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17 Night Iceland and Greenland Edge of the Arctic and Land Tour

From Reykjavik to Keflavik

National Geographic Endurance

Lindblad Expeditions
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 4835387
  • Departs: Tue, Aug 6, 2024
  • Returns: Sat, Aug 24, 2024
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    Day by Day Details

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Wednesday - Aug 7, 2024
    Day
    1
    Reykjavik, Iceland
    • Reykjavik, Iceland
    Depart on an overnight flight to Reykjavik, the world's northernmost capital, which lies just south of the Arctic Circle. Take a walking tour of the Old Town, and venture into Hallgrimskirkja, a modern, Nordic-style church whose steeple soars to 210 feet, making it the tallest building in Iceland. Learn about Nordic culture at the National Museum and browse a collection of unusual whalebone carvings and Viking treasures and artifacts. In the afternoon, settle into your cabin on the National Geographic Explorer. ...
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    Thursday - Aug 8, 2024
    Day
    2
    • Flatey, Iceland
    Follow Iceland's western coast north, stopping for a visit to the historic trading post of Flatey Island. Take walks around the charming hamlet that sprung up here over the centuries and explore the coast by Zodiac.
    Friday - Aug 9, 2024
    Day
    3
    Arnarfjordur, Iceland
    • Arnarfjordur, Iceland
    • Vigur Island, Iceland
    Early this morning, glide into beautiful Arnarfjordur, an inlet that reaches deep into the northern Westfjords. If you wish, disembark early and hike several miles along the shore to the fjord's end, where the spectacular Dynjandi Waterfall tumbles some 300 feet over many tiers of rock. Alternatively, join the expedition staff on the deck of the ship to watch our approach to the falls and go ashore by Zodiac to see them close up. There's a chance we'll spot nesting Arctic terns along the way. Later this evening, enter Isafjardardjup and land at Vigur Island, a privately owned island that is operated by polar explorers and is home to numerous species of seabirds, including a large colony of eider ducks. Visit the family farm to learn how they process and clean eiderdown sustainably, without harming the birds. ...
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    Saturday - Aug 10, 2024
    Day
    4
    Isafjordur, Iceland
    • Isafjordur, Iceland
    The capital of the Westfjords, Isafjordur lies on a tiny spit jutting out into the fjord against a backdrop of steep hills. Take a culinary tour of the town, stopping to taste local produce and Icelandic specialties. Alternatively, hike through pristine landscapes to a remote waterfall.
    Sunday - Aug 11, 2024
    Day
    5
    • Cruising the Denmark Strait
    Follow in the wake of the legendary Viking Erik the Red as our ship makes its way across the Denmark Strait to Greenland. Listen to talks by onboard experts, relax with a book in the lounge or the observation deck, and keep an eye out for wildlife as we sail across the continental shelf.
    Monday - Aug 12, 2024
    Day
    6
    • Skoldungen, Greenland
    The Greenland ice sheet is the second-largest body of ice in the world after Antarctica and covers roughly 80% of Greenland's surface. The island's coast is etched with thousands of fjords, some of which reach the ice's edge. We spend the day exploring the islands and inlets of the eastern coast, using our underwater cameras and Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) to discover marine life and fascinating underwater geology. Venture deep into Skjoldungen fjord and take a Zodiac or a kayak for a foray among the icebergs. ...
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    Tuesday - Aug 13, 2024
    Day
    7
    Cruising Prince Christian Sound, Greenland
    • Cruising Prince Christian Sound, Greenland
    • Nanortalik, Greenland
    Sail into Prins Christians Sund, which cuts far into the southern tip of Greenland, passing between soaring pinnacles and glaciers. Anchor off the small fishing village of Nanortalik, and go ashore to explore Greenland's most southerly town, and meet some of the residents for a performance of local folk music and dance. In the tundra outside of town, walk among multitudes of wildflowers. Visit reconstructed longhouses and learn about the construction of traditional umiaks and kayaks. ...
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    Wednesday - Aug 14, 2024
    Day
    8
    • Hvalsey, Greenland
    • Qaqortoq, Greenland
    Today, explore two remarkable sites on the Viking Trail. On the shores of Qaqortukulooq fjord lies the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hvalsey, one of the best-preserved Nordic sites in the world. Part of the settlement founded by Erik the Red's cousins in 986 AD, Hvalsey has yielded fascinating clues to the daily life of the Vikings and their mysterious disappearance. Explore the church constructed in the 14th century, possibly by Norwegian stonemasons, and the living quarters and banquet hall for celebrations. Continue to Qaqortoq, inhabited since the Viking era and now the largest town in South Greenland-with just over 3,200 residents. The Scandinavian influence is apparent in the wooden houses painted primary colors and scattered on the hillside, and colonial architecture dating back to the late 1700s can be found in the town center. Stroll through the town square and visit the museum, where Greenlandic kayaks, hunting equipment, and local art and handicrafts are on display. ...
