ARCTIC & RUSSIAN FAR EAST
Kayaking Nordvest Fjord, East Greenland © M. Horspool
Zodiac-cruise through the world’s largest fjord system © M. Horspool
Jewels of the Arctic
Itinerary Overview
Svalbard & East Greenland | 15 Days Discover Svalbard’s northwest coast and the east coast of Greenland, a land of grand superlatives, before concluding your voyage in Iceland. Cruise among spectacular icebergs while spotting seabirds and keeping watch for walrus and polar bears on the ice. Visit Ittoqqortoomiit, one of the most remote settlements on earth, and perhaps take the option of kayaking or scuba diving (additional cost). Hike through the arctic tundra, keeping an eye out for the local wildlife
HIGHLIGHTS
DAY 1 Arrive in Oslo
DAYS 8–13 Kaiser Franz Josef,
DAY 2 Embark in Longyearbyen
Kong Oscar Fjord, Scoresbysund
DAYS 3–5 Svalbard
DAY 14 At sea
DAYS 6–7 At sea
DAY 15 Disembark in Reykjavik
• The wildlife of the Arctic – chance to encounter musk oxen and perhaps polar bears, arctic foxes or arctic hares • Visit the world’s largest national park in northeast Greenland, and the world’s largest fjord system, Scoresbysund
You can view the full itinerary on our website In the genuine spirit of expedition travel, we encourage exploration and adventure offering flexibility in challenging environments. This itinerary is only a guide and is subject to
• Visit Ittoqqorttoormiit, one of the world’s most remote settlements
including musk oxen, seals, whales, and the elusive arctic fox.
Optional Activities
Passengers spot musk oxen during a hike © M. Horspool
change due to weather, sea, and other conditions beyond our control.
Dates Start/Finish
Duration
Oslo/Reykjavik
15 Days 19 Jul ‘22
Dates
Included Activities – 02 Aug ‘22
Voyage Code
Type of Voyage
GRN39G
Sail
Voyage Code: G = Greg Mortimer Sea Kayaking
Snorkeling
Scuba Diving
*Optional activities available on select voyages, at additional cost.
Rock Climbing
Zodiac-cruises
Walks & Hikes
Photography
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Expert Lectures
Polar Plunge
Birdwatching
Historical Sites
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