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Embark on a voyage through time and nature with Adventure Life's 125 Arctic tours, featuring enriching archaeological site visits for 2027. As you traverse the icy waters aboard small ship cruises like the Ocean Endeavour or National Geographic Resolution, each day presents an opportunity to witness majestic wildlife such as polar bears and whales in their natural habitat. The itineraries blend cultural immersion with historical exploration, taking you from Greenland's capital Nuuk, to Newfoundland’s antique Viking settlements and beyond. hiking through Torngat Mountains National Park or kayaking amidst icebergs offers an active engagement with some of Earth’s last true wildernesses. With tour durations extending up to 5 to 24 days, starting at just $862, these journeys promise not only a glimpse into the past but also a profound connection with our planet's present majesty. To craft your own Arctic saga filled with awe-inspiring landscapes and ancient cultures, contact one of Adventure Life's trip planners to start planning your next seamless trip.
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Glacier reflections contrast the red rock landscape
from $22,995
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Jewels of the Arctic: Svalbard & East Greenland

Oslo - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Explore the town of Longyearbyen
  • Discover the Svalbard wilderness
  • Spot wildlife in East Greenland
  • Visit remote Ittoqqortoormiit
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Oslo / Reykjavik
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Join a 15-day Arctic cruise on the Sylvia Earle, starting in Oslo and exploring Svalbard's wildlife and fjords before heading to East Greenland's remote landscapes and Inuit culture. Conclude your adventure by crossing the Denmark Strait to Reykjavik for your return flights.
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Scoresby Sund
from $18,995
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Scoresbysund Autumn Micro Cruise

Iceland Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord
  • Cruise Viking Bay past bird cliffs
  • Explore Bear Islands vistas
  • Explore Ittoqqortoormiit
  • Spot Arctic birdlife
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Keflavik International Airport / Reykjavik
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Variable
Embark on a 9-day voyage aboard MV Vikingfjord and explore Greenland as you cruise through Scoresbysund. Visit Viking Bay, Danmark Island, Hare Fjord, Ofjord, Bear Islands, Sydkap, and Ittoqqortoormiit by Zodiac and on foot.
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Beechey Island, a historically significant site in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, Nunavut
from $25,495
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Northwest Passage

Reykjavik - Calgary - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Sail Kangerlussuaq Fjord
  • Discover remote Pond Inlet
  • Visit scenic Dundas Harbor
  • Visit historic Cambridge Bay
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Reykjavik / Calgary
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Whale Watching
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Experience a 15-day cruise on the Sylvia Earle, exploring Thule culture in Sisimiut and hiking near the UNESCO-listed Ilulissat Icefjord. Discover Canadian Arctic traditions, navigate stunning icefjords, and visit historical sites before flying from Kugluktuk to Calgary.
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Glacier reflections contrast the red rock landscape
from $23,595
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Jewels of the Arctic: Svalbard & East Greenland

Reykjavik - Oslo - 15 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Navigate East Greenland fjords
  • Spot seals in the Greenland Sea
  • Tour the bays of Spitsbergen
  • Experience remote Longyearbyen
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Reykjavik / Oslo
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Join a 15-day cruise on the Douglas Mawson from Svalbard to East Greenland in the Arctic summer. Explore fjords and tundra, encounter wildlife like polar bears and walruses, and hike across the stunning landscape.
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Greenland's Skjoldungen Fjord
from $11,000
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South Greenland Exploration: Fjords, Waterfalls and Fishing Villages

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Kayak among Greenland’s icebergs
  • Sail Prins Christian Sund
  • Hike Tasermiut Fjord
  • Sample Greenlandic food in Qaqortoq
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Hiking, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Archaeological Site Visits
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Variable
Take an 11-day Greenland expedition cruise on the National Geographic Explorer round-trip from Reykjavík, exploring remote southern fjords and the Norse and Inuit heritage of Qaqortoq and Qassiarsuk. Kayak among icebergs, hike Tasermiut Fjord, and visit Erik the Red’s Brattahlid and the ruins of Hvalsey Church.
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Early morning in Tasiilaq, East Greenland
from $9,895
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Complete East Greenland

