Greenland to Svalbard expedition

Hurtigruten
3.5 . Average
68%
Travel Style: Array Relaxed
Physical Level: Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level: 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Comfort (4*)
13 days
From: $ 6,531 $ 502 / day
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Overview

Highlights (Bullets)

  • See a number of large fjord systems in Greenland and on Spitsbergen
  • Visit Greenland, Jan Mayen, Iceland and Spitsbergen in the same journey
  • See the wildlife in the Arctic
  • Enjoy an expedition under the midnight sun

Short Description

Enjoy a variety of islands in the Arctic. Explore the largest of them all, Greenland, the small and isolated Jan Mayen, stunning Iceland and the Arctic crown of Norway, Spitsbergen.

Style Small ship cruise
See all the highlights and popular spots on a classic tour.
Itinerary Focus Classic Highlights
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Lodging Level Comfort (4*)
Flight & Transport Inclusions All internal ground transport
Start City Copenhagen
End City Oslo

Itinerary

Day 1: Copenhagen/Kangerlussuaq

This expedition starts with a flight from Copenhagen. Less than five hours later you reach the settlement of Kangerlussuaq in Greenland. This small airstrip is the main gateway to Greenland, and on arrival your transfer to MS Fram will be waiting for you.

Day 2: Nuuk

Nuuk is the capital and the oldest town in Greenland. Today, old and new traditions meet here, from picturesque old buildings in "Kolonihaven" to the modern building of the Greenland Home Rule. The town is located on the tip of a large peninsula, at the mouth of one of the largest and most spectacular fjord systems in the world.

Day 3: Ivittuut

The abandoned mining town of Ivittuut is a stronghold for musk oxen. More than a thousand years ago, Vikings settled the area. Ivittuut was built on top of the so-called Norse Middle settlement. In summertime we might meet some of the hunters who return to inhabit the old houses by the sea.

Day 4: Qassiarsuk

A little over a thousand years ago (985 A.D.), a group of Norsemen left Iceland to settle in Greenland. Their leader Erik the Red named his chieftain’s seat Brattahlíð, meaning "steep hill" in Old Norse. Soon afterwards, the Norsemen established a flourishing community in the fjord. Farming is still the main occupation in Qassiarsuk and the sheep farmers in the area cultivate the same fields, and let their animals graze on the same hillsides. Enjoy a guided walk through the village and see the reconstructions of Erik the Red's farm and Tjodhilde's Church.

Day 5: At sea, Nunap Isua and the Denmark Strait

We will spend two days at sea, sailing around the southernmost point of Greenland called Nunap Isua (Cape Farewell) before travelling across the Denmark Strait on our way to Iceland.

Day 6: Still at sea

Day 7: Reykjavik

Reykjavik is the world’s northernmost capital city. Norwegian settlers named the place Reykjavik (meaning “Smoky Bay”) after the columns of steam that rose from the hot springs in the area and made such a profound impression. The surroundings offer fantastic natural beauty with geysers, mountains, glaciers and geothermal baths.

Day 8: Stykkishólmur

As we reach the west region of Iceland, you will understand why this area is dubbed “The Sagaland”. Take your time to explore Stykkishólmur’s diversity with lava and rock for­mations, glaciers, volcanic activity, and hot and cold springs. Participate in a range of exciting excursions such as kayaking, hiking and horse riding.

Day 9: At sea, Greenland Sea

We will be sailing along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, a tectonic plate that separates the Eurasian and North American continents. This mid-ocean ridge is a part of the longest underwater mountain range in the world.

Day 10: Jan Mayen

Jan Mayen is the most isolated island in the Northern Hemisphere. It is home to the Beerenberg Volcano, the northernmost active volcano on earth. Tourists visiting and actually landing on the shores of Jan Mayen are extremely rare. We will do our best to make it possible to set foot on this exotic outpost. This will be an experience of a lifetime.

Day 11: At sea, Barents Sea/Arctic Ocean

Enjoy a day with lectures from the Expedition Team as we sail towards Spitsbergen and Longyearbyen.

Day 12: Longyearbyen

The Isfjord is the most prominent fjord system on Svalbard, and we will sail through it on our way to Longyearbyen. We will arrive at this unique and exotic settlement during the night.

Day 13: Longyerbyen/Oslo

As we have reached the end destination for this expedition, you will probably sense that time has passed faster than expected. Lingering is the subtle exhilaration of having spent time on top of the globe, just a few hundred miles from the Geographical North Pole. An early morning transfer takes you to the airport for your flight back to Oslo.

