Meal codes: B=Buffet Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner DAY 1 - DEPART THE U.S. Depart from the U.S. on your transatlantic flight to Reykjavik, Iceland on Icelandair. DAY 2 - ARRIVE IN REYKJAVIK Arrival in Reykjavik. Transfer to your hotel. You'll have the rest of the day to explore this vibrant capital with its many museums, galleries and restaurants. Overnight. DAY 3 - REYKJAVIK - B Breakfast at your hotel. The rest of the day at your leisure. Optional shore excursions include the Golden Circle, featuring Gullfoss, Iceland's more famous waterfall and Geyser, world famous geothermal area, bubbling activity; Whale Watching, when you're almost guaranteed of spotting the largest animal on earth, the magnificent blue whale; the Westman Island, rich in birdlife and wonderful sights; Lake Myvatn, with its amazing lava formations and sulphur pits and boiling mud pools; or a Glacier Adventure on Europe's largest glacier. Overnight. DAY 4 - REYKJAVIK/KANGERLUSSUAQ/ EMBARKATION - B,L,D Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Transfer to the airport for your charter flight to Kangerlussuaq ("the long fjord"). The town lies just north of the Arctic Circle and is one of the best places to observe native wildlife. In the early 1960's musk oxen were introduced to Kangerlussuaq from North East Greenland, and today they count over five thousand. Here you'll be met by your guide. Transfer to the MS Fram by motorcoach and then PolarCirkel boats to start your Greenland adventure. An informative welcome meeting is held in the evening. The days on board will be filled with opportunities to experience the fascinating Inuit culture, spectacular icebergs, numerous species of whales and seals, an abundant bird life including the white-tailed eagle, the unique Arctic flora, and, weather permitting, the Midnight Sun. DAY 5 - AT SEA - B,L,D While we are at sea, a series of lectures will be held on board on topics related to history and wildlife in the area. DAY 6 - NUUK - B,L,D The capital of Greenland houses about 15,000 people and holds the political and social center of Greenland. Nuuk means "peninsula" in English, and is an accurate description of the city's location near one of the largest and most spectacular fjord systems in the world. It is the oldest town in Greenland founded in 1728 by Hans Egede, a Danish-Norwegian missionary. Today the town is a place where old and new traditions meet, from picturesque old buildings in "Kolonihaven" to the building of the Greenland Home Rule. Tour the capital by bus and visit the Greenland National Museum, or visit the newly opened Art Museum on your own. Other options include whale watching in the Nuukfjord, a helicopter tour over the glaciers and Norse ruins, or a hike by the Nuukfjord. DAY 7 - IVITTUUT - B,L,D Arriving at the smallest community in Greenland, Ivittuut is a former cryolite mine, which was extracted for use by the Allied during World War II, but it was closed down in 1987. Today you have the option to take a walk around community or join on a PolarCirkel cruise in the Karsakn Strait.

DAY 8 - QAQORTOQ - B,L,D This is the center of the largest municipality town in South Greenland with 3,400 people living there today. The town square has Greenland's oldest fountain situated close to the harbor, and the square is encircled by some of the most well-preserved buildings from the colonial era, some of which are built more than over 200 years ago. In this town join one of the optional excursions: Town walk, "Stone and Man" tour, Great Greenland tour, or try Greenlandic specialties. DAY 9 - QASSIARSUK - B,L,D Known for the settlement of the Viking Erik Raude, Qassiarsuk has only a population of 56 people. When Erik Raude first settled in Qassiarsuk, he thought it was the richest and best site in Greenland. Take a quick walk around and visit the reconstruction of Erik Raude's longhouse and Thjodhildes' church. You may also visit local coffee/cake and handcrafts market. DAY 10 - UUNARTOQ - B,L,D At Uunartoq, you find the best and most accessible hot springs in Greenland. Take the option for a dip in the warm springs surrounded by mountainous icebergs and the arctic nature. DAY 11 - AT SEA - B,L,D A series of lectures will be held on board on topics related to history and wildlife in the area. DAY 12 -SKJOLDUNGEN - B,L,D This spectacular mountainous coast in the Skjoldungen area is well-known for its undisturbed wildlife. The area is separated from the mainland by 60 miles of channels untouched by human population or industries. You may have the option to go ashore and watch nature at its purest. DAY 13 - TASIILAQ - B,L,D Today we arrive at Tasiilaq located on Ammassalik Island, just south of the Arctic Circle. The Inuit culture has an important rile to play in everyday life, but Tasiilaq is also a modern community with all the facilities found elsewhere in the world. Learn more on the city by going on a town walk, enjoy a hike to the flower valley, or you can choose to take an adventurous dog sledge ride. DAY 14 - AT SEA - B,L,D A series of lectures will be held on board on topics related to history and wildlife in the area. DAY 15 - REYKJAVIK/DISEMBARKATION/ARRIVE IN THE U.S. - B Morning arrival in Reykjavik. Disembark and transfer to the airport for your return flight to the U.S. Copyright 2002-2006 Norwegian Coastal Voyage

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