Northeast Greenland National Park II 2028

Three Twin/Double Cabins Available (6 spots left)

Because technology is shrinking our planet and the farthest reaches have become more accessible, novel and exciting adventures are ever rarer. But this expedition is taking us to one of the most isolated places on Earth. We will be immersed in raw Arctic beauty while staying in the comfort of our ship. We are taking you to one of the most remote places on the planet and so whether you are a photographer, nature lover or looking for stunning Arctic landscapes,  you will be blown away by Northeast Greenland National Park. Our small ship reaches places that the large vessels can't, allowing for deeper connections, and immersive experiences in the world's most remote and dramatic environment. Imagine turquoise icebergs the size of 10 story buildings, the dramatic calving of giant glaciers, or a lone muskox wandering on a rolling hill painted in all shades of red autumn colors. East Greenland is the birthplace of the largest icebergs on the northern hemisphere. Broken off from gigantic glaciers the icebergs slowly drift across the calm waters of this vast fjord system to the Atlantic Ocean. One of these icebergs was responsible for the disastrous sinking of the Titanic.

Northeast Greenland is the world's largest national park and the 10th largest protected area. The large interior of the park is part of the Greenland Ice Sheet which covers almost 80% of Greenland's land mass, but there are some large ice-free areas along the coast and on the Peary Land in the north. The park includes the Kind Frederick VIII Land and King Christian X Land geographical areas.

An estimated 15,000 musk oxen populate East Greenland. Polar bears, reindeer and walrus can be found near the coastal regions of the park. Arctic fox, stoat, lemmings, Arctic hare and a small but important population of Greenland wolves are also found in the park. Narwhals occur here and we will be watching for them also. Most of the migratory birds will have departed by the time we arrive, but the year-round residents like rock ptarmigan, gyrfalcon, northern raven and possibly barnacled geese, common eiders, black guillemots and a few gulls (Glaucous and Ivory) may still be lingering.

During our 10 day cruise exploring the extensive fjord system of Northeast Greenland NP, we will use zodiacs to take us close to icebergs or to shore where we will hike to the top of moraines enjoying breathtaking views onto glaciers that carved the rocky landscape into deep fjords over millions of years.

We have chosen this time of the year to hopefully witness the mesmerizing northern lights (weather permitting), a visual spectacle reminding one of colored silk curtains gently moving in a light breeze. Also in September the Arctic vegetation has changed into colors of fire ranging from amber to crimson. There is no better time of the year to experience the harsh beauty of Arctic landscapes.

In East Greenland, we have had some of the most exciting encounters whereby on a previous trip a male polar bear climbed onto a small iceberg right next to our ship. The chef noticed the king of the Arctic while peeling potatoes outside of the kitchen and called us back to the ship while we were out on the zodiacs. Since then we have asked the chef to make it his practice to peel the potatoes outside in the cold rather than in the warm kitchen. We hope for more amazing encounters like this with bears, musk oxen, reindeer and other animals that inhabit this remote Arctic landscape.

Nothing is guaranteed on this cruise - it's wildlife and nature! We are very dependent on weather conditions and on luck to spot wildlife. We will however do our very best to make this trip as exciting as possible with zodiac cruises among iceberg giants and hikes to high points with spectacular panoramas.

For more information and feedback from trip participants of a past Greenland trip please check out the REVIEWS