Luxury East Greenland & Jan Mayen
Luxury East Greenland & Jan Mayen Island 16 Days
Luxury East Greenland & Jan Mayen Island 16 Days
Aboard: L'AustralFollow in the wake of Arctic explorers as you discover the remote and fascinating lands and shores of Greenland’s wild and beautiful east coast. Sailing aboard a luxury expedition vessel, you will depart from Kangerlussuaq on the west coast and traverse along the bottom of the island to reach the Blosseville Coast where the ice sheet meets the sea. Travelling in the company of an experienced team of guides and destination experts, you will explore around the Scoresby Sund area, the world’s largest fjord network, and the Northeast Greenland National Park, the largest national park in the world and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Surrounded by magical landscapes of alpine peaks, snow-covered fjords and colourful traditional villages, this trip offers an in-depth exploration of this remarkable part of the world. Exciting Zodiac cruises and shore visits will bring you up-close to the area’s wonders, whilst your informative lecture and presentation programme will keep you entertained throughout. As an added bonus, this Arctic itinerary also includes a visit to the volcanic island of Jan Mayen, before sailing to Tromsø in Norway, your disembarkation point.
Highlights
- Discover the wild charms of Greenland’s stunning east coast
- Follow in the footsteps of great explorers as you roam through remote and isolated lands
- Visit the rarely-explored volcanic island of Jan Mayen, a birdwatcher’s paradise
- Explore around the beautiful Scoresby Sund, the longest fjord in the world!
- Enjoy an exploration of Northeast Greenland National Park, the largest national park in the world
- Incredible scenery at every turn – from majestic fjords and snow-capped mountains to scenic villages, ice floes, glaciers, and icebergs
- Search for sightings of iconic wildlife including Polar bears, musk oxen, Arctic foxes, seals and a myriad of seabirds
- Visit remote Inuit communities to share in their traditions and learn all about life this far north
- Enjoy exciting Zodiac cruises, shore visits and hiking opportunities
What's Included
- Full board accommodation on board, including bar/beverage service
- Flight from Paris to Kangerlussuaq pre-voyage
- Transfer from airport to ship pre-voyage
- Flight from Tromsø to Paris post-voyage
- Transfer from ship to airport post-voyage
- Zodiac cruises and shore excursions
- Entertainment and expert lecture programme
- Loan of rubber boots
- Expedition parka
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Paris to Kangerlussuaq - Embark
At Sea
South Greenland
Ammassalik Region
Blosseville Coast
Ittoqqortoormiit Area
Scoresby Sund Region
Northeast Greenland National Park
At Sea
Jan Mayen Island & At Sea
Tromsø - Disembark / Fly to Paris
A view from Above
All Aboard
L'Austral
L'Austral is a purpose built, luxury expedition vessel which combines a private yacht style ambience with gastronomic French cuisine and high standards of service. All suites and staterooms are twin or double and have private balconies and bathrooms along with minibar, satellite TV, DVD, I-pod docks, WiFi and direct dial satellite telephone. Public areas and amenities include passenger lifts fore and aft, restaurant, lounge with dance floor and bar, reception desk, shop, leisure area with Wii and slot machines, clinic, theatre, hairdresser, fitness room, spa with massage, hammam and balneo treatments, grill and buffet restaurant, outdoor pool, panorama lounge and terrace with bar, library and internet room and plenty of deck space. The ship has a 1C ice classification for cruising in polar waters.
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Take advantage of our vast experience, passion and expertise to help you hand craft the perfect Arctic adventure for you.
As Senior Travel Expert, Simon has an absolute wealth of experience in adventure travel in some of the most fascinating places in the world. With in-depth knowledge and fantastic organizational skills, Simon’s first-hand experience and genuine passion drive him to work to create your perfect itinerary.
Mike has more than 15 years of experience in the travel industry and continues to be inspired by the people, places and wildlife he discovers. His in-depth personal knowledge of a diverse range of destinations ensures your adventure itinerary will be a holiday like no other.
Having amassed a host of extraordinary adventures in destinations all over the world, Amy’s experience, skills and enthusiasm for helping clients plan their ideal itinerary will help make your holiday unforgettable, action packed and life-changing.
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