National Parks of East Greenland & Iceland

From $13,930 per person

11 days

Ship: Scenic Eclipse

National Parks of East Greenland & Iceland
Scenic Ocean Cruises

This carefully curated 12-day Expedition Voyage takes you deep into the Arctic Circle where you will experience dramatic fjords, ancient glaciers, and untouched wilderness. Begin in Reykjavik, the world’s northernmost capital city before sailing to the secluded Flatey Island. Discover the raw power of Dynjandi Waterfall and the rich birdlife of Vigur Island before crossing the Arctic Circle to explore Greenland’s most remote outposts. Experience the striking landscapes of Ittoqqortoormiit, the breathtaking beauty of Kong Oscar Fjord, and the glacial wonders of Waltershausen Glacier. Marvel at the towering cliffs of Ella Island and venture through Greenland’s vast fjord systems, where icebergs drift and wildlife thrives. Conclude your journey back in Iceland, with a final stop in Grundarfjörður, home to the iconic Kirkjufell Mountain.

Journey Summary

  • Day 1 - Aug. 4, 2027, Wed. - Reykjavík
  • Day 2 - Aug. 5, 2027, Thu. - Flatey Island
  • Day 3 - Aug. 6, 2027, Fri. - Dynjandi Waterfalls
  • Day 4 - Aug. 7, 2027, Sat. - Vigur Island
  • Day 5 - Aug. 8, 2027, Sun. - Skagafjörður
  • Day 6 - Aug. 9, 2027, Mon. - Ittoqqortoormiit (ex Scoresbysund)
  • Day 7 - Aug. 10, 2027, Tue. - Kong Oscar Fjord
  • Day 8 - Aug. 11, 2027, Wed. - Ella Island
  • Day 9 - Aug. 12, 2027, Thu. - Nordfjord
  • Day 10 - Aug. 13, 2027, Fri. - Grundarfjørdur
  • Day 11 - Aug. 14, 2027, Sat. - Reykjavík

Detailed Itinerary

Day-by-day description of your cruise and cruise activities.

Day 1 - August 04, 2027

Reykjavík

Sprawling Reykjavík, the nation's nerve center and government seat, is home to half the island's population. On a bay overlooked by proud Mt. Esja (pronounced eh-shyuh), with its ever-changing hues, Reykjavík presents a colorful sight, its concrete houses painted in light colors and topped by vibrant red, blue, and green roofs. In contrast to the almost treeless countryside, Reykjavík has many tall, native birches, rowans, and willows, as well as imported aspen, pines, and spruces.Reykjavík's name comes from the Icelandic words for smoke, reykur, and bay, vík. In AD 874, Norseman Ingólfur Arnarson saw Iceland rising out of the misty sea and came ashore at a bay eerily shrouded with plumes of steam from nearby hot springs. Today most of the houses in Reykjavík are heated by near-boiling water from the hot springs. Natural heating avoids air pollution; there's no smoke around. You may notice, however, that the hot water brings a slight sulfur smell to the bathroom.Prices are easily on a par with other major European cities. A practical option is to purchase a Reykjavík City Card at the Tourist Information Center or at the Reykjavík Youth Hostel. This card permits unlimited bus usage and admission to any of the city's seven pools, the Family Park and Zoo, and city museums. The cards are valid for one (ISK 3,300), two (ISK 4,400), or three days (ISK 4,900), and they pay for themselves after three or four uses a day. Even lacking the City Card, paying admission (ISK 500, or ISK 250 for seniors and people with disabilities) to one of the city art museums (Hafnarhús, Kjarvalsstaðir, or Ásmundarsafn) gets you free same-day admission to the other two.

