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Day by Day Summary and Map
Land Segment of Itinerary
Friday - Aug 15, 2025
Day 1
Toronto, Canada
Having made your way to Toronto, check into your group hotel located near the airport for an overnight stay. At a welcome briefing this evening, enjoy a drink and meet fellow expeditioners. 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 procedures and also the charter flight to Nuuk tomorrow. You will receive Aurora Expeditions cabin tags for your luggage. Please clearly label the tags with your name and ship cabin number. Accommodation: The Westin Toronto Airport Hotel (or similar) ... Read More
Land Segment of Itinerary
Saturday - Aug 16, 2025
Day 2
Toronto, Canada
Air Travel
Cruise Segment of Itinerary
Day 2 - Saturday - Aug 16, 2025
Day 2
Cruise Begins
Nuuk, Greenland
Please ensure that your luggage is fitted with cabin tags clearly labeled with your name and cabin number. Any valuables or personal items should be kept on you throughout the day. Your luggage will be delivered to your cabin ahead of your arrival onboard. After breakfast at the hotel, board a charter flight to Nuuk, where the Sylvia Earle awaits. After boarding, there is time to settle into your cabin before the important safety briefings. This evening, meet your expedition team and crew. ... Read More
Sunday - Aug 17, 2025
Day 3
Sisimiut, Greenland
Greenland's second largest town, Sisimiut is located approximately 54 kilometers (33.5 miles) north of the Arctic Circle, meaning that during summer, you can experience the midnight sun here. The town is famous for the old blue church with the gate made of whale bone. In the cozy museum next door to the church, you will find an excellent reconstruction of an Inuit turf house as well as exhibits of local history and early life in Greenland. Sisimiut offers hiking trails with various degrees of difficulty. The easier trails take you through the town itself, its outskirts and into the mountains, where you will find spectacular vantage points. Some 4,500 years ago, the Saqqaq culture arrived from Canada and settled in the area. They lived here for approximately 2,000 years, after which they mysteriously disappeared from the area. The Dorset culture arrived around 500 CE and stayed until the 1200s until they were replaced by the Thule culture, and today, most of the population of Sisimiut are descendants of the Thule culture. ... Read More
Monday - Aug 18, 2025
Day 4
Qeqertarsuaq
This compelling island seems to have more in common with Iceland than Greenland. While most of the interior is mountainous and glaciated, its beautiful shorelines boast black sandy beaches, unusual basalt columns, hot springs, and dramatic lava formations. We plan to appreciate the colorful flowers on the Kuannit Hike, where you can walk stunning landscapes, see ancient basalt columns, and perhaps spot whales in Disko Bay. ... Read More
Tuesday - Aug 19, 2025
Day 5
Uummannaq, Greenland
Wednesday - Aug 20, 2025
Day 6
Upernavik Fjord, Greenland
Note: In genuine expeditionary style, our itinerary for the following days is heavily dependent on weather conditions and unpredictable sea ice. The following places are some that we hope to visit. Uummannaq: Set on an island of the same name, Uummannaq is located 600 kilometers (373 miles) above the Arctic Circle and is famous for its heart-shaped mountain. It's also well-known for the Qilakitsoq mummies, Greenland's oldest, that were discovered in nearby. The center of town is compact and easy for you to explore independently, and there are several marked hiking trails, many of which lead to mountain lakes, for those who want to stretch their legs. Kayakers can enjoy paddling among the icebergs and keeping watch for whales that frequent the area. Upernavik: Set amid a labyrinth of small islands, Upernavik is home to traditional settlements and enormous icebergs that Greenland is famous for. Kayakers can paddle in the serene bay among the glittering icebergs while other expeditioners can discover the town on walks or hike in the surrounding area. Upernavik is the world's northernmost open-air museum. A walk through the old part of town, which encompasses the original colonial buildings, tells the cultural history of the area, including the colonial and Viking periods. Keep a look out for a traditional old kayak and umiaq boat, which highlights the main mode of transport used by locals to navigate the archipelago during summer. The shy and elusive narwhal is also known to visit the area, and at nearby Apparsuit, bird enthusiasts will be thrilled to find one of the world's largest bird cliffs. ... Read More
Thursday - Aug 21, 2025
Day 7
Captain's Choice, United States
Friday - Aug 22, 2025
Day 8
At Sea
Find a spot in one of the many observation lounges and enjoy the spectacular surrounding landscapes. Talented and knowledgeable expedition members will present informative and entertaining talks about the region that you're traveling through.
