Call +1.800.397.3348 or contact your travel advisor

A guest on a hiking trail, during summer sunset, to Ilulissat Icefjord in Ilulissat Western Greenland.
A guest on a hiking trail, during summer sunset, to Ilulissat Icefjord in Ilulissat Western Greenland.
ExpeditionsIceland and Greenland: Edge of the Arctic

Iceland and Greenland: Edge of the Arctic

Skip to


More than a thousand years ago, the legendary Viking Erik the Red set sail from Iceland to Greenland and was exiled to a stark and spectacular land of endless ice, rocky pinnacles, and steep-sided fjords. Follow his route from Iceland’s magnificent Westfjords peninsula across the Denmark Strait to the ice-sculpted shores of Greenland. Trace the coast of the world’s largest island from the rugged eastern fjords to the fishing villages of the western coast. Search for whales and caribou, and use our ship’s exploration tools to discover the undersea. Visit archaeological sites of Viking and Thule settlements and learn about everyday life near the Arctic Circle in charming coastal villages from Flatey Island to Uummannaq.

Highlights

A hiker stands at the Dynjandi Waterfall in Westfjords, Iceland
  • Explore the vast Greenlandic landscape amongst the icebergs of Sermeq Kujalleq in the Ilulissat Icefjord; discover the ever-changing streets of Nuuk, the bustling capital city; and hike across the backcountry tundra of Disko Island

  • Learn about the rich layers of Greenlandic culture as we sail with locals and visionaries along this iconic coastline, visiting remote fishing villages, meeting local farmers, and enjoying traditional tastings and vibrant traditions

  • Experience landing on the same shores as Eric the Red in southern Greenland where he and his family established Brattahlid, his farming estate in the 10th century, and meet the locals who continue this farming tradition today in the UNESCO World Heritage region of Kujataa

  • Witness fjords filled with glaciers and moraines connecting the Greenland Ice Sheet with the ocean, and capture your own photos of these magnificent geologic features alongside a National Geographic Photography Expert

From

$21,237

/ per person

Does not include any flights

Book Now

View our brochures for more details

See More Brochures
Talk to an Expedition Specialist1.800.397.3348

From

$21,237

/ per person

Book Now

View our brochures for more details

See More Brochures

From

$21,237

/ per person

Book Now

View our brochures for more details

See More Brochures

Video

The Edge of the Arctic - Chris & Meg Poplawski

  • Mar 2024

Dates & Rates

Newsletter

Be the first to get intriguing travel stories, new destination alerts, tips and special offers

Ships

The National Geographic Endurance in Dynamic Positioning at Lilliehöökbreen, Svalbard, Norway..

National Geographic Endurance

Guests

138

Cabins

76

The most advanced ice-class expedition ship afloat offering unprecedented access to polar regions

The first new polar build in Lindblad’s 50-year history, National Geographic Endurance is named to honor explorer Ernest Shackleton and his legendary Transantarctic Expedition. A fully-stabilized vessel of ice class PC5 Category A, she will enable adventurous guests to go where few have or can. National Geographic Endurance’s most striking exterior feature is her distinctive profile, the patented X-Bow®, a game-changing design that guarantees the smoothest, most comfortable ride in all kinds of conditions; and since it eliminates bow impact, a quieter ride, as well.

Expedition ship National Geographic Resolution parked in the pack ice in Weddell Sea, Antarctica

National Geographic Resolution

Guests

138

Cabins

76

The sister ship to National Geographic Endurance, she explores polar & temperate regions

One of two new ships expressly built for polar waters, National Geographic Resolution is named to honor the second voyage of the legendary Captain James Cook.  A fully-stabilized vessel with ice class PC5, Category A, she will enable adventurous guests to go where few have or can. National Geographic Resolution’s most striking exterior feature is her distinctive profile, the patented X-Bow®, a game-changing design that guarantees the smoothest, most comfortable ride in all kinds of conditions—and, since it eliminates bow impact, a quieter ride as well. 

Book now and join us on an unforgettable journey

Make a reservation

Book now

Talk to an Expedition Specialist

Expedition Team

Over 50+ years of exploring, Lindblad Expeditions’ veteran staff and the quality companionship they provide has established the company’s reputation. From expedition leaders to naturalists, most hold advanced degrees and are established authorities in their fields. Some join a few expeditions each year to explore the same sites, some of them spending some time in the field away from rigorous academic work. And others lead expeditions all around the world—with many guests saying, “Where you’re going, we’re going,” and returning time after time to travel with them. Browse our team directory to discover the full cast of expedition staff.

Captain Andrew Cook with guests and Staff on the Bridge of National Geographic Venture, Baja California, Mexico

Special Offers

View our brochures for more details

Breathtaking photos and details on expeditions
—view online or by mail for free

Polar Discovery: Voyages to Antarctica & the Arctic 2023-25