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Great Explorer Trail | Iceland, Greenland & the Northwest Passage

31 days
From Reykjavik to Montreal
4.0
3 traveler reviews

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Explorer
Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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 1 - 2
Ages 6+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Reykjavik

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore MS Fram ship and meet Expedition Team
    • Receive orientation and find cabin

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll Laugavegur boutiques and outdoor shops
    • Visit Hallgrímskirkja church
    • Visit Reykjavik Art Museum
    • Join optional Pre-Programs in Reykjavik
    Landmarks
    Hallgrímskirkja
    Reykjavik Art Museum
    Laugavegur
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  2. Day 2

    Reykjavik to Greenland

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Expedition Team briefing on wildlife protocols and Indigenous community engagement
    • Access to Science Center
    • Participation in Citizen Science projects
    • Use of onboard gym
    • Use of panoramic sauna
  3. Days 3 - 11

    Scoresby Sund, Greenland

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruising and wildlife viewing in Scoresby Sund
    • Shore landings and escorted nature walks
    • Kayaking tours
    • Visit to Ittoqqortoormiit remote community
    • Participation in Citizen Science projects
    • Exploration of eastern ice edge of Greenland Sea (conditions permitting)
    Landmarks
    Scoresby Sund
    Ittoqqortoormiit
  4. Day 4

    Return to Reykjavik

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Return sailing to Iceland
    • Access to Science Center
    • Expert lectures
    • Deck relaxation and wildlife viewing
  5. Day 13

    Reykjavik

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Outdoor spa experience at Blue Lagoon

    Optional Activities

    • Explore galleries and museums in Reykjavik
    Landmarks
    Blue Lagoon
  6. Days 14 - 15

    Reykjavik to Western Greenland

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sailing to western Greenland
    • Exploration of west coast towns and settlements
    • Fjord, glacier, and mountain viewing
  7. Day 16

    Prince Christian Sound, Greenland

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruising Prince Christian Sound or Cape Farewell
    • Wildlife viewing and photography
    • Village observation at Aappilattoq
    Landmarks
    Prince Christian Sound
    Aappilattoq
    Cape Farewell
  8. Day 17

    Kvanefjord, Greenland

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Fjord cruising in Kvanefjord
    • Escorted shore landings and nature walks
    • Wildlife scouting by boat
    • Iceberg and glacier viewing
    Landmarks
    Kvanefjord
    Sermersooq
  9. Day 18

    Nuuk, Greenland

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Nuuk
    • Visit National Museum

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Hans Egede House
    • Visit Nuuk Cathedral
    • View Greenland's parliament building
    • Nature walk through Paradise Valley and Mt. Lille Malene
    Landmarks
    National Museum of Greenland
    Hans Egede House
    Nuuk Cathedral
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  10. Day 19

    Sisimiut, Greenland

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Sisimiut
    • Visit local museum

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping for qiviut souvenirs
    • Hiking and walking exploration of the area
    Landmarks
    Sisimiut
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 20

    Ilulissat, Greenland

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruising Ilulissat Icefjord
    • Iceberg viewing and photography
    • Photography guidance from ship's photographer
    Landmarks
    Ilulissat Icefjord
    Disko Bay
    Itinerary Image 1
  12. Days 21 - 22

    Davis Strait, Canada

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sailing across Labrador Sea
    • Expert lectures on Arctic topics
    • Participation in Citizen Science projects
    • Wildlife viewing and photography
    Landmarks
    Davis Strait
  13. Days 23 - 29

    Canadian Arctic Archipelago

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Sailing through Canadian Arctic archipelago
    • Potential landing at Pond Inlet and Mittimatalik community
    • Visit to Dundas Harbour on Devon Island
    • Potential visit to Beechey Island and Franklin expedition graves
    • Stop at Fort Ross historic trading post
    • Visit to Gjoa Haven and Netsilik Inuit heritage sites
    • Small boat (RIB) cruising between ice floes
    • Shore excursions and walking tours
    • Wildlife viewing and photography
    • Expert lectures on Arctic exploration and culture
    Landmarks
    Pond Inlet
    Mittimatalik
    Dundas Harbour
    Devon Island
    Beechey Island
    Fort Ross
    Gjoa Haven
  14. Day 30

    Cambridge Bay, Canada

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Cambridge Bay
    • Wildlife viewing

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Canadian High Arctic Research Station
    • Fly-fishing opportunities
    Landmarks
    Cambridge Bay
    Canadian High Arctic Research Station
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  15. Day 31

    Montréal, Canada

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping in Montréal
    • Dining and cuisine exploration
    • Visit Basilica of Notre-Dame
    • Explore Old Montréal historic streets
    • Visit Plateau district
    • Explore Crescent Street downtown
    • Join optional Post-Programs
    Landmarks
    Basilica of Notre-Dame
    Old Montréal
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Number of tours

101

Age Range

6 to 90 years old

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    MS Fram
    The original Fram was the most famous explorer ship of its time, and the achievements of her expeditions are unparalleled. MS Fram honors th… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2007 (refurbished in 2020)
    Guests
    318
    Crew
    Length
    114 m / 374 ft
    Width
    Suites
    Staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    11647 gt
    Electricity
    Beam
    20.2 m / 66 ft
    Cruising Speed
    13 kn
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    Draft

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    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Greenland. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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