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.
Short Itinerary / Route
- Day 1
- Arrive In Reykjavik, Iceland
- Day 2
- Embarkation
- Day 3
- Exploring Westfjords, Icelands Hidden Gems
- Day 4-5
- At Sea: Crossing The Denmark Strait
- Day 6-10
- Exploring Southeast Greenland
- Day 11
- At Sea
- Day 12-13
- Venturing Into West Greenland
- Day 14
- Exploring Kangerlussuaq And Disembarkation
- Day 15
- Departing Iceland
Countries (2): Greenland, Iceland
Travel Cities (5): Kangerlussuaq, Keflavik, Nuuk, Prins Christian Sund, Reykjavik