Three Arctic Islands (Southbound)
Three Arctic Islands (Southbound)
15 Days Starting in Helsinki, Finland and ending in Reykjavik, Iceland
Visiting: Arctic, Greenland, Iceland
Tour operator:
Tour code:
PLA
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
0 - 128
Age range:
18-99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
The Arctic has been inspiring explorers for centuries, and our expeditions offer the chance for you to discover why. Check three different Arctic regions off your list on this adventure, heading above the Arctic Circle to Spitsbergen, in the Svalbard archipelago, to remote East Greenland and ending in Iceland. The towering cliffs, iconic wildlife, massive glaciers and swaths of untouched tundra of these three Arctic tours de force never cease to impress.
Highlights
Itinerary
Our Arctic adventure begins in Oslo, where you may arrive at any time during
Day 1 of your itinerary. Upon arriving in this splendid capital city, known
for its green spaces and museums, check into your included airport hotel.
Day 2
After breakfast, the group will transfer to the airport and board our private
charter flight to Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen’s largest settlement. As you
embark this afternoon, you’ll enjoy great views of the mountainous
landscape that serves as a backdrop for this seaside town.
Day 3-6
Exploring Spitsbergen, the largest of the Norwegian-ruled Svalbard islands,
rewards us with abundant wildlife and austere beauty. Visit spectacular
glacier fronts and steep-walled fjords with walrus, Polar bears and Svalbard
reindeer amongst our possible wildlife sightings. Birders will be thrilled to
see Arctic terns, skuas, Long-tailed ducks, kittiwakes and Ivory gulls. As an
added bonus, when conditions are right, we could sail within 10° of the
North Pole!
Day 7-8
While sailing south through the Greenland Sea, the Expedition Team will teach
you about the wildlife and history of Greenland, our next stop. On deck,
learn to identify seabirds on the wing. Take in a lecture, share photos, sip
an icy cocktail in the bar or watch a movie—there are many things to do
during our time at sea.
Day 9-12
During our tour of Greenland’s remote eastern coast, we’ll enjoy Zodiac
cruises and shore visits to several locations. Explore the remains of
ancient Thule settlements and keep an eye out for grazing Musk ox — 40
percent of the world’s population lives here. Finally, sail through
spectacular Scoresbysund, the birthplace of many icebergs and, some say, the
most beautiful fjord system in the world.
Day 13-14
As we cruise south, the Denmark Strait is our pathway toward Iceland. The
Expedition Team will keep you informed and entertained with presentations
about the history of exploration in the Arctic and the seabirds you’ll see
soaring above the ship.
Day 15
We disembark in Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital, at the end of our journey.
What's Included
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Meals
6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners.
* All meals while on the ship
* Beer and house wine during dinner
* All accommodation
* All transport and listed activities
* Full complement of qualified Expedition Staff
* We can include flights from the UK. Please contact us for a quote.
What's Not Included
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Travel insurance
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Single accommodation (available on request)
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Visas or vaccinations
Food
All meals while on the ship included. Typical Meals The ships galley offers good quality service and cuisine throughout, with excellent chefs preparing international menus including vegetarian dishes, accompanied by a wide variety of drinks from around the world on sale. Breakfast: Buffet style – unlimited tea and coffee, a selection of fruit juices, hot options including bacon and eggs or omelettes, a selection of bread and toast and jam/honey/marmalade, fruit and cereal. Lunch: Three course set meal or buffet, or the occasional BBQ. Dinner:Three or four courses with a starter of soup and/or salad, a choice of mains with at least one vegetarian option and a dessert, with tea and coffee. Vegetarians and vegans can be well catered for on this holiday - please do inform us before departure of any special dietary requests so that our local team can be well prepared.
Accommodation
The Three Arctic Islands (Southbound) is offered on the Ocean Explorer which is a Polar Adventure Ship. One night in a standard hotel in Helsinki included. Full board accommodation on the ship, generally on a twin share basis in a variety of cabin types, all with en suite facilities. Please visit the Polar Fleet page for Ship Information and Deck Plans.
Polar Adventure Ships
These are small ice rated vessels well qualified for Polar waters. Intimate adventures are always more enjoyable with like-minded passengers and staff, so these voyages are for people who like flexible itineraries and plenty to keep them busy. Activities include frequent Zodiac excursions, trekking, kayaking and many hours on deck in areas that other ships only dream about accessing. Food and staff are excellent and every guest benefits from the technical advances of this superb fleet. Rest assured our Polar Adventure Ships enable any traveller to maximize their experience sensitively in the Poles.
Check out our Q&As
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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