South Greenland Exploration at Sea: Fjords, Waterfalls, and Fishing Villages

12 DAYS FROM $13,770

• Encounter Viking ruins in Hvalsey and Brattahlíð, and see the incredible Qilakitsoq mummies. • Experience Inuit music, art, dance, and cuisine on visits to fishing villages and longhouses. • Explore the wild fjords of east Greenland and go hiking on Iceland’s Snaefellsnes Peninsula.

Expedition Cruise Light or Moderate

DAYS 1–5 I U.S./ REYKJAVÍK, ICELAND/ KANGERLUSSUAQ, GREENLAND/ KANGAAMUIT AND EVIGHED FJORD/NUUK Fly overnight to Iceland and tour hot springs and a power plant before settling into your Reykjavík hotel. The next day, fly by charter to Kangerlussuaq, and sail to Evighed Fjord. Discover the glacier-edged fjord by Zodiac and visit the fishing community of Kangaamiut. In the tiny capital of Nuuk, visit the National Museum to see the extraordinary 15th-century Qilakitsoq mummies. National Geographic Endurance for the entire voyage I Meals: 3B, 3L, 4D

DAYS 6–9 I AT SEA/QAQORTOQ/ NANORTALIK/SOUTHEASTERN GREENLAND Venture to Brattahlíð, where Erik the Red established his farm in A.D. 982. See a replica of his longhouse, then discover Norse and Inuit ruins at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Kujataa. In Qaqortoq, see Greenlandic artifacts and sample local cuisine. Watch a folk performance in Nanortalik and learn how traditional kayaks are built. Spend a day discovering the marine life and geology of the fjords of the southeastern coast. In Skjoldungen Fjord, ride a Zodiac or kayak among the icebergs. Meals: 4B, 4L, 4D

DAYS 10–12 I DENMARK STRAIT/ SNAEFELLSNES PENINSULA AND REYKJAVÍK, ICELAND/U.S. Cross the Denmark Strait to Iceland, enjoying talks by our experts and the ship's many amenities, including a glass igloo with incredible views. Make landfall on the mystical Snaefellsnes Peninsula, go on a hike and admire breathtaking views of Kirkjufell’s iconic peak. Disembark in Reykjavík to catch your flight home. Meals: 3B, 2L, 2D

YOUR EXPEDITION TEAM

A diverse expedition team, including an Expedition Leader and local guides, will accompany this trip.

INFORMATION

This trip is operated in collaboration with Lindblad Expeditions. Dates: This expedition is offered in August. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and vary by cabin category. Single supplement applies; please see website. Airfare is not included in the price. Internal flights are an additional cost. 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.

A polar bear tests the waters from the pack ice of the Canadian Arctic.