The Polar Travel Company

A 14-day voyage from Reykjav�k to Nuuk, focusing on the cultural and glacial wonders of East and South Greenland, including the massive Scoresby Sound and dramatic Prince Christian Sound. Explore the Westfjords, engage with Inuit culture, and conclude with a charter flight to Toronto.

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Duration: 14 days / 13 nights
Starts: Reykjav�k, Iceland
Ends: Toronto, ON, Canada
Language: English speaking voyage

Mandatory Southbound Charter Flight from Nuuk to Toronto, ON, Canada $1,650 USD
The itinerary is a guide only and is subject to change due to weather and ice conditions. Your Captain and Expedition Leader will make the necessary adjustments to ensure the best possible experience.

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The 14-day East Greenland: Stories of Ice and Light voyage is a comprehensive expedition linking the vibrant culture of Reykjav�k and the remote wilderness of Iceland�s Westfjords with the immense glacial and cultural landscapes of East and South Greenland. The journey offers deep immersion into Kangertittivaq (Scoresby Sound), the world�s largest fjord system, where mountains rise sharply from still water and the light shifts constantly over calving glaciers. Here, you'll find traces of ancient Inuit camps and hear stories of ice and season from onboard Inuit cultural interpreters.

The expedition continues to Ittoqqortoormiit, one of the world's northernmost communities, offering a glimpse into a life closely bound to hunting and traditional arts. A major highlight is the transit through Ikerasassuaq (Prince Christian Sound), one of the world's most dramatic waterways, where jagged peaks of gneiss and granite rise in wild, serrated lines. The voyage concludes in South Greenland, exploring historical Norse ruins like Qaqortukulooq (Hvalsey) and the geothermal springs of Uunartoq, before flying out of Nuuk to Toronto, having witnessed an extraordinary blending of Norse history, Inuit continuity, and breathtaking Arctic geography.

Highlights:
Explore Kangertittivaq (Scoresby Sound), the world�s largest fjord system, with Zodiac and land excursions to seldom-visited landscapes.
Engage with Inuit cultural interpreters and visit Ittoqqortoormiit, one of the world's northernmost communities, to learn about their traditions.
Sail through Ikerasassuaq (Prince Christian Sound), one of the world�s most dramatic waterways, featuring soaring peaks and glaciers.
Visit historical Norse sites in South Greenland, including the six-hundred-year-old stone church ruins at Qaqortukulooq (Hvalsey).
Discover the remote coastal wilderness of Iceland�s Westfjords, watching for puffins and guillemots over basalt cliffs.
Witness wildlife including muskox, Arctic char, whales (minke/humpback), and various seabirds.

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Day 1: Reykjav�k, Iceland
Begin the Adventure in the City of Storytellers
Arrive in Reykjav�k, a vibrant city of steam and sea. Take time to wander the harbourfront or visit the National Culture House. As evening settles, the ship departs, turning north toward the Westfjords and onward to Greenland.

Day 2: The Westfjords
Explore Coastal Wilderness by Zodiac and on Foot
In Iceland�s far northwest, explore the rugged coast where mountains drop straight into the sea. Travel along this shoreline by Zodiac and on foot, pausing where tide pools reflect the sky. Watch puffins and guillemots wheel over basalt cliffs. The Westfjords invite a slower rhythm, allowing the landscape's stillness to speak for itself.

Day 3: At Sea
Crossing the Denmark Strait and Onboard Enrichment
A day for reflection as the Atlantic deepens to cobalt. Conversation, presentations, and hands-on workshops fill the lounge, or enjoy a quiet corner on deck watching fulmars follow the ship's wake. Greenland's first icebergs become visible on the edge of the horizon.

Days 4�6: Kangertittivaq (Scoresby Sound), Greenland
World�s Largest Fjord System and Ancient Inuit Camps
Explore Kangertittivaq (Scoresby Sound), a labyrinth of fjords, islands, and ice deep in East Greenland. Days are spent exploring by Zodiac and on foot, offering glimpses of Arctic life like muskox grazing. Along the shore, discover traces of ancient Inuit camps. Inuit cultural interpreters travel with the group, sharing stories that connect the past to the present. Evenings feature the midnight sun painting the water in impossible blues and golds.

Day 7: Ittoqqortoormiit
Community by the Ice and Cultural Exchange
Visit Ittoqqortoormiit, one of the world�s northernmost communities at the mouth of Kangertittivaq. Life here follows the rhythm of hunting, fishing, and traditional crafts. Visitors are welcomed ashore by local hosts who share stories of their community and connection to the environment. This is a place of continuity, where knowledge and tradition sustain daily life.

Days 8�9: Eastern Greenland
Fjords of Ice and Stone and Hiking
Farther south along Greenland�s east coast, the scenery grows wilder. Mountains lean over the sea, glaciers split and tumble, and icebergs turn slowly in calm fjords. Zodiac cruises and landings bring travelers close to the cliffs. When conditions allow, hikes ashore offer a chance to feel the land underfoot and take in its stillness.

Day 10: At Sea
Open Water and Reflection Southbound
As we travel south along Greenland�s east coast, the open water allows for restful reflection. An expedition team member might share stories of Greenland�s geology, wildlife, or Inuit heritage, while guests enjoy watching the world unfold from the decks.

Day 11: Ikerasassuaq (Prince Christian Sound)
Dramatic Waterway Transit Where Seas and Mountains Meet
Sailing through Ikerasassuaq (Prince Christian Sound), one of the world�s most dramatic waterways, is the moment to be on deck. Jagged peaks of gneiss and granite rise in wild, serrated lines, streaked with waterfalls and glaciers. Calving ice cracks through the air as the Irminger and Labrador Seas meet. South Greenland, lush with life, opens ahead.

Day 12: Uunartoq & Qaqortukulooq (Hvalsey)
Norse History, Hot Springs, and Greener Coasts
At Uunartoq, hot springs steam beside a cold bay, offering a meeting of extremes. Nearby stand the ruins of Qaqortukulooq (Hvalsey), a Norse farmstead whose stone church still holds its shape after six hundred years. The landscape grows greener, reflecting the temperate shore that may have inspired Erik the Red to name the island "Greenland."

Day 13: Sermersooq
Coastal Cruising and Final Wildlife Sightings
Sermersooq�the �place of many glaciers��unfolds into deep valleys, bright tundra, and fjords. This coastline is alive with movement: the sharp call of white-tailed eagles, glaucous gulls, and kittiwakes, and the soft exhale of minke or humpback whales just beyond the bow. Beyond these fjords, the journey�s final harbour awaits.

Day 14: Nuuk, Greenland
Disembarkation and Charter Flight to Toronto
The voyage ends in Nuuk, Greenland�s capital, a city rooted in tradition and alive with new ideas. After disembarkation, guests will transfer for the mandatory Southbound Charter Flight from Nuuk to Toronto, ON, Canada, concluding the expedition.