EUROPE
EUROPE
EUROPE Seydisfördur
GREENLAND
Húsavik Egilsstadir
Tiniteqilaq
ICELAND
Karale Fjord
Skaftafell National Park
Kulusuk Tasiilaq
Höfn
Vik-í-Myrdal
to/from Reykjavik
Reykjavik
Land/Sea Travel Air Travel
Land/Sea Travel STOCKHOLM Air Travel
Activities Hiking, boat travel, cultural encounters
Activities Hiking
Trip Level Moderate to Strenuous Lodging Camping, hotels
Lodging Hotels, huts or camping, guesthouses
11-Day Trip Departs Jul, Aug
10-Day Trip Departs Jun, Jul
Land Cost From $6,195
Land Cost From $5,995
GREENLAND
Eastern Greenland Ice & Mountains • Discover a pristine wilderness of rock and ice on this remote, boat-assisted adventure—an MTS exclusive! • Visit tiny, isolated Inuit villages and learn about their local customs and traditions first-hand • By day, sail through shimmering fjords filled with glaciers, icebergs, and drift ice; camp beneath the Arctic sky at night Explore one of the world’s last frontiers—an isolated wilderness of granite and ice found only in Eastern Greenland. Boat through glittering ice fjords lined with crackling glaciers and filled with drift ice. Visit tiny Inuit settlements surrounded by dramatic granite peaks, and get to know the local fishermen and their traditions. Hike to higher passes for panoramic views in every direction, sleep in a secluded fjord-side hut, and spend two nights camping under the Arctic sky. In this remote and striking landscape, reachable only by boat, you’ll be traveling where few others have ventured—you won’t find another tourist in this place. Join us and discover nature at its purest and most spectacular. FOR FULL ITINERARY: Enter Trip Code GRN in the Search Box on www.mtsobek.com
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Trip Level Moderate to Strenuous
ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS Day 1: Arrive in Reykjavik to a sumptuous welcome dinner and relax before your adventure begins.
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ICELAND fjord to our isolated hut located in a remote bay.
Day 2: Transfer to Kulusuk, the gateway to Eastern Greenland, scenically situated on a small rocky island between jagged mountains and extensive fjords.
Day 7: Transfer by boat to Sand Beach for our full-day hike along the Sermilikvejen (an ancient Inuit hunter route) to Tasiilaq, a charming village surrounded by high mountains and bisected by a small river.
Day 3: Take a leisurely walk through Kulusuk village for a taste of local life. In the afternoon we’ll take a boat tour to Murder Island to see Inuit ruins, then on to the breathtaking Aputsiak Glacier.
Day 8: Today we’ll climb Mt. Somandsfjell and enjoy a picnic lunch with awe-inspiring views before descending through the aptly named Flower Valley. The afternoon is yours to explore Tasiilaq.
Days 4–5: Rise early for a boat ride along the scenic Karale Fjord. We’ll camp here for two nights, enjoying hikes with fantastic views over the Karale Fjord and the glaciers surrounding it, including the Knud Rasmussen Glacier.
Day 9: Take in the local Tasiilaq culture with a visit to a local museum, an authentic drum dance, and a stroll to the harbor.
Day 6: Depart by boat for Ikateq’s open-air WWII Museum, once an airport that served to ferry aircraft from the U.S. to Europe during WWII. We’ll continue boating to Tiniteqilaq, and then to Sermiliq ice
Day 10: Today we’ll head back to Iceland and enjoy a festive farewell dinner in Reykjavik. Day 11: We’ll end our adventure at Iceland’s famous Blue Lagoon geothermal spa! Soak in the healing waters before departing for home.
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Hiking Iceland’s Eastern Fjords • Trek Iceland’s remote, remarkable eastern fjords with MTS—the exclusive North American operator • Hike the famed Víknaslódir trail where you’ll be overwhelmed by the raw beauty of mountains, lava fields, glaciers, icebergs, and magnificent waterfalls • Contemplate black-sand beaches, soak in sublime geothermal hot springs, and luxuriate in the famed Blue Lagoon To visit Iceland is to witness nature in its rawest form. Our hiking adventure follows the Víknaslódir trail, one of National Geographic Adventure’s “25 Most Beautiful Treks in the World.” You’ll hike in the foothills of volcanic mountains, see lively lava fields and boulder fields, walk along gigantic glaciers, cruise among black and blue icebergs, take a scenic flight over the highlands, and experience the wildlife of verdant fjords. With two free afternoons in Iceland’s capital city of Reykjavik, you’ll get a complete picture of this supernatural land. Unwind in both simple mountain huts and comfortable modern hotels, and we’ll make sure you board the plane home totally relaxed after a soak in geothermal hot springs! FOR FULL ITINERARY: Enter Trip Code ICE in the Search Box on www.mtsobek.com
ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS Day 1: Arrive in Reykjavik. Meet your guide at the airport, transfer to your hotel, and explore town. Enjoy a welcome dinner tonight. Day 2: We’ll take an awe-inspiring flight over the Icelandic highlands to Egilsstadir for our 3-day hutto-hut adventure. Our first hike is to Lodmundarfjördur. Day 3: Today we’ll visit the old chapel at the foot of magnificent Lodmundarfjördur and walk along the seashore to Húsavík (House Bay). Hut accommodations tonight. Day 4: Hike from the foot of Mount Hvitserkur to Breidavík (Wide Bay), with its coastal marshes, black-sand beaches, and curious seals. Hut accommodations tonight. Day 5: We’ll continue our hike across colorful rhyolite mountains to Borgarfjördur Eystri, a picturesque inlet facing the open sea. We’ll spend tonight at a simple guesthouse. Day 6: Today we hike the Dyrfjöll Mountains, passing a glacial river and
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brilliant green meadows. Transfer to Lake Lagarfljót for a night in a modern hotel. Day 7: Begin at Hengifoss Waterfall for a short walk and lunch. Transfer to the picturesque harbor of Djúpivogur for a walk along a bay, fjords, and a lagoon known for wild swans. Day 8: We’ll cruise among the icebergs of Jökulsárlón lagoon, bound for Skaftafell National Park. A short hike takes us to Svartifoss (the Black Waterfall) and the Eldhraun lava field. Day 9: Take a morning stroll on the beach of Vik before transferring to Skógafoss waterfall and Skógar Museum. Arrive in Reykjavik in time to explore before dinner. Day 10: We’ll end our adventure in style at the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa! Soak in its steamy mineral waters on our way to the airport for homeward-bound flights.
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