Natural splendour, bountiful wildlife and a pioneering spirit all coalesce in the High Arctic, a region once reserved for only the hardiest of travellers but now open to anyone with a real yearning for adventure. Starting out from the isolated Spitsbergen outpost of Longyearbyen, this expedition heads down through the Arctic Circle, taking in the islands of the Svalbard Archipelago, the north-east coast of Greenland and the journey over the Denmark Strait to Iceland. Following in the proverbial wake of explorers past, you'll be treated to stunning sceneries of vast glacial walls, sprawling fjord systems and icebergs the size of skyscrapers. Time spent on the ship will include educational presentations on tales of polar exploration and seabird identification, while there'll be plenty of opportunities for spotting the region's famed wildlife during Zodiac excursions. This voyage across the Arctic Circle allows travellers to experience three different countries of the Arctic in a relatively short space of time.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This trip starts from Helsinki, Finland and finishes in Reykjavik, Iceland
In 2025 this trip is onboard the Ocean Expolrer ship
In 2026 this trip is onboard the Ultramarine ship
Your voyage is operated by our polar partner Quark Expeditions. All accommodation and transfer arrangements as listed in the itinerary are also operated by Quark Expeditions or their local representatives.
BOOKING CONDITIONS
To confirm your reservation, a deposit of 25% (unless indicated otherwise at time of booking) of the total invoice amount is required at time of booking. Balances are due 120 days prior to departure.
Please refer to the "Booking terms and conditions" page on our website for all Quark Expedition terms and conditions. https://www.intrepidtravel.com/booking-intrepid/booking-conditions
ADVENTURE OPTIONS
Kayaking and day paddle are activities available to book on this trip. They must be booked prior to departure and will incur an additional cost. Spaces are limited so please enquire at time of booking. To participate in kayaking, previous, recent experience is essential. In addition, there are other included optional activities offered on some voyages such as hiking. This activity does not need to be booked in advance and no additional cost applies.
In 2025 this trip is onboard the Ocean Expolrer ship
In 2026 this trip is onboard the Ultramarine ship
Your voyage is operated by our polar partner Quark Expeditions. All accommodation and transfer arrangements as listed in the itinerary are also operated by Quark Expeditions or their local representatives.
BOOKING CONDITIONS
To confirm your reservation, a deposit of 25% (unless indicated otherwise at time of booking) of the total invoice amount is required at time of booking. Balances are due 120 days prior to departure.
Please refer to the "Booking terms and conditions" page on our website for all Quark Expedition terms and conditions. https://www.intrepidtravel.com/booking-intrepid/booking-conditions
ADVENTURE OPTIONS
Kayaking and day paddle are activities available to book on this trip. They must be booked prior to departure and will incur an additional cost. Spaces are limited so please enquire at time of booking. To participate in kayaking, previous, recent experience is essential. In addition, there are other included optional activities offered on some voyages such as hiking. This activity does not need to be booked in advance and no additional cost applies.
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What's Included
- Meals: Meals: 14 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 13 dinners.
- Transport: Ship, Zodiac, Plane.
- Accommodation: Hotel (1 night) Expedition Cruise ship (13 nights).
Your Itinerary
Day 1: Helsinki, Finland
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Day 2: Helsinki, Finland – Longyearbyen, Norway – Embarkation Day
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Days 3-6: Exploring Spitsbergen
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Days 7-8: Greenland Sea
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Days 9-12: Exploring East Greenland
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Days 13-14: Crossing the Denmark Strait
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Day 15: Disembarkation Day – Reykjavik, Icealnd
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Travel Partner
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