Arctic
Iceland & Greenland
Arctic
Arctic
Witness spectacular icebergs, glaciers, fjords, and mountains. Visit ancient Viking ruins and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Immerse yourself in Greenland's Inuit and Scandinavian cultures. Spot whales and seabirds in pristine Arctic environments. Follow the route of brave Norse explorers
Duration: 13 days
Starts: Reykjavik, Iceland
Ends: Toronto, ON, Canada*
Language: English Speaking Voyage
Southbound Charter Flight: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland to Toronto, ON, Canada. Evening arrival.
Price: $1,450 USD
Zodiac cruising More info about this activity
On board the Zodiac you will discover a world of possibilities; accessing the most exclusive landing sites, cruising the coast in search of wildlife or simply enjoying a tour in the calm of the polar regions in search of marine wildlife or bird colonies.
The blue ice an its intimate presence is experienced at its best on zodiac tours.
It is not uncommon to meet curious seals, or humpback whales feeding.
Ship Cruise More info about this activity
Not only we travel from one point to another and find our shelter on board the ship we chose. We also enjoy from incredible scenery, landscapes and interactions that only our noble vessel can provide.
Everyday the Bridge Team navigates the ship to position ourselves on the best posible spots, looking for unique opportunities.
Many times, this includes sainig through narrow passages, on the vicinity of glaciers or entering bays and fjords only approachable from the ship.
Enjoy this incredible places from the comfort of the common areas on board, open decks or your own private balcony!
Enrichment Program More info about this activity
Expedition cruising must be one of the most incredible ways of travelling. Not only for the amazing places you visit and the unforgetable wildlife but for the wildlife, the sensory overload and the unimaginable memories.
But all of this needs a context in order to understand where you are and what you are experiencing.
On board your expedition vessell you will find a group of experts, naturalists, zodiac drivers and guides that that will translate the language of nature for you, telling you the stories of the places you are visiting, reviewing the historical, biological, ecological and geological aspects of your trips.
You will experience first hand what surrounds you and arrive back home wiser and loaded with new knowledge.
Shore Excursion More info about this activity
Shore excursions are the backbone of almost all itineraries, with most ships making landfall at least once every day once they reach their destination. The weather plays a huge role in your daily itinerary, although given the sheer array of fantastic landing sites all over there are plenty of options your Captain and Expedition Leader can choose from. On-shore excursions allow you to visit scientific research stations, communities, prominent wildlife colonies and take hikes to elevated viewing points for fantastic photography.
Photo Workshop More info about this activity
The photography workshops are composed of onboard lectures and practical activities led by dedicated expedition guide. Each session is meant to give you additional skills you can put into immediate practice out in nature.
You'll become more familiar with your own camera equipment while also learning best practices for taking pictures of moving wildlife and wide-open terrain in typical polar conditions, such as dim lighting and falling snow.
Communities More info about this activity
The experience is not only about nature, but about the people who live in the places we visit.
We are always welcomed by the locals and respectfully wander around their towns and villages, shareing their lifestyle for a few moments.
Cultural shows and folcloric dances and arts are part of the hightlights of this encounters.
The Norse originally set sail from Iceland in search of plentiful farmland, and their search was rewarded in the beautiful and fertile fjords of Greenland. Follow Erik the Red’s original route to explore this seldom-seen coastline, visiting important archaeological sites and modern Greenlandic communities along the way.
Day 1: Reykjavík, Iceland
Begin Your Adventure
Board the Ocean Endeavour for an evening departure after enjoying a day of self-guided exploration in Reykjavík.
Iceland’s cosmopolitan capital was established in the year 874 CE.
Powered by geothermal energy, Reykjavík is widely considered one of the cleanest, greenest cities on Earth. Food, culture, and nightlife abound.
The National Culture House preserves treasures like the Poetic Edda and the Norse Sagas in their original manuscripts.
Day 2: At Sea
Set Sail like the Vikings
Watch for whales and seabirds as we sail the Denmark Strait.
You’ll be truly in the wake of the Vikings as you journey westward from Iceland.
The onboard learning program will prepare you for the archaeology, history, culture, and wildlife that await you in Greenland!
Day 3-5: East Greenland
Witness Fjords, Icebergs, and Whales
Explore the remote reaches of east Greenland by ship, in Zodiacs, and on land.
Your first views of this seldom-visited region will reveal a stunning coastline traced with innumerable fjords and potentially dotted with pack ice.
Join the expedition team out on deck to watch for iconic Arctic wildlife, such as muskox, seals, and humpback whales.