Saturday - Aug 23, 2025
Day 9
Qeqertarsuaq
In Qeqertarsuaq, we enjoy a Zodiac excursion in Disko Bay that's often filled with icebergs and is a hotspot for marine life including humpback, fin, minke, and bowhead whales. Enjoy a walk through the settlement, perhaps try some local tea made from fresh local herbs, and learn about the history of Qeqertarsuaq at the museum before walking along the black sand beach towards the colorful colonial buildings. ... Read More
Sunday - Aug 24, 2025
Day 10
Ata Sund, Greenland
Monday - Aug 25, 2025
Day 11
Jakobshavn, Greenland
Known as the 'birthplace of icebergs', this region produces some of the most dazzling icebergs found anywhere on earth. We explore ice-filled Ataa Sund and hope to experience a few of the active glaciers from a safe distance. In Ilulissat, we visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Icefjord and stand in awe at its immensity. Sermeq Kujalleq, also known as Jakobshavn Glacier, is the most productive glacier - not only in Greenland but the entire Northern Hemisphere. It produces 20 million tons of ice each day, all floating into the Ilulissat Icefjord and Disko Bay. Ilulissat optional helicopter flight (90 minutes): this excursion is the only way you can get close to the gigantic glacier. The 10-seater helicopter departs from Ilulissat Airport sweeping over hills, lakes, and ice fjords. On the return flight to Ilulissat, fly above the edge of the glacier with breathtaking views of the massive icebergs drifting in the fjord. The views of some of the largest icebergs that become stranded on a moraine underneath the water, just outside the town, offer a wonderful finale to this excursion. Please note that this excursion requires a minimum of 8 passengers to operate. ... Read More
Tuesday - Aug 26, 2025
Day 12
Sarfanguaq, Greenland
We hope to visit a Greenlandic settlement located near the Aasivissuit-Nipisat UNESCO World Heritage Site, a place where the local inhabitants live a traditional fishing and hunting lifestyle that dates back 4,000 years. The settlement also features the remarkable Qaammat Pavilion, built on the ridge at the top overlooking the Ikertooq fjord. This stunning architecturally designed and award-winning crystal structure was created by Swedish architect, Konstantin Ikonomidis, in cooperation with the local community and the UNESCO team. It is a tribute to nature, the land and cultural traditions of the indigenous Inuit people. ... Read More
Wednesday - Aug 27, 2025
Day 13
Evighetens Fjord
Evighedsfjorden, or Eternity Fjord, is one of the more spectacular fjord complexes in west Greenland due to its forested landscape. Hike through a forested valley, witness hills become towering snow-capped mountains as countless glaciers pour down from sheer cliff walls. Occasionally, the thunderous sound of a calving glacier breaks the silence in a place where you are unlikely to see another soul. ... Read More
Thursday - Aug 28, 2025
Day 14
Nuuk, Greenland
Cruise Ends
Land Segment of Itinerary
Day 14 - Thursday - Aug 28, 2025
Day 14
Air Travel
Toronto, Canada
In Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, farewell the crew and expedition team, and transfer to the airport for a charter flight to Toronto for an overnight stay. Accommodation: The Westin Toronto Airport Hotel (or similar)
Land Segment of Itinerary
Friday - Aug 29, 2025
Day 15
Toronto, Canada
After breakfast, check out of your room and continue your journey with a transfer to the airport.
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