WILD SHORES of the HIGH ARCTIC Current Route: Tromso, Norway to Reykjavik, Iceland
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EAST GREENLAND: WILD SHORES OF THE HIGH ARCTIC Current route: Tromso, Norway to Reykjavik, Iceland 20 Days National Geographic Endurance 126 Guests Expeditions in: Sep From $25,740 to $50,670 * Call us at 1.800.397.3348 or call your Travel Agent. In Australia, call 1300.361.012 • www.expeditions.com DAY 1: Oslo, Norway padding Fly overnight to Oslo. Upon arrival, check into the Hotel Bristol. In the afternoon, explore this charming city. Stroll among the famed Vigeland sculptures—hundreds of life-size human figures set in terraced Frogner Park. Visit the Fram Museum, dedicated to the wooden ship sailed by Norwegian explorers Nansen and Amundsen. The evening is at leisure. (L) 2022 Departure Dates: DAY 2: Oslo/Tromsø/Embark padding Depart Oslo on a chartered flight to Tromsø and 3 Sep embark National Geographic Endurance. (B,L,D) 2023 Departure Dates: 9 Sep DAY 3: Tysfjorden padding Explore the dramatic, glacier-carved Norwegian Advance Payment: coastline of Tysfjorden, where the fjord’s almost- vertical walls surround the ship. By Zodiac and $3,000 kayak, get closer views of the birch forests, Sample Airfares: tumbling waterfalls, and small villages on the rocky shore. Nearby, the U-shaped valley of Hellmobotn Economy: from $900 cuts nearly to Sweden and has a trail to hike Business: from $2,700 almost to the border. (B,L,D) Charter(Oslo/Tromso): from $490 Airfares are subject to change DAY 4-5: Nordfjord/Svartisen Cost Includes: padding Svartisen National Park consists of a large ice field One hotel night in Oslo; accommodations; of the central Norwegian coast. We enter the park meals indicated; alcoholic beverages on a beautiful fjord called Nordfjord. As we cross (except premium brands); excursions; the park boundary, the sheer walls of the fjord services of Lindblad Expeditions’ Leader, tower above the ship. The Captain anchors the Naturalist staff and expert guides; use of ship near the mouth of a glacier fed river flowing kayaks; entrance fees; all port charges down from a hanging glacier off the main ice field and service taxes; gratuities to ship’s of Svartisen. Our morning will be spent gasping at crew. the scenery, taking walks ashore in the birch meadows, and possibly kayaking in the protected Cost Not Included: waters. Zodiac cruising along the shores is always Air transportation; personal items such as popular to view the numerous waterfalls cascading emails, laundry, voyage DVD etc. down the rock walls. Be on deck as we cruise into one of the most famous fjords in Norway, the compact yet dramatic Trollfjord, and search the cliffs for Norway’s mythical beings: trolls. (B,L,D) DAY 6: Lofoten Islands padding Start your day on deck as we glide into Trollfjorden, one of Norway’s most dramatic fjords. The Lofoten archipelago boasts an enchanting landscape of picturesque villages framed by jagged, granite peaks that rise straight from the sea. Explore the many islets, and go ashore at Værøy to hike and kayak. Seek out Atlantic puffins, razorbills, and guillemots on a Zodiac cruise. (B,L,D) DAY 7-8: At Sea/Jan Mayen, Norway padding Spend the next day at sea, enjoying the ship’s amenities as we cruise toward Jan Mayen mainland. Listen to talks given by our naturalists, head to the bridge to watch for whales, or relax in the sauna or library. The following day, take the extremely rare opportunity to visit Jan Mayen, a remote Norwegian island with a small military and weather station that holds the settlement’s only residents. The seldom visited isle is presided over by the ice-capped crater of Beerenberg, the world’s northernmost active above ground volcano. (B,L,D) Call us at 1.800.397.3348 or call your Travel Agent. In Australia, call 1300.361.012 • www.expeditions.com DAY 9-11: East Greenland, padding Special Offers Scoresbysund/Exploring With flexibility and exploration as our priorities, we head just south of the national park to FREE BAR TAB AND CREW Scoresbysund, the largest fjord in the world, where TIPS INCLUDED we may see the elusive narwhal, Atlantic walrus, We will cover your bar tab and all tips for and beluga whales. On the nearby shore sits the the crew on all National Geographic brightly colored Ittoqqortoormiit, the most isolated Endurance voyages. town in Greenland. The