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    Arctic Highlights Northbound

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    Highlights

    Ready to sail straight into the Arctic’s greatest hits? Over 15 epic days, you’ll kick things off in Reykjavík, Iceland’s legendary Land of Fire and Ice, before heading north toward the untouched wilds of Svalbard. Along the way, cruise past towering icebergs, explore fjords by Zodiac, and wander quiet tundra trails where few travellers have stepped. From whale sightings to Inuit culture and polar bear country, every day brings a new “wow” — until your journey wraps in Longyearbyen, deep in the high Arctic and a world away from the everyday.

    • Visit a local Greenland community in Ittoqqortoormiit
    • Sail through magnificent fjords
    • Learn about the Arctic from lectures and on-site briefings
    • Walk on the tundra searching for birds
    • Keep an eye out for a variety of whale species
    • Explore the edges of an ice floe by Zodiac

    Map & Itinerary

    Day 1Reykjavik

    Embark aboard the Expedition in the afternoon and depart Reykjavík in the late afternoon. Arrival transfer included.

    Drop off your checked luggage by 2pm at the joining hotel’s luggage storage room and there will be a late afternoon transfer. Depart Reykjavik in the evening.

    Day 2-3Reykjavik / Denmark Strait

    Enjoy the lecture series while watching the seas for whales. Head away from Iceland and the steaming hot springs of Reykjavík. The view is often complemented by soaring fulmars, kittiwakes, gannets, guillemots, and razorbills.

    Day 4-8Northeast Greenland National Park

    Spend a few days exploring the massive fjord system of Northeast Greenland National Park, which includes portions of Scorsbysund. Visit the tiny settlement of Ittoqqortoormiit for a look at how these most northerly people live.

    Day 9-10Greenland Sea

    Keep an eye out for majestic whales, which are known to feed here in the summer months. Spot orca, humpback and minke whales, as well as dolphins. Enjoy lectures by expedition staff.

     

    Day 11-14Greenland Sea / Svalbard

    Taking advantage of local ice and weather conditions, explore the Northwest Spitsbergen National Park, one of those rare places on Earth blessed with both awe-inspiring landscape and compelling history.

     

    Day 15Longyearbyen

    Shortly after breakfast, disembark the ship. Transfers to the Longyearbyen airport will be offered to all passengers with flights scheduled.

     

    Please note: This itinerary is meant to serve as a general guide. Plans may change along the way, depending on weather, sea conditions, or choices made by the Expedition Leader and team to give you the safest and most rewarding experience.

    Inclusions/Exclusions

    Inclusions

    • Arrival transfer
    • Transfer from meeting point to ship (Reykjavík)
    • 14 nts aboard the Expedition
    • Visit to a local community (Greenland)
    • Lectures and educational programs
    • Zodiac excursions with our expert expedition team
    • Departure transfer (Longyearbyen, depending on flight)
    • Waterproof boots supplied for USA sizes 4 – 16
    • Expedition parka

    Accommodations

    Aboard the Expedition in triple-, twin-share cabins, or suites (all with en suite bathrooms and porthole or window, 14 nts). Please note that all cabins consist of twin-size berths and are ocean-facing. Suites have one queen-size bed.

    Meals

    14 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 14 dinners

    Transportation

    Expedition, Zodiac, local bus, walking.

    Staff & experts

    One expedition team member per 10 guests.

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