Arctic Odyssey: Iceland, Greenland and Canada | National Geographic Explorer Expedition Ship

Arctic Odyssey: Iceland, Greenland and Canada

Journey across the Arctic on this 16-day expedition from Iceland to Canada. Sail through Greenland’s glacial fjords, explore Viking ruins, and spot polar bears along the remote Labrador Coast. Experience the 2026 solar eclipse at sea before concluding in St. John’s, Newfoundland.

Day by day

Day 1: Reykjavík, Iceland | Embarkation

Arrive in Reykjavík, Iceland’s lively capital, where geothermal energy powers a city steeped in history and culture. Spend the day discovering its iconic landmarks before boarding your expedition vessel in the afternoon.

Day 2: Flatey Island | Seabirds and Historic Hamlet

Visit Flatey Island, a quaint and historic trading outpost. Stroll through its picturesque village and follow coastal paths along dramatic cliffs where seabirds nest during the summer.

Day 3 & 4: Denmark Strait | Sailing the Arctic Waters

Day 5: Prins Christian Sund, Greenland | Icebergs and Fjords

Day 6 & 7: Southern Greenland | Viking Ruins and Inuit Culture

Day 8 & 9: Davis Strait | Icebergs and Arctic Wildlife

Day 10 - 13: Labrador Coast, Canada | Wild Landscapes and Polar Bears

Day 14: L’Anse aux Meadows | Viking Heritage

Day 15: Eastern Newfoundland | Wild Shores and Marine Life

Day 16: St. John’s, Newfoundland | Disembarkation

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Highlights

Explore historic Viking settlements, including L’Anse aux Meadows and Erik the Red’s farm in Greenland.

Sail through the breathtaking fjords of Greenland and the rugged coast of Labrador.

Spot polar bears, whales, and seabirds in their natural Arctic habitat.

Visit Battle Harbour, a restored 19th-century fishing village in remote Canada.

Witness a total solar eclipse (August 12, 2026) from the Arctic waters of the Denmark Strait.

Activities

Sea Kayaking

Under full instruction from your sea kayaking guide, experience true tranquillity as you paddle through clinking ice floes and realise the enormity of the surrounding scenery. Look out for breaching whales, lounging seals and penguins zipping alongside your kayak. Some experience is required.

Ice Camping

Camp out on the ice and experience the silence which blankets the continent by night. This is your chance to completely connect with this ethereal ice world – wrap up warm and embrace the Antarctic elements.

Snowshoeing

Get a spring in your step when you slip on a pair of snowshoes in Antarctica. Enabling you to easily scale gentle slopes, this unique activity allows you to access hard to reach places and seek out the most impressive views.

Photography

Learn to capture wildlife and landscape shots in a small group photography program, including critiquing sessions and editing classes. Plus, Explorer Boat excursions with a dedicated photography expert on landings.

Explorer Boats

Achieve the best views and photographs from a forward facing Explorer Boats. They allow you to sit comfortably and securely while crackling through the ice-strewn waters. Look out for wildlife such as penguins, seals and whales as you cruise.

Yoga

It doesn’t get more serene than complimentary yoga classes to the tune of glacial scenery. Join the most unique exercise setting in the world after a day of exploration. Classes are regular but are dependent on weather conditions and swell.