Northern Discoveries: Hiking the Landscapes of Greenland & Iceland
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- Soak in the healing waters of the Blue Lagoon and learn why its mineral-rich properties provide treatment for many skin ailments.
- Hike in remote and stunning Arctic landscapes in Greenland that offer views of pristine fjords and icebergs.
- Walk through the old city center and new suburban areas of Nuuk, Greenland’s capital city.
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- 14 nights of accommodations
- 2 expert-led lectures
- 15 expert-led field trips
- 1 flight during the program
- 2 performances
- An experienced Group Leader
- Customary gratuities throughout the program
- The Road Scholar Travel Protection Plan, 24-hour-a-day emergency assistance coverage
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Saga Hotel
Activity note: If you wish to swim in the Blue Lagoon, please remember to pack your bathing suit in your carry-on luggage. Towels will be provided. Slippers, bathrobes and spa trea...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Saga Hotel
Breakfast: In the hotel dining room.
Morning: This morning you will depart on a full day journey from Reykjavik on this popular route which covers over 185 miles from Reykjavik to c...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MV Ocean Diamond
Breakfast: In the hotel dining room.
Morning: Following breakfast, enjoy a lecture —“Iceland: Past and Present"—by a local expert before visiting the National Museum of Iceland. Th...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MV Ocean Diamond
Activity note: This morning's hike is approx. 6 miles and approx. 650 ft. in elevation change. Zodiac excursions are dependent on favorable weather conditions.
Breakfast: Aboard th...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MV Ocean Diamond
Breakfast: Aboard the ship.
Morning: Sail across the Denmark Strait towards Greenland, following a maritime route used by Norse settlers more than 900 years ago. While en route, at...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MV Ocean Diamond
Breakfast: Aboard the ship.
Morning: Prince Christian Sound, near the southernmost tip of Greenland, separates the mainland with the Sangmissoq (Christian IV Island) and other isla...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MV Ocean Diamond
Activity note: This morning's hike is approx. 8 miles with little change in altitude.
Breakfast: Aboard the ship.
Morning: In Qassiarsuk hike through stunning Arctic landsca...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MV Ocean Diamond
Breakfast: Aboard the ship.
Morning: This morning, embark boats to Ikkafjord to see unique submarine Ikaite - crystalized calcium carbonate - columns. This mineral is considered ra...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MV Ocean Diamond
Activity note: This morning's hike is fairly challenging covering approx. 6 miles over mountain terrain.
Breakfast: Aboard the ship.
Morning: A 10-minute bus ride will take ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MV Ocean Diamond
Activity note: This morning's hike is fairly challenging covering approx. 3-4 miles over mountain terrain.
Breakfast: Aboard the ship.
Morning: The Greenland Sea is home to ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MV Ocean Diamond
Activity note: This morning's hike is approx. 3 miles of moderate hiking on mountain trails.
Breakfast: Aboard the ship.
Morning: Originally founded by the Danes as a tradin...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MV Ocean Diamond
Breakfast: Aboard the ship.
Morning: Morning at leisure to enjoy the ship's amenities and activities.
Lunch: Aboard the ship.
Afternoon: This morning the ship will ca...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: MV Ocean Diamond
Activity note: This morning's hike is approx. 3 miles of moderate hiking on mountain trails.
Breakfast: Aboard the ship.
Morning: During a visit to the church of Qeqertarsua...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Radisson Blu Saga Hotel
Breakfast: Aboard the ship.
Morning: Transfer by coach from the pier to the Lake Ferguson, located on the outskirts of town. From here, an easy hike on a dirt track will take you al...
Meals: Breakfast
Breakfast: In the hotel dining room.
Morning: Ocean Diamond is scheduled to arrive in Reykjavik at 8:00 AM. Upon disembarkation, enjoy a panoramic coach excursion of Reykjavik. See historic Höfði House - sight of the 1986 meeting between...
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Radisson Blu Saga Hotel: 3 nights Reykjavik, 107
Settle in with exceptional service and stunning views of the urban landscape, sea or glaciers at this sleek hotel just a ten-minute walk from the heart of the city. With a history of hospitality that dates back nearly 50 years, the Radisson Blu Saga Hotel is an iconic Icelandic accommodation. Its modern, stylish spaces and amenities still embrace timeless traditions of high quality and impeccable service.
Enjoy The Breathtaking Nature Of Iceland And Greenland Aboard The Ocean Diamond Thanks to two stabilizers that significantly reduce roll and an ice-strengthened hull (ice class 1D), the super yacht OCEAN DIAMOND is the ideal ship for expeditions in the Arctic region. Due to the ship’s compact size, we can take passengers to places off the traditional cruise routes to experience all the highlights of both Iceland and Greenland. With a maximum of 199 passengers, the OCEAN DIAMOND features a range of modern onboard amenities and is staffed with outstanding officers and crew, as well as bilingual expedition leaders and guides. The 107 cabins and suites, all of them elegantly designed, offer modern amenities and exterior views. The ship’s own Zodiacs are available for shore excursions. After a busy day of exploration, passengers can browse books or DVDs in the well-stocked Polar library or enjoy views of the spectacular Arctic scenery from the panorama salon.
Registration: Bahamas Launched/Renovation: 1974/1986/2012 Staff and Crew: 106 Guests: 199 Ice Class: 1D Length: 124 m Breadth: 16 m Draft: 4,9 m Max. Speed: 15 Knots Voltage onboard: w220V
15 Breakfasts, 13 Lunches and 12 Dinners
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