Spitsbergen to East Greenland
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Highlights
Search for the majestic polar bear
Observe seabirds by the thousands in towering cliff-side rookeries
Visit the largest fjord in the world, Scoresby Sund
Take in breathtaking flower-dotted tundra plains
See remnants of Inuit settlements
Watch out for seals, walrus and whales
Why this trip...
Choice of vessels
We offer a wide choice of small ships from simple budget-conscious options to purpose-built luxury vessels
Immersive exploration
Immerse yourself in your surroundings on a true exploration of remote and spectacular areas
Expertly guided
In-depth knowledge and expertise will enrich your experience on this trip
Overview
Three Arctic Islands in one memorable voyage! Covering many miles of extraordinary coastline, encounter wildlife such as narwhal, arctic fox, polar bear and musk oxen as well as abundant birdlife as you visit Spitsbergen, Greenland and Iceland.
This is the Arctic of Viking lore and legend - a world of icy fjords, fiery volcanoes and glittering, ice-bound seas. Commencing in Spitsbergen and ending in Iceland, this adventurous voyage focuses on the rugged and seldom visited northeast coast of Greenland.
Towards the end of the summer, as the surrounding pack ice breaks up, access to the most remote and very beautiful parts of East Greenland becomes possible. Even in today's age of receding last frontiers, this region sees few visitors. Though traces of former Inuit settlements are widespread, today just a handful of small hunting and fishing communities are found along the entire coast. In a place where man's impact has been so minimal, nature lies virtually undisturbed.
Itinerary
Day 1 Embarkation, Longyearbyen
Longyearbyen is the largest community in the Svalbard Islands, and well worth exploring before you board your ship this afternoon.
Longyearbyen is the largest community in the Svalbard Islands, and well worth exploring before you board your ship this afternoon.
Days 2-3 exploring Spitsbergen
Spend a couple of days exploring Spitsbergen’s northwest coast, which features calving icebergs, historic whaling stations and remote trappers’ camps. Brunnich’s guillemots, little auks and kittiwakes nest in their thousands. Reindeer roam tundra dotted with wildflowers like saxifrage, moss campion and bell-heather. Weather permitting you may board the Zodiacs for fantastic views of spectacular glaciers, and look out for walruses and polar bears as they walk and swim between the fractured pack ice.
Spend a couple of days exploring Spitsbergen’s northwest coast, which features calving icebergs, historic whaling stations and remote trappers’ camps. Brunnich’s guillemots, little auks and kittiwakes nest in their thousands. Reindeer roam tundra dotted with wildflowers like saxifrage, moss campion and bell-heather. Weather permitting you may board the Zodiacs for fantastic views of spectacular glaciers, and look out for walruses and polar bears as they walk and swim between the fractured pack ice.
Days 4-5 Greenland Sea
While sailing the historic Greenland Sea your expedition team will entertain you with fascinating presentations on the wildlife and history of the Arctic. Keep an eye out for fin whales, encroaching sea ice and seabirds as you go.
While sailing the historic Greenland Sea your expedition team will entertain you with fascinating presentations on the wildlife and history of the Arctic. Keep an eye out for fin whales, encroaching sea ice and seabirds as you go.
Days 6-12 Northeast Greenland & Scoresby Sund
An ice cap covers 81 per cent of Greenland and pack ice may fill the northern bays, even in summer. Ashore, cosy trappers’ huts beckon from across the tundra, where musk ox, Arctic hare and eider ducks roam. Lively cascades at Kap Humboldt provide a micro-climate for spectacular hanging gardens whilst Kong Oskar Fjord offers spectacular glacier-carved mountains. In Scoresby Sund, the world's biggest fjord system, massive glaciers calve explosively, creating giant icebergs. Near Rode Island, the Zodiacs may be able to weave through a maze of grounded icebergs, some more than 30 metres high, sculpted with deep green tunnels and aquamarine lakes. There may also be time to enjoy a warm Inuit welcome at Ittoqqortoormiit.
An ice cap covers 81 per cent of Greenland and pack ice may fill the northern bays, even in summer. Ashore, cosy trappers’ huts beckon from across the tundra, where musk ox, Arctic hare and eider ducks roam. Lively cascades at Kap Humboldt provide a micro-climate for spectacular hanging gardens whilst Kong Oskar Fjord offers spectacular glacier-carved mountains. In Scoresby Sund, the world's biggest fjord system, massive glaciers calve explosively, creating giant icebergs. Near Rode Island, the Zodiacs may be able to weave through a maze of grounded icebergs, some more than 30 metres high, sculpted with deep green tunnels and aquamarine lakes. There may also be time to enjoy a warm Inuit welcome at Ittoqqortoormiit.
Days 13-14 Denmark Strait to Reykjavik, Iceland
Sail across Denmark Strait from Greenland to Iceland, reflecting on your rich experiences and enjoying the antics of northern fulmars, black-backed gulls, dolphins, orcas and other whales.
Sail across Denmark Strait from Greenland to Iceland, reflecting on your rich experiences and enjoying the antics of northern fulmars, black-backed gulls, dolphins, orcas and other whales.
Vessel Finder
There are a choice of vessels available for this voyage. Compare the facilities of up to three ships at a glance then talk to our Travel Specialists who will be happy to advise which one is right for you.
Excursions
Prices and Departures
Price from £7199 excluding flights
Airfares are quoted separately to the holiday price. When enquiring, our Travel Specialists will provide the best fare possible from your preferred airline / airport.
What's Included
- Shipboard accommodation
- All breakfasts, lunches & dinners on board
- Tea & coffee available around the clock
- All Zodiac transfers, cruising & shore landings
- Presentations by the Expedition Team and guest speakers
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges
- 24 hour emergency assistance from our team during your holiday
- No surcharge guarantee
- Full financial protection
2021 Departures
Prices are per person, based on a twin cabin
| Departure | Duration | Vessel | Activities | Price from (pp) | Special Interest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug 2021 + | 15 days | Greg Mortimer | £9,100 | ||
| 21 Aug 2021 ^ | 23 days | Greg Mortimer | £13,600 | ||
| 25 Aug 2021 | 14 days | M/V Plancius | £7,455 | ||
| 25 Aug 2021 | 14 days | Sea Spirit | £9,695 | Waitlist only! | |
| 31 Aug 2021 ∇ | 14 days | M/V Ortelius | £7,455 | ||
| 01 Sep 2021 * | 15 days | G Expedition | £7,199 | Waitlist only! | |
| 04 Sep 2021 ∅ | 15 days | Ocean Adventurer | £10,552 | ||
| 17 Sep 2021 ** | 15 days | Ocean Adventurer | £10,552 |
+ Starts in Kirkenes and finishes in Reykjavik
^ Starts in Reykjavik and finishes in Longyearbyen
* Starts in Longyearbyen and finishes in Reykjavik
∅ Starts in Reykjavik and finishes in Oslo
** Starts in Oslo and finishes in Reykjavik
∇ Starts in Longyearbyen and finishes in Akureyri
2022 Departures
Prices are per person, based on a twin cabin
| Departure | Duration | Vessel | Activities | Price from (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2022 * | 15 days | G Expedition | £7,199 | |
| 26 Aug 2022 ** | 15 days | Ocean Adventurer | £10,552 |
* Starts in Longyearbyen and finishes in Reykjavik
** Starts in Oslo and finishes in Reykjavik
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Kayak taster session
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