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Dates and prices are subject to change. For booking, availability, and detailed itineraries, consult your travel agent or check online. Arctic Highlights Highlights › Explore the edges of an ice floe by Zodiac › Walk on the tundra searching for birds › Keep an eye out for a variety of whale species and dolphins › Learn about the Arctic from lectures and onsite briefings › Sail through magnificent fjords and visit a local Greenland community in Ittoqqortoormiit What's Included 14 nts aboard the G Expedition. Transfer from meeting point to ship (Longyeaerbyen). Zodiac excursions with our expert expedition team. Lectures and educational programs. Visit to a local community (Greenland). Departure transfer (Reykjavik, depending on flight). Waterproof boots supplied for USA size 6. 16. Expedition parka. ACCOMMODATIONS Aboard the G Expedition in quad-, triple-, twin-share cabins, or suites (all with en suite bathrooms and porthole or window) (14 nts). Please note that all cabins consist of twin-size berths and are ocean-facing. Suites have one queen-size bed TRANSPORT G Expedition, Zodiac, local bus GROUP LEADER One Expedition team member per 10 guests MEALS 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 12 dinners. Drinks and tips aboard the Expedition not included. ITINERARY Sailing from Spitsbergen to Greenland, follow the ice's edge with an eye peeled to the horizon for wildlife. Navigating south, you'll explore this remote landscape not only by ship but also on foot and via Zodiac. This journey highlights the contrast and change in the Arctic as you move south, finally ending in Iceland, "the Land of Fire and Ice." An Inuit village, unique wildlife, and remote destinations are just some of the highlights on this truly unforgettable voyage through the Arctic. DAY 1 LONGYEARBYEN Embark aboard the G Expedition in the afternoon and depart Longyearbyen in the evening. ( 1D ) DAYS 2-5 SPITSBERGEN Taking advantage of local ice and weather conditions, explore Svalbard, one of those rare places on Earth blessed with both awe-inspiring landscape and compelling history. On Day 5, begin exploring the coastline. ( 4B, 4L, 4D ) DAYS 6-7 GREENLAND SEA Keep an eye out for majestic whales, which are known to feed here in the summer months. Spot orca, humpback, and minke whales, as well as dolphins. Enjoy lectures by expedition staff. ( 2B, 2L, 2D ) DAYS 8-12 NORTHEAST GREENLAND NATIONAL PARK/SCORESBY SUND Spend these days exploring the massive fjord system of Northeast Greenland National Park, which includes portions of Scorsbysund. These intricate fjord systems are everything from wide and unimaginable to narrow and steeply spectacular with some of the best mountain scenery in the world. Walking over lush areas of colourful autumn tundra may lead to opportunities to see muskox grazing nearby. Visit the tiny settlement of Ittoqqortoormiit for a look at how these most northerly people live. ( 5B, 5L, 5D ) DAYS 13-14 DENMARK STRAIT Enjoy the lecture series while watching the seas for whales. Head towards Iceland and the steaming hot springs of Reykjavík. The view is often complemented by soaring fulmars, kittiwakes, gannets, guillemots, and razorbills. ( 2B, 2L, 2D ) DAY 15 REYKJAVÍK Shortly after breakfast, disembark in Reykjavík. Disembarkation is scheduled for 8am at Miðbakki, which is within walking distance to downtown Reykjavík. Book all departing flights after noon. ( 1B ) ADD TO YOUR EXPERIENCE REALM OF THE POLAR BEAR: Looking to spend your time searching for polar bears? Why not try the Realm of the Polar Bear? See trip XVRPNX on page 44. Guaranteed Departures This tour has one IF YOU'RE BOOKED, YOU'RE GOING | special departure. Sept 01 - Sept 15, 2016 EXPEDITION › ARCTIC, GREENLAND, ICELAND, NORWAY 50