Day 6: Ikerasassuaq (Prince Christian Sound)
Marvel at Mountains & Glaciers
Make the most of your time out on deck, as our experts scout for opportunities to go ashore along this breathtaking landscape.
Soak in the breathtaking beauty of one of the world’s most majestic waterways, Ikerasassuaq (Prince Christian Sound), where the Irminger and Labrador Seas join through the islands of the Cape Farewell Archipelago.
Here, craggy mountain peaks tower over still waters fed by calving glaciers.
Day 7: South Greenland
Visit Kujataa UNESCO World Heritage Site
Pay a visit to the Kujataa UNESCO World Heritage Site, where Norse settlement history intersects with contemporary Greenlandic life.
Admire the jagged mountains that rise from beyond green pastures, with sheep farms directly bordering ice fjords.
Along its southern coast, Greenland lives up to its name; the land is fertile, agriculture thrives, and farms and vegetable husbandry contrast with the ice that covers so much of the rest of the country.
Day 8: Hvalsey
Immerse Yourself in Viking Archaeology
Walk amongst the ruins of captivating history!
Learn more about the settlement at haunting Hvalsey, a major Norse centre in the early centuries of the last millennium.
Hvalsey Church is the best-preserved Norse ruin in Greenland—the last known record from the original Norse colony is of a wedding held here in September 1408!
Day 9: Brattahlíð
Tour a Reconstructed Norse Settlement
Visit fascinating Brattahlíð, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the most fertile region of Greenland.
Walk amongst a reconstructed Norse church and Viking longhouse to fully immerse yourself in the experience.
It was once the home of Viking explorer Erik the Red and his descendants until the 1400s. Today, Greenlandic Inuit run the sheep farms originally worked by Norse settlers.
Day 10: Sermersooq
Enjoy Birdwatching & Zodiac Cruising
Explore the Sermersooq region of Greenland by Zodiac or by foot, as landing conditions permit.
Here you’ll find a stunning myriad of mountain peaks, glaciers, and deep fjords, with records of human habitation that stretch back over 1,500 years.
Keep a look out for nattoralik (white-tailed eagles), seabirds, and marine mammals while you enjoy the lush vegetation of southwest Greenland.
Day 11: Nuuk
Visit Museums, Shops, and Cafés
Stop in at vibrant Nuuk, the capital of Greenland.
Visit the Greenland National Museum, one of the city’s many outstanding features, where the world-famous Qilakitsoq mummies rest.
The old harbour includes many buildings dating from Danish colonial days, while contemporary Nuuk is known for art, shopping, pubs, and cafés.
Day 12: Kangerlussuatsiaq Fjord (Evighedsfjorden)
Take a Zodiac Cruise at the Foot of a Glacier
See why Kangerlussuatsiaq lives up to its Danish name, Evighedsfjorden, which means “the fjord of eternity.”
Marvel at this complex coastal waterway that includes calving glaciers, sheer bird cliffs, and streams cascading against a towering mountain backdrop.
Explore this sublime glacial landscape by ship and by Zodiac.
The waters here are relatively warm, due to the West Greenland Current and the subarctic location.
Day 13: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
Cross the Arctic Circle
Complete your journey up Kangerlussuaq Fjord (Søndre Strømfjord), a 190-kilometre-long fjord surrounded by mountains and glaciers, and cross the Arctic Circle on your way.
Kangerlussuaq, the settlement at the head of the fjord, is a former US Air Force base and Greenland’s primary flight hub.
Transfer by Zodiac to shore, then ride to the airport by bus for your charter flight to Toronto, ON.
Day 1: Reykjavík, Iceland
Begin Your Adventure
Board the Ocean Endeavour for an evening departure after enjoying a day of self-guided exploration in Reykjavík.
Iceland’s cosmopolitan capital was established in the year 874 CE.
Powered by geothermal energy, Reykjavík is widely considered one of the cleanest, greenest cities on Earth. Food, culture, and nightlife abound.
The National Culture House preserves treasures like the Poetic Edda and the Norse Sagas in their original manuscripts.
Day 2: At Sea
Set Sail like the Vikings
Watch for whales and seabirds as we sail the Denmark Strait.
You’ll be truly in the wake of the Vikings as you journey westward from Iceland.
The onboard learning program will prepare you for the archaeology, history, culture, and wildlife that await you in Greenland!
Day 3-5: East Greenland
Witness Fjords, Icebergs, and Whales
Explore the remote reaches of east Greenland by ship, in Zodiacs, and on land.
Your first views of this seldom-visited region will reveal a stunning coastline traced with innumerable fjords and potentially dotted with pack ice.
Join the expedition team out on deck to watch for iconic Arctic wildlife, such as muskox, seals, and humpback whales.
Day 6: Ikerasassuaq (Prince Christian Sound)
Marvel at Mountains & Glaciers
Make the most of your time out on deck, as our experts scout for opportunities to go ashore along this breathtaking landscape.
Soak in the breathtaking beauty of one of the world’s most majestic waterways, Ikerasassuaq (Prince Christian Sound), where the Irminger and Labrador Seas join through the islands of the Cape Farewell Archipelago.
Here, craggy mountain peaks tower over still waters fed by calving glaciers.
Day 7: South Greenland
Visit Kujataa UNESCO World Heritage Site
Pay a visit to the Kujataa UNESCO World Heritage Site, where Norse settlement history intersects with contemporary Greenlandic life.
Admire the jagged mountains that rise from beyond green pastures, with sheep farms directly bordering ice fjords.
Along its southern coast, Greenland lives up to its name; the land is fertile, agriculture thrives, and farms and vegetable husbandry contrast with the ice that covers so much of the rest of the country.
Day 8: Hvalsey
Immerse Yourself in Viking Archaeology
Walk amongst the ruins of captivating history!
Learn more about the settlement at haunting Hvalsey, a major Norse centre in the early centuries of the last millennium.
Hvalsey Church is the best-preserved Norse ruin in Greenland—the last known record from the original Norse colony is of a wedding held here in September 1408!
Day 9: Brattahlíð
Tour a Reconstructed Norse Settlement
Visit fascinating Brattahlíð, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the most fertile region of Greenland.
Walk amongst a reconstructed Norse church and Viking longhouse to fully immerse yourself in the experience.
It was once the home of Viking explorer Erik the Red and his descendants until the 1400s. Today, Greenlandic Inuit run the sheep farms originally worked by Norse settlers.
Day 10: Sermersooq
Enjoy Birdwatching & Zodiac Cruising
Explore the Sermersooq region of Greenland by Zodiac or by foot, as landing conditions permit.
Here you’ll find a stunning myriad of mountain peaks, glaciers, and deep fjords, with records of human habitation that stretch back over 1,500 years.
Keep a look out for nattoralik (white-tailed eagles), seabirds, and marine mammals while you enjoy the lush vegetation of southwest Greenland.
Day 11: Nuuk
Visit Museums, Shops, and Cafés
Stop in at vibrant Nuuk, the capital of Greenland.
Visit the Greenland National Museum, one of the city’s many outstanding features, where the world-famous Qilakitsoq mummies rest.
The old harbour includes many buildings dating from Danish colonial days, while contemporary Nuuk is known for art, shopping, pubs, and cafés.
Day 12: Kangerlussuatsiaq Fjord (Evighedsfjorden)
Take a Zodiac Cruise at the Foot of a Glacier
See why Kangerlussuatsiaq lives up to its Danish name, Evighedsfjorden, which means “the fjord of eternity.”
Marvel at this complex coastal waterway that includes calving glaciers, sheer bird cliffs, and streams cascading against a towering mountain backdrop.
Explore this sublime glacial landscape by ship and by Zodiac.
The waters here are relatively warm, due to the West Greenland Current and the subarctic location.
Day 13: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
Cross the Arctic Circle
Complete your journey up Kangerlussuaq Fjord (Søndre Strømfjord), a 190-kilometre-long fjord surrounded by mountains and glaciers, and cross the Arctic Circle on your way.
Kangerlussuaq, the settlement at the head of the fjord, is a former US Air Force base and Greenland’s primary flight hub.
Transfer by Zodiac to shore, then ride to the airport by bus for your charter flight to Toronto, ON.
INCLUSIONS
• Passage aboard the Ocean Endeavour
• Applicable taxes and credit card fees
• Complimentary expedition jacket
• Contribution to Adventure Canada’s Discovery Fund
• Special access permits, entry, and park fees
• Expert expedition team
• Guided activities
• Sightseeing and community visits
• All Zodiac excursions
• Port fees
• Pre-departure materials
• Educational program
• Nikon Camera Trial Program
• Interactive workshops
• Evening entertainment
• All shipboard meals
EXCLUSIONS
• Commercial and charter flights
• Program enhancements/optional excursions
• Gratuities
• Personal expenses
• Mandatory medical evacuation insurance
• Additional expenses in the event of delays or itinerary changes
• Possible fuel surcharges and administrative fees
• Pre- and post-trip hotel accommodation
Approximately 95 to 105 sq. ft. (9-10 sq. m), a Single on Deck 5 is an interior cabin with a lower bed and a private bathroom.
