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Take a trip back in time on one of these 12 Nuuk archaeology tours in 2025. Explore ruins, excavations, and archaeology digs near hot spots such as Nuuk, Kangerlussuaq, Reykjavik, Torngat Mountains National Park, and Sisimiut on a guided private or small group tour with an exceptional multi-lingual guide aided by historians and archaeologists. These 12 archaeology trips also afford plenty of opportunities to enjoy archaeological site visits, wildlife viewing, cruises, whale watching, and small ship sailingTell one of our Nuuk travel experts about your ideal archaeology trip they will help you start planning a seamless adventure.
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Beautiful artic mountains at sunset.
$9,495
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Greenland & Wild Labrador

Kangerlussuaq - St. John's, NL - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Endeavour
  • Cross the Arctic Circle by sea
  • Visit the capital Nuuk
  • Hike Torngat Mtns National Park
  • Search for polar bears & eagles
Starts / Ends:
Kangerlussuaq / St. John's
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
This extraordinary 15-day sailing trip showcases staggering geographic diversity. Set out along the western coast of Greenland, calling at Nuuk, one of the world’s northernmost capital cities, and exploring the many fjords for which the area is famed. Across the Davis Strait in Canada, visit …
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Sunrise in port of Sisimiut
$12,155
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Active West Greenland Explorer

9 Day Itinerary
  • Enjoy scenic tour around Nuuk City
  • Sail into the fjords and catch fish
  • Discover Sisimiut's history
  • Learn local Greenlandic traditions
  • Visit local artisan workshops
  • Explore a pristine UNESCO site
  • Discover the Sisimiut Back Country
  • Hike and learn Inuit traditions
Starts / Ends:
Nuuk / Nuuk
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Local Market Visits, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Moderate
Set out on a 9-day tour of West Greenland and take in the majestic landscape of Greenland's frozen marvels. Explore the history and way of life of the people in Nuuk at the beginning of your trip. Visit an open-air market to taste local delicacies and freshly caught fish, then sail through the …
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A towering iceberg
$23,995
EBD 25%
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Into the Northwest Passage

Nuuk - Kugluktuk - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Exploris One
  • Cruise the Sisimiut Coast
  • Witness Ilulissat’s massive iceberg
  • Discover Devon Island’s tundra
  • Sail through Bellot Strait
Starts / Ends:
Nuuk / Kugluktuk
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Sailing, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 17-day Into the Northwest Passage from Nuuk to Kugluktuk aboard the Exploris One. Witness the massive icebergs of Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cross Baffin Bay to Nunavut, where the Tallurutiup Imanga (Lancaster Sound) Marine Conservation Area teems with marine …
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Stunning landscapes in Prince Christian Sound
$10,995
EBD 25%
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Iceland to Greenland: In the Wake of the Vikings

Reykjavik - Nuuk - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Exploris One
  • Sail the Denmark Strait
  • Cruise the Prince Christian Sound
  • Visit Erik the Red’s settlement
  • Experience Arctic wildlife encounte
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Nuuk
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Sailing, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on this 12-day Iceland to Greenland cruise aboard the Exploris One. Set sail across the Denmark Strait, following the path of the Vikings, and keep watch for whales and seabirds. Arrive in Southeast Greenland, where towering fjords and glaciers create a breathtaking backdrop for exploration. …
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Hiking in the vast Arctic landscape
$15,995
EBD 25%
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Greenland & Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure

Kangerlussuaq - St. John's, NL - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Exploris One
  • Witness the northern lights
  • Visit the capital Nuuk
  • Discover the Torngats’ beauty
  • Spot wildlife along Arctic coast
Starts / Ends:
Kangerlussuaq / St. John's
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking, Northern Lights, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Set sail on a 15-day Greenland & Wild Labrador, journeying from Greenland’s glacier-carved landscapes to Canada’s wild Labrador coast and historic Newfoundland aboard Exploris One. Navigate the breathtaking Kangerlussuaq Fjord, watching for the aurora borealis as you cross the …
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Stunning landscapes in Prince Christian Sound
$8,995
EBD 20%
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Iceland to Greenland: In the Wake of the Vikings

