Four Arctic Islands

Depart Copenhagen and fly to Kangerlussuaq. Met at the airport and transfer to ship anchored in Sondre Stromfjord. Set sail along this long stretch of water towards the Davis Strait.

Nuuk is the administrative capital and the oldest town in Greenland. It is located on the tip of a large peninsula, at the mouth of one of the largest and most spectacular fjord systems in the world.

The abandoned mining town of Ivittuut is actually an ancient Viking settlement. Now, it is a place where we hope to see musk oxen for the first time. These hardy animals are still plentiful in Greenland, although they are hunted by local inuits.

A little over a thousand years ago (985 A.D.), a group of Norsemen led by Eric the Red, left Iceland to settle in Greenland.  Soon afterwards, the Norsemen established a flourishing community in this fjord. Farming is still the main occupation in Qassiarsuk and the sheep farmers in the area cultivate the same fields, and let their animals graze on the same hillsides as the early Vikings. Enjoy a guided walk through the village and see the reconstructions of Erik the Red's farm and Tjodhilde's Church.

Sail around the southernmost point in Greenland and head across the Denmark Strait to Iceland. Enjoy lectures on board an spend time on deck looking for birds and marine mammals.

Spend time in this picturesque and cosmopolitan city. Browse delightful boutiques and visit the impressive cathedral.

This west region of Iceland is known as the 'Sagaland'. Take your time to explore Stykkishólmur’s diversity with lava and rock formations, glaciers, volcanic activity, and hot and cold springs. Participate in a range of exciting excursions such as kayaking, hiking and horse riding.

As we cross the Greenland Sea, enjoy lectures on board an spend time on deck looking for birds and marine mammals.

Jan Mayen is the most isolated island in the Northern Hemisphere. It is home to the Beerenberg Volcano, the northernmost active volcano on earth.  We will do our best to make it possible to make a rare landing on this amazing island, which is home to thousands of sea birds. This will be an experience of a lifetime.

Crossing the Greenland Sea towards Spitsbergen.

The Isfjord is the most prominent fjord system on Svalbard, and we will sail through it on our way to Longyearbyen, arriving during the bright summer night. In the morning, disembark and transfer to the airport for flight to Oslo.