A hairdryer is available in each cabin. Bathrobes and towels are on loan for you to
enjoy for the duration of your expedition.
We encourage you to use our eco-friendly shampoo, conditioner
and shower gel provided in each bathroom.
Every cabin features a flatscreen TV which presents the daily program and
movies/documentaries during sea days. Lectures and presentations may be
broadcasted in addition to featuring in the lecture room by our Expedition Team.
Our Expedition Leader will announce exciting wildlife sightings, lectures and
other ship activities through the intercom.
Feel free to store your valuables in the cabin safe provided or with our staff
at reception.
Approximately 225 sq. ft. (20 sq. m), a Triple on Deck 4 is an interior cabin with three lower beds, and two private bathrooms. Cabin 4100 has four lower single beds and one private bathroom with a separate shower room.
A hairdryer is available in each cabin. Bathrobes and towels are on loan for you to
enjoy for the duration of your expedition.
We encourage you to use our eco-friendly shampoo, conditioner
and shower gel provided in each bathroom.
Every cabin features a flatscreen TV which presents the daily program and
movies/documentaries during sea days. Lectures and presentations may be
broadcasted in addition to featuring in the lecture room by our Expedition Team.
Our Expedition Leader will announce exciting wildlife sightings, lectures and
other ship activities through the intercom.
Feel free to store your valuables in the cabin safe provided or with our staff
at reception.
Approximately 95 to 105 sq. ft. (9-10 sq. m), a Twin on Deck 4 is an interior cabin with private bathroom.
A hairdryer is available in each cabin. Bathrobes and towels are on loan for you to
enjoy for the duration of your expedition.
We encourage you to use our eco-friendly shampoo, conditioner
and shower gel provided in each bathroom.
Every cabin features a flatscreen TV which presents the daily program and
movies/documentaries during sea days. Lectures and presentations may be
broadcasted in addition to featuring in the lecture room by our Expedition Team.
Our Expedition Leader will announce exciting wildlife sightings, lectures and
other ship activities through the intercom.
Feel free to store your valuables in the cabin safe provided or with our staff
at reception.
Approximately 76 to 110 ft² / 7 to 10m² on Deck 4 feature a
porthole, two lower berths and a private bathroom
A hairdryer is available in each cabin. Bathrobes and towels are on loan for you to
enjoy for the duration of your expedition.
We encourage you to use our eco-friendly shampoo, conditioner
and shower gel provided in each bathroom.
Every cabin features a flatscreen TV which presents the daily program and
movies/documentaries during sea days. Lectures and presentations may be
broadcasted in addition to featuring in the lecture room by our Expedition Team.
Our Expedition Leader will announce exciting wildlife sightings, lectures and
other ship activities through the intercom.
Feel free to store your valuables in the cabin safe provided or with our staff
at reception.
Approximately 110 ft² / 10m² on Decks 4 & 5 feature a porthole
or window, two lower berths and a private bathroom.
A hairdryer is available in each cabin. Bathrobes and towels are on loan for you to
enjoy for the duration of your expedition.
We encourage you to use our eco-friendly shampoo, conditioner
and shower gel provided in each bathroom.
Every cabin features a flatscreen TV which presents the daily program and
movies/documentaries during sea days. Lectures and presentations may be
broadcasted in addition to featuring in the lecture room by our Expedition Team.
Our Expedition Leader will announce exciting wildlife sightings, lectures and
other ship activities through the intercom.
Feel free to store your valuables in the cabin safe provided or with our staff
at reception.
Approximately 141 ft² / 13 m², our Twins & Doubles on Deck 7 &
8 feature one or two windows, two lower berths and a private
bathroom.
A hairdryer is available in each cabin. Bathrobes and towels are on loan for you to
enjoy for the duration of your expedition.
We encourage you to use our eco-friendly shampoo, conditioner
and shower gel provided in each bathroom.
Every cabin features a flatscreen TV which presents the daily program and
movies/documentaries during sea days. Lectures and presentations may be
broadcasted in addition to featuring in the lecture room by our Expedition Team.
Our Expedition Leader will announce exciting wildlife sightings, lectures and
other ship activities through the intercom.
Feel free to store your valuables in the cabin safe provided or with our staff
at reception.
Approximately 155 to 174 ft² / 14 to 16 m², our Singles on Deck 8
feature two windows, a double bed and a private bathroom.
A hairdryer is available in each cabin. Bathrobes and towels are on loan for you to
enjoy for the duration of your expedition.
We encourage you to use our eco-friendly shampoo, conditioner
and shower gel provided in each bathroom.
