Itinerary
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Reykjavik
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7/9/2025 |
7/9/2025 7:00:00 PM |
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The fire, frost and water symbolized by the red, white and blue of Iceland’s flag are manifested in this land. Reykjavik, or Smoky Bay, was so named in 874 A.D. by Ingolf Arnarson when he sighted the numerous hot springs on the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula. Today this remarkably pollution-free city is wrapped around a sweeping bay and has managed to retain its charming Old-World atmosphere. A pastiche of red-blue-and green-roofed houses together with the tall gray tower of Hallgrim’s Church dominate the skyline. In Old Town, many of the wooden buildings have been lovingly restored and stand side by side with modern timber and concrete structures. There are fine museums and art galleries; historic pubs present activity in late afternoon. The beautiful countryside outside of Reykjavik includes such natural wonders as volcanoes, geysers, glaciers, mountains and spectacular waterfalls.
Suggested Private Excursions
Reykjavik - The Golden Circle - FD Tour
Reykjavik - Bathing in the Blue Lagoon - HD Tour
Reykjavik - Langjökull Glacier & the Ice Tunnel
Reykjavik Highlights - HD Tour
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At Sea
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7/10/2025 |
7/10/2025 |
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No information currently available.
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Prince Christian Sound
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7/11/2025 2:00:00 PM |
7/11/2025 7:00:00 PM |
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This narrow 70-mile-long channel across the southernmost tip of Greenland is breathtakingly dramatic. Huge glaciers tumble down towards the rugged coast from the Greenland ice cap-exactly the kind of scene that inspired one Greenlandic poet to declare: 'I get dizzy of all this beauty'. A thousand years ago, just north of here at Narsarsuaq, Eric the Red established his farm amid 6,000-foot mountains and glaciers.
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Qaqortoq
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7/12/2025 7:00:00 AM |
7/12/2025 1:30:00 PM |
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Qaqortoq means "The White Place", and the town is the educational and cultural center of Southern Greenland. The sheep farms give this part of Greenland special character. Qaqortoq has a sculpture park "Stone and Man" made by 18 Nordic sculptors. The result is 24 sculptures and reliefs spread all over town. Greenland's only public fountain is in the town square. The square is the historical part of town, with many buildings from colonial times and a museum concentrating on Greenlandic culture, the Norse period and the history of Qaqortoq. Close to the square is "Brædtet" market where local fishermen and hunters sell the days catch. There are 2 churches in town; "Frelserens" from 1832 and "Gertrud Raschs" from 1973. "Frelserens" hans the lifebuoy and memorial tablet with the names of those missing from M/S Hans Hedtoft, which went down in January 1959. "Gertrud Raschs" has one of Greenlands most beautiful altar pieces made by artist Maria Haagen-Müller.
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Hvalsey
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7/12/2025 3:30:00 PM |
7/12/2025 10:00:00 PM |
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Hvalsey is the site of Greenland's largest, best preserved Norse ruins. History enthusiasts will be interested in the archaeological history of the region and will want to visit Hvalsey Church, built by Viking settlers, before their disappearance from Greenland in the 15th Century. The church itself is located on a beautiful green hill surrounded by picturesque mountains.
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Paamiut
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7/13/2025 11:00:00 AM |
7/13/2025 6:30:00 PM |
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Built along the base of the Kuannersooq Fjord, the maritime town of Paamiut is highlighted by scenic architecture and old shops, stables and the old church. White tailed eagles flock to Paamiut en masse, and in the surrounding sea, you may catch sight of whales - orcas and humpback among many others.
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Nuuk
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7/14/2025 7:00:00 AM |
7/14/2025 9:00:00 PM |
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Nuuk was founded by the unfailingly optimistic Hans Egede - the Danish missionary with soul-conversions on his mind - who promptly named the settlement Good Hope. Today Nuuk is small by modern standards, with a total population of only 14,000. Despite a wealth of land and a paucity of people, Nuuk has insisted on housing the population in immense apartment blocks with imaginative names like Blok P - a kind of Gulag on ice - and the urban sprawl is now spreading out along the road to the airport. Kolonihavnen is a pleasant exception to the rest of Nuuk's Lego-city look: it's a picturesque 18th-century fishing village in the heart of Nuuk and gives some idea of what the town looked like before the industrial harbour was built. Nuuk's real attraction lies in its proximity to any number of excellent day hikes into the hinterland and the fabulous views from the tops of the nearby mountains. Organised tours, boat trips and the rental of equipment is easier from the capital.
