Arctic with Aurora Expeditions:
'Iceland & East Greenland: Under the Northern Lights'

Mysterious. Exciting. Memorable.

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Life. Changing. Arctic.

The great sweep of the Arctic encompasses the northernmost latitudes on earth. From the incomparable glaciers of Greenland to the captivating geology of Svalbard and the endlessly beguiling volcanic island of Iceland, the Arctic offers unparalleled encounters with the natural world at its most rugged and wild.

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On this journey designed for seekers of nature’s most magical displays, explore East Greenland’s dramatic landscapes and Iceland’s Westfjords, with a special focus on witnessing the northern lights.

As autumn descends and the nights grow longer, East Greenland offers front-row seats to nature’s most enchanting spectacle: the aurora borealis shimmering above towering icebergs and glacier-carved fjords.

  • In Scoresbysund, the world’s largest fjord system, marvel at vast ice formations drifting silently beneath the vibrant glow of the aurora.

  • By day, discover arctic hare, musk oxen and the elusive ptarmigan among the burnished tundra.

  • This is a voyage of elemental beauty, where the skies come alive with colour and wonder.

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Highlights of an Expedition in the Arctic

Featured Expedition

Iceland & East Greenland: Under the Northern Lights

Iceland & East Greenland: Under the Northern Lights

Expedition To/From: Reykjavik, Iceland - Reykjavik, Iceland

  • Cruise
  • 11 days
  • 08 - 18 Sep 27

Our world-class expedition vessel: the Douglas Mawson.

Destination Highlights

  • Witness the awe-inspiring aurora borealis dance across East Greenland’s night skies, with prime viewing conditions away from light pollution
  • Marvel at the ancient geology of East Greenland, where mountains are painted in natural stripes, and fjords are surrounded by walls of pinks, oranges and purples
  • Keep a close watch for the unmistakable blow of whales as they surface to breathe, and perhaps the mesmerising sight of a tail fluke as it takes a deep dive
  • Learn about the history and culture of the Inuit, who have inhabited this region for centuries
  • Feel the power and beauty of Dynjandi waterfalls in Iceland’s Westfjords, where cascading water thunders down a dramatic cliff face surrounded by moody skies and striking landscapes

Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Reykjavik for an overnight stay
Day 2: Embarkation
Day 3: Dynjandi
Days 4 - 9: Explore East Greenland
Day 10: At Sea
Day 11: Disembark in Reykjavik

Save up to 20% off*

*Terms and conditions: Offer is only valid on new bookings and on select ship voyages only which must be booked and deposited by 31 March 2026. Promotion is subject to availability at the time of booking and is capacity controlled. The promotion is only available in conjunction with the back-to-back voyage discount or the loyalty program offer, and not available with any other offer. The promotion can be withdrawn at any time and is not redeemable for cash.

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Reserve your optional activities at the time of booking to secure your spot.

*Landings, adventures, and activities are weather-dependent. Activity options vary by itinerary, and additional fees apply for optional activities.

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New Purpose-Built Small Ship - Maximum of 130 Passengers

Our expedition ship — the Douglas Mawson — is purpose-built and designed for exploration. This state-of-the-art ship uses the latest advances in design and technology, truly revolutionising the small-ship experience.

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Introducing our newest small ship, the Douglas Mawson

Adventure has a new name. Setting sail in 2025, our new state-of-the-art ship, the
Douglas Mawson, features the latest Ulstein X-BOW® design and is designed for global discovery.

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INCLUSIONS

  • All transfers as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • One night’s hotel accommodation including breakfast, in Reykjavik on Day 1.
  • Golden Circle tour on Day 2, prior to embarkation.
  • Onboard accommodation during voyage, including daily cabin service.
  • All meals, snacks, tea, coffee, soft drinks and juices during voyage.
  • Beer and house wine with dinner.
  • Captain’s Farewell reception including four-course dinner, house cocktails, house beer and wine, non-alcoholic beverages.
  • All shore excursions and Zodiac cruises.
  • Educational lectures and guiding services provided by Expedition Team.
  • Complimentary access to onboard expedition doctor and medical clinic (initial consultation).
  • One 3-in-1 waterproof, polar expedition jacket.
  • Complimentary use of Muck Boots during the voyage.
  • Comprehensive pre-departure information.
  • Port surcharges, permits and landing fees.
  • Wi-Fi. Please note we travel to remote regions and therefore the connection can be unreliable.

EXCLUSIONS

  • International or domestic flights not mentioned in the itinerary, unless specified in the itinerary.
  • Transfers – unless specified in the itinerary.
  • Airport arrival or departure taxes.
  • Passport, visa, reciprocity and vaccination fees and charges.
  • Travel insurance or emergency evacuation charges.
  • Hotel accommodation and meals unless specified in the itinerary.
  • Optional excursions and optional activity surcharges.
  • All items of a personal nature, including but not limited to alcoholic beverages (outside of dinner service), gratuities, laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses or phone charges.

Note: A $15 USD per person per day gratuity for the crew is automatically added to your onboard account. It is at
your discretion if you would like to remove the tip (or adjust the amount) when you settle your bill. It is not necessary
to tip the expedition team members. This gratuity amount is included for suites as part of their ‘Suite Benefits’.

About Aurora Expeditions

About Aurora Expeditions

From the start, Aurora Expeditions — an Award-winning Australian owned company — was destined to be different. Our passion for adventure, exploring wild places and sharing the experience with friends burns just as brightly as it did over 34 years ago, as does our preference for small-group, personal expeditions, accompanied by an Expedition Team we believe are the world’s best.

I'd love to tell you more about Aurora Expeditions and their immersive, small-ship expeditions and travel experiences to the world’s wild and most remarkable destinations – Antarctica, the Arctic and beyond.

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