Iceland's Wild West Coast to East Greenland

• Day 1 - Reykjavík, Iceland / Embark Ship

  Upon arrival, explore Reykjavík’s Old Town, including Hallgrímskirkja Cathedral and the National Museum with its Viking treasures. Then, embark National Geographic Endurance. Breakfast is on your own; lunch and dinner are included today.

• Day 2 - Westfjords of Iceland

  Explore the beautiful and peaceful Westfjords region of Iceland. Perhaps take a hike to a remote waterfall, explore the fjords by kayak, or enjoy a Zodiac cruise alongside stunning scenery and wildlife.

• Day 3 - Crossing the Denmark Strait

  Sail west across the Denmark Strait, where the cold East Greenland current carries icebergs south. Scan the water for marine life and enjoy life on board. Take a yoga class, unwind with a massage in the wellness center, and curl up next to the fireplace in the library. Visit the bridge and learn about navigation. Relax in one of the twin infinity hot tubs or spend some time in the only igloo at sea. Learn about the area from our onboard historians, naturalists, and photographers, and enjoy
  exceptional dining options. Plus, this is the time of year to be on the lookout for northern lights displays.

• Day 4/9 - Exploring Northeast Greenland and Scoresbysund

  Encompassing roughly 80 percent of the surface of Greenland, the Greenland ice sheet is the second-largest body of ice in the world. Weather and ice dictate our exact route, but we plan to explore well north of Scoresbysund in the largest national park in the world – Northeast Greenland National Park. We also set a course for Scoresbysund, the largest and longest fjord system on earth, with the village of Ittoqqortoormiit at its entrance. Being the end of summer, the ice has retreated as far as it ever does, allowing us to explore the fjords, bays, and nooks and crannies of this stunning coastline. We hope to see the iconic Arctic wildlife: polar bears, seals, and whales. We are also on constant watch for the northern lights, conditions permitting.

• Day 10/11 - Crossing the Denmark Strait / Exploring the Westfjords, Iceland

  We return across the Denmark Strait, headed just south of the Arctic Circle, to the Westfjords, a remote area backed by majestic cliffs. Explore by biking, hiking, enjoying local tastes, or photographing flowering plants in the oldest botanical garden in Iceland.

• Day 12 - Reykjavik, Iceland / Disembark Ship

  Disembark in Reykjavík with options to visit either the Blue Lagoon thermal baths or the Reykjanes Peninsula to view the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, prior to the flight home.

Please consider that our voyages are expeditionary in nature. This means, that there are no concrete itineraries, your captain and expedition leader will utilise their vast experience to chart the best course for your expedition depending on the climatic and environmental conditions. Mentioned highlights and wildlife cannot be guaranteed.