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Whale sighting in Polar waters!
from $11,800
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Arctic Circle Odyssey

Reykjavík to Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Explore Iceland's Westfjords
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • Visit Volcanic Jan Mayen
  • Explore Svalbard's Wilderness
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Reykjavik / Oslo
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Variable
Take a 12-day expedition from Reykjavík to Longyearbyen aboard World Navigator, exploring Iceland's Westfjords, Jan Mayen and Svalbard. Cross the Arctic Circle, navigate the Greenland Sea and search for polar wildlife, glaciers and remote Arctic landscapes on Captain's Choice landings and Zodiac safaris.
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Whale sighting in Polar waters!
from $10,764
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Islands Of Ice

Longyearbyen to Reykjavík - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Explore Svalbard Arctic Wildlife
  • Visit Jan Mayen Island
  • Explore Djúpavík's History
  • Discover Dynjandi Waterfall
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Oslo / Reykjavik
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Village Visits
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Variable
Explore Svalbard, Jan Mayen, the Arctic Circle, and Iceland from Longyearbyen to Reykjavík in 12 days aboard World Navigator. Discover remote Arctic landscapes, wildlife, volcanic islands, Drangey Island, Djúpavík, and Dynjandi Waterfall, with Captain's Choice landings and Zodiac safaris subject to conditions.
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Hiking in Spitsbergen
from $12,595
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Four Arctic Islands

Longyearbyen to Reykjavik - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Visit Ny-Alesund
  • Discover Northwest Svalbard
  • Land on Jan Mayen
  • Enter Scoresbysund fjords
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Longyearbyen / Reykjavik
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Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Variable
Sail on a 13-day Arctic expedition from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik aboard Ocean Albatros. Navigate Svalbard’s fjords, Jan Mayen’s volcanic coast, and East Greenland’s remote shores. Visit Ny-Ålesund, Ittoqqortoormiit, and Scoresbysund while observing seabirds, marine mammals, glaciers, and historic exploration sites across the High Arctic.
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Houses of Greenland
from $12,750
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Expedition to the Edge of the Ice Sheet

Reykjavík - Kangerlussuaq - 14 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
  • Tasiilaq settlement exploration vis
  • Sermilik Fjord scenic cruising
  • Skjoldungen island nature landing
  • Explore Nuuk capital and landmarks
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Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq
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Variable
Board L'Austral and set off on an expedition to the edge of Greenland's ice sheet. Spend 14 days exploring Arctic landscapes, sailing from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq.
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Hiking the arctic tundra.
from $6,250
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East Greenland & Scoresby Sund, Including Long Hikes

Akureyri - Akureyri - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Sail through Scoresby Sund
  • Explore Hoffman Peninsula
  • Cruise Vikingebugt glaciers
  • Hike remote tundra routes
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
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Reykjavik / Akureyri
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Northern Lights
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Variable
Experience a 10-day expedition aboard MV Plancius to East Greenland and Scoresby Sund. Sail through vast fjords, explore remote tundra, enjoy long hikes, and observe Arctic wildlife, historic sites, and dramatic ice-filled landscapes.
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A sow leads her cubs across the ice
from $51,940
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The Geographic North Pole and Exploration of Northern Greenland

Longyearbyen to Reykjavik - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Navigate Greenland ice floes
  • Explore remote Peary Land
  • Sail Northeast Greenland Park
  • Visit Station Nord Greenland
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Paris / Reykjavik
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Variable
Cruise across Greenland, the Geographic North Pole, Svalbard, and Reykjavik aboard Le Commandant Charcot on a 19-day polar voyage. Navigate sea ice, encounter Arctic wildlife, visit Station Nord, explore the Ittoqqortoormiit region, and discover Scoresby Sound. Experience remote regions reached by very few travelers.
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Fishing village in the arctic
from $6,599
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Iceland Unveiled