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Price Per Day: $ 502 per day
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28 Hurtigruten Travel Reviews & Ratings

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3.5 out of 5 (100+ reviews)
Excellent 15
Great 3
Average 0
Disappointing 1
Terrible 9
Value
3.5
Guide
3.4
Activities
3.5
Lodging
3.4
Transportation
3.5
Meals
3.5

Greenland to Svalbard expedition

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Its the best sea voyage we've ever made!

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Its the best sea voyage we've ever made! We're looking forward to go again, hopefully the virus will be gone by then.

unfortunately due to covid-19

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do not book with this company !!!!! I my husband and 2 other friends (all Italian) had to take the cruise starting March 17th, unfortunately due to covid-19 we were forced to cancel the whole holiday including the cruise. the gentlemen of Hurtigruten to the request for reimbursement caused by a world emergency have replied that this is not their problem and therefore they will not reimburse even a cent. Be careful to make reservations because this does not seem to me a professional behavior given the emergency we are experiencing. you must be ashamed
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Hurtigruten didn’t apologize and turn their back on you

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Happy family reunion holiday turns out to a confusing, stressful and non-refundable holiday. Hurtigruten didn’t apologize and turn their back on you.
Don’t be the next victim.
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Outraged !!!

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Bad company! yesterday due to bad weather he did not stop at Stamsund Harbor but did not send an SMS or e-mail warning! I was in the blizzard with 3 children in “Porto” and it just didn't show up! did not have a representative to warn or send an email or SMS communicating !!!

it would be my first trip in this company but now not even for free !!! at 8 pm I had to rent a car and drive 8 am in the blizzard to Tromso !!! I never went through so much neglect !!
Detail have paid Eur 600 detail for 14 hours on this “ship” !!!!!

Outraged !!!
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Recommended 100 %

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Recommended 100 %. The Deal, the people, excursions

very boring and uninteresting experience

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We have just finished our Cruise with MS Roald Amundsen “On Virkingferd 1”, where we got the opportunity to experience the fantastic Greenlandic nature. That said, it was a very disappointing experience related to what we experienced on board the ship despite the good facilities on board. First, the stay at Heimaey was canceled due to a non-force matiure situation, which Hurtigruten should have foreseen. The planned stay to Heimeiy was one of the reasons we chose the Hurtigruten. The level of information before and during the trip was very poor, the internet on board did not work and there were too long waiting times when landing with the tender boats. The food on board was typically buffet and a very boring and uninteresting experience.
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Ship Name

MS Fram

Ship Stats

Year built 2007
Shipyard Fincantieri, Italy
Passenger capacity 318
Beds 276
Car capacity 0
Gross tonnage 11647
Length 114
Beam 20.2
Speed 13

 

Ship Description

The original Fram was the most famous explorer ship of its time, and the achievements of her expeditions are unparalleled. MS Fram brings on the heritage of the original Fram, using the most advanced technology to make her exceptionally well suited for expedition voyages in Polar Regions.

Fram means ‘forward’ – lifting expectations of the voyage at hand. MS Fram was built in 2007 with one mission in mind – to bring her guests closer to nature, wildlife and unforgettable experiences. The spacious outside decks include access to the very front of the ship – a great place to observe marine wildlife.

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Flight & Transport Inclusions

All internal ground transport

Group Size

Standard Group - 25 + people

Cancellation policy

You, or any member of your party, may cancel your travel arrangements at any time. Written notification from the person who made the booking or your travel agent must be received at our offices. We recommend ‘Recorded Delivery’. Cancellation takes effect the day we receive your letter or email. Since we incur costs in relation to your arrangements from the time we confirm your booking you will have to pay the applicable cancellation charges as shown in the table below (which also applies if we cancel because you have failed to make payments on time - see ‘Payment’ section) together with the cost of any air fare for which we have had to pay at the time of the booking and will be payable immediately on cancellation.

When the cancellation letter is received by us before departure

Charges as a % of the total holiday cost (excl. insurance premiums)

60 or more days Retention of deposit

42–59 days is 30%

28–41 days will be 60%

14–27 days is 90%

Less than 14 days is 100%

If you have to cancel for a reason covered by your travel insurance you may be able to reclaim the cancellation charges, less applicable excess. Insurance premiums are not refundable.

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