Swan Hellenic - Arctic 2023

NORWEGIAN SEA GREENLAND ICELAND Seydisfjordur Isafjördur Djupivogur Heimaey Reykjavik Ittoqqortoormitt Scoresbysund Kong Oscar Fjord Small inlet in Scoresbysund, eastern Greenland cruise transfer airport/hotel one night pre-cruise transfer hotel/port transfer port/airport Geyser Park in Iceland 52 53 D I SCOVER MORE AT SWANHE L L EN I C .COM Day Visiting • 1 Reykjavik • 2 Isafjordur • 3 At Sea • 4 Ittoqqortoormiit • 5-6 Scoresbysund • 7-8 Kong Oscar Fjord • 9 At Sea • 10 Seydisfjordur • 11 Djupivorgur • 12 Heimaey • 13 Reykjavik Ports, port order and itinerary duration may vary, for the most up-to-date details see swanhellenic.com Discover two of the planet’s last true wilderness areas on this unforgettable polar expedition. Begin with an exploration of Iceland’s untamed Westfjords region before crossing the Denmark Strait into Scorebysund, Greenland’s vast fjord system – the largest in the world. Take in the dramatic, unspoiled landscapes and experience Inuit culture at Ittoqqortoormiit, one of the most remote towns in the world. Returning to Iceland, explore East Iceland’s small villages and dramatic coastlines. And further south, learn about Heimaey Island’s dramatic history. Finish up in cosmopolitan Reykjavík, reflecting on your Arctic odyssey as you explore the city’s fabulous foodie scene and cultural delights. 5 Unmissables Navigate the largest fjord system in the world in Greenland’s Scoresby Sund. The fjords here reach depths of up to 1,450 metres (4,700 feet) and are home to seals, narwhals, polar bears, muskoxen, geese and seabirds. Stop in at Ittoqqortoormiit – one of the world’s most remote and isolated settlements. For nine months of the year, sea ice prevents ship access to the town, and locals must depend on their hunting skills for survival. Explore Iceland’s pre-historic and contemporary volcanic landscapes. Learn about the country’s geothermal activity and watch bubbling lava flow from the county’s active volcanoes. Visit Europe’s largest national park - Vatnajökull National Park covers 14% of Iceland and receives relatively few visitors, allowing the lucky few to enjoy the vast Icelandic wilderness in peace. Wander through the solidified lava flows that were left in the wake of Heimaey Island’s devastating 1973 eruption. Visit the island’s fascinating Eldheimar museum to learn more about that fateful day. 14 – 26 Aug 2023 SH Vega Reykjavik - Reykjavik 12 nights MINI YET MIGHTY The capital of Greenland, Nuuk, is the world’s smallest capital city (population: 17,000) HORSING AROUND The native Icelandic horse is the only horse breed in Iceland and one of the purest horse breeds in the world. IslandHearts of the Arctic ⇢ Starting from € 8,453 per person in double Oceanview Stateroom occupancy

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