Iceland and Greenland: Edge of the Arctic
Join Danish/Greenlandic geologist Minik Rosing on the 2024 departure
Dr. Minik Rosing
Geologist and professor
Recent winner of the Fredrik Paulsen Arctic Academic Action Award
More than a thousand years ago, the legendary Viking Erik the Red set sail from Iceland to Greenland and was exiled to a stark and spectacular land of endless ice, rocky pinnacles, and steep-sided fjords. Follow his route from Iceland’s magnificent Westfjords peninsula across the Denmark Strait to the ice-sculpted shores of Greenland. Trace the coast of the world’s largest island from the rugged eastern fjords to the fishing villages of the western coast. Search for whales and caribou, and use our ship’s exploration tools to discover the undersea. Visit archaeological sites of Viking and Thule settlements and learn about everyday life near the Arctic Circle in charming coastal villages from Flatey Island to Uummannaq.
Highlights
Explore the vast Greenlandic landscape amongst the icebergs of Sermeq Kujalleq in the Ilulissat Icefjord; discover the ever-changing streets of Nuuk, the bustling capital city; and hike across the backcountry tundra of Disko Island
Learn about the rich layers of Greenlandic culture as we sail with locals and visionaries along this iconic coastline, visiting remote fishing villages, meeting local farmers, and enjoying traditional tastings and vibrant traditions
Experience landing on the same shores as Eric the Red in southern Greenland where he and his family established Brattahlid, his farming estate in the 10th century, and meet the locals who continue this farming tradition today in the UNESCO World Heritage region of Kujataa
Witness fjords filled with glaciers and moraines connecting the Greenland Ice Sheet with the ocean, and capture your own photos of these magnificent geologic features alongside a National Geographic Photography Expert
Join Jason Matthews on the Aug. 6, 2024, departure
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Join Kiliii Yuyan on the Jul. 20, 2025, departure
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Join Kiliii Yuyan on the Jul. 20, 2025, departure
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The Edge of the Arctic - Chris & Meg Poplawski
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