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The amazing Godafoss Waterfall
$13,995
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Iceland: Circumnavigating the Land of Fire & Ice

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Spot puffins at Latrabjarg
  • Marvel at Gullfoss waterfall
  • Cruise around Skjalfandi Bay
  • Visit Seydisfjordur’s timber houses
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on an 11-day cruise departing from and returning to Reykjavik on the Greg Mortimer. Explore Iceland, known as the 'land of fire and ice,' and take in the snow-covered peaks, glaciers, and active volcanoes. Visit the remote Westfjords, ideal for nature hikes and sea kayaking, and walk …
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Midnight sun light, Ilulissat
$25,520
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Disko Bay: Meeting the Inuit & Discovering the Unknown

Nuuk - Reykjavik - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Experience Perlan and Reykjavik
  • CruiseKing Frederick VI Coast
  • Navigate Prins Christian Sund
  • Inuit village of Aappilattoq
Starts / Ends:
Paris / Reykjavik
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 16-day Disko Bay: Meeting the Inuit & Discovering the Unknown Cruise aboard Le Commandant Charcot from Nuuk to Reykjavik. Take in panoramic views from Perlan, the "Pearl of Reykjavík," and wander the historical center's streets. Cruise King Frederick VI Coast, …
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Walrus in the Arctic
$18,295
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Three Arctic Islands: Iceland, Greenland and Spitsbergen

Helsinki to Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Immerse in the icy realm of Arctic
  • Marvel at the glaciers and wildlife
  • Hike the tundra and explore
  • Cruise in a Zodiac to explore
  • Take the Polar Plunge
Starts / Ends:
Helsinki / Reykjavik
Activities:
Adventure Options, Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 15-day expedition aboard the Ocean Explorer and discover three distinct Arctic regions. Venture beyond the Arctic Circle to explore Spitsbergen, known as the "wildlife capital of the Arctic" in the Svalbard archipelago and remote East Greenland, before ending your journey in …
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The Northern Lights, Kirkjufell Iceland
$19,399
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Polar Eclipse Quest

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Discover Harpa Concert Hall
  • Explore Perlan’s exhibitions
  • Witness solar eclipse at sea
  • Visit Kirkjufell Mountain
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching
Activity Level:
Variable
Set sail on a 10-day adventure through Iceland and Greenland aboard World Navigator. Begin in Reykjavik, where you can visit the Harpa Concert Hall and explore Perlan’s exhibitions. Continue to Patreksfjörður in the Westfjords to walk along Rauðisandur beach and see the Dynjandi …
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Zodiac Cruise Tasermiut Kangerlnat Fjord, Greenland
$16,695
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Southern Greenland: On the Trail of the Vikings

Reykjavik - Toronto - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Visit Qaqortoq
  • Explore Hvalsey
  • Discover Aappilattoq
  • Experience Prince Christian Sound
  • Discover Kangertitivatsiaq Fjord
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Toronto
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 14-day expedition cruise from Reykjavik to Toronto aboard the Sylvia Earle. Explore Greenland, the world's largest island, characterized by towering peaks and extensive glaciers. Trek across the tundra to spot arctic foxes and reindeer, tasting wild berries en route. Glide through …
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Embarking on a Svalbard cruise
$6,290
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Lofoten, Bear Island & Svalbard

Bodø - Longyearbyen - 11 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Quest
  • Visit the fishing village of Reine
  • Cruise through Trollfjorden
  • See immense seabird colonies
  • View iconic Arctic wildlife
Starts / Ends:
Bodo / Longyearbyen
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Join this expedition cruise from the dramatic Lofoten Islands to the icy realm of the polar bear: Svalbard. Explore Lofoten, known for its stunning fjords and picturesque fishing ships, before setting course for the rarely-visited Bear Island. Next, visit Svalbard, which greets you with glittering …
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Flateyjarkirkja church and couple of living houses with meadow in foreground and blue sky, Flatey, Iceland
$4,450
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Northwest Iceland Explorer - Into the pack ice

Keflavik - Akureyri - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Discover Flatey’s charming village
  • Look for amazing Arctic wildlife
  • Visit Arnarstapi’s stunning cliffs
  • See Isafjordur’s eider farms
Starts / Ends:
Keflavik International Airport / Akureyri
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard the MV Hondius. Start in Keflavik, followed by whale-watching as you sail into Faxafloi Bay toward Iceland's Snaefellsnes Peninsula. For the next few days, explore Iceland's coast's natural and cultural wonders, including the glacier-capped …
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Surfacing Humpback Whales
$5,650
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East Greenland, Scoresby Sund - Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes

Roundtrip Akureyri - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Explore glaciated Volquart Boons
  • Cruise past Vikingebugt icebergs
  • Witness magical Northern Lights
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities:
Hiking, Northern Lights, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Set sail on a 10-day cruise aboard the Ortelius, exploring the majestic landscapes of East Greenland and the enchanting Scoresby Sund. As you head north, watch for wildlife like fulmars, kittiwakes, and gannets, and witness the beauty of icebergs near Brewster. Zodiac cruises offer close encounters …
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Walruses huddling together in Svalbard.
$12,260
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Expedition to the Edge of the Ice Sheet

Reykjavík - Kangerlussuaq - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Explore Reykjavik
  • Cruise through stunning landscapes
  • Meet Indigenous people of Greenland
  • Spot Arctic-adapted wildlife
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on an Arctic expedition cruise to the edges of the Greenland ice sheet. Begin your 14-day adventure aboard Le Lyrial from Reykjavik, navigating through landscapes along Greenland's coast. Cruise through fjords, glide past glaciers and savor tranquil days at sea observing icebergs …
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Walruses huddling together in Svalbard.
$12,260
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Expedition to the Edge of the Ice Sheet

