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Experience the pristine natural beauty of Greenland on our diverse array of 12 small ship cruises for 2025. Join us on an unforgettable journey through Greenland's stunning landscapes, from the southern coasts to Disko Bay. Search for iconic arctic wildlife, explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites, meet locals, and visit Norse historical sites on an ultra-immersive exploration of this remote region. Engage in activities like kayaking, land and sea exploration, and wildlife viewing while sailing the icy waters of Greenland. Delve into the heart of this Arctic paradise and marvel at the wonders it has to offer. Don't miss this opportunity to embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure with Adventure Life. Contact one of our tour specialists to start planning your seamless journey today.
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Western Greenland landscape
from $15,679
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Southeast Greenland: Exploring at the Edge of the Ice Cap

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
  • Explore Southeast Greenland fjords
  • Experience Arctic Wildlife
  • Kayak among Arctic towering iceberg
  • Visit Paleo-Eskimo and Thule
  • Explore the King Frederick VI Coast
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Variable
Explore Southeast Greenland’s remote coastline on a roundtrip journey from Reykjavík aboard the National Geographic Endurance. Kayak among icebergs, Zodiac cruise along glaciers, and hike backcountry trails to spot Arctic wildlife. Visit archaeological sites, explore fjords, and cross the Denmark Strait before returning to Reykjavík.
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Kayak among icebergs in Sydkap, Greenland
from $15,679
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Southeast Greenland: Exploring at the Edge of the Ice Cap

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Explore Southeast Greenland fjords
  • Spot whales and Arctic wildlife
  • Kayak among Arctic towering iceberg
  • Discover Inuit and Thule
  • Explore the King Frederick VI Coast
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Kayaking, Hiking, Archaeological Site Visits
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Variable
Explore Southeast Greenland’s remote coastline on a roundtrip journey from Reykjavík aboard the National Geographic Resolution. Kayak among icebergs, Zodiac cruise along glaciers, and hike backcountry trails to spot Arctic wildlife. Visit archaeological sites, explore fjords, and cross the Denmark Strait before returning to Reykjavík.
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Zodiac Cruise Tasermiut Kangerlnat Fjord, Greenland
from $16,695
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Southern Greenland: On the Trail of the Vikings

Reykjavik - Toronto - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Explore Reykjavik’s vibrant culture
  • Marvel at Gullfoss waterfall
  • Spot Greenland wildlife
  • Experience Prince Christian Sound
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Reykjavik / Toronto
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Photography Seminars
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Join the 14-day expedition cruise from Reykjavik to Toronto aboard the Sylvia Earle to explore Greenland's vast landscapes with towering peaks and glaciers. Trek across the tundra, spotting wildlife and enjoying scenic fjord explorations by Zodiac, including human settlements, Viking ruins, and the country's capital, Nuuk.
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A polar bear wanders onto an iceberg in Greenland
from $11,680
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Greenland In Depth

Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq - 12 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Learn history of the Arctic people
  • Admire the sparkling icebergs
  • Capture huge narwhal pods
  • Explore turbulent history Vikings
  • Marvel at Sirmilik National Park
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Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq
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Variable
Explore on a 12-day Greenland discovery cruise aboard SH Vega. Learn more about the way of life in West Greenland.
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The northern lights dance over the Arctic landscape
from $5,150
Up to 35%
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South Greenland Explorer, Aurora Borealis, Incl. Flight from Copenhagen to Narsarsuaq

Narsarsuaq - Keflavik - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Discover Lichtenau
  • Encounter traditional hunters
  • Venture into Igutsait
Starts / Ends
Narsarsuaq / Keflavik International Airport
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Variable
Set sail on a 10-day South Greenland Explorer cruise aboard MV Plancius. Discover Erik the Red's Bratthalid, Uunartoq's hot spring, and Vagar's Norse relics. Marvel at Prins Christian Sund, Tingmiarmit's ruins, and polar bears in Igutsait or Napassorsuaq Fjord. Explore Skjoldungen, Qornoq, and Umivik before reaching Keflavik.
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Zodiac cruising near a Greenlandic glacier
from $9,945
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Greenland Explorer

