Expedition Greenland: Glaciers, Icebergs & the Midnight Sun

Program No. 25717RJ

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To fully appreciate Greenland requires two different vessels — a properly equipped expedition ship built for the rigors of Arctic seas, and a nimble Zodiac boat to bring you ashore and closer to the glaciers and icebergs you’ll encounter on the water. On this journey, you’ll have both. The HX Fridtjof Nansen features an onboard team of experts to give context to the natural and cultural discoveries that await you, along with a science center, lecture facilities, observation decks and beautifully appointed cabins and public spaces. The Zodiac boats it carries will bring you into breathtaking fjords where you’ll approach colossal glaciers, dramatic icebergs and perhaps the seals and whales that abound in the area. And when you go ashore, you’ll learn about Indigenous culture and how life is carved out in the vastness of Greenland. Every day is a new adventure on this remarkable journey!

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Venture on Zodiac boats to the awe-inspiring glaciers of Disko Bay.
Learn about Inuit culture in remote communities of Western Greenland.
Experience the midnight sun above the Arctic Circle.

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When ashore, walking up to three miles per day in Arctic conditions including snow, ice and rocky, uneven terrain. Climbing stairs between decks on board as well as external gangway stairs to transfer between the ship and Zodiacs. Most embarkations and disembarkations will be via Zodiac, which requires stepping up or down approximately 12 inches. Zodiac landings will generally entail disembarking onto rocky or gravelly beaches and, in windy weather, can make for rather splashy rides. There is the potential for rough seas with ship movement. Must be physically capable of participating in all planned program activities.

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Peace of Mind

We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.
Assurance Plan

Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.
Want to Protect Your Investment?

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.
Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

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