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Greenland to Newfoundland: Mountains, Wildlife and Viking History
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Start
Reykjavik, Iceland
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Finish
St John, Canada
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Trip Code
BQMA
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Min Age
8
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Trip Size
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Meals
13 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 12 dinners
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Transport
Ship, Zodiac, Plane
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Accommodation
Hotel (1 night) Expedition Cruise ship (12 nights)
From £11,215(14 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Experience the unique features of both Arctic and boreal environments and see the stark contrasts of both while looking out for varied wildlife.
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Witness countless icebergs at Ilulissat Icefjord – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – then visit the Viking ruins at l’Anse aux Meadows UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Explore the unrivalled wilderness of Torngat Mountains National Park with experts by your side who will teach you about the landscape and local wildlife.
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Experience northern Indigenous cultures in Greenland and Labrador and learn about the history of the Inuit communities here.
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End your voyage in St. John’s, Newfoundland – one of the oldest cities in North America.
Is this trip right for you?
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As you’d expect, temperatures in the Arctic are very cold. A warm parka will be provided along with waterproof boots and unlimited hot drinks, but you should also bring base layers and lots of warm clothing. Please see the Essential Trip Information's 'Packing' section.
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Weather depending, you will be making regular excursions in a Zodiac boat to explore the local area and look for wildlife. It can get very cold and wet on the Zodiac, so make sure you are dressed appropriately and that you keep your camera safe and dry. Sturdy sea legs are needed as you make wet and dry landings from the boat, and on steep terrain, snow and other uneven surfaces. Some ships have a lot of stairs, so please hold on to the handrails if seas are rough.
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The weather plays a pivotal part in this adventure and although there’s an itinerary in place, there are no guarantees that you’ll be able to do everything that is planned for. A level of flexibility and openness to embracing the unexpected are important in expedition travel, especially to such a remote area.
Itinerary
Go on a polar expedition from Greenland to Newfoundland
Take an incredible 14-day polar cruise from Greenland to Newfoundland and explore both Arctic and boreal environments. This means you’ll experience boreal biomes – cold, dense forests dominated by coniferous trees, boreal woodlands and boreal wildlife – while looking out for caribou, black bears, red and Arctic foxes and peregrine falcons. This is a sharp contrast to what you’ll experience in Arctic biomes – home to treeless regions marked by extreme winters, low vegetation and wildlife like polar bears, seals and migratory birds. Learn about Greenlandic culture, Inuit and Nunatsiavut culture and Viking history. Experience East Coast hospitality in St. John’s, famously steeped in Celtic music thanks to its vast population of Irish descendants, and visit three UNESCO World Heritage sites – Ilulissat Icefjord, Red Bay Basque Whaling Station and the 11th century Viking ruins at l’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site. This exploration really is the trip of a lifetime!
- DAY 1Day 1 • Reykjavik, Iceland
- DAY 2Day 2 • Fly to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland and embark
- DAY 3Day 3 • Sisimiut and Maniitsoq, West Greenland
- DAY 4Day 4 • Ilulissat, West Greenland
- DAY 5Crossing the Davis Strait
- DAY 6Day 6 • Pangnirtung, Canadian Arctic
- DAY 7Day 7 • Cape Mercy
- DAY 8Day 8-9 • Torngat Mountains National Park
- DAY 9Day 10 • Nain, Nunatsiavut
- DAY 10Day 11 • At Sea
- DAY 11Day 12 • L’Anse aux Meadows
- DAY 12Day 13 • At Sea
- DAY 13Day 14 • Disembark at St John's, Canada
Inclusions
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13 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 12 dinners
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Ship, Zodiac, Plane
bed Accommodation
Hotel (1 night) Expedition Cruise ship (12 nights)
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Sunday Sep 13, 2026
Saturday Sep 26, 2026
Trip size max: - 1104 spaces left
£13,195£11,215
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Monday Sep 14, 2026
Sunday Sep 27, 2026
Trip size max: - 1104 spaces left
£13,195£11,215
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Important notes
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This trip starts in Reykjavik, Iceland and finishes in St John"s, Canada
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Your voyage is operated by our polar partner Quark Expeditions. All accommodation and transfer arrangements as listed in the itinerary are also operated by Quark Expeditions or their local representatives.
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BOOKING CONDITIONS
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To confirm your reservation, a deposit of 25% (unless indicated otherwise at time of booking) of the total invoice amount is required at time of booking. Balances are due 120 days prior to departure.
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Please refer to the "Booking terms and conditions" page on our website for all Quark Expedition terms and conditions.
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ADVENTURE OPTIONS
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Kayaking, mountain biking and day paddle are optional activities that can booked on this voyage. They must be booked prior to departure and incurs an additional cost. Spaces are limited so please enquire at time of booking. To participate in kayaking, previous, recent experience is essential.
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