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14 Night Jewels of the Arctic and Land Tour

From Reykjavik to Oslo

Greg Mortimer

Aurora Expeditions
5 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13951328
  • Departs: Fri, Jul 10, 2026
  • Returns: Fri, Jul 24, 2026
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    Oceanview $16,721
    Balcony $18,671
    Suite $28,946
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    Itinerary Summary

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Friday - Jul 10, 2026
    Day
    1
    Reykjavik, Iceland
    • Reykjavik, Iceland
    Having made your way to Reykjavik, you will be met by a representative of Aurora Expeditions and transferred to your group hotel. Upon arrival at your included hotel, please visit the Aurora Expeditions hospitality area where you can leave your luggage and enjoy refreshments if arriving prior to 4 pm. While here you can collect your luggage cabin tags and speak with the ground operations team, who may have information to share with you about pre-embarkation or to provide you with information about where to dine, withdraw cash, or purchase last-minute items from a local pharmacy or supermarket. The remainder of your time is at leisure. All meals today are at your own expense. Accommodation: The Grand Hotel Reykjavik (or similar) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Jul 11, 2026
    Day
    2
    Reykjavik, Iceland
    • Reykjavik, Iceland
    • Bus Travel
    • Thingvellir, Iceland
    • Bus Travel
    • Gullfoss, Iceland
    • Bus Travel
    • Geysir Area, Iceland
    • Bus Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 2 - Saturday - Jul 11, 2026
    Day
    2
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Reykjavik, Iceland
    Today we follow the path of one of Reykjavik's most popular seismic attractions - the Golden Circle. Stops along our route include Thingvellir National Park, accredited as the site of Iceland's first parliament. A shaky start to the new nation, it is also the point where the Eurasia and North American tectonic plates meet as an open fissure. Our next stop is Gullfoss waterfall. This impressive water feature tumbles 34 meters into the Hvita River, offering a popular photographic opportunity. Next we explore the geothermal fields and geysers for which Iceland is famous. The variety of hot springs and bubbling pools are mesmerizing as the sheer capacity of water and steam erupting from the ground makes you ponder just how much power is beneath your feet. Late afternoon, we return to Reykjavik to board the Greg Mortimer. After boarding, there's time to settle into your cabin before the important safety briefings before we 'throw the lines' to begin our Greenland adventure. This evening, meet your expedition team and crew at the Welcome Dinner. ...
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    Sunday - Jul 12, 2026
    Day
    3
    • Cruising the Denmark Strait
    In the Denmark Strait, we cruise towards Greenland. We will be on the lookout for whale blows and the many seabirds that trail our ship, riding in the constant winds. In our lecture theater, we enjoy informative and entertaining presentations from our experts on topics such as seabirds, wildlife and ice, or catch up on some rest after busy days of travel. ...
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    Monday - Jul 13, 2026
    Day
    4
    • Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland
    Tuesday - Jul 14, 2026
    Day
    5
    Scoresbysund, Greenland
    • Scoresbysund, Greenland
    Wednesday - Jul 15, 2026
    Day
    6
    • Kong Oscar Fjord, Greenland, Denmark, Denmark
    Thursday - Jul 16, 2026
    Day
    7
    • Franz Josef Fjord, Greenland
    Friday - Jul 17, 2026
    Day
    8
    • Liverpool Land, Greenland, Denmark
    In the coming days, a host of choices are available to us, and depending on ice and weather conditions, the east coast of Greenland is ours to explore. The experienced Expedition Team, who have made countless journeys to this area, will use their expertise to tailor our itinerary on a day-to-day basis. This allows us to make best use of the prevailing weather, ice conditions, and encounters with wildlife. We generally attempt up to two landings or Zodiac excursions per day, including cruising along spectacular ice cliffs, following whales feeding near the surface. Be prepared to experience ice - and lots of it! East Greenland contains some of the Arctic's most impressive scenery. Deep fjords and narrow channels, flanked by sharp ice-clad peaks soaring up to 2,000 meters (6,562 feet), and glaciers birthing gigantic icebergs that drift throughout the fjord system, combine to create breathtaking scenes. The tundra landscape is home to musk oxen, Arctic hare, and reindeer. Throughout the area there are ancient Thule archaeological sites, historical trappers' huts, and the cabins of present-day Inuit hunters. A highlight is a visit to the Inuit village of Ittoqqortoormiit, the