menus and curated fitness opportunities to recovery and restoration between destinations. That said, every excursion is entirely optional, and our team arranges equally thoughtful alternatives for those who prefer a different pace.
Still have questions?
Our guest relations team is available to answer anything not covered.