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    Thursday - Aug 15, 2024
    Day
    9
    Eriksfjord, Denmark
    • Eriksfjord, Denmark
    • Brattahlid, Greenland
    Follow the waterway known as Eriksfjord to Brattahlid, where Erik the Red established his farm in 982 AD after his exile from Iceland. Erik's wife, Thjodhild, built the first Christian church in the western hemisphere here. Visit replicas of the church and Erik the Red's longhouse and see the shores from which their son, Leif Eriksson, launched the first voyages to North America-500 years before Columbus. ...
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    Friday - Aug 16, 2024
    Day
    10
    Nuuk, Greenland
    • Nuuk, Greenland
    Perched on the seaside in the shadow of ice-capped Sermitsiaq Mountain, Nuuk is the world's smallest capital city by population, with some 19,000 inhabitants, experiencing tremendous cultural and economic growth. Watch for harp seals as we enter the harbor and take a walking tour with local residents to learn how the community has changed over the generations. At the National Museum, examine the extraordinary 15th-century Qilakitsoq mummies found near Uummannaq-a discovery that was featured in a National Geographic magazine cover story in 1985. The Arctic ice preserved these mummies so well that researchers have been able to study their tattoos, their medical conditions, and even what they ate. ...
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    Saturday - Aug 17, 2024
    Day
    11
    • Evighetens Fjord
    • Kangaamiut, Greenland
    In the early morning, the ship enters Evighed Fjord (Kangerlussuatsiaq Fjord), which winds picturesquely past steep mountains and stunning tidewater glaciers. Take a Zodiac cruise along the face of one of the many glaciers or hike over glacial moraines to a waterfall. In the afternoon, visit the small fishing community of Kangaamiut. Climb the small mountain behind the village to take in the views or walk through the village and photograph the colorful houses clustered on the seaside slope. ...
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    Sunday - Aug 18, 2024
    Day
    12
    Sisimiut, Greenland
    • Sisimiut, Greenland
    Dozens of deep fjords carve into Greenland's west coast, many with glaciers fed by the icecap that covers much of the island. At Sisimiut, a former whaling port, visit the museum and stroll among its 18th-century wooden buildings. Choose from a variety of walks to explore the town and its surroundings. Sample traditional Greenlandic food this afternoon. ...
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    Monday - Aug 19, 2024
    Day
    13
    • Jakobshavn, Greenland
    Tuesday - Aug 20, 2024
    Day
    14
    Cruising Ilulissat / Disko Bay, Greenland
    • Cruising Ilulissat / Disko Bay, Greenland
    Sail into Disko Bay and encounter the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Ilulissat Icefjord, a tongue of the Greenland ice cap that calves enormous icebergs into the bay. Take an extraordinary cruise among these towering sculptures in ice. Enjoy views of the bay on a visit to the town of Ilulissat, and hike in the panoramic Sermermiut Valley. Spend the next day cruising Disko Bay as we make our way north and, weather permitting, land on Disko Island for expedition-style hiking. Ice conditions permitting, we'll follow the inside passage past Disko Island to the Nuussuaq Peninsula. As we sail, join the expedition team in the lounge for presentations on Greenlandic culture and history. ...
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    Wednesday - Aug 21, 2024
    Day
    15
    • Uummannaq, Greenland
    • Qilakitsoq, Greenland
    The colorful village of Uummannaq sits on a tiny island in the Uummannaq Fjord. The dramatic peak that rises abruptly from the island's center is so remarkable that is has been depicted numerous times in paintings and drawings. Visit the excellent community museum to learn about the area's archaeology and history and see traditional Inuit clothing and tools along with scenes of everyday life. Then, cross the fjord to the archaeological site of Qilakitsoq, where the eight Thule mummies were discovered in 1972. ...
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    Thursday - Aug 22, 2024
    Day
    16
    Coastal Navigation, United States
    • Coastal Navigation, United States
    Enjoy an expeditionary day exploring Greenland's fjords, covered in spongy tundra, and look for Arctic foxes and, with luck, caribou. Paddle a kayak along the steep sides of the fjord or ride a Zodiac to see the glacially carved landscape up close.
    Friday - Aug 23, 2024
    Day
    17
    Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
    • Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 17 - Friday - Aug 23, 2024
    Day
    17
    • Air Travel
    • Keflavik, Iceland
    Saturday - Aug 24, 2024
    Day
    18
    • Keflavik, Iceland
    Disembark in Kangerlussuaq and take a charter flight back to Iceland. Check into our hotel near the airport, the Courtyard by Marriott Reykjavik/Keflavik. On our final morning take a tour of the Reykjanes Peninsula. After lunch, transfer to the airport for flights home.


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