Reykjavik - Nuuk - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Spot whales in Denmark Strait
  • Discover Southeast Greenland fjords
  • Visit Viking ruins at Brattahlíð
  • Hike in stunning Sermersooq
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Nuuk
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Sailing, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Explore Iceland to Greenland on this 13-day cruise aboard the Ocean Nova. Navigate through Arctic sea ice as you approach Greenland’s remote southeast coast, where towering glaciers meet deep fjords. Explore Prince Christian Sound, a breathtaking waterway flanked by rugged peaks and calving …
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A towering iceberg drifts in Disko Bay
$21,360
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Grand Greenland – Farthest North to Thule and Kane Basin Flight from/to New York Included

New York to Nuuk - 20 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen
  • Discover Nuuk’s historic sites
  • Marvel at Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Visit remote Arctic communities
  • Learn more about about the Arctic
Starts / Ends:
New York / Nuuk
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Citizen Science, Small Ship Sailing, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Join a 20-day expedition to Greenland’s remote north aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen, with round-trip flights from New York included! Your cruise begins in Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, where you explore its rich history, visit Colonial Harbor, and cruise the scenic Nuuk Fjord. Sail through …
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Sailing beneath the dancing northern lights
$12,995
EBD 20%
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Autumn Northern Lights

Greenland to Nova Scotia - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Admire Kangaamiut’s scenic charm
  • Explore wonders of Greenland
  • Witness northern lights
  • Explore Baffin Island’s shores
Starts / Ends:
Nuuk / Halifax
Activities:
Adventure Options, Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking, Kayaking, Northern Lights, Photography Seminars, Small Ship Sailing, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on an unforgettable 12-day Arctic adventure through Greenland and Canada aboard Ocean Albatros. Begin in Nuuk, where colorful towns and dramatic fjords greet you, and follow in the wake of Leif Erikson to the rocky shores of Baffin Island, believed to be Helluland, then south to …
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Houses of Greenland
$17,595
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Iceland to Greenland: Mountains, Glaciers, and the Westfjords

Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Explore Reykjavik’s landmarks
  • Discover Iceland’s rugged Westfjord
  • Visit remote Aappilattoq village
  • Hike in Eternity Fjord
Starts / Ends:
Iceland / Iceland
Activities:
Adventure Options, Archaeological Site Visits, Kayaking, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Experience Iceland and Greenland on a 13-day Arctic cruise aboard Ocean Explorer. Start in Reykjavik, Iceland's capital, before exploring the rugged Westfjords, known for dramatic cliffs, waterfalls, and rich birdlife. Sail across the Denmark Strait to Greenland, where you’ll traverse in …
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The edge of Greenland's ice cap
$11,995
EBD 20%
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Greenland & Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure

Kangerlussuaq - St. John's, NL - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Cruise through Kangerlussuaq Fjord
  • Explore Nuuk’s cultural sites
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • See Torngat Mountains National Park
Starts / Ends:
Kangerlussuaq / St. John's
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Northern Lights, Small Ship Sailing, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Set sail on a 15-day Greenland & Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure cruise aboard Ocean Nova, traveling from Greenland’s vast fjords to the rugged shores of Newfoundland and Labrador. Cross the Arctic Circle and sail through the breathtaking Kangerlussuatsiaq Fjord. Explore …
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Explore Kangerlussuaq
$8,995
EBD 20%
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Complete West Greenland

10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Explore Sisimiut’s heritage
  • Witness Disko Bay’s icebergs
  • Visit Ilulissat’s Icefjord
  • Explore Uummannaq
Starts / Ends:
Kangerlussuaq / Nuuk
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Sailing, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Venture on a 10-day expedition aboard Ocean Albatros to Greenland's remote towns and stunning landscapes. From Kangerlussuaq, Greenland's largest air hub, sail through the Kangerlussuaq Fjord before arriving in Sisimiut, the second-largest city is steeped in history. Next, head to …
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Walruses huddling together in Svalbard.
$12,980
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Expedition to the Edge of the Ice Sheet

Reykjavík - Kangerlussuaq - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Explore Reykjavik
  • Cruise through stunning landscapes
  • Meet Indigenous people of Greenland
  • Spot Arctic-adapted wildlife
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on an Arctic expedition cruise to the edges of the Greenland ice sheet. Begin your 14-day adventure aboard Le Lyrial from Reykjavik, navigating through landscapes along Greenland's coast. Cruise through fjords, glide past glaciers and savor tranquil days at sea observing icebergs …
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