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The Norse originally set sail from Iceland in search of plentiful farmland, and their search was rewarded in the beautiful and fertile fjords of Greenland. Follow Erik the Red’s original route to explore this seldom-seen coastline, visiting important archaeological sites and modern Greenlandic communities along the way. This 12-day journey begins in Iceland's capital, Reykjavik, before setting sail for east and south Greenland. Search for whales as you follow this Viking route, experience east Greenland's stunning fjords, visit Norse ruins at Hvalsey and Zodiac along the face of a Greenlandic glacier. Enjoy these and many more highlights as you go in the wake of the Vikings on board Ocean Endeavour.

Highlights

  • Enjoy whale-watching whilst following the Viking route across the Denmark Strait to Greenland
  • Get up close to glaciers and calving icebergs
  • Visit Greenlandic fishing hamlets
  • Visit Norse ruins at Hvalsey
  • Visit Erik the Red's former estate

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Itinerary

Day 1: Reykjavik

Iceland’s cosmopolitan capital, Reykjavík was established in 874 AD. Powered by geothermal energy, Reykjavík is widely considered one of the cleanest, greenest cities on Earth. Food, culture, and nightlife abound. The National Culture House preserves treasures like the Poetic Edda and the Norse Sagas in their original manuscripts. You depart Reykjavík in the evening aboard the Ocean Endeavour after an organised tour. 

Day 2: At sea
Days 3 - 5: East Greenland
Day 6: Ikerasassuaq (Prince Christian Sound)
Day 7: South Greenland
Day 8: Hvalsey
Day 9: Brattahlið
Day 10: Sermersooq
Day 11: Nuuk
Day 12: Kangerlussuatsiaq Fjord (Evighedsfjorden)
Day 13: Kangerlussuaq

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  • All our holidays are ATOL protected (11104), for your complete peace of mind.
  • As supporters of the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust, booking with us helps support the work of the trust within Antarctica.