Bengal Vista Tours to organise Arctic and Antarctic expeditions for Bangladeshi travellers

Bangladeshi travellers will soon have greater access to some of the world’s most remote and extraordinary destinations, as Bengal Vista Tours moves forward with plans to organise expeditions to both the Arctic and Antarctica in partnership with renowned Dutch expedition operator Oceanwide Expeditions.

Representatives of Bengal Vista Tours recently visited the headquarters of Oceanwide Expeditions in Vlissingen, the Netherlands, where they met with the company’s team and discussed future cooperation. Oceanwide Expeditions has officially recognised Bengal Vista Tours as its Bangladesh partner, creating new opportunities for Bangladeshi travellers to arrange polar expeditions through a local tour operator.

The partnership marks an important step towards making polar exploration more accessible to travellers from Bangladesh, particularly those aspiring to experience the extraordinary landscapes, wildlife and wilderness of the Earth’s two polar regions.

Abu Mohammad Salah Uddin, widely known as Salahuddin Sumon, founder and Managing Director of Bengal Vista Tours, expressed his gratitude to Oceanwide Expeditions for its support and cooperation. He said the Dutch expedition operator had played a significant role in turning their dream of travelling to Antarctica into reality.

He also acknowledged the contribution of Helen, Sales Director of Oceanwide Expeditions, and her team for their continued support, professionalism and friendship.

Major Arctic expedition planned for July 2027

As part of the growing partnership, Bengal Vista Tours is preparing to lead a large group of Bangladeshi travellers on an Arctic expedition in July 2027.

The expedition will be led by Abu Mohammad Salah Uddin, better known as Salahuddin Sumon, who will lead the group from Bangladesh, alongside Nilay Kumar Biswas, Executive Director of Bengal Vista Tours, who will also join the journey as expedition leader representing Bangladesh.

The journey will take participants to the spectacular wilderness of Svalbard, Norway, aboard Oceanwide Expeditions’ expedition vessel m/v Hondius. The expedition, titled “Around Spitsbergen, in the Realm of the Polar Bear”, will explore some of the most remarkable landscapes of the Arctic.

Participants will have opportunities to look for polar bears, walruses, Arctic foxes, reindeer, seals and whales in their natural habitats, while experiencing magnificent glaciers, ice-covered fjords and remote Arctic scenery. Zodiac excursions and shore activities are also part of the expedition experience, subject to weather, ice and operational conditions.

The voyage is scheduled to begin and end in Longyearbyen, Svalbard. Further details, including the itinerary and departure information, are available through Oceanwide Expeditions’ official website.

Opening polar exploration to Bangladesh

Bengal Vista Tours’ initiative is not limited to the upcoming Arctic expedition. The agency plans to organise Arctic and Antarctic expeditions from Bangladesh, enabling local travellers to explore destinations that have traditionally been difficult to access because of their geographical remoteness, logistical complexity and cost.

Salahuddin Sumon and Nilay Kumar Biswas have already participated in international polar expeditions, including journeys to Antarctica. Their experience is expected to play an important role in guiding and supporting future groups from Bangladesh.

Through its partnership with Oceanwide Expeditions, Bengal Vista Tours aims to establish a dedicated platform for Bangladeshi travellers interested in expedition tourism, providing local assistance with bookings, travel arrangements and expedition preparation.

The July 2027 Arctic expedition is expected to attract adventure enthusiasts, nature lovers, photographers and travellers seeking experiences beyond conventional tourism. Interested travellers can contact Bengal Vista Tours for further information about availability and booking arrangements.