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Arctic Highlights Northbound
15 days, Reykjavik to Longyearbyen
Ready to sail straight into the Arctic’s greatest hits — in reverse? Over 15 epic days, you’ll kick things off in Reykjavík, Iceland’s legendary Land of Fire and Ice, before heading north toward the untouched wilds of Svalbard. Along the way, cruise past towering icebergs, explore fjords by Zodiac, and wander quiet tundra trails where few travellers have stepped. From whale sightings to Inuit culture and polar bear country, every day brings a new “wow” — until your journey wraps in Longyearbyen, deep in the high Arctic and a world away from the everyday.
15 days
Reykjavik to Longyearbyen
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Travel Style: Marine
Small-ship adventures on the world’s great seas, rivers, and other places only accessible by boat.
Physical Rating: 2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Age requirement: 10+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Itinerary
Day 1Reykjavik
Embark aboard the Expedition in the afternoon and depart Reykjavík in the late afternoon. Arrival transfer included.
Meals included:
DinnerDays 2–3Reykjavik/Denmark Strait
Enjoy the lecture series while watching the seas for whales. Head away from Iceland and the steaming hot springs of Reykjavík. The view is often complemented by soaring fulmars, kittiwakes, gannets, guillemots, and razorbills.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDays 4–8Northeast Greenland National Park
Spend a few days exploring the massive fjord system of Northeast Greenland National Park, which includes portions of Scorsbysund. Visit the tiny settlement of Ittoqqortoormiit for a look at how these most northerly people live.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDays 9–10Greenland Sea
Keep an eye out for majestic whales, which are known to feed here in the summer months. Spot orca, humpback and minke whales, as well as dolphins. Enjoy lectures by expedition staff.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDays 11–14Greenland Sea/Svalbard
Taking advantage of local ice and weather conditions, explore the Northwest Spitsbergen National Park, one of those rare places on Earth blessed with both awe-inspiring landscape and compelling history.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 15Longyearbyen
Shortly after breakfast, disembark the ship. Transfers to the Longyearbyen airport will be offered to all passengers with flights scheduled.
Meals included:
BreakfastWhat's Included
- Arrival transfer
- Transfer from meeting point to ship (Reykjavík)
- 14 nts aboard the Expedition
- Visit to a local community (Greenland)
- Lectures and educational programs
- Zodiac excursions with our expert expedition team
- Departure transfer (Longyearbyen, depending on flight)
- Waterproof boots supplied for USA sizes 4 - 16
- Expedition parka
Accommodations
Aboard the Expedition in triple-, twin-share cabins, or suites (all with en suite bathrooms and porthole or window, 14 nts). Please note that all cabins consist of twin-size berths and are ocean-facing. Suites have one queen-size bed.
Meals
14 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 14 dinners
Transportation
Expedition, Zodiac, local bus, walking.
Staff & experts
One expedition team member per 10 guests.