Embark on a 24-day expedition cruise to and from Reykjavik aboard the National Geographic Endurance. Set sail from Reykjavik, Iceland, on an extraordinary expedition to Greenland and the Canadian Arctic. Discover the rugged beauty of Greenland's west coast, from Sisimiut's cultural richness to the icy wonders of Disko Bay. Navigate through the historic Northwest Passage, encountering diverse wildlife and ancient Inuit settlements. Explore the remote Queen Elizabeth Islands and Ellesmere Island, where raw geology and wildlife thrive. Immerse yourself in Inuit traditions and the stunning landscapes of Northern Greenland before visiting Ilulissat. This epic journey offers a profound exploration of the Arctic's untamed wilderness and captivating history.
Highlights
Venture into the Northwest Passage and search for Arctic wildlife in the Canadian High Arctic
Experience guided walks and local food tastings in Sisimiut, Greenland
Sail into Disko Bay and explore the second-largest island in the Baffin Bay
Explore the charming streets of Reykjavík, Iceland's capital city
Activity options vary depending on destination and operator. Activity level is determined by the range and intensity of activities you choose to participate in. Discuss with your Trip Planner which options are best for you.
Arrive in Reykjavík, the northernmost capital in the world, and transfer from the airport to the city. Spend the day exploring at your own pace before checking in with the hospitality desk in the afternoon to finalize arrangements for your charter flight the next day.
Fly from Reykjavik to Nuuk on the recommended flight, then board the ship and get settled in your cabin. Feel the excitement as the ship cruises out of Nuuk Fjord and into the Davis Strait, beginning your journey north along Greenland’s rugged coastline.
Upon arrival to Sisimiut, a former whaling port, enjoy your choice of guided walks through the sights and sounds of the village, including Dog Town or Sallinnguit, a small island with centuries of history from Inuit culture through colonization and current day industry. In your free time, enjoy a local food tasting, visit the open-air museum, or explore the local artisan workshops.
Sail into Qeqertarsuup Tunua, also known as Disko Bay, and be welcomed by floating icebergs calved off the world's most active glacier, Sermeq Kujalleq. On Disko Island, the second largest in the Baffin Bay, enjoy a day of expedition activities as conditions permit, including backcountry hiking, photo walks, and naturalist-led botany walks. This evening, sail away from the Greenlandic Coast and venture to the west and the Canadian Arctic.
The Northwest Passage begins in the Davis Strait between Greenland and Canada. Your exploration takes you along the beautiful bays and inlets of Baffin Island’s Lancaster Sound, a favorite Inuit hunting and fishing location for hundreds of years. Carved by Ice Age glaciers, Lancaster Sound is also the eastern gateway to the Arctic Archipelago, where European explorers like William Baffin first ventured in the 17th century to search for the Northwest Passage.
As you continue your exploration into Lancaster Sound, days are spent searching for ringed seals, arctic foxes, walruses, and polar bears, as well as beluga and bowhead whales. Visit Devon Island and take a walk with the ship’s archaeologist to learn about the Thule people—ancestors of the modern Inuit—who once inhabited this region.
Explore the ice-laden channels and glacier-carved islands that stretch for hundreds of miles—a stunning display of raw geology. Take your cues from nature in the High Arctic Archipelago: following wildlife, stopping for hikes on the tundra, dropping anchor in a beautiful fjord or an iceberg-strewn bay to explore and kayak amongst massive ice sculptures and soaring cliffs.
Sail among the northernmost cluster of islands in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, learning about the Inuit peoples who have hunted and fished here for thousands of years as well as the famous explorers who have sailed these waters such as Sir John Ross. Be constantly on the lookout for animals that call this region home, such as ringed seals, arctic foxes, musk oxen, walruses, polar bears and beluga and bowhead whales.
