Arctic Dreams: Iceland, Greenland, Spitsbergen & Norway
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A grand adventure in the purest sense, this voyage combines the classic highlights of the Arctic. Starting in Iceland, you will discover some of the most remote and scenic parts above and below the Arctic Circle, including an in-depth exploration of Greenlands east coast, the island of Spitsbergen and the stunning Norwegian coastline which is ripe for exploration. You will also visit the village of Ittooqqortoormitt, a colorful Inuit community of about 500 residents, some of whom still hunt local game for a living.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Keflavik, Iceland / Embarkation
Board Polar Pioneer in the Icelandic port of Keflavik in mid afternoon, settle in and set sail in the evening.Day 2: At Sea
You will be at sea all day making your way across Denmark Strait and passing over submarine canyons that enrich the whale feeding grounds off Greenland's south-east coast.Day 3: East Greenland Coast
Explore the east Greenland coast, along the flanks of Knud Rasmussen Land, where old volcanic lavas, thousands of metres thick, plunge into the frozen sea.Days 4-7: Scoresby Sound / Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord
If the pack ice allows, you may reach the breathtaking Scoresby Sound and Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord, the world's largest fjords. Massive glaciers that calve here form the birthplace of Greenland's renowned giant icebergs. Visit remote Inuit communities, hike on the vast tundra and cruise in your Zodiacs among the bergs.Days 8-9: At Sea
You will be at sea all day, enjoying informative talks as you cruise north-east across the Greenland Sea. Keep an eye out for seabirds, whales and pack ice that stretches north across the Arctic Ocean to the North Pole.Days 10-11: Exploring Spitsbergen's West Coast
Spend two days sampling the delights of Spitsbergen's mountainous west coast, where glaciers calve into beautiful Hornsund and adjacent bays. Observe remarkable bird cliffs and take long walks on spongy permafrost amid dramatic mountain scenery.Days 12-14: Arctic Ocean / East Coast of Spitsbergen
Along the north coast you push into the Arctic Ocean pack ice, where you'll search for walrus and seals. In the coastal mountains, visit trapper huts and stay alert for polar bears. East Spitsbergen is a different world--a polar desert. If ice conditions allow you will try to pass south through the narrow Hinlopen Strait, a channel flanked by austere, cream-coloured slopes rich in fossils. On your walks you'll seek eider ducks, Arctic foxes and beautiful ivory gulls.Day 15: Bear Island
You will be at sea this morning, and then hope to explore remote and mysterious Bear Island where you may Zodiac around lofty sea stacks, hike amid tundra wildflowers and encounter Arctic fox.Days 16-17: Exploring the Norwegian Coastline
Spend the next two days exploring the northern reaches of the superb Norwegian coastline. You may stop at Alta to view 6,000 year old petroglyphs, then sail south to cod fishing villages nestled against towering mountains in the Lofoten Islands. Watch for passing whales as you Zodiac cruise beneath steep bird cliffs alive with razorbills and guillemots and explore narrow fjords.Days 18-20: Torget Island / Sor-Gjaeslingan / Runde / Bergen
Sailing south, you will hopefuly land at Torget Island to inspect the bizarre rock formation Torghatten, a legendary hole in the mountain created by a troll's arrow. You may visit the charming fishing village of Sor-Gjaeslingan and and visit the boisterous bird cliffs of Runde. Finish your adventure in the historic waterfront town of Bergen.Trip Information
| Ship | Polar Pioneer |
| Highlights | Smaller research ship; magnificent fjords and giant icebergs, the elusive polar bear, beautiful landscapes, Scoresby Sund, and Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord |
| Trip Notes | Included:Group transfers to and from the ship; ship's accommodation; All meals on board ship; All shore excursions from the ship including Zodiacs; Lectures, videos, slide and film shows and guide services; Medical services (resident doctor and well-equipped clinic on board); Port taxes and port charges imposed by government authorities; Pre-departure information and briefing; Sightseeing tour in Longyearbyen.Not Included:Air transport to and from the ship; Visa, passport and vaccination charges and airport departure taxes; Hotels and meals not included in ship cruise itinerary; Optional excursions not included in the ship cruise itinerary; Laundry, postage, personal clothing, medical expenses, personal travel insurance and items of a personal nature such as bar charges and phone calls; Emergency evacuation charges. |
| Payment Policy | A deposit of $1250 per person is required to confirm your reservation. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure.Payment MethodsDeposit: credit cards are accepted (VISA, MC, AmEx, Discover); Final payment: check or wire.WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS FOR FINAL PAYMENT. |
When can I go?
| Start Date | Finish Date | Places Available |
| 2008-08-19 | 2008-09-07 | + |
| Trip Price | |
| USD | 7755.00 |
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