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13 Night Greenland to Newfoundland Mountains Wildlife and Viking History and Land Tour

From Reykjavik to St John's
  • Ocean Explorer
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Ocean Explorer

Quark Expeditions
5 Stars
  • Cruise #: 14147670
  • Departs: Wed, Sep 15, 2027
  • Returns: Tue, Sep 28, 2027
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    Balcony $13,132
    Suite $14,671
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Wednesday - Sep 15, 2027
    Day
    1
    Reykjavik, Iceland
    • Reykjavik, Iceland
    Upon arrival at Keflavik International Airport (outside Reykjavik), make your way to the nearby group hotel, included in the Charter Flight & Hotel Package. You will have the rest of the day to explore fascinating Reykjavik, known for its Norse history and stunning architecture. Make sure you allow for a one-hour transfer (by taxi or public transit) from the Keflavik hotel and airport area to Reykjavik city center. ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - Sep 16, 2027
    Day
    2
    Reykjavik, Iceland
    • Reykjavik, Iceland
    • Air Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 2 - Thursday - Sep 16, 2027
    Day
    2
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
    This morning you'll catch your charter flight to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, where you'll board your vessel and begin your expedition. Get ready for great adventures ahead. Expect a welcome and safety briefing from your Expedition Leader.
    Friday - Sep 17, 2027
    Day
    3
    Sisimiut, Greenland
    • Sisimiut, Greenland
    Today we'll explore in the Qeqqata Municipality on the west coast of Greenland along the Davis Strait. You will have time to wander through the historic town of Sisimiut, where several 18th-century colonial buildings still stand, one of which is Bethel Church. Just look for the striking blue-and-red wooden place of worship. Today's activities also include a demonstration of the traditional art of kayak making. Experiencing a cultural resurgence, the kayak is a symbol of Greenland and can be traced back over 4,000 years to the Inuit, who used the vessels for hunting and transportation. We also aim to team up with the local mountain-biking partners in Sisimiut, exploring trails that lead outside the town limits. ...
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    Saturday - Sep 18, 2027
    Day
    4
    • Jakobshavn, Greenland
    Ilulissat, Greenlandic for icebergs, is one of the highlights of any journey along west Greenland. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2004, Ilulissat Icefjord gives birth to countless icebergs. In fact, it's home to one of the most productive glaciers in the northern hemisphere, Sermeq Kujalleq (also known as Jakobshavn Glacier). A Zodiac excursion is a unique way to enjoy the spectacle of enormous bergs floating out to Disko Bay. We plan to Zodiac cruise ashore to visit the nearby town of Ilulissat, and from there we'll hike to the icefjord, where you can view this incredible parade of icebergs from the rocky shore. Expect to see a lot of dogs while you're in town. There was a time when sled dogs actually outnumbered citizens in Ilulissat, which, unsurprisingly, is the birthplace of the first European to traverse the Northwest Passage by dogsled, explorer Knud Rasmussen. If time allows, you can visit a local museum dedicated to his memory. ...
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    Sunday - Sep 19, 2027
    Day
    5
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    As your ship navigates across the Davis Strait, onboard polar experts will present on a variety of topics such as glaciology, history, and wildlife. You may even get a taste of the traditional music of Newfoundland and Labrador and learn about the origins of the famous kitchen party tradition.
    Monday - Sep 20, 2027
    Day
    6
    • Pangnirtung, Canada
    Today is our first day exploring the Canadian Arctic as we arrive in Nunavut, Canada's youngest territory. Nunavut, which means "our land" in the Inuktitut language, stretches north of the Arctic Circle and covers over 1.8 million square kilometers (695,000 square miles), and is considered the homeland of the Inuit in Canada. Guests will get to spend time in Pangnirtung, located at the mouth of Pangnirtung Fjord, which merges with Cumberland Sound. It's a stronghold of the Inuit community, and an ideal place to learn about Inuit culture while admiring finely crafted traditional art, especially the textiles. You may want to purchase a famous Pang toque, a must-have knit cap for anyone visiting the community. ...