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Visit Kuummiut village
  • Discover Ikateq airbase
  • Sail to Ittoqqortoormiit
  • Enter Northeast Greenland Park
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Sail on a 12-day East Greenland expedition from Reykjavik aboard Ocean Albatros. Explore remote villages like Kuummiut, Tasiilaq, and Ittoqqortoormiit, historic WWII sites at Ikateq, and dramatic fjords, glaciers, and mountains. Cross the Denmark Strait, experience the Northeast Greenland National Park, and witness Arctic wildlife.
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Midnight sun light, Ilulissat
from $8,395
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Greenland: Disko Bay & Ilulissat

Kangerlussuaq Roundtrip - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Explore Sisimiut heritage
  • Cruise Disko Island
  • Approach Eqip Sermia
  • Walk Ilulissat Icefjord
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Kangerlussuaq / Kangerlussuaq
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Variable
Sail for 7 days from Kangerlussuaq aboard Ocean Victory, exploring Greenland’s west coast. Visit Sisimiut, Disko Island, Eqip Sermia Glacier, Ilulissat Icefjord, and the village of Itilleq. Experience Arctic history, Inuit culture, and dramatic ice-filled landscapes.
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Colorful Sisimiut, Greenland
from $25,490
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Fabled Lands of the North: Greenland to Newfoundland

Nuuk to St. John's - 17 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • See Disko Bay icebergs
  • Explore Baffin Island fjords
  • Observe common murres nesting
  • Explore historic Battle Harbor
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Reykjavik / St. John's
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Variable
Sail from Nuuk through Greenland, Baffin Island, Labrador, and Newfoundland on a 17-day cruise aboard National Geographic Resolution. Cruise fjords, kayak icy coastlines, and hike Arctic landscapes while spotting whales, seabirds, and icebergs. Visit Sisimiut, Torngat National Park, and St. John’s during this Canadian Arctic-focused expedition.
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Disko Bay
from $14,295
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West Greenland: Discovering Massive Icebergs and Inuit Communities

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Visit Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Discover Uummannaq Fjord
  • Explore Sisimiut Culture
  • Cruise Eternity Fjord
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Biking
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Variable
Explore Greenland and Iceland aboard Ocean Explorer on an 11-day Arctic journey from Reykjavik to Nuuk. Discover Ilulissat Icefjord, Sisimiut, Disko Bay, and Uummannaq Fjord. Experience glaciers, wildlife, Inuit culture, and dramatic Arctic landscapes on this immersive expedition.
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Beautiful Hornsund, Norway
from $14,595
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Three Arctic Islands: Extended Passage

Reykjavík to Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MV Discoverer
  • Explore East Greenland
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit Community
  • Cross Northeast Greenland Park
  • Discover Svalbard Regions
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Reykjavik / Longyearbyen
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Photography Seminars, Citizen Science, Spa Relaxation
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Variable
Explore the Arctic on this 14-day voyage from Reykjavik, Iceland to Longyearbyen, Svalbard aboard MV Discoverer. Travel through East Greenland, visit Ittoqqortoormiit, cross the Greenland Sea, and explore remote regions of Svalbard. Encounter wildlife, glaciers, fjords, historic sites, and polar landscapes along the route.
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The edge of Greenland's ice cap
from $12,595
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Greenland & Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure

Kangerlussuaq - St. John's, NL - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Explore St. John’s Harbor
  • Discover L’Anse aux Meadows
  • Meet Labrador Inuit Communities
  • Explore Rugged Torngat Mountains
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Kangerlussuaq / St. John's
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Northern Lights
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Discover Newfoundland, Labrador, and Greenland on this 15-day cruise from St. John’s to Kangerlussuaq aboard Ocean Nova. Visit L’Anse aux Meadows, learn about Inuit history in Nunatsiavut and Hebron, and explore Torngat Mountains National Park before crossing the Davis Strait to Nuuk and Kangerlussuatsiaq Fjord, known for its glaciers and cliffs.
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Torngat Mountains National Park in Nunatsiavut
from $11,995
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Greenland & Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure

St. John’s, NL - Nuuk - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Explore St. John’s streets
  • Visit L’Anse aux Meadows
  • Discover Labrador coastal villages
  • Hike Torngat Mountains trails
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St. John's / Nuuk
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Variable
Embark on a 15-day Arctic cruise from St. John’s, Newfoundland to Nuuk, Greenland aboard Ocean Nova. Discover historic fishing villages, Inuit communities, the Torngat Mountains, and the glaciers of Southwest Greenland. Zodiac excursions, guided hikes, and cultural encounters offer insight into the region’s people, history, and landscapes.
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