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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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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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Houses of Greenland
from $15,899
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Arctic Wilderness Odyssey

Churchill to Nuuk - 16 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • See Churchill’s tundra landscapes
  • Cruise Hudson Bay’s vast waters
  • Sail through Disko Bay
  • Explore Itilleq village
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Toronto / Nuuk
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Variable
Embark on a 16-day Arctic cruise aboard World Navigator. Explore Hudson Bay, Disko Bay, and remote Greenlandic settlements. Encounter polar bears, whales, and glaciers while navigating scenic fjords and cliffs. Each day features Captain’s Choice landings, guided Zodiac cruises, and authentic encounters with Arctic wildlife and culture.
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First views of Baffin Island
from $16,804
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Thule and Beyond

Nuuk Roundtrip - 16 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Explore Nuuk's Culture
  • Cruise Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Discover High Arctic
  • Experience Inuit Heritage
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Toronto / Nuuk
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Hiking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Variable
Travel from Toronto to Greenland and Canada's Arctic in 16 days aboard World Navigator. Visit Nuuk, Ilulissat, Uummannaq, Qaanaaq, Pond Inlet and Qikiqtarjuaq while exploring fjords, iceberg-filled waters, remote communities and Inuit culture. Cross the Arctic Circle and navigate Baffin Bay and the Davis Strait.
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Disko Bay
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Arctic Wilderness Odyssey

Churchill to Nuuk - 16 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Explore Churchill's Wildlife
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • Discover Greenlandic Heritage
  • Explore Disko Bay
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Toronto / Toronto
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Variable
Explore a 16-day expedition from Churchill to Nuuk aboard World Navigator, traveling through Hudson Bay and the Canadian High Arctic before reaching Greenland. Encounter polar bears, whales, walruses and seabirds, visit remote Arctic communities, cross the Arctic Circle, and explore glaciers, fjords, icebergs and Inuit heritage.
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Reflection of colorful houses in Greenland
from $23,995
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Northeast Greenland National Park Micro Cruise

Iceland Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord
  • Cruise Scoresbysund fjords
  • Land at Antarctic Havn
  • Cruise Kong Oscar Fjord
  • See Bear Islands' panoramic views
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Keflavik International Airport / Iceland
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Variable
Explore Greenland on an 11-day cruise aboard MV Vikingfjord, cruising through Scoresbysund, Kong Oscar Fjord, Kejser Franz Josephs Fjord, and Northeast Greenland National Park. Go ashore by Zodiac, hike Arctic landscapes, and discover Thule heritage sites, trapper cabins, and towering icebergs.
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Ittoqqortoormiit Village, Greenland
from $21,995
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Northeast Greenland National Park Micro Cruise

Iceland Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Freya
  • Cruise Scoresbysund fjords
  • Land at Antarctic Havn
  • Cruise Kong Oscar Fjord
  • See Bear Islands' panoramic views
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Keflavik International Airport / Iceland
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Variable
Explore Greenland on an 11-day cruise aboard MV Freya, cruising through Scoresbysund, Kong Oscar Fjord, Kejser Franz Josephs Fjord, and Northeast Greenland National Park. Go ashore by Zodiac, hike Arctic landscapes, and discover Thule heritage sites, trapper cabins, and towering icebergs.
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Arctic puffins
from $10,000
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Iceland to Greenland Roundtrip Cruise

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Explore Scoresbysund Fjords
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit Community
  • Discover Vigur Island
  • Walk to Dynjandi
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Variable
Explore Iceland and East Greenland on an 11-day expedition from Reykjavik aboard SH Vega. Discover Scoresbysund, visit remote Ittoqqortoormiit, explore Kong Oscar Fjord, and experience Iceland's Westfjords, Vigur Island, and Dynjandi Waterfall while learning about Arctic wildlife, culture, and history.
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Hallgrimskirkja Church in Reykjavik
from $12,695
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Greenland Explorer

Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Meet local communities in Greenland
  • Crossing the Denmark Strait
  • Learn Inuit traditions
  • Discover Nuuk culture
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Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq
Activities
Citizen Science, Photography Seminars
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Variable
During this 12-day Arctic adventure, sailing from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq aboard Ocean Victory. Explore pristine fjords, towering glaciers, and remote villages while engaging with Inuit culture. Cruise through Denmark Strait, Prins Christian Sund, and Evighedsfjorden, witnessing polar wildlife including whales and seabirds.
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Colorful Sisimiut, Greenland
from $18,995
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Out of the Northwest Passage

Kugluktuk - Kangerlussuaq - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Explore Kugluktuk community life
  • Visit historic Beechey Island
  • Navigate Bellot Strait currents
  • Explore Ilulissat Icefjord glaciers
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Kugluktuk / Kangerlussuaq
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Variable
Embark on a 17-day Arctic expedition aboard Ocean Victory from Kugluktuk, Canada, to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland. Visit Inuit communities, Beechey Island, and the Ilulissat Icefjord. Sail through Kitikmeot Region, Bellot Strait, Lancaster Sound, and Smith Sound while observing wildlife and Arctic landscapes.
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The edge of Greenland's ice cap
from $18,495
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Out of the Northwest Passage

Kugluktuk - Kangerlussuaq - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Explore remote Kugluktuk, Nunavut
  • Witness Arctic wildlife
  • Sail historic Bellot Strait
  • Cross the Northwest Passage
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Kugluktuk / Kangerlussuaq
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Variable
Embark on a 17-day Out of the Northwest Passage from Nunavut to Greenland aboard the Ocean Victory. Sail through legendary waterways like Bellot Strait and Lancaster Sound. Hike tundra landscapes, Zodiac cruise among towering icebergs, and learn from expert guides about Arctic exploration and Indigenous traditions.
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Disko Bay
from $23,220
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In the heart of the Northwest Passage

Nuuk Roundtrip - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Le Boreal
  • Cruise Greenland’s Disko Bay
  • Visit Pond Inlet settlement
  • Explore Qeqertarsuaq by Zodiac
  • Discover Prince of Wales
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Nuuk / Nuuk
Activities
Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Kayaking
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Variable
Explore the Canadian Arctic on a 20-day cruise aboard Le Boreal sailing round-trip from Nuuk, Greenland. Navigate the historic Northwest Passage, discover remote Inuit territories, and encounter abundant wildlife—including polar bears, belugas, and musk oxen—before returning to explore Greenland's majestic fjords.
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A group of puffins sit on the side of a cliff overlooking the ocean.
from $10,200
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Iceland Voyage: Land of Fire and Ice with Smithsonian Journeys

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Explore Reykjavik’s vibrant streets
  • Explore breathtaking Western Fjords
  • Go whale watching
  • Spot puffins and sea birds
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day Iceland Voyage roundtrip from Reykjavik aboard Le Bellot to explore the Land of Fire and Ice with Smithsonian Journeys experts. You visit Heimaey, Grundarfjordur, Grimsey, Akureyri, and Isafjordur while experiencing breathtaking fjords, observing whales, and exploring geothermal wonders on this unforgettable Arctic adventure.
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Uncommon trip to the Arctic North and variety of activities and levels of participation for all travelers. Learning about the land, culture, people, historical sites and lectures as well as fun from the multi-talented experts and team members.
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