Under the Northern Lights: Exploring Iceland & East Greenland

Explore two of the last unspoiled wilderness areas on the planet with a chance to see the Northern Lights

Under the Northern Lights: Exploring Iceland & East Greenland

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Trip Fee

$ 12.295

Date

19 September - 02 October 2026

Trip Information

Cruising along Iceland’s mountainous Vestfjords and Greenland’s remote northeast coast, home to the largest fjord system in the world, you’ll discover diverse and dramatically rugged landscapes rich in iconic arctic wildlife. Immersed in the untamed beauty of the Arctic, you’ll experience Inuit culture at Ittoqqortoormiit, visit ancient Thule sites, and marvel at the majesty of massive icebergs and towering bird cliffs. If you’re lucky, you may also catch sight of the spectacular Northern Lights dancing across the sky. The Arctic has been inspiring explorers for centuries, and our expeditions offer the chance for you to discover why.

Activity Areas

New Polar Holidays
Polar

Region & Country & City

Greenland, Iceland

Included in the Price

— All meals while on the ship — Beer and house wine during dinner — All accommodation — All transport and listed activities — Tour leader throughout and qualified Expedition Staff — We can include flights from the UK. Please contact us for a quote.

Not Included In The Price

— Travel insurance — Single accommodation (available on request) — Visas or vaccinations

Accommodation Information

— 12 nights on the ship, 1 hotel night in Reykjavik — Expedition cruising in comfortable conditions

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Itinerary

Day 1 Start Reykjavik, Iceland

Arrive in the Icelandic capital in the morning and make your way to your included hotel. You have the day to explore the city on your own.

Day 2 Embark

This afternoon, you’ll board your vessel and begin your expedition. Get ready for a great adventure ahead!

Day 3 Exploring the Westfjords

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. We 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 colourful beaches, and rolling green hills 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 civilisation, 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 Cruising

As we cruise north across the Denmark Strait, your expedition team prepare you for the adventures that await. Learn about the storied history and politics of the Arctic, its fascinating wildlife, geology, ecology and climate, and the incredible sights you will soon explore. The team also search for seabirds soaring around your ship, as well as the whales that frequent the waters here.

Day 5 - 12 Explore Northeast Greenland

During your tour of Greenland’s remote northeast coast, enjoy Zodiac cruises and shore visits to several locations. We also keep an eye out for grazing muskoxen, as 40 percent 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, Røde Ø offers a picturesque locale for admiring the beauty of sky-blue bergs set against striking red sandstone cliffs. Magnificent vistas also await at Kong Oscar Fjord, with possible landings at Ella Ø, renowned for its rugged cliffs and ice-choked waters, and flower-rich Botanikerbugt, on Ymer Ø.

Day 13 Cruising

As your Arctic adventure winds down, take in a presentation by our onboard experts, share your photos, sip an icy cocktail in the bar or watch a movie, there are many activities during your time at sea. Your expedition team will also be on hand to answer any questions and point out wildlife.

Travel Dates

19 September - 02 October 2026 $ 12.295

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