Bergen to Reykjavik - 10 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Explore Bergen's Heritage
  • Discover Shetland History
  • Cross Iceland's Arctic Circle
  • Explore Icelandic Fjords
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Bergen / Reykjavik
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Whale Watching
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Variable
Experience a 10-day expedition from Bergen to Reykjavík aboard World Voyager, visiting Lerwick in the Shetland Islands and Icelandic ports including Seyðisfjörður, Grímsey, Siglufjörður, Akureyri, Ísafjörður and Grundarfjörður. Explore Nordic heritage, maritime history, Arctic landscapes, wildlife and local culture.
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View of a glacier in Greenland
from $22,271
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Beyond the Inhabited World

Nuuk Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Visit remote Kullorsuaq village
  • Explore Siorapaluk settlement
  • Navigate Baffin Bay ice
  • Sail through Nares Strait
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Nuuk / Nuuk
Activities
Kayaking, Citizen Science, Fishing, Snorkeling
Activity Level
Variable
Explore a 13-day Greenland Arctic journey from Nuuk aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Travel through fjords, visit Kullorsuaq and Siorapaluk, and cross Baffin Bay and the Nares Strait. Learn about Inuit culture, observe wildlife, and access remote ice regions using a PC2-class polar ship.
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from $14,990
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Exploration from Greenland to Canada via Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Reykjavik - Toronto - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Explore Reykjavik’s vibrant capital
  • Saint Pierre wildlife encounters
  • Saint John’s cliffside views
  • Explore Qaqortoq streets
  • Admire colorful Saint John’s
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Reykjavik / Toronto
Activities
Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 16-day cruise across Greenland, Newfoundland, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Quebec, and Ontario board Le Bellot . Visit Qaqortoq, L’Anse aux Meadows, Saint John’s, Montreal, Tadoussac, and the Saint Lawrence Seaway while exploring fjords, Viking heritage sites, fishing towns, wildlife habitats, and historic waterways.
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Svalbard Landscape
from $8,560
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Fjords and Glaciers of Spitsbergen

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Explore Longyearbyen landscapes
  • See Ny-Alesund research settlement
  • Ice floe exploration
  • Discover Texas Bar hut
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Paris / Paris
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Variable
Explore Spitsbergen on an 8-day cruise through Arctic fjords, ice edges, trapper huts, glaciers, and scientific settlements. Visit Longyearbyen, Samarinvagen, Varsolbukta, Texas Bar, Liefdefjorden, Raudfjorden, and Ny Alesund. Step ashore at historic sites, and navigate icy waters by ship and zodiac.
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The Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon, a bedrock from the "cold" period of the Ice Age
from $14,477
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Complete Iceland Explorer

Iceland Guided-drive Tour - 10 Day Itinerary
  • Enjoy a soak at the Blue Lagoon
  • Visit Þingvellir National Park
  • See Iceland’s iconic Gullfoss Falls
  • See Iceland's most iconic waterfall
  • Drive through scenic East Fjords
  • Visit Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
  • Snowmobile on Vatnajökull Glacier
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Easy Active
Discover Iceland’s natural wonders on this 10-day Complete Iceland tour, featuring powerful waterfalls, vast glaciers, and dramatic volcanic landscapes. Travel around the island to experience iconic sights, remote regions, and unforgettable scenery at every turn.
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Travelers looking over Torngat Mountain Basecamp
from $10,971
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4-night Torngat Mountains Adventure

Torngats Base Small Group Tour - 5 Day Itinerary
  • View wildlife by boat
  • Explore Rose Island archaeology
  • Visit Hebron historic site
  • Join Inuit-led evenings
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Goose Bay / Goose Bay
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking
Activity Level
Easy Active
Explore the remote Torngat Mountains on this 4-night adventure from Goose Bay to Torngat Base Camp. Travel by Zodiac or helicopter, search for polar bears and whales, visit Rose Island and historic Hebron, and learn about Inuit culture from local guides while exploring fjords, tundra, and rugged coastal landscapes.
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