town is blocked by sea ice for most of the year, and its inhabitants—fewer than 500 of them—survive by hunting and fishing the surrounding waters. This is also the time of BACK-TO-BACK SAVINGS year where it is possible to view the Northern Save 10% on any consecutive journeys Lights and our staff will be available to help you taken on board one of our expedition photograph the experience. (B,L,D) ships. This savings is applicable on voyage fares only, and are not valid on DAY 12-15: Exploring Northeast Greenland extensions or airfare. padding National Park Northeast Greenland National Park, the largest national park in the world, is a pristine swath of COMBINING OFFERS Arctic wilderness in the northeast corner of Certain offers may be combinable, up to Greenland. There, you’ll find towering mountains, two savings opportunities, except where glacial lagoons, and tremendous wildlife—polar noted otherwise. For example, travel with bears, musk oxen and walrus. National a group of 8 or more on back-to-back Geographic Endurance, with its PC 5 ice class, expeditions, and take advantage of both makes it possible to navigate the region’s dense savings. pack ice and explore up close the coastline and inlets of the park. (B,L,D) BRINGING THE KIDS DAY 16: Northwest Iceland padding We believe sharing an expedition with Explore the beautiful and peaceful Westfjords your kids or grandkids is a life-enhancing region of Iceland. Perhaps take a hike to a remote experience. So take $500 off for each waterfall or a Zodiac cruise alongside stunning child under the age of 18. scenery. Enter Ísafjarðardjúp and land at Vigur Island to visit the Eider Farm and view the down cleaning process. (B,L,D) TRAVELING AS A GROUP Save 5% when traveling as a group of 8 DAY 17: Flatey Island padding or more people. Take advantage of these Explore Iceland’s western frontier. Visit Flatey great savings, while enjoying traveling Island, a trading post for many centuries, to walk with your friends and family. This savings around the charming little hamlet, and is applicable to voyage fares only, and is opportunities to see and photograph numerous not valid on extensions or airfare. species of birds. Zodiac cruise the coast and see Deposit, final payments, and cancellation where Erik the Red sailed from in the year 982 policies for group travel vary from our A.D., bound for Greenland. (B,L,D) regular policies. DAY 18: Westman Islands padding The Westman Islands were formed by undersea volcanoes between 5,000 and 10,000 years ago and are among the youngest of the world’s archipelagos. In 1963, the world witnessed on film the birth of its newest island, Surtsey — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — which we see as we cruise past the coast. In 1973, Heimaey was threatened by lava flows that nearly closed off its harbor. We visit the crater, where the earth is still hot, and have amazing views of areas that had been engulfed by lava. (B,L,D) DAY 19: Reykjavik/Disembark/Home padding Disembark in Reykjavík with options to visit either the famous Blue Lagoon thermal baths or hot springs, a geothermal power plant, and a horse farm, prior to the flight home.(B,L) Call us at 1.800.397.3348 or call your Travel Agent. In Australia, call 1300.361.012 • www.expeditions.com * See our website at https://world.expeditions.com/ for the most up-to-date pricing, which may vary by departure date. Prices are subject to modification, and are not guaranteed until booking and required deposits are made. For best pricing, book early. (1) Travel Protection Plan We strongly recommend our guests to take advantage of our Travel Protection Plan. This plan offers comprehensive coverage to protect you from cancellation fees, costs incurred due to trip delays/interruption, damage or loss of baggage, medical assistance, and evacuation during your travels. Our Travel Protection Plan is available for U.S. residents only, and may be purchased any time prior to final payment due date, Travel Protection premiums are non- refundable once plan is purchased. Learn more about our Travel Protection “Plus” Plan: https://world.expeditions.com/terms-conditions/travel-protection-plan/ (2) Cancellation Policy Review our cancellation policy: https://world.expeditions.com/cancellation-policy/ Call us at 1.800.397.3348 or call your Travel Agent. In Australia, call 1300.361.012 • www.expeditions.com.