Iceland and Greenland: A Voyage to the Edge of the Arctic Circle

19 DAYS FROM $20,370

• Explore Iceland’s remote Westfjords Peninsula, including the Látrabjarg cliffs. • Visit Viking settlements in Greenland and see the incredible Qilakitsoq mummies. • Cruise among the dazzling icebergs calved by the Ilulissat Icefjord.

Expedition Cruise Light or Moderate

DAYS 1–5 I U.S./REYKJAVÍK, ICELAND/ WESTFJORDS Fly overnight to Reykjavík. Take a walking tour of the old town and visit the National Museum. Board the ship and sail to the historic trading post of Flatey Island. On the Westfjords Peninsula, observe millions of seabirds at the Látrabjarg cliffs, and hike or sail along Arnafjörður to Dynjandi waterfall. Visit a family farm on Vigur Island. Then take a culinary tour or go biking or hiking in Ísafjörđur. National Geographic Explorer through Day 18 Meals: 3B, 4L, 4D

DAYS 6–10 I EAST GREENLAND/ QAQORTOQ Sail to Greenland and spend a day exploring the islands and fjords of the eastern coast. In Nanortalik, enjoy folk music and dance, take a walk in Greenland’s only natural forest, and see traditional longhouses and kayaks. Visit the impressive Viking settlement of Hvalsey. In Qaqortoq, learn about local life at the museum and sample Greenlandic food. Then visit the site of Erik the Red’s farm at Brattahlíð. Meals: 5B, 5L, 5D

DAYS 11–19 I WESTERN GREENLAND Dock in the tiny capital of Nuuk and take a walking tour. At the National Museum, examine the well-preserved 15th-century Qilakitsoq mummies. Explore fjords and glaciers, stopping to hike and kayak. Visit the former whaling port of Sisimiut, and sail Disko Bay to the Ilulissat Icefjord for a cruise among icebergs. Learn about Inuit culture in Uummannaq. Disembark in Kangerlussuaq and fly by charter back to Iceland. Stop at the Blue Lagoon before your flight the next day. Courtyard by Marriott Reykjavik Keflavik Meals: 9B, 9L, 8D

A diverse expedition team, including an Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and local naturalists will accompany this trip.

Sisse Brimberg National Geographic Photographer Denmark native Sisse Brimberg has produced more than 30 stories for National Geographic magazine, covering everything from the Hanseatic League and the Vikings to the global flower trade. Sisse won first prize for “Picture Story of the Year” from the National Press Photographers Association for her story on migrant workers, and her photographs have been exhibited around the world.

INFORMATION

This trip is operated in collaboration with Lindblad Expeditions. Dates: This expedition is offered in July. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and vary by cabin category. Single supplement applies; please see our website. Airfare is not included in the price. The internal flight is an additional cost per person. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars and subject to change. This itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice.