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Day 1 Reykjavík, Iceland / Embark Ship
Arrive in Reykjavík, the world’s northernmost capital, which lies just below the Arctic Circle. Transfer from the airport to the city and spend the day exploring at your own pace. Check in with the hospitality desk this afternoon to make final arrangements before your charter flight the following day.
Day 2 Reykjavík / Nuuk, Greenland / Embark Ship
This day has a recommended group flight.
Fly from Reykjavík on the recommended flight to Greenland's capital thriving capital city of Nuuk. Settle into your cabin and enjoy a scenic sailing out of the Nuuk fjord and into the open water of the Davis Strait, as the ship navigates north along the coastline.
Days 3-5 Greenland’s West Coast
Over these next three days, sail into deep fjords and witness the powerful glaciers that reach back to the famed Greenlandic Ice Cap. Zodiac cruise along glacier faces or hike along moraines recently left by retreating glaciers. Along the way, arrive to Sisimiut, a former whaling port, and enjoy your choice of guided walks through the sights and sounds of the village, including Dog Town or Sallinnguit, a portion of the Arctic Circle Trail that leads into the Greenlandic backcountry, or visit local entrepreneurs and artists. Finally, explore Disko Bay, filled with icebergs calved off of the most active glacier in the world, Sermeq Kujalleq, and take advantage of expedition activities as you explore Disko Island and the surrounding fjords, weather permitting.
Days 6-10 Baffin Island
Baffin Island is the largest island in Canada, spanning over 195,000 square miles. Its eastern coast sits on the edge of the high Arctic archipelago and is filled with steep fjords, glaciers, coves, tundra and wildlife that includes walruses, seals and a variety of whales. This awe-inspiring landscape, which has drawn curious explorers for centuries, continues to beckon, and your days spent here will be truly expeditionary as your captain and expedition leader respond to the elements and wildlife sightings encountered along the way.
Days 11-14 Exploring the Labrador Coast
Spend four days tracing the rugged, wild coast of Labrador, with expedition activities such as Zodiac cruising and kayaking along the islands, fjords and inlets that create this dynamic landscape. Keep a watchful eye on the Bridge as the ship navigates along the coast, which is dotted with icebergs flowing down from Greenland and the North Pole. Visit the fjords of Torngat National Park, and delve into the region’s Inuit history with your onboard archeologist. Stop at deserted outposts, watch for peregrine falcons and other birds soaring over the rocky shorelines of the spectacularly narrow Mugford Tickle, and take in the impressive Kaumajet Mountains. Head into the tiny fishing settlement of Indian Harbour to observe vast colonies of common murres along the sea cliffs before continuing on to scenic Battle Harbour to discover the legacy of this historic fishing village.
Days 15-16 Eastern Newfoundland
Cliffs, fjords and beaches grace the northeastern tip of Newfoundland. Hike, kayak and Zodiac cruise along this stunning coastline while keeping a watchful eye for migrating birds and whales as the ship sails south.
Day 17 St. John’s, Newfoundland / Disembark Ship
This day has a recommended group flight.
Today, disembark in St. John's and transfer to the airport for your flight home.