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Spot wildlife such as reindeer in the high Arctic
from $14,399
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Iceland and Greenland Adventure

Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq - 11 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Explore Reykjavik's cityscape
  • Spot whales while cruising
  • Discover Viking ruins in Qaqortoq
  • Spot eagles above Paamiut’s trails
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Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq
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Experience a unique 11-day Arctic cruise from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq aboard World Navigator. Explore Iceland's fjords and fishing towns before venturing deep into Greenland. Visit remote Inuit communities, hike dramatic landscapes, see whales, seals, and Arctic birds, and learn Viking history.
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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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Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits
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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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First views of Baffin Island
from $19,195
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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 / Reykjavik
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Kayaking, Hiking, Photography Seminars, Spa Relaxation, Citizen Science
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Sail from Reykjavik to Greenland and Arctic Canada on a 17-day polar expedition aboard Ultramarine. Discover Nuuk, Baffin Island, the Northwest Passage, Ilulissat Icefjord, and remote Arctic fjords through Zodiac cruising, wildlife viewing, and community visits, ending back in Iceland.
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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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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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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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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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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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Spot wildlife such as reindeer in the high Arctic
from $9,500
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Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland, Fly & Sail

Longyearbyen-Longyearbyen - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Visit Trygghamna historic sites
  • Spot polar bears and seals
  • Exlpore Teufelsschloss
  • Cruise through Scoresbysund
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Longyearbyen / Constable Point
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Small Ship Sailing
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Sail through Spitsbergen and Northeast Greenland on an 8-day Arctic cruise aboard the Rembrandt van Rijn. Start in Longyearbyen, explore historic sites, fjords, and wildlife, and end in Constable Pynt.
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Incredible ice in Svalbard
from $4,800
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North Spitsbergen Basecamp

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Discover Raudfjorden’s wildlife
  • Explore Longyearbyen’s town
  • Cruise along Monaco Glacier
  • Visit Ny Alesund’s research station
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Scuba Diving
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Embark on an 8-day roundtrip cruise from Longyearbyen aboard the Ortelius. Explore the Arctic wonders of North Spitsbergen on the Basecamp cruise. Hike, snowshoe, kayak, and capture the beauty of polar wildlife and landscapes.
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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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A polar bear wanders onto an iceberg in Greenland
from $14,399
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Greenland Discovery

Reykjavik - Kangerlussuaq - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Explore Reykjavik colorful streets
  • Visit Kirkjufell mountain
  • Experience Inuit culture
  • Enjoy Qaqortoq's Viking ruins
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Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq
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Fishing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Variable
Embark on a 12-day cruise from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq aboard the World Navigator. Explore Grundarfjordur’s landscapes, experience Inuit traditions in Tasiilaq, and enjoy Greenlandic culture and wildlife in Qaqortoq and Nuuk.
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Exploring Greenland
from $15,410
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Wilderness from Greenland to the East Coast of Canada

Nuuk to Halifax - 18 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
  • Qeqertarsuatsiaat tundra landscapes
  • Discover Iqaluit Inuit culture
  • Grinnell Glacier exploration
  • Twillingate coastal hiking
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Paris / Halifax
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Cruise from Nuuk to Halifax on an 18-day cruise aboard L'Austral. Explore Greenland fjords, Iqaluit, Grinnell Glacier, Torngat Mountains, Newfoundland, and Saint Pierre. Experience Inuit culture, wildlife spotting, coastal hikes, and remote Arctic landscapes.
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Walruses coming ashore in the arctic
from $10,250
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Ultimate Svalbard Cruise

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • See Arctic narwhals
  • Cruise Svalbard fjords
  • Observe Arctic roaming foxes
  • View Arctic glaciers
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Copenhagen / Copenhagen
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Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
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Variable
Embark on a 9-day Svalbard cruise aboard SH Diana. Cruise through glaciers, fjords, sea ice while searching for polar bears, walruses, bowhead whales, narwhals, Arctic foxes, ringed seals, and Svalbard reindeer. Visit Longyearbyen and the North Pole Expeditions Museum before exploring one of the Arctic Circle's most remote wildlife destinations.
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