Arctic - Spitsbergen, East Greenland & Iceland (14 days)
High above the Arctic Circle lies 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 the comfortable Peregrine Voyager 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 spends half of the year, including the time of our visit, 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, and promise 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'll find evidence of very recent geological activity before our unforgettable journey concludes in the capital city of Reykjavik.
- Day 1: Longyearbyen
- Days 2-4: Spitsbergen Exploration - 14th of July Glacier, Ny Ålesund, Worsleynesset, Monaco Glacier, Moffen Island
- Days 5-6: Crossing the Greenland Sea. Enjoy spectacular ocean vistas and be on the lookout for wildlife
- Days 7-10: Explore the east coast of Greenland and visit local communities. Sail deep within Scoresbysund, the largest fjord complex in the world
- Days 11-12: Navigating the Denmark Strait where whales are often in abundance
- Day 13: Arrive in Iceland. Explore volcanic Vestmannaeyjar, one of the world's youngest archipelagos
- Day 14: Arrive in Reykjavik, where the voyage ends
Operated by Peregrine Adventures (PPSGI)
Departures: July
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