Day 2 - August 05, 2027

Flatey Island

Day 3 - August 06, 2027

Dynjandi Waterfalls

Iceland is well-known for its spectacular waterfalls. The iconic Dynjandi waterfall, located in the Westfjords region, is regarded as one of Iceland’s most impressive and majestic waterfalls. At the top, the cascading water is roughly 100 feet wide and tumbles down about 330 feet into the fjord. Its name Dynjandi means, “the thundering one” and its vast size, enormous sound, and sheer force is overwhelming. It has also been nicknamed, ‘The Bridal Veil’ because of the way the water sprays and spreads over the rocks.

Day 4 - August 07, 2027

Vigur Island

Vigur Island is a little more than a mile (1.6 km) in length and about 450 yards (412 m) wide. This green oasis punctuates the waters of the Ísafjarðardjúp fjord east of the town of Isafjordur. The island is home to a single farming family and has some meticulously preserved historical landmarks including Iceland’s only windmill, built in 1840 and used until 1917 for grinding imported wheat from Denmark; and a 200-year-old rowing boat, which is still in use to ferry sheep to the mainland. Summer is the best time to see large numbers of Atlantic Puffins, Arctic Terns and Black Guillemots. One of the export articles from this small island was eider down and one can see where the eider ducks nest and how the down is collected and cleaned.

Day 5 - August 08, 2027

Skagafjörður

Day 6 - August 09, 2027

Ittoqqortoormiit (ex Scoresbysund)

Scoresbysund is the ultimate fjord system; likely the longest, largest and deepest of any in the world. The massive fjord is tucked into the eastern coast of Greenland and on the icy western edges of the Greenland Sea. Scoresbysund’s scale deserves several days to explore, especially while plying the waters between castle-sized icebergs as they gently drift under the persuasion of the Arctic waters in the mighty fjord. Scattered in the remote bays and smaller fjords are places to discover old Inuit settlements, slowly growing over with Arctic willow and dwarf birch. The lower slopes of many mountains are draped in the herbs and grasses favoured by muskox, Arctic fox, lemmings, Ptarmigan, Barnacle Geese, and Snowy Owls. Tundra walks give impressive views of landscape, flora and fauna. Not to be neglected, the waters of Scoresbysund warrant a vigilant eye for sightings of whales, seals, narwhals, beluga whales and walrus.

Day 7 - August 10, 2027

Kong Oscar Fjord

Day 8 - August 11, 2027

Ella Island

Day 9 - August 12, 2027

Nordfjord

Day 10 - August 13, 2027

Grundarfjørdur

Day 11 - August 14, 2027

Reykjavík

Sprawling Reykjavík, the nation's nerve center and government seat, is home to half the island's population. On a bay overlooked by proud Mt. Esja (pronounced eh-shyuh), with its ever-changing hues, Reykjavík presents a colorful sight, its concrete houses painted in light colors and topped by vibrant red, blue, and green roofs. In contrast to the almost treeless countryside, Reykjavík has many tall, native birches, rowans, and willows, as well as imported aspen, pines, and spruces.Reykjavík's name comes from the Icelandic words for smoke, reykur, and bay, vík. In AD 874, Norseman Ingólfur Arnarson saw Iceland rising out of the misty sea and came ashore at a bay eerily shrouded with plumes of steam from nearby hot springs. Today most of the houses in Reykjavík are heated by near-boiling water from the hot springs. Natural heating avoids air pollution; there's no smoke around. You may notice, however, that the hot water brings a slight sulfur smell to the bathroom.Prices are easily on a par with other major European cities. A practical option is to purchase a Reykjavík City Card at the Tourist Information Center or at the Reykjavík Youth Hostel. This card permits unlimited bus usage and admission to any of the city's seven pools, the Family Park and Zoo, and city museums. The cards are valid for one (ISK 3,300), two (ISK 4,400), or three days (ISK 4,900), and they pay for themselves after three or four uses a day. Even lacking the City Card, paying admission (ISK 500, or ISK 250 for seniors and people with disabilities) to one of the city art museums (Hafnarhús, Kjarvalsstaðir, or Ásmundarsafn) gets you free same-day admission to the other two.

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