Spitsbergen, East Greenland and Iceland - Southbound

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a private charter flight to Longyearbyen, the largest settlement in Spitsbergen. As you embark in the afternoon, enjoy the stunning views of the mountainous landscape surrounding this seaside town.

Spend the day exploring Spitsbergen, the largest of the Svalbard islands. Experience the austere beauty of the island, visit spectacular glacier fronts, and steep-walled fjords. Keep an eye out for walrus, polar bears, and Spitsbergen reindeer. Bird enthusiasts will be thrilled to see arctic terns, skuas, long-tailed ducks, kittiwakes, and ivory gulls.

Continue your exploration of Spitsbergen. Visit the spectacular glacier fronts and steep-walled fjords. Look out for the abundant wildlife including walrus, polar bears, and Spitsbergen reindeer. Birders will have another chance to spot arctic terns, skuas, long-tailed ducks, kittiwakes, and ivory gulls.

Spend another day in the wildlife-rich Spitsbergen. Visit the spectacular glacier fronts and steep-walled fjords. Keep an eye out for walrus, polar bears, and Spitsbergen reindeer. Bird enthusiasts will have another chance to spot arctic terns, skuas, long-tailed ducks, kittiwakes, and ivory gulls.

Enjoy your final day in Spitsbergen. Visit the spectacular glacier fronts and steep-walled fjords. Look out for the abundant wildlife including walrus, polar bears, and Spitsbergen reindeer. Birders will have another chance to spot arctic terns, skuas, long-tailed ducks, kittiwakes, and ivory gulls.

Today, you'll sail south through the historic Greenland Sea. Learn about the wildlife and history of Greenland, your next stop. On deck, learn to identify seabirds on the wing. Take in a lecture, share your photos, sip an icy cocktail in the bar or watch a movie. There are many things to do during your time at sea.

Spend another day sailing through the historic Greenland Sea. On deck, learn to identify seabirds on the wing. Take in a lecture, share your photos, sip an icy cocktail in the bar or watch a movie. There are many things to do during your time at sea.

Today, you'll tour Greenland's remote eastern coast. Enjoy Zodiac cruises and shore visits to several locations. Explore the remains of ancient Thule settlements and keep an eye out for grazing muskoxen. Sail through spectacular Scoresbysund, the birthplace of many icebergs and, some say, the most beautiful fjord system in the world.

Continue your tour of Greenland's remote eastern coast. Enjoy Zodiac cruises and shore visits to several locations. Explore the remains of ancient Thule settlements and keep an eye out for grazing muskoxen. Sail through spectacular Scoresbysund, the birthplace of many icebergs and, some say, the most beautiful fjord system in the world.

Spend your final day in East Greenland. Enjoy Zodiac cruises and shore visits to several locations. Explore the remains of ancient Thule settlements and keep an eye out for grazing muskoxen. Sail through spectacular Scoresbysund, the birthplace of many icebergs and, some say, the most beautiful fjord system in the world.

Enjoy your last chance to explore East Greenland. Enjoy Zodiac cruises and shore visits to several locations. Explore the remains of ancient Thule settlements and keep an eye out for grazing muskoxen. Sail through spectacular Scoresbysund, the birthplace of many icebergs and, some say, the most beautiful fjord system in the world.

Today, you'll sail south through the Denmark Strait, your pathway toward Iceland. Your Expedition Team will keep you informed and entertained with presentations about the history of exploration in the Arctic and the seabirds you'll see soaring above your ship.

Spend another day sailing through the Denmark Strait. Your Expedition Team will keep you informed and entertained with presentations about the history of exploration in the Arctic and the seabirds you'll see soaring above your ship.

Your journey concludes in Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland. Disembark and if you have booked post-expedition accommodation, we provide a transfer to a central downtown location.