Day 17-21: Exploring Ellesmere Island and Northern Greenland
Heading ever northward, make your way up the beautiful and remote east coast of Ellesmere Island. Cruise along scenic Smith Bay (a.k.a. Skog Inlet, named for Leif Skog, Lindblad's own renowned ice captain and world explorer) bordered by a steep wall of mountains, with a glacial ice tongue which pours down the mountains on either side. Be up on the bridge to search for a patch of “polar bear ice,” the mixture of first-year and multi-year sea ice that is the preferred habitat of the ice bears. Your binoculars seek out any small ivory-colored dot on an otherwise white ice surface. With luck, these small dots are local polar bears exploring the ice and making their way across the landscape of the Arctic Archipelago.
After exploring the edge of the ice, turn your attention eastward to the largest island in the world: Greenland. The shores of northern Greenland continue to challenge explorers and locals alike to carve out their daily lives among some of the most beautiful and harsh conditions. Kayak in sheltered coves, embark on hikes (when the coast is clear of polar bears) and visit local communities that continue the traditional hunting practices.
Sail back into Qeqertarsuup Tunua, or Disko Bay, and enjoy an extraordinary cruise aboard local boats among towering icebergs of the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Ilulissat Icefjord. Visit the town of Ilulissat and hike into the Sermermiut Valley, once an Inuit settlement and now the home to a peaceful boardwalk overlooking the Icefjord. This evening, sail away south along the coast and spend time on the bridge with your naturalists and Bridge team, keeping watch for whales and glimpses of the Greenlandic Ice Sheet.
Day 23: Nuuk | Disembark | Reykjavik, Iceland
1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
Disembark in Nuuk and join the recommended group flight to Keflavík; transfers to the nearby hotel and luggage assistance are provided. Upon arrival, enjoy an included dinner and overnight.
Day 24: Reykjavik
1 Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for flights home.
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Included
23 Breakfasts, 22 Lunches, 22 Dinners
23 Nights Accommodations
Accommodations as listed
Ground transportation as listed
Activities as listed
Meals as listed
Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
Assistance by the onboard National Geographic Photography Expert
Access to the OM System Photo Gear Locker with the latest gear to try out on loan (aboard Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic fleet)
Beer, wine, cocktails, and spirits are available aboard the ship. Additionally, a selection of super premium wines and liquors is offered for purchase.
Crew gratuities
Complimentary Starlink-enabled Wi-Fi internet is available to all guests aboard Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic fleet, enabling email, messaging, and social media.
Park and site entrance fees, special access permits, and port taxes
Excursions, hotels, and airport transfers, as indicated in the itinerary
Selection of exploration tools curated to your destination, such as Zodiacs and glass-bottom boats, stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, snorkeling equipment (including wetsuits, masks, and fins), and other state-of-the-art gear
Guidance and company of leading expedition staff
All meals as indicated in the itinerary, both aboard and onshore. Meals are inspired by regional cuisine and locally sourced where possible
Hors d’oeuvres inspired by regional cuisine and locally sourced where possible
24-hour access to snacks, premium coffees and teas, non-alcoholic beverages, and filtered water
Presentations on your destination by expedition staff and expert guest speakers
Complimentary reusable water bottle to fill at onboard water refill stations
The services of a physician, physician’s assistant, nurse practitioner, or paramedic where available
Morning stretch classes and 24-hour access to exercise equipment where available
24-hour access to lounges, observation decks, library stocked with regionally relevant literature, and other shared spaces
Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
Laundry, spa treatments, scuba diving, Wi-Fi and phone services (except when indicated as included)
We strongly recommend our guests to take Travel Protection Plan. A Plan with comprehensive coverage to protect you from cancellation fees, costs incurred due to trip delays/interruption, damaged or lost baggage, medical assistance, and evacuation during your travels
Airfare (except flights when indicated as included), pre- and post-expedition extensions, additional hotel nights, and private transfers (except when indicated as included)
Travel protection plans and passport, visa, and immigration fees
Enhanced and premium Wi-Fi plans, which may enable video chat, web browsing, and streaming (connectivity permitting)
Additional costs associated with medical services outside onboard physician consultation (where available)
Beyond expectations! Then again we weren't sure what to expect. Lovely stay at the lodge, met other like-minded travelers (many had their trips planned by Adventure Life) and the owner was a gracious hostess. It felt like you were one happy family, visiting with a favorite aunt.
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