Iceland to Greenland: Mountains, Glaciers and the Westfjords

Summary

Our 15-day Iceland to Greenland: Mountains, Glaciers and the Westfjords itinerary explores iconic destinations in Iceland and Greenland. In the seldom-visited Westfjords  of Iceland— “Iceland’s best-kept secret”—you’ll get to explore the rugged peninsula that’s renowned for its fjords, towering mountains, bird-dwelling cliffs, gushing waterfalls and rolling green hills. Before leaving Iceland, you will also have an opportunity to visit the private island sanctuary of Vigur—which is home to 7,000 eider ducks and 100,000 puffins. In East Greenland, after sailing the length of Ikerasassuaq (Prins Christian Sund), we’ll immerse ourselves in spectacular glaciers, mountainous landscapes, culturally-rich communities, and Nuuk, the capital of Greenland. Together we’ll explore—by ship, Zodiac, kayak and on foot—some of the longest fjords in Greenland, such as Eternity, Kangerlussuaq and Tasermiut. With the help of expert guides, you will also get to learn about Norse and Viking cultures, traditional Icelandic ways of life, as well as contemporary Greenlandic customs in cities such as Nuuk.