Reykjavik - Kangerlussuaq - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Explore Ikateq's WWII history
  • Discover Tasiilaq's traditions
  • Navigate Kuummiut's calm fjords
  • Sail into Skjoldungen's beauty
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Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq
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Variable
Embark on a 12-day expedition cruise from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq, retracing the maritime route of Norse settlers from over a millennium ago. Explore the varied landscapes of East, South, and West Greenland, from the vibrant city of Nuuk to the stunning icebergs of Sermilik, all in a singular and extraordinary voyage!
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The shores of Prince Christian Sound
from $9,945
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Greenland Aurora Explorer

Kangerlussuaq - Reykjavik - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Explore Kangerlussuaq wilderness
  • Discover Kangaamiut traditions
  • Experience Sermilik glacier-filled
  • Visit Aappilattoq village
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Kangerlussuaq / Reykjavik
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Variable
Embark on a 12-day expedition cruise from Kangerlussuaq to Reykjavik aboard the Ocean Albatros, tracing the historic maritime route of Norse settlers from over a thousand years ago. Explore the diverse wonders of Greenland—north, west, south, and east—ranging from the lively capital of Nuuk to the breathtaking glaciers of Skjoldungen, all in a single, extraordinary journey!
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Solar eclipse, mysterious natural phenomenon when Moon passes between planet Earth and Sun
from $13,695
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Greenland Solar Eclipse

13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Discover Skjoldungen
  • Discover Tasiilaq
  • Experience Denmark Strait
  • Explore Reykjavik
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Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq
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Variable
Set sail on a 13-day cruise from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq aboard the Ocean Albatros. Witness the spectacular total solar eclipse in the untamed landscapes of East Greenland, a truly awe-inspiring experience.
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Northern lights - Aurora borealis
from $16,150
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Ultimate East and South Greenland Discovery

Longyearbyen - Keflavik - 30 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Whale watching in Isfjorden
  • Visit ancient Norse settlements
  • Glacier Zodiac cruise adventure
  • Sail through breathtaking fjords
  • Witness the northern lights
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Keflavik International Airport
Activities
Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Northern Lights
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Variable
This 30-day MV Plancius Arctic cruise takes you through Greenland’s stunning fjords, where you can see polar bears, musk oxen, and whales in the wild. Along the way, visit old Norse ruins, hike through colorful tundra, relax in hot springs surrounded by icebergs, and watch the northern lights glow in the night sky.
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Walruses huddling together in Svalbard.
from $13,700
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Expedition to the Edge of the Ice Sheet

Reykjavík - Kangerlussuaq - 14 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
  • Explore Reykjavik
  • Cruise through stunning landscapes
  • Meet Indigenous people of Greenland
  • Spot Arctic-adapted wildlife
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Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq
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Variable
Board L'Austral and set off on an expedition to the edge of Greenland's ice sheet. Spend 14 days exploring Arctic landscapes, sailing from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq.
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Northern lights - Aurora borealis
from $11,000
Up to 35%
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East and South Greenland Explorer, Aurora Borealis, Incl. flight from Narsarsuaq to Copenhagen

Longyearbyen - Narsarsuaq - 21 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Explore Longyearbyen’s history
  • Sail through Foster Bay
  • Traverse Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord
  • Explore Antarctic Sound’s islands
  • Discover Thule dwellings
  • Bathe in Uunartoq’s hot springs
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Longyearbyen / Narsarsuaq
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Variable
Start your 21-day East and South Greenland Explorer cruise aboard the MV Plancius in Longyearbyen. Explore historic sites, spot minke whales, and sail to Greenland's Foster Bay. Journey through fjords, encountering icebergs, musk oxen, and geese. Visit Ittoqqortoormiit, Tasiilaq, and Norse ruins in Eriksfjord, ending in Narsarsuaq, before flying back to Copenhagen.
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Walruses huddling together in Svalbard.
from $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
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Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq
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Variable
Embark on Le Lyrial for a 14-day expedition to the fringes of Greenland's ice sheet. Explore Arctic scenery while sailing from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq.
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