Spitsbergen, Longyearbyen, the Greenland Sea, East Greenland, the Scoresbysund Fjord, Reykjavik, Zodiac cruises, tundra, unique wildlife, and local communities.
Departures
All departures on this trip are guaranteed to operate as scheduled once you have booked.
Sailing from Spitsbergen to Greenland, follow the ice’s edge—always on the lookout for wildlife. Navigating south, explore this remote landscape not only by ship but also on foot and by Zodiac. This journey highlights the contrast and change in the Arctic as you move south, finally ending in the ‘land of fire and ice’, Iceland. Inuit villages, unique wildlife and remote destinations are some of the highlights on this truly unforgettable voyage through the Arctic.
What's Included
- - 13 nights on board the M/S Expedition
- All meals included on board the ship
- Zodiac excursions with our expert expedition team
- Lecture and educational programs
- Visit to a local community
- Longyearbyen and Reykjavik airport transfers depending on your flight details (read the TRIP DETAILS for more information)
- Waterproof boots supplied for men's USA sized 8-14 & women's USA sized 3-9 - All meals included on board the ship. (Drinks and tips while on the expedition ship are not included.)
- On board the M/S Expedition in triple, twin-share cabins, or suites (all with ensuite bathrooms and porthole or window) (13 nts). Please note that all cabins consist of twin sized berths and are oceanview. Suites have one queen sized bed.
- M/S Expedition, Zodiac, and local buses.
- 10:1 = Guest/Expedition staff ratio.
Add to your Experience
If you are interested in this Longyearbyen Spitsbergen-Reykjavik Iceland voyage you might also enjoy Norwegian Fjords & Polar Bears XVNFNX , which sails from Edinburgh Scotland-Longyearbyen Spitsbergen. Searching for mainly Polar Bears? Then we highly recommend Realm of the Polar Bear XVRPNX or Realm of the Polar Bear in DepthXVRDNX, where you spend over a week searching for Polar Bears. Enjoy the great outdoors? Get closer to nature with our optional kayaking excursions in the Arctic. Inquire for more details.
Places Visited
- Arctic
- Greenland
- Iceland
- Norway
Day 1 Longyearbyen (D)
Embark on the expedition ship in the afternoon and depart Longyearbyen in the evening.
Day 2-3 West Coast of Spitsbergen (2B,2L,2D)
Taking advantage of local ice and weather conditions, explore Svalbard—one of the few places on the planet to offer such a plethora of natural and historical extravaganzas.
Day 4-5 Greenland Sea (2B,2L,2D)
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 White-Beaked dolphins. Enjoy lectures by expedition staff. On Day 5 we sight land and begin an exploration of the coastline.
Day 6-11 North East Greenland National Park and Scorsbysund (6B,6L,6D)
Head south along the eastern coast of Greenland. Sail through some of the most spectacular fjord country in the world. Explore rarely visited glaciers, bays and inlets in the world's largest National Park. Look for wildlife such as walruses, seals, narwhals, polar bears, muskoxen, wolves, foxes, ermine, Arctic hares, lemmings, and a variety of birds. Board Zodiac boats to get a closer look at some of the birdlife and to walk on the tundra.
Day 12-13 Denmark Strait (2B,2L,2D)
Enjoy the lecture series while watching the seas for whales. Head towards Iceland and the steaming hot springs of Reykjavik. The view is often complemented by soaring fulmars, kittiwakes, gannets, guillemots, and razorbills.
Day 14 Reykjavik (B)
Disembark in the morning. Free to depart on flights from the afternoon onwards.
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