Arctic Highlights
G Adventures Marine
Sailing from Spitsbergen to Greenland, follow the ice’s edge with an eye peeled to the horizon for wildlife. Navigating south, you’ll explore this remote landscape not only by ship but also on foot and via Zodiac. This journey highlights the contrast and change in the Arctic as you move south, finally ending in Iceland, “the Land of Fire and Ice.” An Inuit village, unique wildlife, and remote destinations are just some of the highlights on this truly unforgettable voyage through the Arctic.
Highlights
- Explore the edges of an ice floe by Zodiac
- Walk on the tundra searching for birds
- Keep an eye out for a variety of whale species
- Learn about the Arctic from lectures and on-site briefings
- Sail through magnificent fjords and visit a local Greenland community in Ittoqqortoormiit
Pricing
Small ship expedition starting at $9,199* CAD per person, based on double occupancy
15 Days – Longyearbyen to Reykjavik
Travel Style: Marine
Small-ship adventures on the world’s great seas, rivers, and other places only accessible by boat.
Physical Rating: 2 – Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
What’s Included
- 14 nights aboard the G Expedition.
- Arrival transfer.
- Transfer from meeting point to ship (Longyearbyen).
- Zodiac excursions with our expert expedition team.
- Lectures and educational programs.
- Visit to a local community (Greenland).
- Departure transfer (Reykjavík, depending on flight).
- Waterproof boots supplied for USA sizes 4 – 16.
- Expedition parka.
Day
Day 1
Location(s)
Longyearbyen
Meals
Dinner
Description
Embark aboard the G Expedition in the afternoon and depart Longyearbyen in the late afternoon. Arrival transfer included.
Accommodation: 14 nights aboard the G Expedition. Not too big, not too little, our 134-passenger polar expedition ship is just right.
Days 2 – 5
Spitsbergen – Greenland Sea
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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.
Days 6 – 7
Greenland Sea
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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.
Days 8 – 12
Northeast Greenland National Park
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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.
Days 13 – 14
Denmark Strait – Reykjavík
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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.
Days 15
Reykjavík
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Shortly after breakfast, disembark at the Midbakki Pier – Port of Reykjavik, walking distance from downtown.
Interested in the itinerary above? Click on the “START PLANNING” button below and reference “Arctic Highlights” in the form, or give us a call at 587.997.5969 to book.
An adventure designed specifically for you
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*Prices are per person, based on double occupancy and subject to change and availability.