Experience the spectacular northern lights, majestic fjords and breathtaking glaciers on this adventure to Greenland and Canada. Grab your favourite travel buddy to explore the grand city of Reykjavik, cruise aboard a luxury small ship to exclusive ports, uncover the history of Viking settlements and so much more.
Your journey starts in Reykjavik, Iceland, where you can see the iconic Hallgrímskirkja church and admire the architecture of the Harpa Concert Hall with time at leisure. You’ll then catch a flight to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, where you’ll board the Swan Hellenic ‘SH Vega’ ship. Onboard you can expect a luxury stargazing deck, comfortable observation lounge and expedition lab. Enjoy all-inclusive gourmet dining at three restaurants and lounges before unwinding in the sauna or heated outdoor pool. Cruise to Greenland where you can hike glaciers in Qeqertarsuaq, see the UNESCO-listed Ilulissat Icefjord in Ilulissat and see dog-sledding by a team of enthusiastic huskies in Sisimiut.
You might like to sample traditional Greenlandic dishes like smoked fish and scallops in Nuuk before cruising into Canada where you’ll spend a day docked in Iqaluit, the capital of Nunavut. Keep an eye out for polar bears and Arctic foxes on Lady Franklin Island, photograph the awe-inspiring Torngat Mountains and explore the traditional craft of glassblowing in Hebron. Explore the scenic Viking Trail that leads to L'Anse aux Meadows and discover Bonne Bay if you’re sailing in 2024 or Corner Brook if you’re cruising in 2025. Throughout your cruise, you may also have the chance to observe the colourful northern lights dancing across the night. You’ll then disembark in Halifax where you’ll have free time to explore the star-shaped Halifax Citadel National Historic Site or stroll along the Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk before heading home.
Your unforgettable adventure includes return international full-service flights, a 15-night Swan Hellenic cruise, 3 nights of hotel accommodation, 44 meals and more.
Want more? Add extra days to your itinerary with Stay Behind in Halifax or Vancouver packages.
Please note:
• The northern lights can be difficult to predict therefore we cannot guarantee the lights will appear in locations visited on this itinerary.
• It’s likely that you will have good chances to observe the northern lights in most destinations, in particular from August 30th in Kangerlussuag until September 25th in Hebron.
• The later in the season and the further north in latitude, the greater the chances to observe the northern lights, subject to weather conditions.
Please note: Extra charges may apply, see the Important Info section and checkout cart for fees and details
Today, make your own way to the airport for check-in as you embark on your adventure.
Meals included: In flight
Clear through customs and immigration before making your way outside to meet your transfer. Once at your hotel, you can check in and spend the rest of your day at leisure exploring this fascinating city.
Overnight: Courtyard by Marriott Reykjavik Airport (or similar)
Meals included: In flight
You'll rise early this morning for a Swan Hellenic transfer to the airport for your charter flight to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland.
Once you arrive in Kangerlussuaq, you will be transferred from the airport to the port to board the 'SH Vega' ship.
Please note: Restrictions on luggage allowance for this flight are a maximum of 20 kilograms for checked baggage and 5 kilograms for hand luggage.
Overnight: Swan Hellenic ‘SH Vega’
Meals included: Breakfast; Dinner
Enjoy a day cruising on Swan Hellenic's 'SH Vega' ship where you'll have an invitation to refined indulgence and immersive experiences. This morning you could enjoy breakfast at the elegant Swan Restaurant which offers diverse culinary delights crafted by expert chefs. Afterwards, you might like to explore the ship's amenities including the pool, whirlpools, gym, spa and jacuzzi.
Overnight: Swan Hellenic ‘SH Vega’
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Arrive: 08:00
Depart: 23:00
Qeqertarsuaq is the largest town on Disko Island, Greenland's largest island. The Lyngemark Glacier rises above the town while the basalt columns and black sand beaches reflect the area's volcanic origin. Keep an eye out for its hot springs as you move through floating icebergs and whales. At anchor, you'll land with zodiacs.
Overnight: Swan Hellenic ‘SH Vega’
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Arrive: 08:00
Depart: 14:00
Sailing through the iceberg capital of the world to Disko Bay, the Ilulissat Icefjord is one of your cruise highlights. Given UNESCO World Heritage Site status, the Ilulissat Icefjord is a popular tourist destination and, thanks to the productive Sermeq Kujalleq glacier, thousands of gargantuan icebergs calve from the Greenland ice cap into the sea. The city of Ilulissat, formerly Jakobshavn or Jacobshaven, is home to almost as many sled dogs as people. At anchor, you're landing with zodiacs.
Overnight: Swan Hellenic ‘SH Vega’
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Arrive: 08:00
Depart: 13:00
Sisimiut is the northernmost city in Greenland, just north of the Arctic Circle. It remains ice-free in winter, is known as an adventure sports hub and dog sledding remains a common form of transport. The area is home to humpback whales, walrus and Arctic foxes in their summer coat. The area has been inhabited for more than 4,500 years by the Inuit, Dorset and Thule people so you'll find abandoned settlements lie between Sisimiut and the Thule district to the north.
Overnight: Swan Hellenic ‘SH Vega’
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Arrive: 08:00
Depart: 14:00
Home to more than a third of Greenlanders, the capital of Nuuk has a thriving arts scene. Also known by its Danish name of Godthåb (Good Hope), Nuuk has a busy Colonial Harbour boasting the Nuuk Cathedral, colourful wooden houses and avant-garde architecture. It also serves as the gateway to Inuit experiences and natural adventures on the fjords among the icy seas and spectacular mountains.
