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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
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Akureyri
Activities
Hiking, Northern Lights
Activity Level
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
Starts / Ends
Paris / Reykjavik
Activity Level
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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Auroras natural light display in sky
from $21,295
EBD
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Northern Lights Explorer

Tromso - Reykjavik - 16 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Trace Tromso’s polar history
  • Hike Senja’s rugged peaks
  • Taste Svolvaer’s stockfish
  • Explore Scoresbysund
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Tromso / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 16-day cruise aboard the Douglas Mawson, exploring the Arctic Circle’s coastlines when the Northern Lights are most visible. Visit remote islands and villages in Norway, Iceland, and Greenland, with minimal light pollution for an optimal aurora viewing experience.
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Exploring Greenland
from $9,220
No SS
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Arctic Edges: Iceland Westfjords to East Greenland

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Explore Djupavík’s historic herring
  • See calving tidewater glaciers
  • Discover Skagafjorour’s saga herita
  • Visit Vigur Island’s puffins
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Sail round-trip from Reykjavik on an 8-day Arctic adventure aboard National Geographic Explorer. Explore Iceland’s Westfjords, Skagafjorour, and East Greenland’s glaciers and fjords. Encounter whales, puffins, and seals, visit historic fishing towns, hike to waterfalls, and immerse yourself in the region’s cultural heritage and natural beauty.
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Fishing village in the arctic
from $6,599
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Nordic Ice and Isles

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
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
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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The beauty of the Aurora Borealis.
from $6,250
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East Greenland, Scoresby Sund - Aurora Borealis, Fly & Sail

Constable Pynt Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Explore Volquart Boons Coast cruise
  • See Milne Land
  • Hike tundra landscapes
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit
Starts / Ends
Constable Point / Constable Point
Activities
Small Ship Sailing
Activity Level
Variable
Discover Greenland’s landscapes on an 11-day cruise aboard Rembrandt van Rijn. Sail from Constable Pynt, explore fjords and tundra, visit remote settlements like Ittoqqortoormiit, see Thule winter houses, and enjoy scenic hikes before returning to Constable Pynt.
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An Arctic fox gazes across the landscape
from $7,895
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Svalbard: North to the Midnight Sun

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Explore Northeast Svalbard
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Visit Ny-Ålesund station
  • Explore Longyearbyen
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activities
Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Citizen Science
Activity Level
Variable
Sail through this 8-day breathtaking Arctic landscapes of Svalbard, from Longyearbyen to the icy edge of the North Pole aboard Ocean Albatros. Encounter glaciers, walruses, seabirds, and polar bears while uncovering the region’s rich exploration history.
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View of Longyearbyen
from $10,749
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Arctic Isles & Volcanic Shores

Longyearbyen to Reykjavik - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Explore Longyearbyen and Svalbard
  • Search for Arctic wildlife
  • Visit remote Jan Mayen
  • Explore Iceland's Westfjords
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Oslo / Reykjavik
Activities
Village Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Sail Svalbard, Jan Mayen and Iceland on a 12-day Arctic expedition from Longyearbyen to Reykjavík aboard World Navigator. Discover Arctic wildlife, remote islands, historic settlements, volcanic landscapes and Westfjords scenery, with Captain's Choice landings shaped by local conditions.
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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
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Svalbard, Jan Mayen, the Arctic Circle, and Iceland from Longyearbyen to Reykjavík in 11 days aboard SH Diana. 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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from $14,990
No SS
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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
Starts / Ends
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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Bearded seal in Svalbard, Norway
from $33,385
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Norway's Fjords and Arctic Svalbard

Bergen to Longyearbyen - 16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
  • Explore the rare northern fjords
  • Paddle in a deep fjord
  • Explore Lofoten Islands
  • Visit the famous building in Tromso
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Bergen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Cruise across Norway's fjords and Arctic Svalbard on a 16-day expedition aboard the National Geographic Endurance, and explore the wilderness, wildlife, and scenery on Bergen, Tromso, Lofoten Islands, Tysfjorden and Bear Island.
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Glass-still waters around Spitsbergen
from $8,320
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Unexplored Svalbard

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Visit Ny-Ålesund Research Station
  • Explore Spitsbergen By Zodiac
  • Sail Along Sea Ice
  • Discover Protected Arctic Reserves
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the Arctic on this 8-day roundtrip from Longyearbyen to Longyearbyen aboard Le Lyrial. Visit Ny-Ålesund, cruise through the North-West region of Spitsbergen, sail to the sea ice edge, and explore the Nordaust-Svalbard and Søraust-Svalbard Nature Reserves while looking for Arctic wildlife.
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