Embarking on an expedition to the Arctic is the epitome of pure adventure. A place of raw wilderness, spectacular fjords, rugged mountain ranges, majestic peaks, layers of Inuit communities and history – there are so many reasons to go!
✓ Be mesmerised by Svalbard’s enigmatic wildlife and the pristine east coast of Greenland, a land of grand superlatives
✓ Sail among spectacular icebergs while spotting seabirds and keeping watch for wallowing walrus
✓ Visit Ittoqqortoormiit, one of the most remote settlements on earth
✓ Hike among colourful Arctic tundra, keeping an eye out for the local wildlife, including musk oxen, seals, whales and the elusive arctic fox
Arctic with Aurora Expeditions:
Jewels of the Arctic 2025
Mysterious. Exciting. Memorable.
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Highlights of an Expedition in the Arctic
Featured Expedition
Jewels of the Arctic 2025
Expedition To/From: Oslo, Norway to Reykjavik, Iceland or Reykjavik, Iceland to Oslo, Norway
Our world-class expedition vessels: Greg Mortimer and Sylvia Earle.
Destination Highlights
• Search for Arctic wildlife, including musk oxen, polar bears, arctic fox and arctic hare
• Experience the world’s largest national park in northeast Greenland, and the world’s largest fjord system, Scoresbysund
• Visit Ittoqqortoormiit, one of the world’s remotest Inuit settlements
Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Oslo
Day 2: Embark in Oslo
Day 3-4: Svalbard
Day 5-6: Greenland Sea
Day 7-13: East Greenland
Day 14: Denmark Strait
Day 15: Disembark Reykjavik
Destination Highlights
• Search for Arctic wildlife, including musk oxen, polar bears, arctic fox and arctic hare
• Experience the world’s largest national park in northeast Greenland, and the world’s largest fjord system, Scoresbysund
• Visit Ittoqqortoormiit, one of the world’s remotest Inuit settlements
Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Oslo
Day 2: Embark in Oslo
Day 3-4: Svalbard
Day 5-6: Greenland Sea
Day 7-13: East Greenland
Day 14: Denmark Strait
Day 15: Disembark Reykjavik
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.
Best Time To Go
New Purpose-Built Small Ships - 130 Passengers Maximum
Our two expedition ships — Greg Mortimer and Sylvia Earle — are both new to the fleet and are designed for exploration. These state-of-the-art ships use the latest advances in design and technology, truly revolutionising the small-ship experience.
INCLUSIONS
• One night’s hotel accommodation including breakfast, in Oslo on Day 1.
• Sightseeing tour of Longyearbyen, prior to embarkation, on Day 2 (time permitting).
• Charter flight from Oslo to Longyearbyen on Day 2.
• Transfer from pier to hotel or airport in Reykjavik on Day 15.
• Onboard accommodation during voyage, including daily cabin service.
• All meals, snacks, tea and coffee during voyage.
• Beer, house wine and soft drinks 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.
• Complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi onboard
• Comprehensive pre-departure information.
• Port surcharges, permits and landing fees.
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’.
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 and soft drinks (outside of dinner service), gratuities, laundry services, personal clothing, medical expenses, email or phone charges.
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 33 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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