Overnight: Swan Hellenic ‘SH Vega’
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
While you're cruising today, choose from onboard restaurants like the Pool Bar and Grill where you can savour exquisite flavours. You can then take part in enriching activities like attending lectures, perusing the library or enjoying cultural events.
As evening descends, stargaze on the top deck, indulge in the beauty salon, relish a delightful meal at the Swan Restaurant and join fellow travellers in the Observation Lounge for drinks, creating memorable moments on your voyage.
Overnight: Swan Hellenic ‘SH Vega’
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Arrive: 0800
Depart: 14:00
The native Inuit are an integral part of Iqaluit, a remote community at the head of Frobisher Bay. The bay provides insight into Inuit history and culture including dog-sledding on handmade qamutik sleds led by qimmiq (North America's oldest and rarest purebred canine). You'll find that the Nunatta Sunakkutaangit Museum displays Inuit artwork while Crystal II, an ancient Thule Inuit settlement, lies outside of Sylvia Grinnell Territorial Park.
Overnight: Swan Hellenic ‘SH Vega’
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Arrive: 08:00
Depart: 14:00
Most known for its huge vertical cliffs of Archean rocks which are reputedly the oldest stones in Canada, Lady Franklin Island is an uninhabited isle off Hall Peninsula on Baffin Island. You'll discover that black guillemots, ptarmigan and gulls all nest in this ice-filled area of the Davis Strait. Lumbering walruses haul out to the south at Monumental Island, a well-known denning site for polar bears, while nearby, the Cumberland Sound is home to its own species of beluga whale.
Overnight: Swan Hellenic ‘SH Vega’
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Arrive: 09:00
Depart: 18:00
Staffed completely by Inuit, Torngat Mountains National Park takes its name from the Inuktitut word Tongait, meaning place of spirits. Here, Inuit share their stories of spirits and traditions in their homeland where they have been fishing and hunting polar bears and caribou for centuries. This magical land is made up of dramatically spectacular mountains and deep fjords nudging up to iceberg-filled waters and is only accessible by boat.
Overnight: Swan Hellenic ‘SH Vega’
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Arrive: 07:00
Depart: 12:00
The remote Arctic outpost of Hebron, an Inuit community, provides insight into Inuit traditions and Arctic life. The Hebron National Historic Site showcases Arctic landscapes including fjords and wildlife while shedding light on Inuit heritage through abandoned mission buildings. In 1959, during an Easter service, Moravian church officials abruptly closed the mission, relocating 58 families to other coastal Labrador towns.
Overnight: Swan Hellenic ‘SH Vega’
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
While you're cruising today, immerse yourself in the ship's diverse entertainment options. There's something for everyone whether it's a live musical extravaganza or a quiet evening at the bar with fellow travellers. As night falls, you can conclude your day with a sumptuous dinner, savouring gourmet creations in a refined setting. The ship's commitment to luxury and personalised service ensures that every moment onboard the Swan Hellenic 'SH Vega' ship is a memorable and enriching experience.
Overnight: Swan Hellenic ‘SH Vega’
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Arrive: 08:00
Depart: 14:00
At the tip of Newfoundland, you'll find the 1,000-year-old Norse settlement at L'Anse aux Meadows (Meadows Cove). This is an authenticated Viking site in the Americas, believed to have been occupied by Leif Erikson who was the first European to explore Canada's east coast in around 1021. Some of the 800 original Norse artefacts and eight sod houses are on view during a tour of the UNESCO-listed recreated village.
Overnight: Swan Hellenic ‘SH Vega’
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Arrive: 08:00
Depart: 18:00
If sailing in 2024, you'll visit Bonne Bay which is located on the west coast of Newfoundland, Canada, Near the town of Norris Point, the bay is part of the Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site known for its stunning natural beauty and unique geological features.
Arrive: 08:00
Depart: 18:00
If sailing in 2025, you'll visit Corner Brook which serves as a major port in the region, offering various services and facilities for both commercial and cruise ships. Surrounded by stunning natural beauty including the Long Range Mountains and the Bay of Islands, Corner Brook offers a picturesque setting.
Please note: The 2024 departure date will call into Bonne Bay and the 2025 departure date will call into Corner Brook.
Overnight: Swan Hellenic ‘SH Vega’
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Overnight: Swan Hellenic ‘SH Vega’
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner
Arrive: 08:00
Welcome to Halifax, the capital of the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. It's known for its maritime history, stunning coastline and friendly locals. After breakfast and disembarkation, make your own way to your hotel where you can check in and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
Overnight: The Sutton Place Hotel (or similar)
Meals included: Breakfast
Today is yours to explore at your own pace so why not egin your day with a leisurely stroll along the harbourfront? This is a vibrant area teeming with museums, shops, and a plethora of restaurants. Take advantage of the inviting beer gardens for a delightful afternoon in the sunshine or venture 15 minutes north to Spring Garden Road, a bustling commercial and cultural hub offering excellent shopping and dining experiences. You could continue your walk along Spring Garden Road to the Halifax Public Gardens, a splendid green oasis that's nestled in the heart of the city and showcases one of North America's finest surviving examples of a Victorian garden.
For a journey back in time, make your way to the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site where you can delve into the history of the fort and its inhabitants while enjoying breathtaking views of Halifax.
Overnight: The Sutton Place Hotel (or similar)
Meals included: None
Today marks the conclusion of your remarkable journey so after checking out this morning, make your own way to the airport to complete your check-in for the journey homeward.
Meals included: In flight
Meals included: In flight
Welcome home!
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