Itinerary
- Day 1
Reykjavik
Your trip kicks off in Reykjavik, where you'll have time to walk around Laugavegur and browse the shops there. The Hallgrímskirkja Church stands out architecturally and is worth seeing, and the Reykjavik Art Museum offers a good look at local and contemporary work. If you've arranged a pre-program, you'll get to see some of Iceland's natural sites before boarding your ship.
Optional Activities
- Stroll along Laugavegur boutiques and outdoor shops
- Visit Hallgrímskirkja Church
- Explore Reykjavik Art Museum
- Book Pre-Program to discover Iceland's natural highlights
Landmarks Hallgrímskirkja Church Reykjavik Art Museum Laugavegur 
- Day 2
Reykjavik to Nuuk
You'll fly out early from Reykjavik headed to Nuuk. Once there, wander the old town by the waterfront and check out Nuuk Cathedral, the Hans Egede statue, and the Mother of the Sea statue. After boarding your expedition ship, you'll get your complimentary jacket, settle into your cabin, and then have dinner on board that evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (First dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Flight to Nuuk
- Boarding MS Fridtjof Nansen
- Receive complimentary expedition jacket
- Dinner on board
Optional Activities
- Visit Nuuk Cathedral
- See Hans Egede statue
- View Mother of the Sea statue
- Explore old town by the waterfront
Landmarks Nuuk Cathedral Hans Egede Statue Mother of the Sea Statue 
- Day 3
Sailing to Disko Bay
The ship heads north toward the Arctic Circle and you'll attend presentations about AECO rules for Arctic operations, which are required before any landings. Later, explore the ship's facilities and sit in on lectures covering Greenland topics and Citizen Science projects. You'll cross the Arctic Circle during this sailing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Mandatory AECO presentations on Arctic operations and landings
- Lectures on Greenland-related topics
- Citizen Science projects
- Crossing of the Arctic Circle
Optional Activities
- Explore ship's state-of-the-art facilities
- Attend additional lectures
Landmarks Arctic Circle - Day 4
Disko Bay and Ilulissat
Disko Bay comes into view with the Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll walk along a wooden gangway to see enormous icebergs in white, gray, and blue. The Icefjord Centre has information about ice formations, or you can hike to Sermermiut if you want views of the fjord and surrounding landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Ilulissat Icefjord
- Walk along wooden gangway to ice fjord
- Scenic viewing of icebergs
Optional Activities
- Visit Icefjord Centre
- Hike to Sermermiut
Landmarks Ilulissat Icefjord Icefjord Centre Sermermiut 
- Day 5
Greenland's Far North
You're heading into Greenland's Far North beyond Nuussuaq peninsula where the pace of life slows way down. The region has archaeological sites and a history of Arctic settlement going back 4,000 years. Depending on conditions, you might stop at communities like Uummannaq or Ukkusissat, visit the Qilakitsoq archaeological site, go on nature walks, or take small boats through inner fjords.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Potential stop at small communities
- Potential nature landings
- Potential ice-cruising in inner fjords with RIBs
Optional Activities
- Visit Uummannaq community
- Visit Ukkusissat community
- Visit Qilakitsoq archaeological site
- Hike to view Arctic landscape
Landmarks Uummannaq Qilakitsoq Archaeological Site - Day 6
Melville Bay
Melville Bay stretches out before you, a large expanse where ice caps reach the sea. The ship sails past 70 degrees north. Spend time on deck watching for wildlife with the Expedition Team, relax inside, and attend lectures on Arctic nature, geology, and mythology. It's a good day to just take in the surroundings and the experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Crossing Melville Bay
- Wildlife watching with Expedition Team
- Expert lectures on Arctic topics
Optional Activities
- Join Expedition Team on deck
- Attend lectures
Landmarks Melville Bay - Days 7 - 11
Thule Region Exploration
The Thule region, also called Ultima Thule, shows you wild Arctic conditions and some of the harshest environments in Greenland. You'll visit local communities and land by small boat to see the landscape up close. Wildlife here can include walruses, orcas, narwhals, belugas, and occasionally polar bears. Activities shift based on weather and ice.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Potential visits to local communities
- Small boat expeditions with RIBs
- Wildlife viewing
- Nature observation
- Sailing through icy channels
Optional Activities
- Photography of Arctic wildlife and landscapes
Landmarks Thule Region - Days 12 - 13
Crossing Baffin Bay
Your ship turns south as the Arctic portion winds down. Relax on board, talk with people you've met in the Expedition Lounge & Bar, catch any lectures you missed, and have leisurely lunches. The hot tubs let you soak while watching icebergs float by. The Expedition Team keeps watch for wildlife and guest lecturers talk about Greenland and Arctic life. Join in the Citizen Science activities too.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Leisurely lunches), Dinner
Included Activities
- Sailing south across Baffin Bay
- Wildlife watching
- Expert lectures on Arctic and related topics
- Citizen Science projects
- Access to ship facilities
Optional Activities
- Use hot tubs
- Relax in Expedition Lounge & Bar
- Attend additional lectures
Landmarks Baffin Bay - Days 14 - 15
Central West Coast Greenland
Central west Greenland's towns offer contrasts between modern life and ancient history. Sisimiut sits about 25 miles north of the Arctic Circle and has a local museum showing Saqqaq culture artifacts. Pick up souvenirs like qiviut scarves, hats, or mittens (qiviut comes from musk oxen). You might also stop at Qeqertarsuaq on Disko Island or Itilleq, a small fishing village north of the Arctic Circle.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Potential visits to Sisimiut, Qeqertarsuaq, and Itilleq communities
Optional Activities
- Visit Sisimiut Museum
- Hike on land
- Meet local Greenlanders
- Wildlife scanning
- Shop for qiviut products
Landmarks Sisimiut Qeqertarsuaq Itilleq - Day 16
Nuuk to Reykjavik
You're back in Nuuk and it's time to say goodbye to the MS Fridtjof Nansen, her crew, the Expedition Team, and the friends you've made. If time allows, explore modern Greenland before heading to the airport for your flight back to Reykjavik. You'll have plenty of Arctic memories to take home.
Included Activities
- Flight from Nuuk to Reykjavik
Optional Activities
- Explore modern Nuuk before departure
- Day 17
Reykjavik
Back in Reykjavik, your adventure wraps up here. If you've booked a post-program, you'll get to see more of Iceland's features. Otherwise, you can spend extra time in the capital visiting shops, trying local food, or checking out the geothermal attractions nearby before flying home.
Optional Activities
- Explore Reykjavik
- Visit geothermal attractions
- Join optional Post-Program
