Embark on National Geographic Endurance for a 16-day exploration from the remote reaches of Iceland to the rugged, ice-sculpted shores of Greenland and the spectacular fjords of Norway. Go ashore in the volcanic Westman Islands, then trace the route of legendary Viking explorer Erik the Red to Greenland’s ice-etched eastern coast, home to the world’s largest fjord system. Chart a course north, seeking out big ice and fascinating Arctic wildlife before cruising to Norway to explore the magical Lofoten islands and fjords that carve deeply into the country’s wild interior.
Highlights
Visit the Eldfell volcanic crater and see the landscapes engulfed in lava rock
Sail by Látrabjarg cliffs where you'll find razorbills and puffins
Explore East Greenland that harbors an array of wildlife
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Before embarking on the cruise ship, you'll have the time to explore the Old Town, including Hallgrímskirkja church and delve into Norse culture at the National Museum, which features an array of Viking treasures.
Arrive in Westman Islands and explore one of the world’s younger archipelagos that was formed by undersea volcanoes some 11,000 years ago. Visit the Eldfell volcanic crater, where the earth is still hot, and take in views over landscapes engulfed in lava rock and also spy Surtsey which was formed by volcanic eruptions between 1963 and 1967.
Cruise to Flatey Island and walk around this charming 18th-century hamlet. This island has been a fishing and trading post for centuries and was also the same coast where Erik the Red is believed to have set sail around the year 982, bound for Greenland. Afterward, sail past the Látrabjarg cliffs where you can find different bird species, including razorbills and puffins.
This day is your chance to enjoy the stunning scenery of the Westfjords region. Go on a hike to a remote waterfall or cruise a Zodiac beneath cliffs teeming with seabirds. Enter Ísafjarðardjúp and anchor at Vigur Island, where you will visit an eider farm and view how the down of these ducks 18th-century.
With roughly eighty percent of its surface covered in ice, Greenland is a living laboratory for geological forces. After a day at sea, you will reach the country’s fjord-laced eastern coast, where mountains rise straight from the sea and glistening glaciers calve massive chunks of off the Greenland ice cap. The region also harbors an array of wildlife, including polar bears, seals, whales, and 18th-century birdlife. If the weather condition permitted, you will set off by a kayak or a Zodiac to see spectacular iceberg-dotted seascapes from water level and get a glimpse at the fascinating marine life and geology below the sea via the underwater cameras and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) deployed by our undersea specialist.
Visit Jan Mayen, a remote Norwegian island with a small military and weather station that holds the settlement’s only residents. This rarely visited isle is where you will find the ice-capped crater of Beerenberg, the world’s northernmost active above ground volcano. Spend your next day at sea enjoying the ship's amenities while cruising toward the Norwegian mainland.
The Lofoten archipelago boasts an enchanting landscape of picturesque villages ringed by jagged, granite peaks. Head ashore at Værøy, where fishing is still a major part of the economy; and search for Atlantic puffins, razorbills, and guillemots on a Zodiac cruise. Later, head to the ship deck as you glide through Trollfjorden, one of Norway’s most dramatic fjords.
Enter the Svartisen National Park on a beautiful fjord called Nordfjord. As you cross the park boundary, the sheer walls of the fjord tower above the ship. The Captain may anchor the ship near the mouth of a river flowing down from a hanging glacier off the main ice field of Svartisen. Your morning will be spent marveling at the beautiful scenery and taking walks ashore in the birch meadows with a possible kayaking excursion in the protected waters. You can also board the Zodiac cruise along the shores and view the waterfalls cascading down the rock walls. Be on deck as you cruise into one of the most famous fjords in Norway, the short yet dramatic Trollfjord, and search the cliffs for Norway’s mythical beings: trolls.
This morning, you will enter the long fjord of Tysfjorden where only a few small villages cling to the rocky shores. Glide beneath the fjord’s steep walls on Zodiac and kayak excursions and explore the U-shaped valley whose fjord reaches far inland, ending just a few miles from the border of Sweden.
Disembark on Tromso and visit the Arctic Cathedral where the unique architecture evokes icebergs. You can also see Polar Museum that showcases the ships equipment and seafaring traditions of early Arctic settlers then fly by chartered air to Oslo and spend a night at the Radisson Blu Airport Hotel.
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Included
15 Breakfasts, 15 Lunches, 15 Dinners
15 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
Beer, wine, cocktails, and spirits aboard the ship. We are also pleased to offer a selection of super premium wines and liquors that are available 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)
I could not be happier with my Adventure Life experience, from beginning to end. I travel a lot, and I think your company and personnel do an outstanding job. I truly appreciate your professionalism, attentiveness, and flexibility. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend your company and would be happy to serve as a reference.
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8 hours ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
1 day ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.