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ICELAND & GREENLAND

$ *
From 10,435 per person twin share
16 DAYS | REYKJAVÍK TO REYKJAVÍK
TRAVEL TYPE: Expedition cruise
DEPARTS: 2020: Jul 8, 23 • Aug 7, 22

HIGHLIGHTS
• Sail among giant icebergs onboard
MS Fridtjof Nansen, a brand new purpose-built
ship launching for the first time in 2020
• Explore the pristine Greenlandic nature
• Learn about the fascinating Inuit culture
• The midnight sun provides long days to
discover Greenland’s beauty
• Cruise to incredible Disko Bay
INCLUDES
• 15 nights onboard accommodation in a Polar
Outside cabin
• Meals as specified including beverages
Disko Bay, Greenland
• All onboard activities
• English-speaking expedition team
• Educational presentations by the expedition team
• Use of waterproof jacket
• Photo lecture, photo and film footage
from the voyage
• Onboard library
• Welcome event and daily gatherings
• Farewell evening
• Coffee and tea available
• FREE Wi-Fi onboard
OPTIONS
• Upgrade your cabin
• Book your optional excursions in advance
Nuuk, Greenland • Pre or post-tour package in Iceland
Other Polar themed tours and expedition cruises, including
Antarctica are also available. Ask your travel agent for details.
DISKO BAY – THE HEART OF GREENLAND
16 DAYS
Cruise onboard MS Fridtjof Nansen and discover Day 9: Camp Frieda (BLD)
Greenland’s natural beauty and fascinating Land at Camp Frieda near Saqqaq, an isolated and
Inuit culture. Journey among giant icebergs beautiful beach. Explore this most northerly destination
under the midnight sun to explore Disko Bay’s of the voyage, its breathtaking landscape and Arctic
most iconic attractions. flora.
Day 1: Reykjavík (D) Day 10: Evighed Fjord (BLD)
Take in the arts and culture, exciting gastronomy and Enjoy an exploration day to Evighed Fjord, surrounded
stunning local nature and geology of Reykjavík, before by towering mountains up to 2,000 metres in height.
boarding on the MS Fridtjof Nansen. Day 11: Nuuk (BLD)
Days 2-3: At sea (BLD) Discover Greenland’s capital city, Nuuk. See historic Disko Bay, Greenland
Cruise across the Irminger Sea, a route used by buildings and visit the National Museum of Greenland,
Vikings some 1,000 years ago. Enjoy lectures from the home to the famed mummies of Qilakitsoq.
expedition team on local history and nature. Day 12: Ivittuut (BLD)
Day 4: Qaqortoq (BLD) Travel to Ivittuut, a Viking area which has history
Discover one of the most beautiful towns in Greenland, that dates back over a thousand years and is now a
Qaqortoq on foot. Walk along the shoreline for stunning stronghold for distinctive Musk oxen.
views. Join one of the fascinating optional excursions in Day 13: Prins Christian Sund (BLD)
the area. Cruise through Prins Christian Sund, a narrow channel
Day 5: Kvanefjord (BLD) surrounded by amazing scenery (weather permitting).
Venture deep into the Kvanefjord on an exploration day. If the channel is blocked by ice, the voyage will cruise
The captain will take advantage of the conditions to around Cape Farewell.
identify landing sites for onshore walks, locate places to Days 14-15: At sea (BLD)
kayak and find the best spots to see for wildlife. Set course back to Iceland through the Denmark Disko Bay, Greenland
Day 6: Maniitsoq (BLD) Strait. Enjoy activities in the Science Center, relax in
Explore Maniitsoq, the ‘Venice of Greenland’ with its the Wellness and lounge areas and scan for wildlife
natural canals and archipelago. Visit the local museum from deck. Camp Frieda
chronicling the rich local history and culture. Day 16: Reykjavík (B) Ilullissat GREENLAND
Day 7: Sisimiut (BLD) Arrive early in the morning for disembarkation. Sisimut
Today visit the second largest town in Greenland, (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner) Evighed Fjord
Sisimiut, located 40 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle. Maniitsoq Arctic Circle
Enjoy a kayak demonstration and the Sisimiut Museum. Nuuk
Day 8: Ilulissat (BLD) Kvanefjord ICELAND
Journey to the spectacular Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO Ivittuut Reykjavík
World Heritage Site. See enormous icebergs that have Qaqortoq
run aground. Take part in one of the many excursions
on offer.
START/FINISH
Cape Farewell CRUISE

* Prices are a guide only, subject to change and availability and are in New Zealand Dollars. Prices are per person twin share, unless otherwise specified and based on the lowest tour category for travel in low season.
84 For full terms and conditions including pricing and conditions, refer to the Booking Conditions at the back of this brochure.