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Arctic Highlights Northbound

15 Days Reykjavik to Longyearbyen
Arctic Highlights Northbound
Arctic Highlights Northbound
Arctic Highlights Northbound
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Overview

Ready to sail straight into the Arctic’s greatest hits — in reverse? Over 15 epic days, you’ll kick things off in Reykjavík, Iceland’s legendary Land of Fire and Ice, before heading north toward the untouched wilds of Svalbard. Along the way, cruise past towering icebergs, explore fjords by Zodiac, and wander quiet tundra trails where few travellers have stepped. From whale sightings to Inuit culture and polar bear country, every day brings a new “wow” — until your journey wraps in Longyearbyen, deep in the high Arctic and a world away from the everyday.
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Trip Length
Cruise Length

15 Days

Trip Starts
Cruise Starts

Reykjavik

Trip Ends
Cruise Ends

Longyearbyen

Countries Visited
Countries Visited:
Cruise Line
Cruise Line
G Adventures
Cruise Shi
Cruise Ship
G Expedition
Passengers
Passengers

128

Crew
Crew

-

Ship Launch
Launched

Ship Refurbished
Refurbished

2025

Cruise Code
Cruise Code

XVRLNX

Itinerary

Embark aboard the Expedition in the afternoon and depart Reykjavík in the late afternoon. Arrival transfer included. (D)

Enjoy the lecture series while watching the seas for whales. Head away from Iceland and the steaming hot springs of Reykjavík. The view is often complemented by soaring fulmars, kittiwakes, gannets, guillemots, and razorbills. (B/L/D)

Enjoy the lecture series while watching the seas for whales. Head away from Iceland and the steaming hot springs of Reykjavík. The view is often complemented by soaring fulmars, kittiwakes, gannets, guillemots, and razorbills. (B/L/D)

Spend a few days exploring the massive fjord system of Northeast Greenland National Park, which includes portions of Scorsbysund. Visit the tiny settlement of Ittoqqortoormiit for a look at how these most northerly people live. (B/L/D)

Spend a few days exploring the massive fjord system of Northeast Greenland National Park, which includes portions of Scorsbysund. Visit the tiny settlement of Ittoqqortoormiit for a look at how these most northerly people live. (B/L/D)

Spend a few days exploring the massive fjord system of Northeast Greenland National Park, which includes portions of Scorsbysund. Visit the tiny settlement of Ittoqqortoormiit for a look at how these most northerly people live. (B/L/D)

Spend a few days exploring the massive fjord system of Northeast Greenland National Park, which includes portions of Scorsbysund. Visit the tiny settlement of Ittoqqortoormiit for a look at how these most northerly people live. (B/L/D)

Spend a few days exploring the massive fjord system of Northeast Greenland National Park, which includes portions of Scorsbysund. Visit the tiny settlement of Ittoqqortoormiit for a look at how these most northerly people live. (B/L/D)

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. (B/L/D)

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. (B/L/D)

Taking advantage of local ice and weather conditions, explore the Northwest Spitsbergen National Park, one of those rare places on Earth blessed with both awe-inspiring landscape and compelling history. (B/L/D)

Taking advantage of local ice and weather conditions, explore the Northwest Spitsbergen National Park, one of those rare places on Earth blessed with both awe-inspiring landscape and compelling history. (B/L/D)

Taking advantage of local ice and weather conditions, explore the Northwest Spitsbergen National Park, one of those rare places on Earth blessed with both awe-inspiring landscape and compelling history. (B/L/D)

Taking advantage of local ice and weather conditions, explore the Northwest Spitsbergen National Park, one of those rare places on Earth blessed with both awe-inspiring landscape and compelling history. (B/L/D)

Shortly after breakfast, disembark the ship. Transfers to the Longyearbyen airport will be offered to all passengers with flights scheduled. (B)

Tour Inclusions

  • Visit a local Greenland community in Ittoqqortoormiit.
  • Sail through magnificent fjords.
  • Learn about the Arctic from lectures and on-site briefings.
  • Walk on the tundra searching for birds.
  • Keep an eye out for a variety of whale species.
  • Explore the edges of an ice floe by Zodiac.

  • Arrival transfer
  • Transfer from meeting point to ship (Reykjavík)
  • 14 nts aboard the Expedition
  • Visit to a local community (Greenland)
  • Lectures and educational programs
  • Zodiac excursions with our expert expedition team
  • Departure transfer (Longyearbyen, depending on flight)
  • Waterproof boots supplied for USA sizes 4 - 16
  • Expedition parka

  • Aboard the Expedition in triple-, twin-share cabins, or suites (all with en suite bathrooms and porthole or window, 14 Nights)
  • Please note that all cabins consist of twin-size berths and are ocean-facing
  • Suites have one queen-size bed

  • One expedition team member per 10 guests

  • 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches, 14 dinners

  • Expedition, Zodiac, local bus, walking

  • Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included

Dates & Pricing USD USD

Monday 17 Aug 2026 17 Aug 26 Reykjavik
Monday 31 Aug 2026 31 Aug 26 Longyearbyen
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Wednesday 18 Aug 2027 18 Aug 27 Reykjavik
Wednesday 01 Sep 2027 01 Sep 27 Longyearbyen
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