23 days tour

Ultimate Arctic Islands & Iceland

Ultimate Arctic Islands & Iceland

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Itinerary of your trip Ultimate Arctic Islands & Iceland

  • Day 1 Day 1: Oslo - Longyearbyen
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Oslo - Longyearbyen

      Fly from Oslo to the administrative capital of Svalbard, Longyearbyen, where you will board Scenic Eclipse and be warmly welcomed by the crew. Toast the start of your adventure at tonightโ€™s welcome reception where the Captain will introduce the crew and your expert Discovery Team. Please book your flight to arrive prior to 5am. A pre tour night or city stay is advisable to ensure you meet the included flight to Longyearbyen  on embarkation day. Your included ontour flight will not be finalised until closer to departure.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Svalbard Archipelago
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Svalbard Archipelago

      The Svalbard Archipelago is one of the worldโ€™s northernmost inhabited areas, with rugged glaciers and frozen tundras waiting to be explored. Due to her size and unique technological capabilities, Scenic Eclipse will take you on an in-depth exploration of this fragile region of vast environmental significance with minimal impact. Due to the extraordinary nature of the region, the sailing and expedition schedule is flexible. Your experienced Captain and Discovery Leader will carefully plan each dayโ€™s activities based on the conditions.  Discovery: Our cruises include a vast range of tailored Scenic Discovery experiences and getting out into the big wild will be a highlight. Equipped with a fleet of Zodiacs, kayaks and a submarine (additional cost and subject to regulatory approval), daily Scenic Discovery excursions to search for the wildlife, marine life and their predators will take you to places of your wildest dreams. Scenic Eclipse cruises in the prime time for wildlife spotting, and there will be opportunities to be on the lookout for the dominant predators including Polar bear, who number as many as 3,000 animals, as well as the Arctic fox. Marine species include the carefully protected walrus with its characteristic tusks and several species of whales. Once hunted almost out of existence in a region now transformed into a dedicated conservation area, your encounters with these giants of the sea will be a memory to treasure. There will be the chance to cruise secluded bays and stunning fjords and glaciers on the west coast of the island. Each day, the Discovery Leaders will schedule activities so that when youโ€™re on board youโ€™ll have plenty to keep you occupied, including entertaining presentations, documentaries and more. There will also be time for you to relax in your suite, watch the live streaming on your TV from the exterior cameras, and tempt your palate as you explore the extensive range of dining options.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Svalbard Archipelago
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Svalbard Archipelago

      Continue exploring the Svalbard Archipelago.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Svalbard Archipelago
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Svalbard Archipelago

      Continue exploring the Svalbard Archipelago.

  • Day 5 Day 5: At Sea
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: At Sea

      Cruise towards the East Coast of Greenland, crossing the Greenland Sea and following the edge of the ice. Relax on board and make use of the Spa Sanctuary or even take a yoga class in the studio. Thereโ€™ll be insightful lectures and presentations from the Discovery Team in the theatre. From your verandah keep an eye out for whales and sea ice.

  • Day 6 Day 6: At Sea
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: At Sea

      Enjoy a day relaxing at sea and take advantage of the many facilities on board your luxury yacht.

  • Day 7 Day 7: North East Greenland
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: North East Greenland

      Approaching North East Greenland you may encounter  a variety of seabirds such as northern Fulmar and migratory Brunnichs guillemots. This stretch of coastline is ripe for exploration, with its many secrets locked in place by drift ice for up to eight months each year. Home to polar bear, snowy owl and musk ox, itโ€™s the worldโ€™s largest national park, covering 972,000km2, most of which is inland ice, and the rest a fjord landscape. Discovery: Enjoy Scenic Discovery excursions exploring by Zodiac, looking for musk ox, Arctic hare and eider ducks, or discover old trappers huts on hikes across the tundra. Conditions permitting, there will be a good chance for kayakers to paddle the waterways.

  • Day 8 Day 8: East Coast Fjords
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: East Coast Fjords

      Spend five days cruising and exploring Greenlandโ€™s magnificent East Coast Fjords, the worldโ€™s largest fjord system. Cruise among glorious icebergs and active volcanoes and feel the spray of thundering waterfalls. Enter Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord, a remote and rarely visited fjord system that lies within the North East Greenland National Park with countless opportunities for exploration. Cruising through Kong Oskar Fjord you will marvel at the geological beauty of the mountains. Head south along the coast of Liverpool Land, on a passage that is dependent on ice conditions, to reach Scoresby Sund, the worldโ€™s biggest fjord. Massive glaciers dump into this fjord, the birthplace of the famous big Greenland icebergs. Visit the remote Inuit community of Ittoqqortoormiit (Scoresby Town) to learn about their lifestyle in this remote and harsh environment. Discovery: Partake in Scenic Discovery excursions from hiking across the tundra in search of ancient graveyards and abandoned summer villages occupied 3,000 years ago by Eskimos. This area provides excellent opportunities for kayaking in its maze of calm, interconnecting waterways. If luck is on your side, the shy and sometimes elusive wildlife may be seen, from musk oxen to Arctic hares.

