High above the Arctic Circle lays the remarkable archipelago of islands known as Svalbard. Far to the north of Norway’s mainland, these Norwegian islands span an area of about 62,000 square kilometres - about the same size as Ireland or Tasmania. Our voyage aboard our comfortable Peregrine vessel begins at the largest of all the Svalbard islands, known as Spitsbergen. The west side of the island feels the comparative warmth of the North Atlantic current and for half of the year, including the time of our visit, is clear of ice. The fjords along the west and north coasts are often teeming with extraordinary wildlife from the walrus to the great polar bear, as well as dazzling Arctic scenery.
Our journey continues across the Greenland Sea to Greenland itself - another of the world’s most pristine destinations. We explore the stunning landscape of fjords on the eastern coast and visit ancient Greenlandic settlements and an isolated Inuit community that reveal this country’s rich cultural heritage.
Finally, our exploration takes us southeast to the volcanic Westmann Islands of Iceland. Here, in one of the world’s youngest archipelagos just south of the mainland, we find evidence of very recent geological activity. Our unforgettable journey concludes in the Icelandic capital of Reykjavik.
Note: Weather, ice and other mitigating factors may result in changes to our itinerary and alteration to certain shore excursions.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Longyearbyen |
| 2-10 | Spitsbergen fjords and local communities of East Greenland |
| 11-13 | Denmark Strait and Iceland |
| 14 | Reykjavik |
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At A Glance
Trip Length |
14 days |
Trip Code |
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Activities |
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| Cruising (Moderate) | |
Countries Visited |
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| Greenland, Iceland, Svalbard (Spitsbergen) | |
Start City |
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| Longyearbyen | |
End City |
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| Reykjavik | |
