Day 1
Arrive at Keflavik and make the short journey to the port of the same name to join the ship.  In the early evening we leave Iceland and sail west towards the Denmark Strait

Day 2
Sailing north through the Denmark Strait, we look out for Blue Whales as an estimated 10% of the Worlds population feed here during the summer months. We may see Orcas (Killer Whales),  Fulmars, Kittiwakes, Gannets and rafts of Common Guillemots and Razorbills. Northwards inside the Arctic Circle we may encounter White-beaked Dolphins, Humpback and Minke Whales.

Day 3
In the morning, icebergs can be seen through the portholes as the east coast of Greenland approaches, and we pass the huge cliff faces of Kap Brewster. Our first landing is at Scoresby Sund, the World's longest fjord, usually an excellent place for viewing seals and some large seabird colonies. Serious hikers can cross the valley and climb on to the plateau of Kap Brewster from where they will have an excellent view over the fjord, Liverpool Land and the sea. On their way they may spot the white Gyr Falcon, Wheatears and Snow Buntings, and Arctic Hares. In the evening we sail further into the Scoresby Sund making our way along the ragged and glaciated Volquart Boons Coast, a good place for seeing Narwhal.

Day 4
We continue along the Scoresby Sund, taking a Zodiac cruise along the glacier front in Vikingebugt, a bay surrounded by basaltic mountains. Later we land on Danmark Ø where there are the remains of an Inuit settlement abandoned around 200 years ago.  The circular 'tent rings' of stones indicate the summer houses, while the winter houses can be seen closer to a small cape.  The sites are excellently preserved, allowing entrances and even bear-proof meat caches to be identified.  There are also grave sites. 

Day 5
We go ashore at Cape Hofmann Halvø, a reliable spot for viewing Musk Oxen, Rock Ptarmigans and Great Northern Divers. The landscape here is particularly beautiful, especially during autumn when the Dwarf Willow and Dwarf Birch change colour. Zodiac cruise along the 3 km wide face of the Eielson Glacier, we will come close to huge icebergs and may also see Ringed Seals and Musk Oxen on shore. In the evening we sail through the fjord towards Scoresby Land, hoping to see Narwhal and enjoy the contrast between the warm autumnal colours of the vegetation on shore, backed by huge dark mountains, and the cold blue of the icebergs

Day 6
On our way to Sydkap in Scoresby Land in the morning, we encounter huge icebergs, some over 100 m high and more than a kilometre in length.  Most of the bergs are grounded as the fjord is only about 400 m deep here. We land near Sydkap to view the remains of the Thule culture winter houses.  As many as 20 people lived in these tiny houses, hunting Greenland Whales and using their vertebrae to buidl the houses.  We may also land at Gurreholm on Jameson Land.  The landscape here is gently undulating, but the climate is harsh - sometimes snow lies throughout the summer - but some animals - Musk Oxen and collared lemmings - survive on the meagre vegetation.  The lemmings are preyed upon by Long-tailed Skua, Snowy Owl and Arctic Fox. 

Day 7
We land in Illoqqortoormiut, the biggest settlement near Scoresby Sund with about 500 inhabitants. Wander around to see the sledge dogs and the drying skins of seals, Musk Ox and Polar Bear. After lunch we sail south, passing the amazing landscape of the Blosseville Coast where groups of Harp Seals can be spotted among the ice floes.

Day 8
We sail along the Blosseville Coast with spectacular views of snow covered peaks - these are the highest mountains of Greenland, some over 3000m.  At the mouth of Nansen Fjord we spot Gunnbjørns Fjeld, at 3700m: the highest peak in Greenland and also the highest mountain north of the Arctic Circle. At Mikis Fjord, we hope to spot Narwhal, Polar Bear, Ringed Seals and Harp Seals. At Södalen at the head of Mikis Fjord we land in a marshy delta. There are good populations of both Common and Arctic Redpolls, and a chance of seeing flocks of Barnacle Geese and Pink-footed Geese.

Day 9
We head south for Kangerlussuaq fjord where glaciers reach the sea, creating a fabulous landscape of glacier fronts, icebergs and cliffs and the remains of dwellings of Thule culture people. The fjord is also a good place to see Polar Bears and Ivory Gulls. We conclude the day with a Zodiac trip to Skaergårdshalvø, a popular summer hunting ground for the people of Ammassalik. Most years a number of families arrive here in early summer and stay until the end of the hunting season and we might be able to meet them. In the afternoon we will sail south-east towards the Denmark Strait.

Day 10
At sea, offering excellent opportunities to see whales, seabirds and at night the Aurora borealis (Northern Lights).

Day 11
Arrive at Keflavik, and transfer for the airport for the flight home.
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NOTE: An alternative itinerary for this trip will be provided at times when East Greenland ice conditions are heavy (30% chance each year).

Please note the above itinerary is provided to give you a flavour of the voyage only. The ships route will be decided by the captain and may vary from the above in accordance with ice, weather and other conditions.