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14 Night Three Arctic Islands Iceland Greenland Spitsbergen Cruise and Land Tour

From Helsinki, (Finland) to Reykjavik, (Iceland)

Ocean Explorer
Quark Expeditions
5 Stars
Cruise #: 14283338
Sail Date: Saturday, Jul 29, 2028
Return Date: Saturday, Aug 12, 2028
Room Types & Rates:
Oceanview
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Suite
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*Prices are per person based on double occupancy
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14 Night Three Arctic Islands Iceland Greenland Spitsbergen Cruise and Land Tour

Land Segment of Itinerary

Saturday - Jul 29, 2028
Day
1
  • Helsinki, Finland
Arrive in the Finnish capital and make your way to the group hotel located right at Helsinki Airport-which is included in your Charter Flight & Hotel Package. You will have the rest of the day to explore explore the many museums, galleries, and restaurants, relax at a Finnish sauna, or wander the vibrant Design District. If you do plan to visit Helsinki city center, you can take the convenient 40-minute rail service from the airport. ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Sunday - Jul 30, 2028
Day
2
  • Helsinki, Finland
  • Air Travel

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Day 2 - Sunday - Jul 30, 2028
Day
2
Cruise Begins
  • Cruise Begins
  • Longyearbyen, Norway
After breakfast, the group will transfer to the airport and board a private charter flight to Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen's largest settlement, as part of the Charter Flight & Hotel Package. As you embark this afternoon, you'll enjoy great views of the mountainous landscape that serves as a backdrop for this seaside town. ...
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Monday - Jul 31, 2028
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Spitsbergen, Norway
  • Spitsbergen, Norway
Exploring Spitsbergen, the largest island of the Norwegian Svalbard archipelago, rewards you with austere beauty and opportunities to spot its abundant wildlife. Here, you'll visit spectacular glacier fronts and tundra in full bloom, with walrus, polar bears, and Svalbard reindeer amongst your possible wildlife sightings. Birders will be thrilled to see Arctic terns, skuas, Brunnich's guillemots, black-legged kittiwakes, and ivory gulls. If conditions allow, you could sail within 10 degrees of the North Pole. ...
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Tuesday - Aug 1, 2028
Day
4
Spitsbergen, Norway
  • Spitsbergen, Norway
Wednesday - Aug 2, 2028
Day
5
Spitsbergen, Norway
  • Spitsbergen, Norway
Thursday - Aug 3, 2028
Day
6
Spitsbergen, Norway
  • Spitsbergen, Norway
Friday - Aug 4, 2028
Day
7
At Sea
  • At Sea
Cruising the Greenland Sea: While sailing south through the Greenland Sea, your Expedition Team will teach you about the wildlife and history of Greenland, your next stop. On deck, you'll learn to identify seabirds on the wing. Take in a presentation, share your photos, sip an icy cocktail in the bar, or watch a film-there are many things to do during your time at sea. ...
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Saturday - Aug 5, 2028
Day
8
At Sea
  • At Sea
Sunday - Aug 6, 2028
Day
9
East Greenland, Denmark
  • East Greenland, Denmark
During your tour of Greenland's remote eastern coast, you'll enjoy Zodiac cruises and shore visits to several locations. Explore the remains of ancient Thule settlements and keep an eye out for grazing muskoxen-40 percent of the world's muskoxen population lives here. Finally, you will sail through spectacular Scoresbysund, the birthplace of many icebergs and, some say, the most beautiful fjord system in the world. We plan to visit Ittoqqortoormiit, the most remote community in East Greenland. ...
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Monday - Aug 7, 2028
Day
10
East Greenland, Denmark
  • East Greenland, Denmark
Tuesday - Aug 8, 2028
Day
11
East Greenland, Denmark
  • East Greenland, Denmark
Wednesday - Aug 9, 2028
Day
12
East Greenland, Denmark
  • East Greenland, Denmark
Thursday - Aug 10, 2028
Day
13
At Sea
  • At Sea
Crossing the Denmark Strait: As we sail south, the Denmark Strait is your pathway toward Iceland. Your Expedition Team will keep you informed and entertained with presentations about the history of exploration in the Arctic and the seabirds you'll see soaring above your ship.
Friday - Aug 11, 2028
Day
14
Westfjords, Iceland
  • Westfjords, Iceland
Iceland's hidden gem
Saturday - Aug 12, 2028
Day
15
  • Reykjavik, Iceland
You'll disembark in Reykjavik, Iceland's capital, after breakfast. If you have booked post-expedition accommodation, a transfer is provided to a central downtown location.
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