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11 Night Icelands Wild West Coast to East Greenland Cruise from Reykjavik

Ship: National Geographic Endurance
Cruise Line: Lindblad Expeditions
Sailed:  Saturday, Jul 27, 2024 from Reykjavik, Iceland
Ended: Wednesday, Aug 7, 2024
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Saturday, Jul 27, 2024 departure of the National Geographic Endurance. If Lindblad Expeditions modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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11 Night Icelands Wild West Coast to East Greenland Cruise from Reykjavik
Day 1 - Saturday - Jul 27, 2024
Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik, Iceland      
Depart on an overnight flight to Reykjavik, Iceland. Upon arrival in Reykjavik, explore Reykjavik's Old Town, including Hallgrimskirkja Cathedral and the National Museum with its Viking treasures. Then, embark the ship. Lunch and dinner are included on Day 2.
Day 2 - Sunday - Jul 28, 2024
Westfjords, Iceland      
Explore the beautiful and peaceful Westfjords region of Iceland. Perhaps take a hike to a remote waterfall, explore the fjords by kayak, or enjoy a Zodiac cruise alongside stunning scenery and wildlife.
Day 3 - Monday - Jul 29, 2024
Cruising the Denmark Strait      
Sail west across the Denmark Strait, where the cold East Greenland Current carries icebergs south. Scan the water for marine life and enjoy life onboard. Take a yoga class, unwind with a massage in the wellness center, and curl up next to the fireplace in the library. Visit the bridge and learn about navigation. Relax in one of the twin infinity hot tubs or spend some time in the only igloo at sea. Learn about the area from our onboard historians, naturalists, and photographers, and enjoy exceptional dining options. Plus, this is the time of year to be on the lookout for northern lights displays.
Day 4 - Tuesday - Jul 30, 2024
Scoresbysund, Greenland      
Day 5 - Wednesday - Jul 31, 2024
Northeast Greenland National Park, Greenland, Denmark, Denmark
Northeast Greenland National Park, Greenland, Denmark, Denmark      
Encompassing roughly 80 percent of the surface of Greenland, the Greenland ice sheet is the second-largest body of ice in the world. Weather and ice dictate our exact route, but we plan to explore well north of Scoresbysund in the largest national park in the world - Northeast Greenland National Park. We also set a course for Scoresbysund, the largest and longest fjord system on earth, with the village of Ittoqqortoormiit at its entrance. Being the end of summer, the ice has retreated as far as it ever does, allowing us to explore the fjords, bays, and nooks and crannies of this stunning coastline. We hope to see the iconic Arctic wildlife: polar bears, seals, and whales. We are also on constant watch for the northern lights, conditions permitting.
Day 6 - Thursday - Aug 1, 2024
Northeast Greenland National Park, Greenland, Denmark, Denmark
Northeast Greenland National Park, Greenland, Denmark, Denmark      
Day 7 - Friday - Aug 2, 2024
Northeast Greenland National Park, Greenland, Denmark, Denmark
Northeast Greenland National Park, Greenland, Denmark, Denmark      
Day 8 - Saturday - Aug 3, 2024
Northeast Greenland National Park, Greenland, Denmark, Denmark
Northeast Greenland National Park, Greenland, Denmark, Denmark      
Day 9 - Sunday - Aug 4, 2024
Northeast Greenland National Park, Greenland, Denmark, Denmark
Northeast Greenland National Park, Greenland, Denmark, Denmark      
Day 10 - Monday - Aug 5, 2024
Cruising the Denmark Strait      
Day 11 - Tuesday - Aug 6, 2024
Westfjords, Iceland      
We return across the Denmark Strait, headed just south of the Arctic Circle to the Westfjords, a remote area backed by majestic cliffs. Explore by biking, hiking, enjoying local tastes, or photographing flowering plants in the oldest botanical garden in Iceland.
Day 12 - Wednesday - Aug 7, 2024
Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik, Iceland      
Disembark in Reykjavik with options to visit either the Blue Lagoon thermal baths or the Reykjanes Peninsula to view the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, prior to the flight home.