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Fabled Lands of the North: Greenland to Newfoundland by Sea

• Join our naturalists to spot polar bears, caribou, arctic foxes, walruses, and more. • Discover the stunning wilderness of beautiful Torngat Mountains National Park. • Meet Inuit artisans on Baffin Island and learn about their carving and weaving traditions.

DAYS 1–3 I U.S./REYKJAVÍK, ICELAND/ KANGERLUSSUAQ, GREENLAND Fly overnight to Reykjavík. Soak in the Blue Lagoon or visit hot springs, a geothermal power plant, and an Icelandic horse farm. Fly to Kangerlussuaq and embark our ship. Grandi by Center Hotels; National Geographic Explorer for the entire voyage I Meals: 1B, 2L, 2D DAYS 4–6 I WESTERN GREENLAND Discover Greenland’s west coast. Visit a former whaling port and sail into Disko Bay to explore the Ilulissat Icefjord, including the town of Ilulissat and an archaeological site. As we sail the Davis Strait, watch for whales and polar bears and attend talks by our experts. Meals: 3B, 3L, 3D

DAYS 7–10 I BAFFIN ISLAND, CANADA Spend three days exploring Baffin Island and the Button Islands. Visit the Inuit hamlet of Pangnirtung, and hike a riverside trail for views of Auyuittuq National Park. Learn the history of Arctic whaling on Kekerten Island. Seek out iconic wildlife on the islands scattered at the mouth of Hudson Bay. Meals: 4B, 4L, 4D DAYS 11–14 I LABRADOR Trace the coast of Labrador from Torngat Mountains National Park to the deserted outpost of Hebron to the rocky shores of the Mugford Tickle. Enjoy a day on Quaker Hat Island, and explore villages in Indian and Battle Harbours. Meals: 4B, 4L, 4D

DAYS 15–17 I NEWFOUNDLAND/U.S. Explore by Zodiac amid the cliffs, fjords, and beaches of northern Newfoundland. Step into history at the 11th-century Viking village of L’Anse aux Meadows. Tour the colorful provincial capital of St. John’s, then connect with your flight home. Meals: 3B, 2L, 2D 17 DAYS FROM $16,360

A diverse expedition team, including an Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and local naturalists, will accompany this trip. National Geographic photographer Dan Westergren will join the August 28, 2021 departure.

INFORMATION

2021 Date: Aug. 28–Sept. 13 2022 Date: Aug. 14–30 See page 64 for the ship description and deck plan. Prices are per person, double occupancy, vary by cabin category, and are subject to change. Single-cabin pricing is from $21,870. Airfare is not included in the price. The internal flight is an additional $795 per person (subject to change).

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