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    Tuesday - Sep 21, 2027
    Day
    7
    • Monumental Island, Canada
    Located just off the southeast shore of Baffin Island, Monumental Island-Oomienwa in Inuktitut-was named by Arctic explorer Charles Francis Hall in tribute to Sir John Franklin, who vanished searching for the Northwest Passage. Like the adjacent lands, the island is barren, rocky, and windblown. Yet, positioned at a confluence of currents, it hosts prolific numbers of black guillemots in peak summer, nesting, incubating, and fledging. Monumental is also known for massive walruses with impressive tusks, often seen in groups at haul-outs. If the wind is right, you'll smell them before you see them. Shoals here capture massive icebergs drifting south, and Zodiac cruising on the edge of Davis Strait-linking Baffin Bay to the Labrador Sea-is unforgettable. ...
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    Wednesday - Sep 22, 2027
    Day
    8
    • Torngat Mountains National Park, Labrador, Canada
    Torngat Mountains National Park will leave you awestruck. Within the 10,000 square-kilometer (3,861 square miles) national park, established in 2008, are Canada's highest mountains east of the venerable Rockies. The park is a wilderness landscape painting brought to life: breathtaking fjords, dramatic glacial formations, stunning landscapes, boreal woodlands and wildlife. For students of Indigenous history, Torngat Mountains National Park is especially meaningful: the park is located at the northern edge of semiautonomous Nunatsiavut territory, which was recognized as the homeland of the Labrador Inuit in 2005, operating under its own constitution and administration. In fact, these lands have been home to the Nunatsiavut and their predecessors for over 7,500 years. Torngat, in Inuktitut, means "place of the spirits", which reflects the spiritual significance of the region to the Inuit communities. As a national park, this wilderness domain offers protection to boreal woodland caribou, black bears, Labrador wolves, red and Arctic foxes, polar bears, and peregrine falcons, among other species. You will have opportunities to explore this national wilderness area during Zodiac and kayaking excursions, as well as guided hikes. ...
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    Thursday - Sep 23, 2027
    Day
    9
    • Torngat Mountains National Park, Labrador, Canada
    Friday - Sep 24, 2027
    Day
    10
    • Nain, Canada
    Nain, which has a population of approximately 1,200, is the administrative capital of Nunatsiavut, the semi-autonomous region in northern Labrador claimed by the Inuit. Visitors can learn about Labrador Inuit heritage through interactive exhibits, artwork, and cultural programs at the very modern-looking Illusuak Cultural Centre. Then, to learn about the other cultural group that influenced the region, stroll through town to discover the historic Moravian Mission complex, established in 1771. The white-painted church and mission house bear witness to centuries of cultural exchanges between the Inuit and European missionaries. You'll have time to engage with friendly locals to hear stories passed down through the generations, and sample traditional foods like Arctic char and cloudberries. There will be a guided hike to take in breathtaking vistas of the surrounding mountains and sea. ...
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    Saturday - Sep 25, 2027
    Day
    11
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    As our ship heads south, enjoy the views of the Labrador coast. While at sea for the day, join expedition staff out on deck as they look for whales and birdlife. This is also your chance to relax with a glass of wine or hot tea and simply take in the wondrous beauty around you.
    Sunday - Sep 26, 2027
    Day
    12
    • L'anse Aux Meadows, Canada
    Consider the wooden longboats that transported the Vikings an incredible thousand miles from Greenland to Newfoundland in 1000 AD. Today, you're going to visit the archeological remains at the place they landed in their hand-hewn vessels. L'Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site (also a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site) is the only confirmed Norse or Viking settlement in North America. Join a guided tour to see where Norseman Leif Erikson, son of Erik the Red, is believed to have founded "Vinland" (the East Coast area including what would later be known as Newfoundland) around 1000 AD. Explore the reconstructed sod huts and Norse ruins throughout the historic site-proof that Vikings discovered North America 500 years before Christopher Columbus's much-chronicled arrival. ...
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    Monday - Sep 27, 2027
    Day
    13
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    Your final at-sea day is a great opportunity for you to ask any lingering questions you have for the team of onboard experts, attend one last presentation, or relax in one of the outdoor Jacuzzis.
    Tuesday - Sep 28, 2027
    Day
    14
    St John's, Canada
    • St John's, Canada
    Your ship arrives at the pier in St. John's for a morning disembarkation. After breakfast, you may make your way to St. John's International Airport to connect with your onward flight, or stay longer if you have booked additional accommodation.
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