Itinerary
- Day 1
Reykjavik
Optional Activities
- Explore Reykjavik's cultural and historic landmarks in the city centre
- Day 2
Reykjavik
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Board expedition vessel in Reykjavik
- Day 3
Westfjords, Iceland
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Vigur private island with guided exploration of Icelandic heritage and eiderdown harvesting traditions
- Observe Arctic birdlife including puffins, black guillemots, and Arctic terns on Vigur
- Ship visit to Mongufoss waterfall
Optional Activities
- Zodiac cruising in Westfjords
- Sea kayaking excursion
- Paddle excursions
- Guided shore hike
- Taste local food and visit island café on Vigur
- Ramble about Vigur island
Landmarks Vigur Island Mongufoss Waterfall - Days 4 - 5
Denmark Strait
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Expert-led presentations on Greenland geology, wildlife, climatology and history
Optional Activities
- Attend expert team presentations on various polar topics
- Days 6 - 10
Southeast Greenland
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Navigate Prins Christian Sund fjord by ship
- Visit Aappilattoq settlement to meet local partners and learn about fishing and hunting heritage
- Explore Tasermiut Fjord
- Visit Hvalsey Norse ruins site (circa 14th century church)
- Visit Qassiarsuk sheep-farming settlement and Kujataa World Heritage Site
Optional Activities
- Zodiac excursions in various fjords
- Guided on-shore hikes (multiple ability levels)
- Sea kayaking in Tasermiut Fjord
- Paddle excursions
- Shore landings and wildlife viewing
- Taste local food in Aappilattoq
- Participate in friendly soccer game in Aappilattoq
- Sample local food in Qassiarsuk
- Hike near Qassiarsuk
- Zodiac cruise amid icebergs near Qassiarsuk
Landmarks Prins Christian Sund (Ikerasassuaq) Aappilattoq Tasermiut Fjord Lindenow Fjord (Kangerlussuatsiaq) Hvalsey (Qaqortukulooq) Qassiarsuk Brattahliðu (Erik the Red's Estate) - Day 11
At Sea
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Expert-led polar presentations on West Greenland
Optional Activities
- Attend expert presentations on West Greenland region
- Days 12 - 13
West Greenland
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Nuuk, Greenland's capital city
- Explore Old Nuuk historic neighbourhood
- Visit Hans Egede Church in Nuuk
- Visit Nuuk national museum to see 15th-century Greenlandic mummies
Optional Activities
- Daily Zodiac excursions to explore local bays and channels
- Visit quaint settlements throughout islands and fjords
- Zodiac exploration in Eternity Fjord
- Hiking among towering mountains in Eternity Fjord
- Photography of colourful tundra and dramatic landscapes
Landmarks Nuuk Hans Egede Church Eternity Fjord - Day 14
Kangerlussuaq to Reykjavik
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Kangerlussuaq settlement and surrounding area
Landmarks Kangerlussuaq - Day 15
Reykjavik
- Meals
- Breakfast
