East Greenland & Northern Lights Arctic Cruise
12 DAYSStarting from $13,890 per person
This 12-Day Northern Lights Arctic Cruise goes in search of the spectacular Northern Lights, “aurora borealis,” that light up the night sky near the Arctic Circle when conditions are just right. Spend your days exploring the region on land excursions and zodiac rides, spotting endemic wildlife and taking in lectures from experts aboard the ship, and if the evenings are clear, turn your faces skyward to bask in the green-hued most magical show of nature, the Northern Lights.
Trip at Glance
Highlights
- Discover Reykjavík, Iceland’s colorful capital, with time to explore its shops, restaurants, cafés, and vibrant waterfront at leisure.
- Experience Iceland’s legendary Golden Circle on a private tour featuring the erupting Strokkur geyser, powerful Gullfoss waterfall, and the tectonic landscapes of Thingvellir National Park.
- Set sail on an Arctic expedition to East Greenland, crossing dramatic northern waters while watching for whales and taking in ever-changing polar scenery.
- Venture into Scoresby Sund, the world’s largest fjord system, for Zodiac landings and tundra hikes with opportunities to spot musk oxen and Arctic hares among towering icebergs.
- Cruise through Røde Fjord, where striking red sandstone cliffs rise above enormous blue icebergs and the Northern Lights may illuminate the night sky.
- Visit remote Ittoqqortoormiit, one of the High Arctic’s most isolated communities, to learn about modern Inuit life, local traditions, and Greenland’s hunting and fishing heritage.
- Explore the spectacular Kaiser Franz Josef and Kong Oskar fjords, surrounded by soaring cliffs, Arctic tundra, ancient Inuit sites, and remnants of historic trapping settlements.
- Experience the wild beauty of East Greenland with flexible Zodiac excursions, glacier-front explorations, hidden coves, immense ice formations, and opportunities to witness the aurora borealis.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Pricing includes everything from your international arrival to your departure, with the exception of flights and a few lunches and dinners.
Welcome to Iceland! On arrival, you’ll transfer from the Keflavik airport to your hotel for a relaxing evening. Spend the afternoon exploring at leisure, noting Reykjavik is home to great shopping, restaurants and cafes. If you arrival early enough, we can upgrade your stay to include a Blue Lagoon Spa Day.
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