This wonderful voyage, which focuses on the rugged and seldom visited northeast coast of Greenland, begins in Spitsbergen and ends in Iceland. Visit the largest fjord in the world, which penetrates almost 200 miles inland; witness glaciers, gigantic icebergs, remnants of Inuit settlements and a surrounding landscape of mountains and tundra.
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Huge chunks of East Greenland are totally devoid of habitation and, in fact, have never been settled because of the pack ice brought down from the polar region by ocean currents. By the end of the summer, the ice has broken up sufficiently to allow access to remote and very beautiful parts of this region, that even in today’s age of shrinking last frontiers, see few visitors. Though traces of former Inuit settlement are widespread, today just a handful of small hunting and fishing communities are found along the entire coast. In a place where man’s impact has been so minimal, nature lies virtually undisturbed.
During these voyages, which cover many miles of extraordinary coastline, enjoy sightings of some unusual wildlife including narwhal, snowy owl, collared lemming, arctic hare, arctic fox, polar bear and musk oxen, all against a backdrop of some of Greenland’s highest mountains and most impressive scenery. Shore landings allow exploration of diverse destinations, wildlife observation and visits to ancient remains while Zodiac cruises bring glacier fronts ever closer.
Voyage Itinerary
Grandeur and spectacle are the watchwords for this itinerary. Covering many miles of extraordinary coastline, encounter wildlife such as narwhal, arctic fox, polar bear and musk oxen, all against a backdrop of some seriously impressive scenery. You may even witness the magical northern lights.
It is only at the end of the summer, as the surrounding pack ice breaks up that access to the most remote and very beautiful parts of East Greenland becomes possible. Even in today’s age of receding last frontiers, this region sees few visitors. Though traces of former Inuit settlements are widespread, today just a handful of small hunting and fishing communities are found along the entire coast. In a place where man’s impact has been so minimal, nature lies virtually undisturbed.
This exceptional holiday begins with the flight from London Heathrow (contact us should you require an alternative UK airport) to Norway, where you will then transfer for an overnight stay in the delightful city of Oslo. The Royal Christiania Hotel is centrally located and the interior, bright, spacious and contemporary. Rooms are well-equipped and comfortable and the hotel offers guests a number of facilities. Here, enjoy an evening dinner buffet, meet the rest of your fellow travellers and your group escort, an Associate Member of the Scott Polar Research Institute.
Whilst in Oslo, enjoy a guided tour of some of its best-known sights including a visit to the Viking Museum. If you wish to extend your stay and discover more of Oslo’s charm – our reservations team will be happy to discuss your options.
Fly from Oslo to Longyearbyen and have time to explore before you board the 48-passenger Akademik Shokalskiy This comfortable ice-strengthened vessel offer first-rate cuisine, prepared by international chefs. Enjoy fascinating lectures from the onboard expedition team; who may be naturalists, geologists, ornithologists and historians with an expertise in the area. With excellent open deck-viewing areas and plenty of Zodiac landing craft, passengers will be able to enjoy the awesome Arctic scenery from the ships as well as on the land itself. Disembark at Reykjavik in Iceland and enjoy a night at a centrally located hotel, with the opportunity to explore Iceland’s amazing geothermal area, before your flight back to the UK.
This fantastic opportunity to discover both the Svalbard archipelago and Greenland on a Discover the World special group departure, with all that it includes, represents excellent value for money. Please visit the itinerary page for full details of the itinerary for this voyage.
Route of Voyage
Please note the voyage route and daily itinerary is subject to ice and weather conditions therefore flexibility is the key to enjoying your expedition voyage to the full. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Further Information
Please select links from the left-hand panel for further information about the tour itinerary, prices and departure dates. Alternatively please contact our expert team who will be delighted to hear from you.
Phone: 01737 218800
Email: arctic@discovertheworld.co.uk