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Marine: Arctic Highlights (XVAHNX)
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 Countries Visited: Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Trip Style: Marine - Small-ship adventures on the world's great seas and rivers The poles of the Earth, the wonders of the Galapagos, the mysteries of the Amazon, out-of-the-way Greek Islands and other great places are best (and sometimes only) accessed by boat. Marine trips get you there aboard small ships, exclusive yachts and catamarans.
Service Level: Information Not Available
Physical Demands Rating: 2 - There'll be some light walking and hiking. Suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Group Size: Max 134 aboard the G Expedition.
Meals Included: 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 14 dinners
Accommodations: Aboard MS Expedition in quad-, triple-, twin-share cabins, or suites (all with en suite bathrooms and porthole or window) (14 nights). Please note that all cabins consist of twin-size berths and are ocean-facing. Suites have one queen-size bed.
Highlights
Explore the edges of an ice floe by Zodiac, walk on the tundra searching for birds, keep an eye out for a variety of whale species, learn about the Arctic from lectures and on-site briefings, sail through magnificent fjords and visit a local Greenland community in Ittoqqortoormiit
Description
Sailing from Spitsbergen to Greenland, follow the ice's edge with an eye peeled to the horizon for wildlife. Navigating south, youll explore this remote landscape not only by ship but also on foot and via Zodiac. This journey highlights the contrast and change in the Arctic as you move south, finally ending in Iceland, "the Land of Fire and Ice." An Inuit village, unique wildlife, and remote destinations are just some of the highlights on this truly unforgettable voyage through the Arctic.
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| Call 504-398-0056 for more information or to book today! Mention code 12772159 | | G Adventures | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Longyearbyen | Day 1 Longyearbyen (1D)
Drop off your checked luggage by 2pm at the joining hotels luggage storage room and there will be a late afternoon transfer. Depart Longyearbyen in the evening. Additional Notes: Need help getting to the Arctics Weve held spaces on a flight from Oslo to Longyearbyen on Sept 2. Speak to your sales agent or GCO to purchase. Included Activities: Embarkation of the G Expedition Transport: Locate the G representative for your included arrival transfer. Private Vehicle | | Days 2-5 | Greenland Sea | Days 2-5 Spitsbergen/Greenland Sea
Over four full days, explore a small portion of the western coast of Spitsbergen. Entering the fall the days are getting shorter so try to take advantage of all of the sunlight possible to search for wildlife. Spend these days in search of the elusive polar bears as they hunt seals. Look out for Svalbards unique subspecies of reindeer. Although much smaller than their southern relatives, they still carry impressive antlers. Keep a sharp lookout for Arctic foxes. By not having a set itinerary, we take on an expedition spirit and are free to take advantage of the best that Svalbard has to offer. Included Activities: Zodiac Excursion (Arctic) Transport: G Expedition | | Days 6-7 | Northeast Greenland National Park | Days 6-7 Northeast Greenland National Park
Frigid waters drain from the Arctic Ocean in a southwest current along the coast of Northeast Greenland. Often, drifting pack ice is pushed along the coast. We will attempt to approach and follow the pack ice edge to explore the polar seascape. Keep a lookout for sea mammals like seals and whales and also sea birds such as kittiwakes and fulmars. Included Activities: Arctic Lectures and Educational Programs Transport: G Expedition | | Days 8-12 | Denmark Strait | Days 8-12 Ittoqqortoomiit/Denmark Strait
Sail through and land in some of the most spectacular fjord country in the world along down the coast of Greenland, while exploring rarely visited glaciers, bays and inlets. This is the largest national park in the world, nearly impossible to reach except on expedition ships. Spectacular geology combined with glacial features create steep mountains raising directly from the sea. Look out for picturesque scenery, wildlife and other interesting landing sites in this unspoiled wilderness. Depending on ice, spend these days exploring the massive fjord system of Northeast Greenland National Park, which includes portions of Scoresbysund. These intricate fjord systems are everything from wide and unimaginable to narrow and steeply spectacular with some of the best mountain scenery in the world. Walking over lush stands of colourful autumn tundra may lead to opportunities to see musk oxen grazing nearby. Included Activities: Ittoqqortoormiit Community Visit Transport: G Expedition | | Days 13-14 | Reykjavik | Days 13-14 Denmark Strait/ReykjavIk
Enjoy the lecture series while watching the seas for whales. Head towards Iceland and the steaming hot springs of ReykjavIk. The view is often complemented by soaring fulmars, kittiwakes, gannets, guillemots, and razorbills. Included Activities: Arctic Lectures and Educational Programs Transport: G Expedition | | Day 15 | Reykjavik | Day 15 ReykjavIk (1B)
For guests departing on disembarkation day, G Adventures will provide a complimentary transfer at 0800 or at 1300 to Keflavik International Airport from the port. Guests who opt to take the 1300 transfer may explore the city in the morning and store their luggage at the port until 1230. If you are opting for the later transfer, please ensure you are back at the port by 1230 to claim your baggage. For guests who are planning on staying in Reykjavik post trip, taxis will be available for hire at the pier to transfer them to their accommodations. All transfer arrangements will be confirmed while on board prior to departure, to ensure that all needs are met. Transport: Private Vehicle |
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Local Flights: There are no local flights included in the price of this trip.
You are free to depart Reykjavik from the afternoon onward on Day 14. Do not book any morning flights out of Reykjavik.
Dossier Disclaimer:The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer: While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances. |
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