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Northern Lights Explorer - M/V Sylvia Earle

18 days
From Tromso to Keflavik
4.5 (8,262 reviews)

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Polar
Venture to the frozen frontiers of the Earth
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Tromsø

    Arrival in Tromsø
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel in Tromso to be confirmed)
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  2. Day 2

    Tromsø

    Tromsø
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tromsø Science Centre with planetarium screening of Extreme Auroras film
    • Live astronomer presentation on Aurora Borealis and Norse constellations
    • Explore Science Centre interactive displays and exhibits
    • Mandatory safety briefings on M/V Sylvia Earle
    • Welcome Dinner on ship
    Landmarks
    Tromsø Science Centre
  3. Day 3

    Torsken

    Torsken
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Walk through Torsken village
    • Visit Torsken Church (18th century)
    • Local delicacies tasting
    • Choose one: Norwegian Scenic Route through Senja (3 hours, easy) with Bergsbotn platform viewpoint and Ersfjord Beach walk

    Optional Activities

    • Trek to Ravnfløy summit (3 hours, moderate difficulty) - 4 km return with 548m elevation gain, fire pit break with local delicacies included
    • Hike to Midtertinden (4.5 hours, strenuous) - 4.4 km return with 623m elevation gain, 360-degree summit views
    Landmarks
    Torsken Church
    Senja
    Ánderdalen National Park
    Ravnfløy
    Midtertinden
    Bergsbotn
    Ersfjord Beach
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Lofoten Islands

    Lofoten Islands
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Choose one: Guided hike to Tjeldbergtind (3 hours, moderate-strenuous) with 360-degree views of Lofoten archipelago

    Optional Activities

    • Taste of Lofoten (2 hours, easy, limited seats) - tasting of eight local delicacies including dried arctic cod, salmon, Lofoten lamb, cloudberries, arctic yogurt, and roe/caviar; drinks not included
    • Lofoten Fishing Village cultural walk (2 hours, easy) - 3-5 km walk through Svolvaer with local guide covering fishery history, historical sites, stockfish tasting
    Landmarks
    Lofoten Islands
    Tjeldbergtind
    Svolvaer
    Kabelv\u00e5g
    V\u00e5gan
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  5. Day 5

    Lofoten - Haukland Beach - Borg - Reine

    Lofoten - Haukland Beach - Borg - Reine
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Hike from Uttakleiv to Haukland Beach
    • Visit Viking Museum in Borg with exhibition and traditional soup from ancient recipe
    • Visit blacksmith at Fishery Museum in Sund - see famous wrought iron cormorant sculptures
    • Visit Reine fishing village
    Landmarks
    Haukland Beach
    Uttakleiv
    Viking Museum Borg
    Fishery Museum
    Sund
    Reine
  6. Day 6

    Crossing to Jan Mayen

    Crossing to Jan Mayen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Whale watching during crossing
    • Seabird observation
  7. Day 7

    At Sea / Northern Lights Viewing

    At Sea / Northern Lights Viewing
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Expert informative talks and presentations
    • Onboard gym access
    • Northern Lights viewing opportunity
  8. Day 8

    Jan Mayen Island Landing

    Jan Mayen Island Landing
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac excursion to Jan Mayen island
    • Visit to Norwegian weather station at Olonkinbyen
    • Three-hour hike across Jan Mayen (weather permitting)
    Landmarks
    Beerenberg Volcano
    Kvalrossbukta
    Olonkinbyen
    Jan Mayen
  9. Day 9

    Exploration of East Greenland (Ice and Wildlife)

    Exploration of East Greenland (Ice and Wildlife)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac excursions along Greenland coast
    • Cruising along spectacular ice cliffs
    • Whale watching
    Landmarks
    East Greenland Coast
  10. Day 10

    East Greenland Ice Landscapes

    East Greenland Ice Landscapes
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac excursions in fjords
    • Glacier and iceberg viewing
    Landmarks
    East Greenland Fjords
  11. Day 11

    East Greenland - Ittoqqortoormiit

    East Greenland - Ittoqqortoormiit
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Inuit village of Ittoqqortoormiit
    • Explore village museum
    • Meet locals and view sled dogs
    Landmarks
    Ittoqqortoormiit
  12. Day 12

    Scoresbysund & Major Fjord Systems

    Scoresbysund & Major Fjord Systems
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac excursions in Scoresbysund
    • Wildlife observation - musk oxen, arctic foxes, mountain hares, reindeer
    • Birdwatching - glaucous gull, black-legged kittiwake, northern fulmar, common raven, common eider
    Landmarks
    Scoresbysund
    Kong Oskar Fjord
    Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord
  13. Day 13

    Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord & Liverpool Land

    Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord & Liverpool Land
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac excursions in Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord
    • Cruising Kong Oskar Fjord
    Landmarks
    Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord
    Kong Oskar Fjord
    Liverpool Land
    Northeast Greenland National Park
  14. Day 14

    Arctic Tundra Exploration & Wildlife

    Arctic Tundra Exploration & Wildlife
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Tundra hiking to ancient archaeological sites
    • Wildlife observation - musk oxen, arctic hares, reindeer, ring seals

    Optional Activities

    • Sea kayaking in interconnecting waterways
    Landmarks
    East Greenland Tundra
  15. Day 15

    Westfjords - Vigur Island

    Westfjords - Vigur Island
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Westfjords region landscapes
    • Visit Isafjordur town
    • Visit Vigur Island with birdwatching and hiking options
    Landmarks
    Westfjords
    Isafjordur
    Vigur Island
  16. Day 16

    Thingeyri - Dyrafjordur

    Thingeyri - Dyrafjordur
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Thingeyri village
    • Choose one: That Viking Thing Experience (2 hours, easy) - recreated Viking area, visit Thing parliament ruins, interactive museum with Viking dress-up, traditional bread-baking, Icelandic Viking beer tasting

    Optional Activities

    • Sandafell Mountain Hike (3 hours, moderate-difficult) - views over town, mountains, and water
    • Zodiac landing at Dynjandi waterfall
    Landmarks
    Thingeyri
    Dyrafjordur
    Dynjandi waterfall
    Itinerary Image 1
  17. Day 17

    Snaefellsnes Peninsula - Grundafjordur

    Snaefellsnes Peninsula - Grundafjordur
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle)

    Included Activities

    • Choose one: Highlights of Snaefellsnes (8 hours, easy-moderate) - Mount Kirkjufell viewpoint, Snaefellsjökull National Park, Djiupalónssandur black beach with 1948 shipwreck, Búðir hamlet with 19th-century Búðakirkja church, embark from Arnarstapi

    Optional Activities

    • Natural Wonders of Snaefellsnes (8 hours, moderate) - Mount Kirkjufell, Vatnshellir Cave (8,000 years old) with descent 35 meters and lava formations, coastal trail hike between Arnarstapi and Hellnar with seabirds
    • Snaefellsnes Adventure (8 hours, moderate-difficult) - Eldborg crater hike through lava field, Gerduberg hexagonal basalt columns (500m), Londrangar basalt cliffs with bird nesting, Pufubjarg bird cliff with puffins and fulmars, Malarrif lighthouse
    Landmarks
    Mount Kirkjufell
    Snaefellsjökull
    Snaefellsjökull National Park
    Djiupalónssandur
    Búðakirkja
    Arnarstapi
    Vatnshellir Cave
    Hellnar
    Eldborg crater
    Gerduberg Cliffs
    Londrangar
    Pufubjarg
    Malarrif
  18. Day 18

    Departure from Iceland

    Departure from Iceland
    Meals
    Breakfast

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