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Under the Northern Lights: Exploring Iceland & East Greenland
Operated by Intrepid Travel
Tripcode: BQMY
Overview
Destination:
Greenland,
Iceland,
Start:Reykjavik, Iceland
Finish:Reykjavik, Iceland
Finish:Reykjavik, Iceland
Duration:14 days
Type:Group tour (max 199)
Travel Period
September 2026 - September 2026
Explore two of the last unspoiled wilderness areas in Iceland and East Greenland. Over 14 days, you’ll cruise along Iceland’s mountainous Westfjords and Greenland’s remote northeast coast – home to the largest fjord system in the world. Discover diverse and rugged landscapes, rich in arctic wildlife. Immerse yourself in the untamed beauty of the Arctic and experience Inuit culture firsthand at Ittoqqortoormiit. Visit ancient Thule sites steeped in history, see massive icebergs and towering bird cliffs and if you’re lucky, you may also see the spectacular northern lights dancing across the sky!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This trip is onboard the Ultramarine ship.
This trip starts and finishes in Reykjavic, Iceland
Your voyage is operated by our polar partner, Quark Expeditions. All accommodation and transfer arrangements as listed in the itinerary are also operated by Quark Expeditions or their local representatives.
BOOKING CONDITIONS
To confirm your reservation, a deposit of 25% (unless indicated otherwise at time of booking) of the total invoice amount is required at time of booking. Balances are due 120 days prior to departure.
Please refer to the "Booking terms and conditions" page on our website for all Quark Expedition terms and conditions, http://www.intrepidtravel.com/booking-intrepid/booking-conditions
ADVENTURE OPTIONS
Kayaking, Day paddle and Tundra to Table: Inuit Culinary Experience are available to book on this trip. Some activities must be booked prior to departure and incurs an additional cost. Spaces are limited so please enquire at time of booking. Some previous, recent experience is essential for kayaking. Flight seeing is also offered on some itineraries. This activity is at no additional cost and does not need to be pre-booked.
This trip starts and finishes in Reykjavic, Iceland
Your voyage is operated by our polar partner, Quark Expeditions. All accommodation and transfer arrangements as listed in the itinerary are also operated by Quark Expeditions or their local representatives.
BOOKING CONDITIONS
To confirm your reservation, a deposit of 25% (unless indicated otherwise at time of booking) of the total invoice amount is required at time of booking. Balances are due 120 days prior to departure.
Please refer to the "Booking terms and conditions" page on our website for all Quark Expedition terms and conditions, http://www.intrepidtravel.com/booking-intrepid/booking-conditions
ADVENTURE OPTIONS
Kayaking, Day paddle and Tundra to Table: Inuit Culinary Experience are available to book on this trip. Some activities must be booked prior to departure and incurs an additional cost. Spaces are limited so please enquire at time of booking. Some previous, recent experience is essential for kayaking. Flight seeing is also offered on some itineraries. This activity is at no additional cost and does not need to be pre-booked.
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Standard inclusions
- Meals: Meals: 13 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 12 dinners.
- Transport: Ship, Zodiac.
- Accommodation: Expedition Ship (12 nights), comfortable hotel (1 nights).
Itinerary
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Collapse allDay 1: Reykjavik, Iceland
Welcome to Iceland! When you arrive in Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital, make your way to your hotel for a free afternoon and evening. You can arrive at any time, as you have the full day at leisure to settle in and explore the city at your own pace.
Day 2: Reykjavik, Iceland - Embark
After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a free morning in Reykjavik before your transfer to the ship this afternoon. When you arrive at the port, you’ll embark and be introduced to your Expedition Team. Then, set sail for the Westfjords.
Day 3: Westfjords, Iceland
Each region of Iceland has its own appeal for nature, bird and history lovers, and the little-visited Vestfjords (Westfjords), where the land meets the sea in the most dramatic fashion, is no exception. Often referred to as ‘Iceland’s best kept secret,’ this rugged peninsula at the country’s remote northwestern tip is rife with fjords and mountains sloping down to the sea in impossibly beautiful ways. You’ll spend the day exploring the fjords and shores of Iceland’s oldest region, enjoying its kaleidoscope of diverse land and seascapes. Here, tumbling cliffs and gushing waterfalls alternate with colorful beaches, and rolling green hills that lead up to high moorlands dotted with rocky outcrops, small lakes and the occasional shaggy Icelandic sheep or horse grazing in the distance. A few little outposts of civilization, small fishing communities are nestled on fjord edges and the shores of the Denmark Strait, facing out into the mighty Atlantic and toward East Greenland—keeping alive a maritime heritage going back to the Viking days.
Day 4: At Sea
As you sail southwest across the Denmark Strait towards Greenland, your Expedition Team will prepare you for the exciting adventures ahead, both on and off-ship. Your team of polar experts will present on a wide range of topics, including the geology, wildlife, climatology and enthralling history of Greenland. The team will also search for (and identify) the seabirds soaring about the ship, also alerting you whenever there’s a whale sighting.
Days 5-12: Northwest Greenland
During your exploration of Greenland’s remote northeast coast, you’ll head out on daily (weather dependent) Zodiac cruises and shore visits to several locations. Keep an eye out for grazing muskoxen, as 40 per cent of the world’s population lives in Northeast Greenland National Park! Sailing through spectacular Scoresby Sund, the birthplace of many icebergs, you’ll immediately see why some say it’s the most beautiful fjord system on the planet. Sites such as Frederiksdal and Sydkap offer opportunities to explore the colourful tundra and the remains of ancient Thule settlements. At the entrance of the sound is East Greenland’s most northerly community – Ittoqqortoormiit – where you may spend time interacting with the Inuit people and learning about their way of life. You may also have a chance to see the northern lights here if the skies are clear. Deeper in the sound, Rode O is perfect for admiring the beauty of sky-blue icebergs set against striking red sandstone cliffs. Magnificent vistas also await at Kong Oscar Fjord, with possible landings at Ella O – renowned for its rugged cliffs and flower-rich Botanikerbugt on Ymer O.
Day 13: At Sea
As your Arctic adventure winds down, take in a presentation by your onboard experts, share your photos, sip an icy cocktail in the bar or watch a movie – there are many activities available during your time at sea. Your Expedition Team will also be on hand to answer any questions and point out wildlife.
Day 14: Reykjavik, Iceland
After breakfast, transfer independently to the Keflavik International Airport for your onward journey home. If you’d like to extend your time here, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time.
Departure dates
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Operator
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Intrepid is a small group tour travel company with humble beginnings that now sends over 100,000 travellers a year on grassroots and responsible travel tours.
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