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Spitsbergen, East Greenland & Iceland 13-night voyage
Weather and sea ice permitting, we aim to get into Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord and later sail deep within Scoresbysund, the largest fjord complex in the world and the birthplace of monstrous icebergs. Well take walks through musk ox habitat and visit fascinating Ancient Thule settlements. Well also learn about life in a remote Greenlandic settlement that is the most northerly community on the islands east coast. During the crossing of Denmark Strait, our expedition staff will host discussions and talks on the wildlife, history and geology of the region. Well be watching for whales, several species of which are often seen in abundance along this leg of the journey. Reaching the Westmann Islands of Iceland, well explore the volcanic Vestmannaeyjar, one of the worlds youngest archipelagos. We hope to call into Heimaey (population 5000), a brightly-painted little town in the shadow of the Eldfell volcano, which erupted in 1973. Well visit the excellent natural history museum and at the local cinema, the film of the Eldfell eruption shows how the tiny town was buried in volcanic ash and lava floes threatened to block the harbour. Well hike up the still-warm slopes of the volcano, as well as cruising by Zodiac along the sea cliffs. On our last day we arrive at Reykjavik, the modern port of Iceland.
ARCTIC TERN itinERARY And HiGHLiGHtS
day 1 day 2-4 day 5-6 day 7-10 day 11-12 day 13 day 14 Board the ship and depart Longyearbyen. explore the coast and off-shore islands of the Spitsbergen archipelago. Crossing the Greenland Sea. explore the east coast of Greenland and visit local communities. navigating the denmark Strait. arrive in Iceland. arrive in Reykjavik, where the voyage ends. transfer to your hotel or onward ight.
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GRAdE EXPEdITION VOyAGE Inclusions arrival and departure transfers, all voyage activities and excursions, education program and meals. Note Weather or other conditions may require changes to our itinerary and shore excursions. Group size up to 110 passengers. Trip code pvsGi.
SEA KAYAKinG iS AVAiLABLE on tHiS VoYAGE SEE pAGE 6 FoR dEtAiLS
Voyage dates starts Longyearbyen and nishes reykjavik 2008
Start Finish 18 aug 31 aug
Prices per person, twin share, in £ Cabin type Main deck triple 2425 Main deck double 3455 upper deck 3605 superior 3815 superior plus 4070 peregrine suite 4280 Cook suite 4585 Kayaking 205 optional carbon offset payment: £52 download detailed Trip Notes at: www.peregrineadventures.co.uk/trips/pvsgi or ask your peregrine representative.
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