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Explore Eastern Greenland
14 days, Reykjavik to Reykjavik
Itinerary
Day 1Reykjavik
Embark aboard the G Expedition and depart Reykjavik in the late afternoon.
We highly recommend booking pre-tour accommodations in Reykjavik to fully explore the city.
Embarkation of the Expedition
In the afternoon, join your fellow passengers to take your group transfer and begin your journey on the Expedition. Please refer to your welcome letter or the joining instructions posted in the lobby of the start hotel. Make sure you have your passport handy as you are about to embark on the adventure of a lifetime.
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DinnerDay 2Denmark Strait
On our first day at sea, get to know the ship and meet the Expedition team. Enjoy an opportunity to see whales and many different bird species, including soaring fulmars, kittiwakes, gannets guillemots and razorbills.
Expedition
Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 3Tasiilaq
Discover Tasiilaq, East Greenland's gateway to adventure located on the southeastern coast of Ammassalik Island. With stunning views across the Tasiilaq Fjord's natural harbour, the mountains and the sea beckon travellers to explore. Attend a talk at a local museum and learn about the area's history and culture.
Expedition
Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
Tasiilaq Town Visit
As the most populated in East Greenland, Tasiilaq is one of the region's few towns with services like shops, restaurants, and ATMs. Explore the area and visit a local museum, where travellers can learn more about the area's history and cultural traditions.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 4Nansen Fjord
Taking advantage of local ice and weather conditions, board a zodiac and explore the majestic Nansen Fjord, a broad inlet with rocky headlands distantly framed by the highest point in Greenland. With its primary tidewater glacier that spans a 14km width, copious quantities of icebergs have been known to disgorge into the fjord. Explore one of those rare places on Earth blessed with both awe-inspiring landscape and a compelling natural history.
Expedition
Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
Zodiac Excursion (Arctic)
Jump into a Zodiac, and head out to explore. Keep an eye out for wildlife. The expert Expedition staff will teach the group about the flora and fauna along the way. This activity depends on weather and ice conditions.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 5Greenland Sea
Enjoy a day of Arctic lectures, relaxing on board the ship, and an opportunity to see whales as we cruise further north.
Expedition
Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
Arctic Lectures and Educational Programs
Attend lectures hosted throughout the day on anything from local wildlife to the history and exploration of the Arctic.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDays 6–7Kaiser Frans Joseph Fjord
Take two days to explore the stunning Kaiser Franz Joseph Fjord, located in the heart of the Northeast Greenland National Park — the largest national park in the world (and on the world's largest island). See towering icebergs up close as the ship navigates the fjords. Weather and ice conditions permitting, enjoy great opportunities for zodiac cruising and landings in the area.
Expedition
Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
Zodiac Excursion (Arctic)
Jump into a Zodiac, and head out to explore. Keep an eye out for wildlife. The expert Expedition staff will teach the group about the flora and fauna along the way. This activity depends on weather and ice conditions.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDays 8–11Scoresbysund
Spend four full days exploring the Scorsbysund area of the Northeast Greenland National Park. Weather and ice conditions permitting, this is a great opportunity to explore fjords that are deep in the heart of Greenland. Sail through and land in some of the world's most spectacular areas, with rarely visited glaciers, bays and inlets. Visit the tiny settlement of Ittoqqortoormiit for a look at how these most northerly people live.
Northeast Greenland National Park is nearly impossible to reach except on expedition ships. Spectacular geology combined with glacial features create steep mountains raising directly from the sea. Look out for picturesque scenery, wildlife and other interesting landing sites in this unspoiled wilderness.
Depending on ice, spend these days exploring the massive fjord system of Northeast Greenland National Park, which includes portions of Scoresbysund. These intricate fjord systems are everything from wide and unimaginable to narrow and steeply spectacular with some of the best mountain scenery in the world. Walking over lush stands of colourful autumn tundra may lead to opportunities to see musk oxen grazing nearby.
Expedition
Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
Ittoqqortoormiit Community Visit
Visit Ittoqqortoormiit for an up close look into life in the most remote town in Greenland. This small settlement is home to only 450 individuals and one grocery store. The people of Ittiqqortoormiit rely heavily on hunting and fishing and have honed these skillsets for many generations. They enjoy spending warmer weather on dog sleds, snowmobile trips, or camping excursions. With the closest inhabited settlement hundreds of miles away across some of the most unforgivable terrain in the world, the warmth and sense of community fostered by the people of Ittiqqortoormiit act as a beacon in the Arctic.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDays 12–13Denmark Strait
Enjoy the lecture series while watching the seas for whales. Head towards Iceland and the steaming hot springs of Reykjavík. The view is often complemented by soaring fulmars, kittiwakes, gannets, guillemots, and razorbills.
Expedition
Not too big, not too little, our 128-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
Arctic Lectures and Educational Programs
Attend lectures hosted throughout the day on anything from local wildlife to the history and exploration of the Arctic.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 14Denmark Strait/Reykjavik
Shortly after breakfast, disembark at the Midbakki Pier in the Port of Reykjavik, a short walking distance from downtown.
For guests departing on disembarkation day, G Adventures will provide a complimentary transfer at 0800 or at 1300 to Keflavik International Airport from the port. Guests who opt to take the 1300 transfer may explore the city in the morning and store their luggage at the port until 1230. If you are opting for the later transfer, please ensure you are back at the port by 1230 to claim your baggage.
For guests who are planning on staying in Reykjavik post trip, taxis will be available for hire at the pier to transfer them to their accommodations.
All transfer arrangements will be confirmed while on board prior to departure, to ensure that all needs are met.
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.