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Spitsbergen, Greenland and Iceland - M/V Sylvia Earle (Reverse)

15 days
From Reykjavik to Oslo
4.5
8,252 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

    Reykjavik

    Reykjavik
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel in Reykjavik to be confirmed), Hotel 4* (Hotel in Reykjavik to be confirmed (or similar))
  2. Day 2

    Reykjavik to Greenland

    Reykjavik to Greenland
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle), Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Thingvellir National Park
    • View Gullfoss waterfall
    • Explore geothermal fields and geysir
    • Welcome Dinner aboard ship
    Landmarks
    Thingvellir National Park
    Gullfoss
    Geysir
  3. Day 3

    Denmark Strait Crossing

    Denmark Strait Crossing
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle), Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Expert presentations on seabirds, wildlife, and ice
  4. Day 4

    East Greenland Exploration

    East Greenland Exploration
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle), Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Zodiac excursions (up to two per day)
    • Wildlife observation
  5. Day 5

    East Greenland Ice Scenery

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

    Included Activities

    • Glacier viewing
    • Iceberg observation
    • Fjord exploration
  6. Day 6

    Ittoqqortoormiit

    Ittoqqortoormiit
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle), Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Tundra exploration
    • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit village
    • Community museum visit
    • Meet local residents
    • Sled dog viewing
    Landmarks
    Ittoqqortoormiit
  7. Day 7

    Scoresbysund and Arctic Fjords

    Scoresbysund and Arctic Fjords
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle), Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Fjord exploration
    • Glacier viewing
    • Iceberg observation
    • Wildlife spotting
    Landmarks
    Scoresbysund
    Kong Oskar Fjord
    Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord
  8. Day 8

    Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord

    Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle), Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord exploration
    Landmarks
    Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord
    Northeast Greenland National Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Kong Oskar Fjord and Liverpool Land

    Kong Oskar Fjord and Liverpool Land
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle), Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Kong Oskar Fjord exploration
    • Tundra hiking
    • Ancient site exploration

    Optional Activities

    • Sea kayaking
    Landmarks
    Kong Oskar Fjord
    Liverpool Land
  10. Day 10

    East Greenland Coast

    East Greenland Coast
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle), Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Whale watching
    • Seabird observation
  11. Day 11

    East Greenland Waters

    East Greenland Waters
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle), Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Expert presentations on arctic wildlife and exploration history
    • Wildlife observation
  12. Day 12

    Svalbard Arrival

    Svalbard Arrival
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle), Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Svalbard
  13. Day 13

    Svalbard Fjords and Wildlife

    Svalbard Fjords and Wildlife
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle), Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Fjord exploration
    • Tundra hiking
    • Walrus viewing
    • Seabird colony viewing
  14. Day 14

    Svalbard Optional Activities

    Svalbard Optional Activities
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle), Berth / Cabin (M/V Sylvia Earle (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Sea kayaking
    • Polar plunge
  15. Day 15

    Longyearbyen to Oslo

    Longyearbyen to Oslo
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Longyearbyen
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3

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