Arctic Complete – Svalbard, Greenland & Iceland | Greg Mortimer Expedition Ship

Arctic Complete – Svalbard, Greenland & Iceland

Combining "Jewels of the Arctic", with "Svalbard Odyssey", will allow you to explore the western part of the European Arctic. From Reykjavik you will embark on an adventure to Svalbard where you can search for whales and walruses in the pack ice. Scoresbysund is the largest fjord in the world. Explore East Greenland and its icebergs. Visit the remarkable Palaeolithic site and marvel at colorful patterns on sandstone rock. You may also encounter musk-oxen or arctic hares.

Day by day

Day 1: Reykjavik

A representative will greet you upon arrival in Reykjavik and take you directly to your group's hotel. Visit the reception desk at the hotel to get luggage tags, and information about pre-departure details, dining, withdrawal of cash, or shopping. All meals and the rest of your day are on you.

Accommodation: Fosshotel Reykjavik (or similar).

Day 2: Embarkation Day

Your luggage will be collected from your hotel in the morning. It will then be sanitized and transported to the port. This ensures that it gets delivered safely into your cabin at the time of boarding. Make sure that your luggage is marked with your cabin number and name. Always keep valuables close to you. Explore Iceland's varied landscapes after checking-out with a Golden Circle tour. Transfer to the port to embark, to attend safety briefings and to enjoy the Welcome Dinner.

Day 3: Greenland

Day 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10: East Greenland

Day 11 & 12: Greenland Sea

Day 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 & 23: Svalbard

Day 24: Longyearbyen

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Highlights

Sail through Spitsbergen's sheltered fjords.

Listen to Greenland's ice "sing" with pops and cracks.

Venture near 80° north for polar bear sightings on pack ice.

Enjoy diverse terrains: ice caps, tundra, polar desert, and alpine ranges.

Activities

Sea Kayaking

Under full instruction from your sea kayaking guide, experience true tranquillity as you paddle through clinking ice floes and realise the enormity of the surrounding scenery. Look out for breaching whales, lounging seals and penguins zipping alongside your kayak. Some experience is required.

Ice Camping

Camp out on the ice and experience the silence which blankets the continent by night. This is your chance to completely connect with this ethereal ice world – wrap up warm and embrace the Antarctic elements.

Snowshoeing

Get a spring in your step when you slip on a pair of snowshoes in Antarctica. Enabling you to easily scale gentle slopes, this unique activity allows you to access hard to reach places and seek out the most impressive views.

Photography

Learn to capture wildlife and landscape shots in a small group photography program, including critiquing sessions and editing classes. Plus, Explorer Boat excursions with a dedicated photography expert on landings.

Explorer Boats

Achieve the best views and photographs from a forward facing Explorer Boats. They allow you to sit comfortably and securely while crackling through the ice-strewn waters. Look out for wildlife such as penguins, seals and whales as you cruise.

Yoga

It doesn’t get more serene than complimentary yoga classes to the tune of glacial scenery. Join the most unique exercise setting in the world after a day of exploration. Classes are regular but are dependent on weather conditions and swell.