Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland - Iceland

We recommend that you arrive at least one day before departure to allow for any flight irregularities and possible baggage loss. We also recommend that you book your entire trip, including arrival and departure as well as pre- and post-program activities, through inventia so that we can intervene in the event of any irregularities.

Day 2: Route to Raudfjord

On your way to Raudfjord on the north coast of Spitsbergen, you will pass a vast fjord with glaciers – and perhaps even encounter ringed seals and bearded seals. The cliffs and coastline of this fjord are also home to thriving seabird colonies and lush vegetation, and offer the chance to see polar bears.

Day 5: Tundra, mountains, and icebergs

As you approach Greenland, you can sail through the sea ice into Foster Bay and land at Myggebugten. Behind the old hunter's hut, where Norwegian trappers hunted polar bears and arctic foxes in the first half of the 20th century, there is a vast tundra populated by musk oxen, while geese swim on the small lakes. From here, we sail through the Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord, surrounded by towering mountains and bright icebergs in the interior. Now it's time for your first long hike (6-7 hours). It starts at the Myggbukta station, leads into the Badlanddal valley, and then south to the Fangsthytte hut at Cape Bennet. A Zodiac travels ahead of the hiking group and parallel to the coast to look for bears. You will then travel through the Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord, which is surrounded by towering mountains and bright icebergs in the interior.

Day 7: The high peaks of the Alpefjord

In the morning, you will sail into Segelsällskapets Fjord, with the striped slopes of the Berzelius Mountains on its northern side. You will land on the southern shore, where ancient sedimentary formations lie right at your feet. A hike will take you close to a small lake with good chances of seeing musk oxen, arctic hares, and ptarmigans. In the afternoon, the ship enters Alpefjord, which owes its name to the pointed peaks that tower around it. Afterwards, you can take a Zodiac ride around the Gully Glacier, which once blocked access to the interior of these waters. As you venture deep into the fjord, you will experience a true Greenland adventure.

Day 9: The world's largest fjord

You will now reach Scoresby Sund and sail along the glaciated Volquart Boons Kyst. You can also take a Zodiac trip along one of the glacier fronts and visit the basalt columns and ice formations of Vikingebugt. In the afternoon, we sail along the east coast of Milne Land among a multitude of huge icebergs. If it is possible to land at Charcot Havn, take a walk to the Charcot Glacier before continuing on to Bjørneøer.

Day 11: Gigantic icebergs, Arctic hares

In the morning, you will encounter colossal icebergs, some of which are over 100 meters high and more than a kilometer long. We will then land near Sydkap, from where you will have a beautiful view of Hall Bredning and polar hares. The long hike leads from Sydkap to Satakajik and shows you the remains of Thule winter houses built from whale vertebrae. In the evening, you will sail into Øfjord.

Day 13: Marine life under the Northern Lights*

On a day at sea, you have the opportunity to watch whales and seabirds—and experience the magical Northern Lights* at night.