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Greenland Explorer - M/V Ocean Albatros (Northern Lights)

12 days
From Copenhagen to Reykjavik
4.5
8,636 traveler reviews
Greenland Explorer - M/V Ocean Albatros (Northern Lights) - Explore!

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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

    Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner and glass of champagne)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner and glass of champagne
    • Mandatory safety drill
    Landmarks
    Kangerlussuaq
    Kangerlussuaq Fjord
  2. Day 2

    Evighedsfjorden

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros)

    Included Activities

    • Hike to heliport in Kangaamiut
    • Display of traditional clothing and foods
    • Seal-flensing demonstration
    • Visit Kangaamiut museum
    • Zodiac cruise in Evighedsfjorden in front of Evigheds Glacier
    Landmarks
    Kangaamiut
    Evighedsfjorden
    Evigheds Glacier
    Maniitsoq Ice Cap
  3. Day 3

    Nuuk

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Greenlandic National Museum
    • Explore Katuaq cultural centre
    • Shop for Greenlandic artwork in boutique shops

    Optional Activities

    • Relax at curbside café
    Landmarks
    Nuuk
    Greenlandic National Museum
    Katuaq
    Kolonihavn
    Ukkusissat
  4. Day 4

    At Sea

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros)

    Included Activities

    • Expedition Team lectures on history, wildlife, geology, and culture
    • Relaxation at hot tubs

    Optional Activities

    • Massage at Albatros Polar Spa
    Landmarks
    Davis Strait
  5. Day 5

    Qassiarsuk - Igaliku

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros)

    Included Activities

    • Farm trail hike from Itilleq
    • Trek to ruins of Norse Bishop's palace at Garðar
    Landmarks
    Tunulliarfik Fjord
    Qassiarsuk
    Brattahlíð
    Þjódhildarkirkja
    Itilleq
    Garðar
    Igaliku
    Kujataa UNESCO World Heritage Site
  6. Day 6

    Prins Christian Sund

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Aappilattoq village
    • Cruise through Prins Christian Sund

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking in Aappilattoq
    Landmarks
    Kap Farvel
    Aappilattoq
    Prins Christian Sund
  7. Day 7

    Dronning Maries Dal

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros)

    Included Activities

    • Trek through Dronning Maries Dal
    Landmarks
    Skjoldungen
    Thryms Glacier
    Dronning Maries Dal
  8. Day 8

    Sermilik Fjord

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros)

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac cruise through Sermilik Fjord (conditional on ice volume)

    Optional Activities

    • Coming ashore in Sermilik Fjord (conditional on ice volume)
    Landmarks
    Ammassalik Island
    Sermilik Fjord
    Helheim Glacier
    Greenland Ice Sheet
  9. Day 9

    Ikateq

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kuummiut village
    • Explore Ikateq fjord and WWII American airbase ruins
    Landmarks
    Kuummiut
    Ammassalik Fjord
    Ikateq
  10. Day 10

    Tasiilaq

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Tasiilaq museum
    • Trek through Tasiilaq Flower Valley
    • Hike towards hotel for panoramic views

    Optional Activities

    • Watch drum dancer perform in traditional East Greenlandic costume
    • Attend modern church choir performance
    • Shop at Stunk Workshop for tupilak carvings
    Landmarks
    Tasiilaq
    Ammassalik Island
    Tasiilaq Flower Valley
  11. Day 11

    At Sea to Reykjavik

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Ocean Albatros)

    Included Activities

    • Farewell Cocktail Party with Captain and Officers
    • Photo and video presentation by onboard photographer
    • Expedition Team lectures

    Optional Activities

    • Cocktail in Nordic Bar
  12. Day 12

    Reykjavik

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast before departure

    Optional Activities

    • New Nordic cuisine
    • Shopping
    • Excursions in Reykjavik
    Landmarks
    Reykjavik
    Hallgrímskirkja Church
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Where You'll Stay

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Explore!

4.5
(8,636 reviews)

Number of tours

598

Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

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Response rate

96%

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Explore! Ship

  • Ocean Albatros
    Ocean Albatros
    The Ocean Albatros, sistership to the Ocean Victory, will join the fleet of Albatros Expeditions in May 2023. The Ocean Albatros will be dep… Read more
    Capacity
    169
    Built
    2023
    Guests
    Crew
    120
    Length
    104.4m
    Width
    18.4m
    Suites
    Staterooms
    94 spacious comfortable staterooms
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    Generators
    Engines
    4 diesel engines and 2 electro engines
    Draft
    5.1m
    Cabin
    Deck
    Deck with Cabins

Reviews from other tours by Explore!

  • Cherry
    December 6th, 2023
    5.0
    Every day was a highlight - I didn't think it could any better and then it did!
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Rosemary
    December 5th, 2023
    4.5
    Seeing everything in winter, northern lights and frozen waterfalls
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  • Ian
    December 5th, 2023
    4.7
    Hard to single out any one item
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 307665

  • Currencies
    kr
    Danish Krone
    Denmark and Greenland
    kr
    Iceland Krona
    Iceland
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, K.

    Type C
    Denmark
    Type E
    Denmark
    Type F
    Denmark
    Type K
    Denmark and Greenland
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Denmark. Ideally 6 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Greenland. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Greenland. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Greenland. Ideally 2 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before June 29th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 29th, 2026, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Explore!. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 75 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Explore! will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

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