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Day by Day Summary and Map
Land Segment of Itinerary
Monday - Aug 4, 2025
Day 1
Reykjavik, Iceland
Having made your way to Reykjavik, you will be met by a representative of Aurora Expeditions and transferred to your group hotel. Upon arrival at your included hotel, please visit the Aurora Expeditions hospitality desk to collect your luggage cabin tags and to speak with the ground operations team, who may have information to share with you about pre-embarkation or to provide you with information about where to dine, withdraw cash, or purchase last-minute items from a local pharmacy or supermarket. The remainder of your time is at leisure. All meals today are at your own expense. Accommodation: The Grand Hotel Reykjavik ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Tuesday - Aug 5, 2025
Day 2
Reykjavik, Iceland
Bus Travel
Thingvellir, Iceland
Bus Travel
Gullfoss, Iceland
Bus Travel
Geysir Area, Iceland
Bus Travel
Cruise Segment of Itinerary
Day 2 - Tuesday - Aug 5, 2025
Day 2
Cruise Begins
Reykjavik, Iceland
This morning, please ensure your cabin luggage is fitted with cabin tags clearly labeled with your name and cabin number. Your luggage will be collected from your hotel and transferred directly to the port for clearance and delivered to your cabin ahead of your arrival onboard. Please keep any valuables or personal items with you throughout the day. Today, we follow the path of one of Reykjavik's most popular seismic attractions - the Golden Circle. Stops along our route include Thingvellir National Park, accredited as the site of Iceland's first parliament. A shaky start to the new nation, it is also the point where the Eurasia and North American tectonic plates meet as an open fissure. Our next stop is Gullfoss waterfall. This impressive water feature tumbles 34 meters into the Hvita River, offering a popular photographic opportunity. Next we explore the geothermal fields and geysers for which Iceland is famous. The variety of hot springs and bubbling pools are mesmerizing as the sheer capacity of water and steam erupting from the ground makes you ponder just how much power is beneath your feet. Late afternoon, we return to Reykjavik to board the Sylvia Earle. After boarding, there's time to settle into your cabin before the important safety briefings before we 'throw the lines' to begin our Greenland adventure. This evening, meet your expedition team and crew at the Welcome Dinner. ... Read More
Wednesday - Aug 6, 2025
Day 3
At Sea
Crossing the Greenland Sea, we sail through the North Polar Basin's nutrient-rich waters, searching for encroaching pack ice, fin whales, and seabirds. Our team of experts entertains us with informative talks about sea ice, glaciers, European arctic plants and animals, and epic tales of early explorers such as Nansen, Andree, and Scoresby. ... Read More
Thursday - Aug 7, 2025
Day 4
Kangertittivatsiaq, Greenland, Denmark, Denmark
Popular among skilled rock climbers, Kangertittivatsiaq Fjord is home to spectacular mountain peaks and essential big walls that attract daring climbers. A new discovery for Aurora Expeditions in 2022, the 26-kilometer (16-mile) fjord is filled with glaciers including the Glacier of France. It's an ideal place for ship cruising, Zodiac excursions, and discovery hikes. ... Read More
Friday - Aug 8, 2025
Day 5
Skjoldungen Island, Greenland
Continue south along Greenland's King Frederik VI Coast, always on the lookout for whales, especially the rare sperm whale that is occasionally seen here. Weaving through the narrow channels of Skjoldungen Fjord we land at the end of the fjord for a walk along a glacial river, across a tundra valley covered in northern willow and blooming pink wildflowers. Kayakers can paddle across the front of a tidewater glacier, search for harp seals, ivory gulls, and whales. Back onboard, enjoy the stunning surrounds with a drink in hand basked in the soft light of the setting sun. ... Read More
Saturday - Aug 9, 2025
Day 6
Cruising Prince Christian Sound, Greenland
Prince Christian Sound connects the Labrador Sea with the Irminger Sea. Approximately 100 kilometers (60 miles) long, and, in parts, as narrow as 500 meters (600 feet) wide, the fjord is flanked by jagged mountain peaks, some reaching over 2,200 meters (7,200 feet) high, with countless glaciers coming all the way down to the sea. We slow-cruise through the sound to enjoy the spectacular scenery. Icebergs sculpted into fantastic shapes often block the entrance to the sound, a great spectacle for photography. ... Read More
Sunday - Aug 10, 2025
Day 7
Aappilattoq, Greenland
Tasermiut, Denmark
Klosterdalen, Greenland, Denmark, Denmark
Aappilattoq is a small settlement that lies in the southern section of a sound. Aappilattoq means red in Greenlandic, and the town is named after the red mountains rising above it. Aappilattoq is well-known in Greenland for the jagged mountain peaks that surround it-a delight for photographers. The towering, jagged mountains that surround Tasermiut Fjord is why it's often referred to as the 'Patagonia of the north'. At Klosterdal, we are surrounded by three giant mountains - Napasorsuaq, Ketil, and Nalumasortoq. Here we can walk to a Norse ruin, hike along the valley, or explore the bay by kayak. ... Read More
