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National Geographic Explorer

National Geographic Explorer departure schedule

(5) National Geographic Explorer Itineraries

NOTE: For expeditions departing April 2024 onward, Day 1 of our itineraries will no longer reflect “departure from the U.S.” and will reflect “arrival to the city” where your expedition begins.  Durations of expeditions will remain unchanged. More details. 

Arctic

Greenland

Fabled Lands Of The North: Greenland to Newfoundland

Duration

17 days
Aug

From

$19,728

Prices are per person

Highlights

Arctic

Greenland

Fabled Lands Of The North: Greenland to Newfoundland

Duration

17 days
Aug

From

$19,728

Top Highlights

  • Explore two UNESCO World Heritage sites alongside a team of experts: glide among soaring icebergs at the mouth of the Ilulissat Icefjord; and ponder the remains of the 11th-century Viking village at L’Anse aux Meadows
  • Meet Inuit artisans on Baffin Island and learn about their carving and weaving traditions
  • Join our naturalists to search for polar bears, caribou, arctic foxes, humpback and minke whales, walruses, and more in their natural habitat
  • Explore the untamed coasts of Newfoundland and Labrador, discovering spectacular fjords and cliffs on foot and by kayak and Zodiac
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Arctic

New and Noteworthy

Greenland

New South Greenland Exploration: Fjords, Waterfalls, and Fishing Villages

Duration

12 days
Aug

From

$13,955

Prices are per person

Highlights

Arctic

New and Noteworthy

Greenland

New South Greenland Exploration: Fjords, Waterfalls, and Fishing Villages

Duration

12 days
Aug

From

$13,955

Top Highlights

  • Experience the ice floes and deep fjords of southern Greenland by Zodiac, kayak, and hiking excursions
  • Explore the Western and Eastern Settlements of Erik the Red, the Norse explorer credited with naming Greenland
  • Discover Inuit tradition and history along the southern fjords in Qaqortoq and Nanortalik through music, food tastings, and demonstrations
  • View the extraordinarily well-preserved 15th-century Qilakitsoq mummies featured in a National Geographic magazine cover story
  • Witness the volcanic landscapes and breathtaking waterfalls of Iceland’s Snaefellsnes Peninsula
  • Travel when there’s a possibility of seeing the northern lights—one of nature’s most stunning displays
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Canada

The Canadian Maritimes and Newfoundland

Duration

10 days
Sep

From

$11,200

Prices are per person

Highlights

Canada

The Canadian Maritimes and Newfoundland

Duration

10 days
Sep

From

$11,200

Top Highlights

  • Discover charming coastal villages and small islands, including the historic French settlements at St. Pierre et Miquelon
  • Explore two UNESCO sites: Gros Morne National Park and the 11th-century Viking site at L’Anse aux Meadows
  • Hike along the dunes and sandstone cliffs of Iles de la Madeleine and discover the Acadian culture
  • Experience the bounty of the region in its famous cuisine including Cape Breton mussels, fresh seafood, and much more
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Arctic

Wild Escapes

Greenland

Wild Greenland Escape

Duration

6 days
Jul

From

$8,055

Prices are per person

Highlights

Arctic

Wild Escapes

Greenland

Wild Greenland Escape

Duration

6 days
Jul

From

$8,055

Top Highlights

  • Explore the dramatic coastline of West Greenland by water and on foot, kayaking stunning fjords and hiking across the tundra while on the lookout for wildlife
  • Delve into Greenlandic culture and history at the outstanding museum of Sisimiut and meet with residents of Uummannaq Island to learn about everyday life
  • Hike the Sermermiut Valley to a promontory overlooking the mouth of the Ilulissat Icefjord and take in extraordinary views of the iceberg-choked bay
  • Visit the archaeological site at Qilakitsoq, where remarkably well-preserved 500-year-old mummies were found in 1972
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Arctic

Wild Escapes

Iceland

Wild Iceland Escape

Duration

6 days
  1. Jun
  2. Jul

From

$6,445

Prices are per person

Highlights

Arctic

Wild Escapes

Iceland

Wild Iceland Escape

Duration

6 days
  1. Jun
  2. Jul

From

$6,445

Top Highlights

  • Explore Iceland's pristine fjords, fascinating tundra, and dramatic waterfalls, accompanied by a dedicated team of naturalists
  • Encounter evidence of volcanic activity as we soak in geothermal hot springs, hike over cooled lava fields, and view Iceland's newest isle, Surtsey
  • Discover the rich biodiversity of the remote Westfjords and watch for humpback and minke whales in the surrounding waters
  • Choose your own adventure on one of three optional trip extensions, from a hiking excursion across Iceland's untamed highlands to an exploration of the Snaefellsnes peninsula's epic natural wonders
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