Northern Lights Explorer

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Northern Lights Explorer

Due to shorter days in the high latitudes and darkening evening skies, this voyage follows the coastlines of the Arctic Circle, navigating the Norwegian and Greenland seas, and discovering remote islands and villages. As night descends, we eagerly gaze skywards, anticipating the enchantment of the northern lights. This breathtaking natural phenomenon presents a surreal display of vibrant hues—blue, green, pink, and violet—that gracefully dance across the night sky. Regions near the Arctic Circle, including northern Norway, Iceland, and Greenland, stand among the world's finest locations to witness this captivating light show.

Day by day

Day 1 : Kirkenes
Upon reaching Kirkenes, a representative will meet you and transfer you to the designated group hotel. Upon arrival, visit the hospitality desk to collect luggage tags and consult the ground operations team for pre-embarkation details or information on dining, cash withdrawal, and last-minute shopping. The rest of the day is free, with all meals at your expense.

Accommodation: Thon Hotel Kirkenes (or similar)
Day 2 : Embarkation Day

In the morning, ensure your cabin luggage has clearly labeled tags with your name and cabin number. Your luggage will be picked up from the hotel, transferred to the port for clearance, and delivered to your cabin before your boarding. Keep valuables with you throughout the day. After a relaxed breakfast, check out, and embark on a Kirkenes excursion. In the late afternoon, transfer to the pier for boarding. Settle into your cabin, attend safety briefings, and experience the excitement of departure. In the evening, join the Welcome Dinner to acquaint yourself with fellow expeditioners, the friendly team, and crew, marking the beginning of an exciting adventure.

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Highlights

Sail in a Northern Lights hotspot.
Hike in Iceland's remote Westfjords, surrounded by splendid solitude.
Explore Vega Island, a UNESCO site below the Arctic Circle known for eider duck down.
Attempt a landing on Jan Mayen with Mount Beerenberg, the northernmost active volcano.
Discover Greenland's Scoresbysund, home to the world's largest fjord system and stunning icebergs.

Activities

Sea Kayaking
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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