What's not included:

1. International Airfare
2. Travel Insurance
3. Items of a personal or incidental nature
4. Independent travel arrangements before or after the 10-day expedition cruise 

Itinerary:

• Overview: 

  CRUISE ROUND TRIP REYKJAVIK

  Embark on this Arctic wilderness cruise from Reykjavík to Greenland’s Scoresbysund, the world’s largest fjord system with towering glaciers and icebergs. Visit one of the world’s most remote towns before heading north to Kong Oscar Fjord, watching for white foxes, bears, and seals. Return to Iceland and the Westfjords region with its charming towns, impressive waterfalls, and seabird colonies before concluding in Reykjavík, Iceland's capital.

  COUNTRIES: ICELAND AND GREENLAND

   

  TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

  

  Explore Iceland's rarely visited Westfjords region. 

   

  

   Be on the lookout for an incredible variety of seabirds, including Arctic Terns, Puffins and Eiders.

   

  

  Visit Ittoqqortoormitt, one of the world's most remote settlements.

   

  Learn about the Inuit way of life in Ittoqqortoormiit, one of the world's most remote settlements.

   

   

  

   Step into one of SH Vega's Zodiac watercraft for a closer look at an iceberg.

   

  

  Discover the pristine beauty of Scoresbysund, the world's largest fjord System, framed by imposing mountains and teeming with wildlife.

  ITINERARY

  

   
• Day 1 - REYKJAVIK: Make sure there is sufficient time to explore this diminutive but dramatic capital city. Despite its small size, you won’t be short of things to see and do. To get your bearings, take the elevator to the top of Hallgrímskirkja. This church, designed by famed Icelandic architect Gudjón Samuelsson, is one of the most distinctive buildings in town. When you return to earth, visit the city’s other renowned building, Harpa Concert Hall, located at the heart of Reykjavík's regenerated harbor – also the home of the Maritime Museum. Speaking of cultural spaces, tour the National Museum to learn the story of Iceland from past to present. The Reykjavík Art Museum houses an impressive contemporary collection, including eye-catching pieces by Erró. And, of course, just 50 kilometers outside the city lies Thingvellir National Park, the site of Iceland’s original Viking parliament.
  • Optional Expedition Activity:  Kayaking with the Expedition Team (surcharge)

    
    

• Day 2 - SAY AT SEA 

  Sea days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world go by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of the passing ocean. A day at sea allows you to mingle with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible trip, or head to our library, which is stocked full of reference books. Get an expert’s view in one of our onboard lectures or perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from our onboard professional photographers.

  

   

   

• Days 3 - 5 - SCORESBYSUND, GREENLAND:

  The vast Scoresbysund fjord network is framed by imposing basalt mountains. Serving as a barrier against Arctic winds, the mountains create a haven for Greenland's wildlife, including muskoxen, Arctic foxes and mountain hares. The area teems with birdlife like little auks, Atlantic puffins, fulmars, snowy owls, Greenlandic gyrfalcons and great black-backed gulls. Seals and whales are common sightings in the fjord's waters.

   

  

• Days 6-7 - KONG OSCAR FJORD
   
  King Oscar Fjord forms the northern border of the Scoresby Sound. This seemingly endless maze of valleys eventually gives way to the open sea. The imposing mountains, deep waters and sparkling ice create a dramatic and emotive landscape, beautiful and imposingly hostile all at once. The fascinating Berzelius Bjerg, a mountain with clear bands of colored strata, formed millions of years ago when the mountains here were once part of the seabed.

• Day 8 - DAY AT SEA.  

 

 

• Day 9 - ISAFJORDUR AND VIGUR ISLAND

  Surrounded by fjords in the Westfjords region, Ísafjörður is a bustling fishing town in northwest Iceland. The charming old town of Neskaupstadur features colorful 18th and 19th-century wooden houses. The Heritage Museum, also known as the Maritime Museum, houses some of the country's oldest buildings and explores the region's fishing heritage through compelling exhibits. Nearby, Osvor is a replica of a 19th-century Icelandic fishing station.  

   

  

• Day 10 - Dynjandi Waterfall

  Considered one of Iceland’s most impressive falls, the thunderous Dynjandi waterfall in the Westfjords region resembles a bridal veil as it spreads down ever-growing cascades. The walk takes 15 minutes and passes five smaller waterfalls.

  

   

Day 10 -  RETURN TO REYKJAVIK:

 

Optional Excursion (surcharge): SKY LAGOON & CITY DRIVE WITH AIRPORT TRANSFER -   4.5 hours

Visit Sky Lagoon and immerse yourself in warmth at the oceanside geothermal lagoon as the dramatic North Atlantic Ocean stretches out before you.
Enjoy a city tour of Reykjavik before heading towards the airport.

 

Optional Excursion (surcharge):

BATHING IN THE BLUE LAGOON, PANORAMIC REYKJAVIK & AIRPORT TRANSFER - 4.5 hours

• Viewpoint from Perlan, offering splendid views over the city
• Enjoy a pleasant drive through the rugged lava fields of the Reykjanes peninsula
• Relax and enjoy a unique bathing experience in the Blue Lagoon's aquamarine water

 

CHOOSE

YOUR SUITE TYPE

OCEANVIEW D4 AND M4 - Oceanview Staterooms feature two single beds or a double bed, a bedroom with living room area, and a luxurious bathroom.

 

 

 

BALCONY D5, M5 AND D6  -Balcony Staterooms feature two single beds or a double bed, a bedroom with a living room area, a luxurious bathroom, and a 5m2 (54ft2) private balcony.

 

 

 

 

 

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