Monday - Aug 11, 2025
Day 8
Nanortalik, Greenland
Continue to Nanortalik, the southernmost town in Greenland, located on an island of the same name. Its name derives from the West Greenlandic word 'nanoq' meaning 'the place where bears pass through', describing the polar bears that were once seen floating past on sea ice. Deep fjords, woodlands and grasslands, and rugged mountainside cliffs, some over 1,000 meters (3,280 feet), attract enthusiastic climbers from around the world. On arrival, you'll receive a warm welcome from the local community who have opened up their town for you to explore. Nanortalik is a town that's known for their love of singing and you'll be treated to choir performance. Visit Nanortalik Church, a wooden Danish Lutheran church built in 1916 which is currently the only church serving the Nanortalik congregation. The church is in the old colonial quarter of the town. Next to the church is a landmark boulder called the 'Knud Rasmussen Stone', named after Greenland's most famous citizen, Dr Knud Rasmussen, an explorer and ethnologist. ... Read More
Tuesday - Aug 12, 2025
Day 9
Hvalsey, Greenland
Qaqortoq, Greenland
Hvalsey Church is the best-preserved Norse ruin in Greenland. 'Hvalsey' is old Norse for 'Whale Island'. Christianity arrived in Greenland around 1,000 AD and gradually churches began to be built. Late medieval documents indicate there were up to 14 parish churches in the Eastern Settlement. Hvalsey itself was built in the early 14th century, but it was not the first church built on this site. After exploring Hvalsey ruins, continue to Qaqortoq, where our Zodiacs shuttle us ashore. Qaqortoq is the capital of South Greenland. With a history dating back to 1775, the town offers various cultural activities and attractions including an outdoor art project called "Stone and Man", which features stone carvings scattered throughout the town created by local artists. Qaqortoq is Greenland's southernmost town and is the administrative center of the south Greenland. Built from yellow stone, and dating back to 1804, the building that now houses the Qaqortoq Museum originally belonged to the town's blacksmith. Qaqortoq's landmark building is the Church of our Saviour. This large wooden Lutheran church, known as the 'Red Church', is in the historic part of town, near the harbor. ... Read More
Wednesday - Aug 13, 2025
Day 10
Igaliku, Greenland
At Igaliku in Tunulliarfik Fjord, lush valleys filled with tall grass hints at Greenland's first sheep farming settlement. Igaliku also guards the entrance to the well-preserved remains of Norse ruins allowing visitors to explore Norse history and hike within the UNESCO World Heritage-listed surroundings to discover lakes, mountains, and hidden Norse ruins. ... Read More
Thursday - Aug 14, 2025
Day 11
Narsarsuaq, Greenland
Qassiarsuk, Greenland
Narsarsuaq is the gateway to hiking trails through lush valleys and Norse ruins spotted along Tunulliarfik Fjord. Narsarsuaq holds historical significance to Greenland's history. The Norse Vikings settled in this area in the 12th century and gave Narsarsuaq a name to suggest that an Arctic forest covered the large plain. Taking home stories of lush valleys and plains nestled in deep fjord, the Vikings called this country Greenland. Marked trails allow hikers to enjoy the superb scenery, with the one of the most popular hikes leading to the spectacular lookout over icebergs in the Tunulliarfik Fjord and the Qooroq Glacier. At Qassiarsuk, located directly across the Tunulliarfik Fjord, follow in the footsteps of Erik the Red and discover why he made it his home. The remains of a church, stables, hall, and other buildings can still be seen. Visit the tall statue of Leif Erikson (son of Erik the Red) overlooking the town and fjord. Sailing between Hvalsey, Igaliku, and Qassiarsuk allows you to connect the dots of Viking history in Greenland. ... Read More
Friday - Aug 15, 2025
Day 12
At Sea
As we sail towards Nuuk, enjoy some free time relaxing or attending a presentation from the expedition team. This evening, share stories and celebrate with fellow expeditioners at Captain's Farewell Dinner.
Saturday - Aug 16, 2025
Day 13
Nuuk, Greenland
Cruise Ends
Land Segment of Itinerary
Day 13 - Saturday - Aug 16, 2025
Day 13
Air Travel
Toronto, Canada
During the early morning, we cruise into Nuuk and disembark at approximately 8:00 am. Farewell your Expedition Team before transfer to the airport for a charter flight to Toronto for an overnight stay. Accommodation: Westin Toronto Airport Hotel
Land Segment of Itinerary
Sunday - Aug 17, 2025
Day 14
Toronto, Canada
After breakfast, check out of your room and continue your journey with a transfer to the airport.
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