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Spitsbergen, East Greenland & Iceland 13-night voyage
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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
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. 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. Exploring Greenland's east coast fjords is expedition cruising at its best. 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. We'll take walks through musk ox habitat and visit fascinating ancient Thule settlements. We'll also learn about life in a remote Greenlandic settlement that is the most northerly community on the island's 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. We'll 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, we'll explore the volcanic Vestmannaeyjar, one of the world's 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. We'll 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. We'll 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.
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.
TRIP DETAILS
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 ASK US 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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