HIGHLIGHTS
- Experience
and compare the rugged terrains of Spitsbergen, Greenland and Iceland
- Enjoy
fabulous hikes for breathtaking mountain views
- Trek
along the tundra to see musk ox and reindeer
- Be
overwhelmed by the magnificence of Polar bears
- Watch
for narwhals, dolphins and seals of many types, as well as myriad
seabirds
- Feel
the expansiveness of Greenland’s ice cap with calving
glaciers and huge icebergs
- Enjoy
the delightful fishing town of Iceland’s Isafjordur
- Adopt
a Polar Bear!
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person in USD
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| Start Date | End Date | Stateroom Triple | Stateroom Twin | Balcony Stateroom C | Balcony Stateroom B | Balcony Stateroom A | Balcony Suite | Junior Suite | Captains Suite |
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Rates are listed per person in USD
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| Start Date | End Date | (Starting from)
Stateroom Triple | (Mid-range)
Balcony Stateroom A | (High-end)
Captains Suite |
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ITINERARY
Please Note: Not all
tours depart in Longyearbyen, some tours depart in Reykjavik. In which
case, this itinerary is reversed.
Day
1
Cruise
out of Longyearbyen along the jagged mountains, huge glaciers and bird
cliffs of Isfjorden.
Days
2 - 3
Walk
on tundra keeping an eye out for reindeer; photograph a variety of
wildflowers including saxifrage, moss campion, bell-heather and hairy
lousewort. By Zodiac, look for Polar bears and walrus on the pack ice.
Take in the enormous glacier of Monacobreen, and visit
trappers’ camps and whaling stations. Experience thousands of
seabirds nesting such as Brunnich’s guillemots, little auks
and Kittiwakes.
Days
4 - 5
Cross
the Greenland Sea while watching for seabirds and whales (Fin and
Beluga). Listen to experts share stories of early explorers such as
Nansen and Scoresby. Keep an eye out for Polar bears, walrus, Arctic
hare and musk ox, as well as 4 kinds of seals: ringed, bearded and harp
and hooded.
Days
6 - 8
Experience
the ice of Greenland; the ice cap covers 81% of the island. In Kaiser
Franz Josef Fjord, visit trappers’ huts on the tundra where
you might also find musk ox, Arctic fox and Eider ducks. Watch
waterfalls cascade down steep walls at Kap Humboldt, creating a climate
for spectacular hanging gardens.
Days
9 - 11
Explore
the world’s biggest fjord, Scoresbysund (Greenland), with
glaciers that explosively calve and create giant icebergs. Inuit grant
a warm welcome and share the experiences they live. If kayaking, watch
for Polar bears and narwhals.
Day
12
Sail
along the Blosseville Coast searching for musk ox and narwhals. Soak up
the magnificent scenery of stunning mountains and deep fjords.
Day
13
Cruise
towards Iceland across the Denmark Strait. Enjoy watching the circling
seabirds such as northern fulmars and black-backed gulls, and spot
dolphins, orcas and other whales.
Day
14
Arrive
at the stunning fishing town of Isafjordur in Iceland’s
northwest. Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for
your flight to Reykjavik.
Greg Mortimer (Luxury Expedition, 120-guests)
Capable of negotiating the strongest winds and waves, the Greg Mortimer is built to world-class polar standards. It is designed in close consultation with expedition specialists, taking advantage of Auroras more than 25 years of experience.
(Click image to view Ship details)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Tour
in Longyearbyen and transfer to ship
- Transfer
from ship to Isafjordur airport
- Economy
flight from Isafjordur to Reykavik
- All
meals on board ship
- All
shore excursions from the ship including Zodiacs
- Lectures,
videos, slide and film shows and guide services
- Medical
services; there is a resident doctor and well-equipped clinic on board
- Port
taxes and port charges imposed by government authorities
- Pre-departure
information and briefing
- One
polar bear adoption per passenger
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
ADVENTURE
OPTIONS
- Kayaking:
$1,090 per person
- Climbing:
$1,090 per person