Every cabin features a flatscreen TV which presents the daily program and
movies/documentaries during sea days. Lectures and presentations may be
broadcasted in addition to featuring in the lecture room by our Expedition Team.
Our Expedition Leader will announce exciting wildlife sightings, lectures and
other ship activities through the intercom.
Feel free to store your valuables in the cabin safe provided or with our staff
at reception.
Approximately 228 ft² / 21 m², a Comfort Twin on Deck 4 features two portholes, two single berths, a separate
sitting area with a pull out sofa bed and one or two private bathrooms.
A hairdryer is available in each cabin. Bathrobes and towels are on loan for you to
enjoy for the duration of your expedition.
We encourage you to use our eco-friendly shampoo, conditioner
and shower gel provided in each bathroom.
Every cabin features a flatscreen TV which presents the daily program and
movies/documentaries during sea days. Lectures and presentations may be
broadcasted in addition to featuring in the lecture room by our Expedition Team.
Our Expedition Leader will announce exciting wildlife sightings, lectures and
other ship activities through the intercom.
Feel free to store your valuables in the cabin safe provided or with our staff
at reception.
Approximately 190 to 200 sq. ft. (18-20 sq. m), a Twin Window Suite on Deck 5 is twice the size of a Twin Window, with one bathroom. It features two single beds, a separate living area with a pull out sofa bed, two windows, and one private bathroom.
A hairdryer is available in each cabin. Bathrobes and towels are on loan for you to
enjoy for the duration of your expedition.
We encourage you to use our eco-friendly shampoo, conditioner
and shower gel provided in each bathroom.
Every cabin features a flatscreen TV which presents the daily program and
movies/documentaries during sea days. Lectures and presentations may be
broadcasted in addition to featuring in the lecture room by our Expedition Team.
Our Expedition Leader will announce exciting wildlife sightings, lectures and
other ship activities through the intercom.
Feel free to store your valuables in the cabin safe provided or with our staff
at reception.
Approximately 205 sq. ft. (19 sq. m), a Superior cabins features a large window, and a private bathroom. On Deck 5, Superior cabins have two lower beds and a pull out sofa bed. On Deck 7, Superiors feature one double bed and a sofa. Cabin 7018 has a bathtub; other Superiors have showers.
A hairdryer is available in each cabin. Bathrobes and towels are on loan for you to
enjoy for the duration of your expedition.
We encourage you to use our eco-friendly shampoo, conditioner
and shower gel provided in each bathroom.
Every cabin features a flatscreen TV which presents the daily program and
movies/documentaries during sea days. Lectures and presentations may be
broadcasted in addition to featuring in the lecture room by our Expedition Team.
Our Expedition Leader will announce exciting wildlife sightings, lectures and
other ship activities through the intercom.
Feel free to store your valuables in the cabin safe provided or with our staff
at reception.
Approximately 320 sq. ft. (30 sq. m), a Junior Suite on Decks 5 and 7 features a window, one double bed, a pull out sofa bed and private bathroom. Cabins 7000 and 7002 have bathtubs; other Junior Suites have showers
A hairdryer is available in each cabin. Bathrobes and towels are on loan for you to
enjoy for the duration of your expedition.
We encourage you to use our eco-friendly shampoo, conditioner
and shower gel provided in each bathroom.
Every cabin features a flatscreen TV which presents the daily program and
movies/documentaries during sea days. Lectures and presentations may be
broadcasted in addition to featuring in the lecture room by our Expedition Team.
Our Expedition Leader will announce exciting wildlife sightings, lectures and
other ship activities through the intercom.
Feel free to store your valuables in the cabin safe provided or with our staff
at reception.
Approximately 320 sq. ft. (30 sq. m), the Owner’s Suite on Deck 7 features two large bow-facing windows, one double bed, separate living area and private bathroom with tub.
A hairdryer is available in each cabin. Bathrobes and towels are on loan for you to
enjoy for the duration of your expedition.
We encourage you to use our eco-friendly shampoo, conditioner
and shower gel provided in each bathroom.
Every cabin features a flatscreen TV which presents the daily program and
movies/documentaries during sea days. Lectures and presentations may be
broadcasted in addition to featuring in the lecture room by our Expedition Team.
Our Expedition Leader will announce exciting wildlife sightings, lectures and
other ship activities through the intercom.
Feel free to store your valuables in the cabin safe provided or with our staff
at reception.
* The prices are per person in US Dollars, unless expressly specified in a different currency. In that case, payment will be in US dollars at the exchange rate of the day.
** All prices will be re-confirmed by email at the time of booking.
NOTE: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your expedition staff must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.
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