Arctic with Aurora Expeditions:
Jewels of the Arctic: Solar Eclipse Expedition

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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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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

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Highlights of an Expedition in the Arctic

Featured Expedition

Jewels of the Arctic: Solar Eclipse Expedition

Jewels of the Arctic: Solar Eclipse Expedition

Expedition To/From: Oslo, Norway to Reykjavik, Iceland

  • Cruise
  • 15 days
  • 02 Aug - 16 Aug 26

Our world-class expedition vessels: Greg Mortimer

Destination Highlights

  • Witness a solar eclipse - a truly unforgettable experience
  • 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, embraced by the world’s largest fjord and one of the world’s remotest Inuit settlements
  • In Svalbard, push through pack ice, searching for polar bears and ringed seals
  • Zodiac-cruise along vast glacial fronts and into Øfjord as sunset paints the surrounding 2,000-metre (6,562-feet) walls a vibrant pink
  • Learn about the history and culture of the Inuit people, who have inhabited this region for centuries

Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Oslo for an overnight stay
Day 2: Fly to Longyearbyen for embarkation
Day 3-5: Explore Svalbard
Day 6: At Sea
Day 7: Jan Mayen
Day 8-10: Ittoqqortoormiit & Scoresby Sund
Day 11: Solar Eclipse
Day 12-13 East Greenland
Day 14: Denmark Strait
Day 15: Disembark Reykjavik

Go Solo and Save
No Single Supplement offer on 10 dedicated staterooms*

^Note: In the spirit of expedition travel, we encourage exploration and adventure, offering flexibility in challenging environments. This itinerary is only a guide and is subject to change due to weather, sea, pack-ice and other conditions beyond our control.

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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Wildlife: Dot Robertson

Every moment in the polar regions is like a page from a storybook, but some are truly spine-tingling. Listen in awe as Assistant Expedition Leader Dot Robertson recounts a 'pinch me' moment from earlier this year in Svalbard in the High Arctic.

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New Purpose-Built Small Ships - Maximum of 130 Passengers

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

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Onboard the Greg Mortimer

A look inside our purpose-built expedition vessel, Greg Mortimer, the world’s first passenger expedition ship featuring the Ulstein X-Bow®.

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INCLUSIONS

  • All transfers as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • 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.
  • Onboard accommodation during voyage, including daily cabin service.
  • All meals, snacks, tea, coffee, soft drink, juice 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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