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A reindeer relaxes in the Arctic tundra
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Northwest Passage: The Legendary Arctic Sea Route

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Discover Northwest Passage
  • Visit Inuit communities
  • Cruise iceberg fjords
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Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq
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Spa Relaxation, Citizen Science
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Sail from Reykjavik on a 17-day Arctic expedition aboard Ultramarine. Fly to Kangerlussuaq, cross the Davis Strait, explore Baffin Island and the Northwest Passage, visit Inuit communities, cruise remote fjords, and discover West Greenland highlights including Ilulissat Icefjord and Maniitsoq.
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Get a close up view of the Greenland ice sheet
from $20,195
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West Greenland: Exploring the Far North

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Cross Arctic Circle
  • Discover Disko Bay
  • Experience Qaanaaq culture
  • Walk Ilulissat Icefjord
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Biking
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Variable
Sail on a 16-day Arctic cruise from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq aboard Ocean Explorer. Experience Greenland’s remote communities, stunning fjords, drifting icebergs, active glaciers, and rich Inuit culture. Visit Ilulissat Icefjord, Uummannaq, Qaanaaq, Eqip Sermia, Disko Bay, and Sisimiut while exploring landscapes shaped by sea, ice, and tradition.
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Gullfoss on the Golden Circle
from $9,500
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Iceland’s Fire and Ice Circumnavigation

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Discoverer
  • Discover Vigur wildlife sanctuary
  • Watch whales around Husavík
  • Visit Dynjandi waterfall and fjords
  • Explore Heimaey and Westman Islands
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking
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Explore Iceland on an 11-day voyage aboard Heritage Discoverer, traveling from Reykjavík through the Westfjords, northern and eastern coasts, and the Westman Islands. Visit Gullfoss, Þingvellir, Latrabjarg, Vigur, Grímsey, Husavik, Vatnajokull National Park, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, and Diamond Beach. Watch puffins and whales.
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The edge of Greenland's ice cap
from $14,000
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Voyage Across the Arctic

Reykjavik - Halifax - 15 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Explore Evigheds Glacier
  • Visit Inuit Communities
  • Discover Viking Heritage
  • Cruise Torngat Fjords
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Reykjavik / Halifax
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Variable
Sail for 15 days from Reykjavik to Halifax aboard SH Vega, exploring Greenland, Nunavut, Labrador and Newfoundland. Visit Kangerlussuaq, Disko Island, Sisimiut, Iqaluit, Lady Franklin Island, Torngat Mountains National Park, Nain, L'Anse aux Meadows and Gros Morne National Park while spotting wildlife and learning about Inuit and Norse history.
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Mysterious Spitsbergen scenery
from $8,950
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Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland – Iceland

Longyearbyen - Akureyri - 15 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Cruise the icy Raudfjorden
  • Navigate massive Scoresby Sund
  • Hike the tundra at Sydkap
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit
  • Discover Romer Fjord hot springs
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Longyearbyen / Akureyri
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Hiking
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Variable
Embark on a 15-day expedition aboard the MV Hondius, traversing Spitsbergen, Northeast Greenland, and Iceland. Travel from Longyearbyen to Akureyri by navigating colossal icebergs and expansive fjords, encountering polar bears, musk oxen, and narwhals, and visiting historic Thule settlements on this active Arctic adventure.
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Colorful Sisimiut, Greenland
from $12,750
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Expedition to the Edge of the Ice Sheet

Reykjavik to Nuuk - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Explore Tasiilaq Arctic settlement
  • Cruise Sermilik Fjord icebergs
  • Skjoldungen Island landing
  • Approach the active Eqi Glacier
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Reykjavik / Nuuk
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Variable
Embark on a 14-day cruise from Reykjavík to Nuuk aboard Le Lyrial. Explore Greenland’s fjords, glaciers, Inuit towns, Viking ruins, and Arctic wildlife. Experience Zodiac landings, iceberg-filled bays, and remote coastal landscapes rarely reached by traditional cruises.
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Polar bear in the Arctic
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Arctic Odyssey

Reykjavik - Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Reykjavík landmarks
  • Explore Greenland fjords
  • Visit Inuit settlement
  • Explore Spitsbergen fjords
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Reykjavik / Longyearbyen
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Northern Lights
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Variable
Travel for 14 days from Reykjavík, Iceland to Longyearbyen, Svalbard aboard Sea Spirit. Explore Westfjords coastlines, cross the Arctic Circle, navigate East Greenland fjords, visit Inuit communities, and experience High Arctic wildlife and research sites in Svalbard during guided expedition cruising.
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Houses of Greenland
from $11,125
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Iceland to Greenland cruise

Reykjavik - Kangerlussuaq - 14 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Explore Nuuk's Heritage
  • Visit Aappilattoq Village
  • Discover Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Cruise Greenlandic Fjords
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Photography Seminars
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Variable
Explore Greenland from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq on a 14-day expedition aboard SH Vega. Visit remote settlements, historic sites, Nuuk, Qeqertarsuaq, Ilulissat, and Sisimiut, while cruising fjords and glaciers including Prins Christian Sund, Evigheds Glacier, Eqip Sermia, and the UNESCO-listed Ilulissat Icefjord.
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The night lights of Akureyri
from $9,695
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Land of Fjords & Epic Waterfalls

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Snæfellsnes Peninsula
  • Visit Dynjandi Waterfall
  • Discover Grímsey Island
  • See Lake Mývatn
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Embark on a 10-day Iceland expedition aboard Sea Spirit from Reykjavík. Explore Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Westfjords, Akureyri, Lake Mývatn, Seyðisfjörður, and Vestmannaeyjar. See waterfalls, glaciers, volcanic landscapes, seabirds, and local villages while sailing Iceland’s remote coasts.
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Sailing in Sisimiut
from $2,799
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Greenland Winter Multisport: Hotel Søma Sisimiut

8 Day Itinerary
  • Learn dog sledding in Sisimiut
  • Enjoy cross-country skiing
  • Experience ice fishing
  • Snowshoeing Adventure in Sisimiut
  • Witness Northern Lights
  • Hike through remote trails
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Sisimiut / Sisimiut
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Skiing, Fishing
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Variable
Experience Greenland’s Arctic winter with our multisport adventure in Sisimiut. Enjoy dog sledding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, and Northern Lights viewing while staying at the cozy Hotel Søma. Perfect for active travelers seeking a unique Arctic experience.
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Polar bear and cub
from $11,499
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Midnight Fjord Quest

Longyearbyen to Reykjavík - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Explore Svalbard wilderness
  • Visit Longyearbyen village
  • Observe whales and seabirds
  • Watch Arctic whales
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Oslo / Reykjavik
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Set sail on a 13-day Arctic cruise from Oslo to Reykjavik aboard World Voyager. Experience the wild beauty of Svalbard, remote Jan Mayen, and Greenland’s stunning fjords. Spot polar bears, whales, and reindeer, and cross the Arctic Circle as expert guides lead Zodiac landings and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
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Back of a large bowhead whale on the surface of the Arctic Sea
from $3,000
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Arctic Ocean - Spitsbergen: Jan Mayen, Ice Edge & Birding

Akureyri - Longyearbyen - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Explore Grimsey Island
  • Visit Jan Mayen volcano
  • Observe polar bears
  • Land at Alkhornet cliffs
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Akureyri / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Embark on a 9-day Arctic cruise aboard MV Plancius, sailing from Iceland to Spitsbergen. Explore Jan Mayen, the sea ice edge, and rich bird colonies while observing whales, polar bears, and Arctic wildlife.
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