Franz Josef Land, Svalbard, Greenland, Iceland
Eight Centuries of Human History
Eight centuries passed before all the islands we will visit during this expedition were charted by Europeans. The Vikings sailed to Greenland in the 11th Century. The Dutch explorer put Svalbard on the map in the 16th Century. Franz Josef Land, the last to be found, was unknown 135 years ago. On this expedition we explore a corner of Europe still relatively untouched by human intervention.
Exhilarating Surprises
We intend to explore a UNESCO international biosphere reserve, an archipelago inhabited by only four species of land mammals, and the most northerly group of islands in Europe. In true expedition-style, the daily adventures will unfold in response to local conditions, infusing this voyage with exhilarating surprise.
The Barents Sea
The Barents Sea, a rich marine ecosystem supports a large diversity of wildlife – colonies of puffins and guillemots; kelp-forests and coral reefs; as well as walrus, bowhead whales and polar bears. During this expedition you may join our Expedition Team who stand watche to ensure no one misses any wildlife encounters.
Eight Centuries of Human History
Eight centuries passed before all the islands we will visit during this expedition were charted by Europeans. The Vikings sailed to Greenland in the 11th Century. The Dutch explorer put Svalbard on the map in the 16th Century. Franz Josef Land, the last to be found, was unknown 135 years ago. On this expedition we explore a corner of Europe still relatively untouched by human intervention.
Exhilarating Surprises
We intend to explore a UNESCO international biosphere reserve, an archipelago inhabited by only four species of land mammals, and the most northerly group of islands in Europe. In true expedition-style, the daily adventures will unfold in response to local conditions, infusing this voyage with exhilarating surprise.
The Barents Sea
The Barents Sea, a rich marine ecosystem supports a large diversity of wildlife – colonies of puffins and guillemots; kelp-forests and coral reefs; as well as walrus, bowhead whales and polar bears. During this expedition you may join our Expedition Team who stand watche to ensure no one misses any wildlife encounters.
Day 1: fly USA to Helsinki • Day 2: fly to Murmansk, Russia • Days 3-4: Barents Sea • Days 5-7: Franz Josef Land • Days 8-10: Svalbard • Days 11-12: Greenland • Days 13-15: Northeast Greenland National Park • Days 16-17: Iceland, fly to USA
Arctic Islands
Trip Details
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17 daysActivity Type:
Expeditionary Voyaging
Trip Price:
From $15,500
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