  • Day 9 Day 9: East Coast Fjords
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: East Coast Fjords

      Cruise among glorious icebergs and active volcanoes and feel the spray of thundering waterfalls.

  • Day 10 Day 10: East Coast Fjords
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: East Coast Fjords

      Cruise among glorious icebergs and active volcanoes and feel the spray of thundering waterfalls.

  • Day 11 Day 11: East Coast Fjords
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: East Coast Fjords

      Cruise among glorious icebergs and active volcanoes and feel the spray of thundering waterfalls.

  • Day 12 Day 12: East Coast Fjords
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: East Coast Fjords

      Cruise among glorious icebergs and active volcanoes and feel the spray of thundering waterfalls.

  • Day 13 Day 13: At Sea
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: At Sea

      Cruise the Denmark Strait across to the Icelandic capital of Reykjavik. The  expert Discovery Team will recount your extraordinary adventures to leave you with a rich understanding and lasting memories of this very remote, pristine and fragile environment.

  • Day 14 Day 14: Reykjavik
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Reykjavik

      Icelandโ€™s quirky capital city is yours to discover at leisure.

  • Day 15 Day 15: Snaefellsnes Peninsula
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Snaefellsnes Peninsula

      Sparkling fjords, dramatic volcanic peaks, sheer sea cliffs and vast lava flows beckon as you cruise in and around the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. Look for the vast concentrations of bird species nesting on the treacherous Lรกtrabjarg cliffs, and marine life in the waters of the Peninsula.  Discovery: With a flexible itinerary and depending on the conditions, take Scenic Discovery excursions by kayak or onshore for landings.

  • Day 16 Day 16: Isafjรถrdur
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Isafjรถrdur

      Lying in the incredibly stunning landscapes of the Westfjords is the small town of Isafjรถrdur.Freechoice: Visit the ร“svรถr Maritime Museum.Discovery: Choose a Scenic Discovery excursion from a walk in search of birdlife on Vigur Island, to a hike in the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, or take a kayak adventure.

  • Day 17 Day 17: Grimsey Island - Akureyri
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 17: Grimsey Island - Akureyri

      Keep your eyes open for whales and dolphins as you cruise to Grimsey Island, straddling the Arctic Circle.  Discovery: Scenic Discovery excursions by kayak offer opportunities to spot puffins and other birdlife, or take a walk across this small island and cross the Arctic Circle. Cruise into the harbour of Akureyri this evening and admire the views of the brightly coloured houses against the backdrop of a snow-capped mountain under the sultry hues of the Arctic summer evening. There is ample time to explore at your leisure and enjoy some of the local nightlife.

  • Day 18 Day 18: Akureyri
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 18: Akureyri

      Freechoice: Enter the Herring Era Museum to learn about this once thriving industry, or explore Akureyri and taste local specialties. Choose the Laufas Open Air Museum and Godafoss Waterfall or play a round of golf.

  • Day 19 Day 19: Hรบsavรญk
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 19: Hรบsavรญk

      Nestled on the edge of Shaky Bay, the town of Hรบsavรญk is one of the best locations in Iceland to see multiple species of whales.Freechoice: Board the traditional fishing boats for a whale-watching cruise or visit the geothermal region of Lake Mรฝvatn. Alternatively enter Vatnajรถkull National Park and see the impressive Dettifoss waterfall whose powerful flow originates from the largest glacier in Iceland.

  • Day 20 Day 20: Seydisfjรถrdur
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 20: Seydisfjรถrdur

      Docking right in the heart of this charming town settled by wealthy Norwegian fishermen gives free time to explore at leisure.Freechoice: Your local guide will share stories of the town on a walking tour including a short concert in the Blue Church, or meet some local residents and share morning tea together, discovering their way of life.Discovery: Choose a Scenic Discovery excursion hiking in the Skรกlanes nature reserve.

  • Day 21 Day 21: Westman Islands
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 21: Westman Islands

      Born from geological volatility, this small archipelago is home to vast species of birdlife in the short summer, including nesting puffins. Heimaey was the site of the eruption of the Eldfell volcano in 1973 that covered most of the island with volcanic ash.Freechoice: Tour the island and visit the Volcano Museum built around one of the destroyed houses, or cruise around the island with a local captain in search of birdlife, including the puffin colonies.Discovery: Take a Scenic Discovery excursion hiking over the lava fields to the top of the new volcanic cone.EnrichBe immersed in Icelandic culture and folklore at a private performance.

  • Day 22 Day 22: Thorlakshofn
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 22: Thorlakshofn

      Freechoice: Visit the geothermal area and see how the power generated sustains daily life on the island. Choose to visit the small village of Eyrarbakki and taste some local lobster, or take a dip in the famous Blue Lagoon geothermal spa.Discovery: Take a Scenic Discovery excursion hiking the glacial fields at Mรฝrdalsjรถkull ice cap.

  • Day 23 Day 23: Reykjavik
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 23: Reykjavik

      Reykjavik signals the end of your cruise as you disembark taking with you a lifetime of wonderful memories. Please book your flight to depart after 12pm.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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