Across the Arctic Circle

Experience the highlights of three epic worlds as you venture across the Arctic Circle. Step back in time to Stone Age structures on the Orkney and Shetland Islands, while the Norwegian coastline is home to reclusive sea otter, kittiwake and even blue whale. The frozen region of Svalbard is the perfect way to round up this Arctic adventure.

Within the 7.7 million square miles of the Arctic Circle are eight countries, each with a distinct cultural identity and sites telling the fascinating history of life at the edge of the world. In the Orkney Islands, 5,000-year-old World Heritage Neolithic sites and Viking relics transport you on a journey through human history. In the Shetlands, prehistoric stone brochs tower into the sky, their

Duration: 15 days

Ship: M/V Greg Mortimer

Depart: May – June

Prices from: AUD $19,480pp

NZD $17,850pp (trip only) original purpose a mystery lost in time. In Norway, we learn more of how the landscape has sparked lore, troll-hunting near Torghatten, a granite mountain pierced with a hole that locals say was made by a flying arrow. Tales of trapping and hunting, whaling and mining will be shared en route to Svalbard as you survey the seas to glimpse polar bear, humpback whale and seal.

Carbon footprint: 2,426 kg CO2e (average pp)

Optional activites Kayaking Add on experiences in Longyearbyen (pre/post trip): Dogsledding on wheels Electric bike sightseeing Wilderness evening Kayak tours

Special guest: Greg Mortimer OAM

Greg will be joining the 2023 sailing of Across the Arctic Circle, as Expedition Leader.

Itinerary

Day 1 Trip starts in Aberdeen

Day 2 Board the M/V Greg Mortimer

Days 3-4 Orkney Islands

Day 5 Shetland Islands

Day 6 At sea

Days 7-10 Norwegian Coast

Day 11 Bear Island and Svalbard

Days 12-14 Svalbard

Day 15 Trip ends in Longyearbyen

Trip