Swedens polar specialist since 1999 +46 31-333 17 30 info@polar-quest.com

Erik Edvardsson

Expedition leader

The passionate bird lover, Erik, is an educated biologist specialized in ecology and conservation. He has extensive experience in field studies and surveys throughout Sweden. The first time he explored the Arctic and Antarctica, he did it as a PolarQuest traveller! Since then he has been a guide and expedition leader on several of our trips.

Erik has had a fascination for nature all his life, starting with bird watching at an early age. His interest in birds later led him into photography, and today he captures everything from small insects to large whales through his lens.

He has also worked several years as a guide at Nordens Ark, an animal park focused on endangered species. Erik loves to share his knowledge and passion for the natural world, both through words and photos.

The joy of travelling and discovering new places has always been there and is still a central part of Erik's life.

Erik in short

  • Education

    Biologist specialised in ecology

  • Speaks

    Swedish, english

  • Been with PolarQuest

    Since 2017

  • Born

    Sweden

  • Key competences

    Photographer, birdwatcher

  • Trips with PolarQuest

    Svalbard, Antactica, Northern Norway

I will never forget the first time we went ashore in South Georgia. How incredibly many animals there were, how curious they were, the unbelievable size of the elephant seals and the beautiful surroundings. But the strongest memory is probably when I sat in the middle of the huge penguin colony at St. Andrews Bay, alone in light snowfall, and just enjoyed the wildlife show around me.

- Erik Edvardsson

  • © Erik Edvardsson
    Erik on Zodiac cruise on Svalbard the summer of 2022.
  • © Erik Edvardsson
    Erik guiding on board M/S Quest in Svalbard in the summer of 2022.
  • © Erik Edvardsson
    Erik with the guide team at Saunders Island on Falkland Islands in 2023.
  • © Erik Edvardsson
    Blue whale
  • © Erik Edvardsson
  • © Erik Edvardsson
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