Safari Overview
Experience the best of Greenland on this adventurous ship-based experience into an icy wilderness. You will be exploring the land and sea of this incredible landscape of dramatic fjords, magical tundras and fascinating settlements whilst looking out for whales, seabirds, muskox and the 'King of the Arctic'.
On this adventure-filled safari, you'll traverse from the colourful houses of Longyearbyen into the vast fjord system of Northeast Greenland, the largest National Park in the world! Towering icebergs are lit up by arctic sunsets and sunrises, forming awe-inspiring icy landscapes. Walking upon the autumn tundra you may encounter musk oxen grazing peacefully on the horizion. Other visual delights include shoals of orca, humpback and minke whales, sea birds and even the chance of the captivating Aurora Borealis. After several days exploring Greenland's wilderness by land and sea, a visit to the isolated community of Ittoqqortoomiit offers a glimpse into traditional Greenland living before rounding it all off with three days to explore Northwest Spitsbergen National Park, home to some fascinating flora and fauna and blessed with both breathtaking landscapes and captivating history. All the while you'll be more than comfortable aboard the well-equipped M/S Expedition.