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Spitsbergen,
With more time, we explore the Svalbard Archipelago, reaching as far north as Moffen Island, and visiting the stunning Monaco glacier and nearby bird colonies where we cruise in the Zodiacs along the face of the glacier, where thousands of kittiwakes and glaucous gulls congregate and large chunks of ice calve in the bay. The fjords along the west and north coasts of Spitsbergen are often teeming with extraordinary wildlife from the walrus to the great polar bear, and promise dazzling Arctic scenery.
Rich history and diverse wildlife colour our exploration of the Svalbard Archipelago, before we cross to the massive glaciers and fjords of Greenland en route to the volcanic coast of Iceland
East Greenland & Greenland Iceland
We'll hike across the stark tundra, often encountering ancient whale bones, now providing shelter for delicate mosses and wildflowers. Continuing west, we'll be looking for seabirds, marine mammals and polar bears during our crossing of the Greenland Sea to Greenland itself, another of the world's most pristine destinations. Exploring Greenland's east coast fjords is expedition cruising at its best and we'll head south, seeking landings and zodiac cruising grounds.
ExpEdition LEAdER
Bill Davis
Bill has led numerous expeditions in the polar regions and has been involved with Peregrine's polar program from its inception. With post-graduate qualifications from the Scott Polar Research Institute at Cambridge University, he is an astute observer of nature, science, and indigenous peoples. He has explored remote regions on all seven continents, sailed the oceans on private yachts and is a member of the Explorers Club and the American Polar Society. A keen believer in learning through osmosis', Bill shares insights gleaned from a decade of exploring the polar regions.
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