Reykjavík - Kangerlussuaq - 14 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
  • Explore Reykjavik
  • Cruise through stunning landscapes
  • Meet Indigenous people of Greenland
  • Spot Arctic-adapted wildlife
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Travel to the very edge of the Greenland ice sheet on this unforgettable Arctic expedition cruise. Board L'Austral in Reykjavik and set off on this 14-day sailing to the stunning land and seascapes along Greenland's coast. Cruise through stunning fjords, sail past massive glaciers, and …
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Waterfalls in Iceland
$9,395
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Iceland’s Westfjords & North Coast

Reykjavik - Akureyri - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Discover Reykjavik's culture
  • Marvel at Gullfoss waterfall
  • Discover Thingeyri's Viking history
  • Spot puffins at Vigur
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Akureyri
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Set sail on a 7-day cruise from Reykjavik to Akureyri aboard the Sylvia Earle. After some leisure time in Reykjavik, embark on a Golden Circle tour to see Gullfoss, Geysir, and Thingvellir National Park. Discover the Westfjords, with stops at the Latrabjarg bird cliffs and Dynjandi waterfall. In …
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The northern lights dance over the Arctic landscape
$3,750
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Northeast Iceland Explorer, Aurora Borealis, Hike & Sail - Incl. Bus back up

7 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Explore East Iceland
  • Experience Northeast Iceland
  • Discover Húsavík and Whales
  • Explore the Arctic Circle
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Egilsstaðir
Activities:
Hiking, Northern Lights, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Join this 7-day expedition aboard the Rembrandt van Rijn in October. Although this expedition may pose some challenges due to the weather and sea conditions, it presents a unique opportunity to explore the most remote regions of Iceland, with reduced tourism activity. Be prepared for cold winds, …
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Sun shining on the ice
$41,920
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The Geographic North Pole

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Explore Longyearbyen
  • Discover the Geographic North Pole
  • Admire Scoresby Sund
  • Sailing the heart of the ice floe
Starts / Ends:
Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Push the limits of sailing with this exceptional new 16-day expedition cruise to the Geographic North Pole. To reach this mythical point covered by ice floe all year round, 700 km away from any emerged land, you will board Le Commandant-Charcot. Setting sail from Spitsbergen, enjoy an unforgettable …
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Polar bear in the Arctic
$5,650
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South Spitsbergen Explorer - Bear Island - Hopen

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Explore Longyearbyen's charm
  • Sail out of Isfjorden
  • Encounter seabird colonies
Starts / Ends:
Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Explore the wonders of the Arctic on a 10-day South Spitsbergen Explorer cruise aboard the Ortelius. Begin in Longyearbyen, exploring the town's historic church and museum before sailing to Hornsund, home to towering peaks and diverse wildlife like seals and polar bears. Visit Bear Island for …
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The northern lights dance over the Arctic landscape
$5,300
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South and East Greenland Explorer

Narsarsuaq - Keflavik - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Explore Bratthalid’s ancient past
  • Soak in Uunartoq’s warm springs
  • Visit Lichtenau’s quaint village
  • Sail East Greenland’s glacial water
Starts / Ends:
Narsarsuaq / Keflavik International Airport
Activities:
Northern Lights, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 10-day cruise from Narsarsuaq to Keflavik aboard the MV Plancius. Begin in Narsarsuaq and explore Bratthalid, once home to Erik the Red. Next, visit the nearly abandoned village of Lichtenau, with its preserved 18th-century mission buildings, and enjoy a dip in Uunartoq's natural …
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The northern lights dance over the Arctic landscape
$5,150
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South Greenland Explorer, Aurora Borealis, Incl. Flight from Copenhagen to Narsarsuaq

Narsarsuaq - Keflavik - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Discover Lichtenau
  • Encounter traditional hunters
  • Venture into Igutsait
Starts / Ends:
Narsarsuaq / Keflavik International Airport
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a thrilling 10-day South Greenland Explorer cruise from Narsarsuaq to Keflavik aboard MV Plancius, starting with a flight from Copenhagen. Explore Erik the Red's historic home, soak in Uunartoq's hot spring, and marvel at the stunning Prins Christian Sund. Encounter local life in …
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Minke whale swimming in the ocean
$3,200
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Arctic Ocean - Aberdeen, Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice Edge, Spitsbergen, Birding

Vlissingen - Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Spot white-beaked dolphins
  • Discover Aberdeen
  • Experience Fair Isle
  • Witness the midnight sun
Starts / Ends:
Vlissingen / Longyearbyen
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Experience the ultimate 12-day Arctic Ocean Cruise aboard MV Hondius. Departing from Vlissingen, your adventure begins with sightings of white-beaked dolphins and majestic orcas as you traverse the North Sea. Arriving in Aberdeen, immerse yourself in the charm of the Granite City before setting …
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Explore the parks around Quebec City for a view of the city
$13,810
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Expedition from Greenland to Canada via Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Reykjavik - Toronto - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Explore Reykjavik’s vibrant capital
  • Sail through Prins Christian Sund
  • Visit quaint Aappilattoq village
  • Marvel at Kujalleq Glacier
  • Admire colorful Saint John’s
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Toronto
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 16-day expedition aboard Le Bellot, sailing from Iceland to Canada through the breathtaking landscapes of Greenland. Departing from Reykjavik, this journey takes you through the scenic Prins Christian Sund, past the Kujalleq Glacier, and into the quaint Inuit village of Aappilattoq. …
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