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Manitsoq
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7/15/2025 6:30:00 AM |
7/15/2025 1:00:00 PM |
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Manitsoq, meaning "the rugged place," is just that, with it's high mountains and deep fjords. In the summer, angling is a popular activity as well as hiking, kayaking or sailing through the glacier filled fjords. Visitors can also enjoy skiing throughout the extensive mountain networks. A visit to the Manitsoq museum includes archaeological exhibits, paintings, handcrafts, and sculptures capturing the significance of Manitsoq's past.
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Sermitsiaq
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7/15/2025 3:00:00 PM |
7/15/2025 9:00:00 PM |
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No information currently available.
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At Sea
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7/16/2025 |
7/16/2025 |
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No information currently available.
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Iqaluit (Nunavut)
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7/17/2025 7:30:00 AM |
7/17/2025 4:00:00 PM |
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Iqaluit, formerly known as Frobisher Bay, is the capital and administrative center of Canada's newest territory, Nunavut. Situated in the hills overlooking the Koojesse Inlet, and is only accessible via aircraft, dogsled, snowmobile and some boats. There are a number of cultural attractions in Iqaluit including, the Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum, which showcases an impressive collection of Inuit and Arctic items. Iqaluit also has a number of galleries showcasing Inuit art work, available both for viewing and for purchase. Visitors may also want to explore the stunning arctic landscape and the ruins of structure built by the Thule people at nearby Qaummaarviit Territoria Historic Park.
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Lady Franklin Island
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7/18/2025 7:00:00 AM |
7/18/2025 12:00:00 PM |
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Lady Franklin Island is an uninhabited island in the Canadian Arctic.
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Monumental Island
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7/18/2025 1:30:00 PM |
7/18/2025 6:00:00 PM |
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Monumental island is located located in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago off the coast of Baffin Island. Visitors may approach the island via Zodiac and watch the colonies of walruses on the colorful rocky landscape. Visitors will also have the chance of witnessing the Aurora Borealis.
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Akpatok Island
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7/19/2025 7:00:00 AM |
7/19/2025 8:00:00 PM |
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Akpatok Island is located in the Ungava bay of northern Quebec, Canada. Accessible only by air, Akpatok Island rises out of the water as sheer cliffs above the sea surface. A natural wonderland of snow, ice and limestone, this island is know for it's wildlife and hordes of breeding birds making Akpatok a traditional hunting ground for native Inuit people.
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Kimmirut
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7/20/2025 7:00:00 AM |
7/20/2025 12:30:00 PM |
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No information currently available.
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Cape Dorset
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7/21/2025 7:30:00 AM |
7/21/2025 6:00:00 PM |
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Enjoy artwork from the indigenous Arctic regions during a visit to Cape Dorset, the capital of Inuit Art. A highly artistic community for centuries, Cape Dorset offers visitors a chance to be creative and join in arts and crafts or view and learn about the rich history of the town's art, ranging from carvings to lithograph prints to drawing.
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Coats Island
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7/22/2025 8:00:00 AM |
7/22/2025 6:00:00 PM |
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No information currently available.
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At Sea
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7/23/2025 |
7/23/2025 |
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No information currently available.
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Churchill
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7/24/2025 6:30:00 AM |
7/24/2025 |
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The "Polar Bear Capital of the World," the town of Churchill transports visitors to an authentic experience within the tundra of Manitoba Canada. An ecotourists' dream, watch the polar bear migration across the ice of the Hudson Bay from the safety of a "tundra buggie." In the summer, witness the beluga whales who enjoy the warm waters of the Churchill River. Gaze in awe at the stunning aurora borealis, which comes to life during the winter nights in a spectacular show of colors, lights and true natural beauty.
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Churchill
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7/25/2025 |
7/25/2025 |
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The "Polar Bear Capital of the World," the town of Churchill transports visitors to an authentic experience within the tundra of Manitoba Canada. An ecotourists' dream, watch the polar bear migration across the ice of the Hudson Bay from the safety of a "tundra buggie." In the summer, witness the beluga whales who enjoy the warm waters of the Churchill River. Gaze in awe at the stunning aurora borealis, which comes to life during the winter nights in a spectacular show of colors, lights and true natural beauty.
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