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Hallgrimskirkja Church in Reykjavik
from $11,595
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South Greenland: Exploring Glaciers, Fjords and Viking Culture

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Discover Ikersuaq fjords
  • Trace Norse history
  • Cruise Prins Christian Sund
  • Trek through Uunartoq
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Camping, Citizen Science, Spa Relaxation
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Embark on a 12-day cruise from Reykjavik to Nuuk aboard Ultramarine and explore glaciers, fjords, Norse ruins, hot springs, colorful villages, and dramatic Arctic coastlines. Experience hiking, Zodiac rides, wildlife viewing, and historic sites such as Hvalsey and Qassiarsuk while discovering Greenland’s culture, landscapes, and communities.
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Incredible ice in Svalbard
from $11,395
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Svalbard in Spring: Sea Ice, Pristine Snow and Wildlife

Helsinki Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Navigate Svalbard fjords
  • Observe Arctic wildlife
  • View calving glaciers
  • Discover migratory birds
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Helsinki / Helsinki
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Variable
Start in Helsinki before flying to Longyearbyen to board Ocean Explorer for an 11-day journey through Svalbard’s spring environments. Travel through fjords, sea ice, and coastal areas while observing Arctic wildlife, glaciers, and shifting light. Return to Helsinki after exploring a wide range of remote and seasonal landscapes.
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Expanse of the incredible Ilulissat Icefjord!
from $32,999
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Northwest Passage & Baffin Island Expedition

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 21 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Venture
  • See Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
  • Sail Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Zodiac through Arctic waters
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Hiking, Kayaking, Village Visits, Photography Seminars, Archaeological Site Visits
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Variable
Join the 21-day Seabourn Venture Arctic adventure through the Northwest Passage and Baffin Island. Explore remote communities, icy fjords, glaciers, and wildlife, with guided expeditions and immersive experiences in Greenland and Canada.
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A polar bear and her playful cub.
from $14,420
FreeFlight
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Svalbard: In Search of Iconic Arctic Wildlife

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
  • View polar bears on the pack ice
  • Observe walruses and other wildlife
  • Hike, walk, Zodiac cruise & kayak
  • Enjoy incredible photos ops
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Oslo / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Plunge deep into the Arctic on this 10-day polar expedition cruise aboard the luxurious National Geographic Endurance to experience wildlife like polar bears, walrus, reindeer, and other unique creatures of the ice. This tour offers chances to hike and kayak among pristine nature, perfect for photography and wildlife buffs alike.
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tourists observing majestic landscape of Sermilik Fjord
from $9,690
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East Greenland and the Wild Beauty of Sermilik

Reykjavik to Keflavik - 10 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Balto
  • Experience Inuit culture
  • Discover Kuummiut
  • Venture to Ikateq fjord
  • Witness Karale and Knud Rasmussen
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Reykjavik / Keflavik International Airport
Activities
Northern Lights
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Variable
Join this 10-day expedition cruise with MS Balto. Explore the remote wilderness of East Greenland on an unforgettable Arctic expedition cruise. Discover towering glaciers, Inuit villages, icebergs, and wildlife across the spectacular Sermilik Fjord region.
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Bearded seal in Svalbard, Norway
from $12,299
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Polar Horizons Journey

Longyearbyen to Tromso - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Discover Oslo landmarks
  • Explore Svalbard glaciers
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Explore Tromso museums
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Oslo / Tromso
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Variable
Set out from Oslo on a 13-day Arctic expedition through Norway and Svalbard. Travel aboard World Voyager, exploring glaciers, fjords, and tundra while spotting polar bears, whales, and reindeer. Experience Captain’s Choice Zodiac landings, visit Bear Island and North Cape, and end your voyage in Tromso surrounded by Arctic landscapes.
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Exploring Greenland
from $11,800
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Islands Of Ice

Longyearbyen to Reykjavik - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Explore Longyearbyen's History
  • Visit Remote Jan Mayen
  • Discover Ittoqqortoormiit
  • Explore Iceland's Dynjandi Waterfal
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Oslo / Reykjavik
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Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching
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Variable
Explore Svalbard, Jan Mayen, Greenland and Iceland on a 13-day expedition from Longyearbyen to Reykjavík aboard World Navigator. Visit Arctic communities, navigate Scoresby Sound, cross the Arctic Circle, and explore Iceland's Westfjords.
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Polar bear and cub
from $10,895
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Svalbard in Summer: Tundra, Whales and Wildlife

Helsinki Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Cruise Arctic Fjords
  • Spot Polar Bears
  • Discover Seabird Cliffs
  • Explore Hornsund Glacier
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Helsinki / Helsinki
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Variable
Embark on an 11-day Arctic adventure from Helsinki, Finland to Svalbard aboard Ultramarine. Experience stunning fjords, towering glaciers, and thriving wildlife under the Midnight Sun. Discover seabird cliffs, walruses, and reindeer while exploring the pristine wilderness of Hornsund, Isfjorden, and Krossfjorden before returning to Helsinki.
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Houses of Greenland
from $21,499
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Wild Labrador Coast: Missions, Fjords & Wilderness

Reykjavik to Halifax - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Venture
  • Visit Nuuk, Greenland
  • Explore Arctic islands
  • Zodiac to Indian Harbor
  • Tour Battle Harbor, Labrador
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Reykjavik / Halifax
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Variable
Embark on a 16-day adventure aboard Seabourn Venture exploring the Wild Labrador Coast, Greenland fjords, remote Arctic islands, and historic settlements in Newfoundland and Labrador. Experience Inuit culture, wildlife, and scenic coastal landscapes.
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Stunning landscapes in Prince Christian Sound
from $8,995
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East Greenland: Stories of Ice and Light

Reykjavik - Nuuk - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Iceland Westfjords cruising
  • Sail vast fjords in Scoresby Sound
  • Walk remote Greenland shorelines
  • Explore Prince Christian Sound
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Reykjavik / Nuuk
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Variable
Embark on a 14-day East Greenland cruise from Reykjavik to Nuuk aboard an Ocean Victory. Explore Iceland’s Westfjords, East Greenland’s fjords, Ittoqqortoormiit, Uunartoq hot springs, Norse ruins at Hvalsey, and Prince Christian Sound. Travel by Zodiac, hike rugged coasts, encounter wildlife, and engage with Greenlandic culture.
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Houses of Greenland
from $37,760
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Northeast Greenland's Unexplored Sea Ice

Reykjavík Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Discover Blosseville
  • Cross Denmark Strait
  • Explore Ittoqqortoormiit
  • Watch the arctic wildlife
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Fishing
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Variable
This 15-day cruise offers a unique opportunity to explore Greenland's northeast coast, one of the most remote regions in the Far North. Take the time to explore the coasts of Blosseville, Ittoqqortoormiit, and Greenland's northeast.
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Flateyjarkirkja church and couple of living houses with meadow in foreground and blue sky, Flatey, Iceland
from $16,999
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Southeast Greenland And Iceland

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Venture
  • Cruise Heimaey puffin cliffs
  • Visit Qaqortoq & Hvalsey ruins
  • Discover Tasermiut Fjord
  • Sail Prins Christian Sund
  • Experience Tasiilaq culture
  • See Kirkjufell in Grundarfjordur
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Local Market Visits
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Variable
Sail on a 15-day Arctic expedition aboard Seabourn Venture, exploring Southeast Greenland and Iceland. Visit Reykjavik, Heimaey, Qaqortoq, Tasermiut Fjord, Prins Christian Sund, and Iceland’s Westfjords while discovering fjords, Viking history, wildlife, and remote Arctic communities.
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