most isolated and northernmost permanent settlement in the region, with approximately 450 inhabitants. The community has an excellent museum, gift shop, an abundance of Greenlandic sled dogs and provides the opportunity to meet the friendly locals. We hope to explore Scoresbysund, the world's largest fjord and a favorite hunting ground of the local Inuit. Massive glaciers flow into this fjord, the birthplace of hundreds of majestic Greenland icebergs. It is a spectacular place that simply needs to be seen to be believed. North of Scoresbysund lie Kong Oskar and Kaiser Franz Josef fjords, two of the most significant fjord systems in Greenland, each one encompassing several smaller fjords and sounds. Thanks to the fertile volcanic soil and the surrounding mountains offering protection from strong winds, the area is rich in wildlife. You may spot everything from musk ox and Arctic foxes to mountain hares, and even reindeer, near the fjord. Look skyward and you could catch a glimpse of birds, including the glaucous gull, black-legged kittiwake, northern fulmar, common raven, and common eider. We will attempt to enter Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord, a remote and rarely visited fjord system with countless opportunities for exploration, located within the Northeast Greenland National Park. Cruising through Kong Oskar Fjord, we marvel at the geological beauty of the mountains. We will then head south along the coast of Liverpool Land, with our passage dependent on ice conditions. We stretch our legs on hikes across tundra in search of ancient graveyards and summer villages occupied 3,000 years ago by Inuit. We may see musk ox, Arctic hare, and reindeer grazing. The maze of calm, interconnecting waterways in this area provides excellent opportunities for sea kayaking. We will see ring seals, perhaps catch a glimpse of the elusive narwhal, and maybe even a polar bear hunting on pack ice. ...
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    Saturday - Jul 18, 2026
    Day
    9
    Captain's Choice, United States
    • Captain's Choice, United States
    Sunday - Jul 19, 2026
    Day
    10
    Greenland Sea, Greenland
    • Greenland Sea, Greenland
    As we sail towards the coast of East Greenland, we may encounter whales feeding in the rich waters of the north. As we approach East Greenland, be prepared to encounter more pack ice and perhaps spot seals and a variety of seabirds, including the northern fulmar and Brunnich's guillemot. The strong, icy currents have isolated East Greenland from the Polar Basin, attracting large numbers of fish, seals, and whales. Climatic conditions and the concentration of ice in the vicinity often create thick morning fog that only vanishes in presence of the midday sun. Our experts will inform and entertain us with fascinating discussions on plants, animals, ice, and heroic tales of exploration. ...
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    Monday - Jul 20, 2026
    Day
    11
    Greenland Sea, Greenland
    • Greenland Sea, Greenland
    Tuesday - Jul 21, 2026
    Day
    12
    • Svalbard, Norway
    Svalbard offers arctic wilderness at its best. The members of the experienced Expedition Team, who have made countless journeys to this area, will use their expertise to tailor our itinerary, choosing the best options based on the prevailing weather, sea-ice conditions, and opportunities for wildlife encounters. Phenomenal fjords, magnificent mountains ranges, and a polar desert rich in fossils set the stage for heroic tales of early exploration. See walrus hauled-out on sea ice or on beaches. On land, we stretch our legs on walks across tundra carpeted in brightly colored wildflowers. We visit towering cliffs noisy with nesting guillemots and puffins, and scree slopes that hold Svalbard's largest little auk colonies. If you have chosen an optional activity such as kayaking, you will have an opportunity to enjoy that activity when conditions allow. For those who are enthusiastic to participate in a polar plunge, as soon as conditions are suitable, you will hear the announcement to prepare for an exhilarating dip - a memory you will savor for years to come. ...
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    Wednesday - Jul 22, 2026
    Day
    13
    • Svalbard, Norway
    Thursday - Jul 23, 2026
    Day
    14
    • Svalbard, Norway
    Friday - Jul 24, 2026
    Day
    15
    Longyearbyen, Norway
    • Longyearbyen, Norway
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 15 - Friday - Jul 24, 2026
    Day
    15
    • Air Travel
    • Oslo, Norway
    During the early morning we cruise back into Longyearbyen. Farewell your Expedition Team upon disembarkation before transferring to the airport for the charter flight to Oslo. Note: The arrival time in Oslo is contingent on the approved allocated slot of our charter flight to and from Longyearbyen, which we expect to receive in February 2026. ...
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