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Northern Lights Explorer - Douglas Mawson

16 days
From Tromso to Keflavik
4.5 (8,261 reviews)

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Plan your adventure:
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

    Tromso

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

    Tromsø

    Tromsø
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar)), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson)

    Included Activities

    • Tromsø Science Centre - full-dome Northern Lights film 'Extreme Auroras'
    • Live astronomer presentation on Aurora Borealis, Norse constellations, and Sami mythology
    • Interactive displays and exhibits at Tromsø Science Centre
    • Welcome Dinner on board
    Landmarks
    Tromsø Science Centre
  3. Day 3

    Torsken - Senja

    Torsken - Senja
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar)), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson)

    Included Activities

    • Leisurely walk through village of Torsken
    • Visit to Torsken Church (18th century)
    • Local delicacies tasting
    • Your Choice excursion - Option 1: Norwegian Scenic Route through Senja (3 hours, Easy)
    • Your Choice excursion - Option 2: Trek to Ravnflø (3 hours, Moderate) including fire pit refreshments
    • Your Choice excursion - Option 3: Hike to Midtertinden (4.5 hours, Strenuous)
    Landmarks
    Torsken Church
    Senja Island
    Bergsfjord
    Tungenes Headland
    Ersfjord Beach
    Ravnflø
    Midtertinden
    Ånderdalen National Park
  4. Day 4

    Lofoten Islands

    Lofoten Islands
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar)), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson)

    Included Activities

    • Your Choice excursion - Option 1: Guided hike to Tjeldbergtind (3 hours, Moderate-Strenuous)
    • Your Choice excursion - Option 2: Taste of Lofoten (2 hours, Easy) including eight local delicacies tastings
    • Your Choice excursion - Option 3: Lofoten Fishing Village cultural walk (2 hours, Easy) including stockfish tasting
    Landmarks
    Tjeldbergtind
    Lofoten Islands
    Svolvær
    Kabelv\u00e5g
    V\u00e5gan
  5. Day 5

    Lofoten Islands - Reine

    Lofoten Islands - Reine
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar)), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson)

    Included Activities

    • Hike from Uttakleiv to Haukland Beach
    • Viking Museum in Borg - exhibition and archaeological recreations
    • Traditional North Norwegian soup at Viking Museum
    • Visit to blacksmith at Fishery Museum in Sund
    • Scenic drive through Lofoten
    Landmarks
    Haukland Beach
    Uttakleiv
    Viking Museum in Borg
    Fishery Museum, Sund
    Reine
  6. Day 6

    At Sea

    At Sea
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar)), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson)

    Included Activities

    • Whale watching and seabird observation
  7. Day 7

    Jan Mayen

    Jan Mayen
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar)), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson)

    Included Activities

    • Approach and potential landing at Jan Mayen
    • Visit Olonkinbyen weather station (weather permitting)
    • Three-hour hike across Jan Mayen to Kvalrossbukta (weather permitting)
    • Whale and dolphin observation
    • Glacier viewing
    Landmarks
    Beerenberg
    Jan Mayen
    Kvalrossbukta
    Olonkinbyen
  8. Day 8

    At Sea

    At Sea
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar)), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson)

    Included Activities

    • Expert informative talks
    • Whale watching and seabird observation
    • Gym facilities access
    • Northern Lights viewing opportunity
  9. Day 9

    East Greenland

    East Greenland
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar)), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson)

    Included Activities

    • Explore East Greenland fjords and ice landscapes
    • Iceberg viewing
    Landmarks
    East Greenland Fjords
  10. Day 10

    Ittoqqortoormiit, East Greenland

    Ittoqqortoormiit, East Greenland
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar)), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson)

    Included Activities

    • Tundra landscape exploration
    • Ancient Thule archaeological sites
    • Historical trappers' huts and Inuit hunter cabins
    • Visit to Ittoqqortoormiit village
    • Museum visit
    • Gift shop access
    • Interaction with Greenlandic sled dogs
    • Meet local inhabitants
    Landmarks
    Ittoqqortoormiit
    Thule Archaeological Sites
  11. Day 11

    East Greenland - Scoresbysund

    East Greenland - Scoresbysund
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar)), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson)

    Included Activities

    • Scoresbysund fjord system exploration
    • Iceberg viewing
    • Wildlife observation - musk oxen, arctic foxes, mountain hares, reindeer
    • Kong Oskar Fjord exploration
    • Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord exploration
    • Seabird watching
    Landmarks
    Scoresbysund
    Kong Oskar Fjord
    Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord
  12. Day 12

    East Greenland - Kaiser Franz Josef and Kong Oskar Fjords

    East Greenland - Kaiser Franz Josef and Kong Oskar Fjords
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar)), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson)

    Included Activities

    • Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord exploration (Northeast Greenland National Park)
    • Kong Oskar Fjord cruising
    • Liverpool Land coastal exploration
    • Mountain and geological viewing
    Landmarks
    Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord
    Kong Oskar Fjord
    Liverpool Land
    Northeast Greenland National Park
  13. Day 13

    East Greenland - Tundra Exploration

    East Greenland - Tundra Exploration
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar)), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson)

    Included Activities

    • Tundra hikes searching for ancient graveyards
    • Ancient summer village exploration (3,000 years old Inuit settlements)
    • Wildlife observation - musk oxen, arctic hares, reindeer
    • Sea kayaking through waterways
    • Ring seal viewing
    • Narwhal observation opportunity
    • Polar bear observation opportunity
    Landmarks
    East Greenland Tundra
  14. Day 14

    Isafjördur - Vigur Island, Westfjords

    Isafjördur - Vigur Island, Westfjords
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar)), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson)

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Isafjördur town
    • Walks and hikes on Vigur Island
    • Birdwatching on Vigur Island
    Landmarks
    Isafjördur
    Vigur Island
    Westfjords
  15. Day 15

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson (or similar)), Berth / Cabin (Douglas Mawson)

    Included Activities

    • Your Choice excursion - Option 1: Highlights of Snæfellsness (8 hours including lunch, Easy-Moderate)
    • Your Choice excursion - Option 2: Natural Wonders of Snæfellsnes including Vatnshellir Cave (8 hours including lunch, Moderate)
    • Your Choice excursion - Option 3: Snæfellsnes Adventure with volcanic sites and basalt cliffs (8 hours including lunch, Moderate-Difficult)
    Landmarks
    Mount Kirkjufell
    Snæfellsjökull National Park
    Snæfellsjökull Volcano
    Djúpalónssandur Beach
    Búðir
    Búðakirkja Church
    Arnarstapi
    Vatnshellir Cave
    Hellnar
    Eldborg Crater
    Gerðuberg Cliffs
    Pufubjarg Bird Cliff
    Londrangar Basalt Cliffs
    Malarrif Lighthouse
  16. Day 16

    Reykjavik

    Reykjavik
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Reykjavik

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