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Svalbard, Iceland and Greenland's East Coast

Embark on a 16-day Arctic voyage from Svalbard to Iceland, exploring deep fjords, glaciers, and remote islands. Encounter Arctic wildlife, visit Jan Mayen’s volcanic landscapes, and navigate Greenland’s spectacular ice fjords before concluding in Reykjavík.

Day by day

Day 1: Arrival in Oslo, Norway

Arrive in Norway’s capital and transfer to your centrally located hotel. Spend the day exploring Oslo’s historic landmarks and scenic waterfront before meeting your expedition team.

Day 2: Flight to Longyearbyen & Embarkation

Fly to Longyearbyen, the northernmost town on Earth. Learn about its transformation from a coal-mining hub to a center for Arctic research before boarding your expedition vessel.

Day 3 - 15: Exploring Svalbard, Greenland & Iceland
Day 16: Disembark in Reykjavík & Return Home
Hinlopen Strait | Svalbard |  Antarctica
Qaanaaq | Greenland |  Antarctica
+12
 | Lemaire Channel  |  Antarctica

Highlights

Witness polar bears and Arctic wildlife in the icy wilderness of Svalbard.
Explore Greenland’s remote and majestic Scoresbysund fjord system.
Set foot on the volcanic island of Jan Mayen, one of the Arctic’s most isolated places.
Discover Iceland’s dramatic west coast, including Ísafjörður and Kirkjufell.
Experience the Arctic’s dynamic landscapes through kayaking, hiking, and Zodiac excursions.

Activities

Sea Kayaking
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
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
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
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
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
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.

Svalbard, Iceland and Greenland's East Coast

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