Reykjavik, Iceland to Halifax, Canada - 9/2/11Voyage to Vinland: 16-night itinerary, September 2, 2011.
Trace the routes of Eric the Red and his son, Leif Eriksson, on this 16-night Viking odyssey. Marvel at Iceland’s spectacular Gullfoss waterfall. Wake up to the other-wordly Arctic landscape of Greenland. Spend an entire day cruising through a spectacular fjord. Explore rugged shorelines via inflatable excursion craft. View the remains of Brattahlid – Eric the Red’s original settlement. Discover Arctic mummies. And visit the site of “Vinland,” the only Viking settlement in the New World, to see how these hearty people lived. This voyage gives you three countries, one vast ocean, and a million unforgettable memories.
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01 | Reykjavik, Iceland September 2, 2011
Arrive in Reyjavik and check into your included hotel. | Day
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Reykjavik September 3, 2011
Marvel at the scenic wonders of Iceland in the day-long journey to the “Golden Circle” – the spectacular Gullfoss waterfall, the Geyser hot spring area, and beautiful Thingvellir National Park. Then board the Spirit of Oceanus.
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03 | Grundarfjordur September 4, 2011
See Grundarfjordur – a vital trading center for the Snaefellsnes peninsula since 1786. Explore the region or take in the mountain scenery by horseback. | Day
04 | At Sea September 5, 2011
Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of life aboard ship as you sail toward Greenland. | Day
05 | Tasiilaq, Greenland September 6, 2011
Be on deck early this morning for your first glimpse of an Arctic landscape unlike any other. Take a walking tour of Tasiilaq to see its museum and a sealskin-covered boat used for fishing. | Day
06 | Cruise Koge Bugt, Ammassalik Fjord September 7, 2011
Enjoy a day of spectacular fjord cruising, watching for towering cliffs, icebergs, pristine glaciers, and wildlife – including seals, Arctic fox, and seabirds. Explore ashore as well, weather permitting. | Day
07 | At Sea September 8, 2011
Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of life aboard ship as you sail toward Uunartoq. | Day
08 | Uunartoq / Prins Christiansund September 9, 2011
Cruise Prins Christiansund, a fjord of spectacular beauty. Pass by glacier-carved walls a mile high, look for whales, and explore via inflatable excursion craft. | Day
09 | Qassiarsuk (Brattahlid) September 10, 2011
Visit the site of Erik the Red’s first settlement, established circa 985 A.D. View a reproduction of the first Christian Church in the new world, plus a typical long house, farmhouse ruins, and ancient gravestones. | Day
10 | Arsuk Fjord September 11, 2011
Navigate the waters of Arsuk Fjord. Visit the former cryolite mining village of Ivigtuut and visit its mineral museum. Explore the coastline up-close via inflatable excursion craft. | Day
11 | Nuuk September 12, 2011
Be welcomed by a local choir. Visit the Greenland National museum, featuring regional costumes and Qilakitsoq mummies. Watch a kayak show on the waterfront. | Day
12 | At Sea September 13, 2011
Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of life aboard ship as you sail toward Canada.
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13 | At Sea September 14, 2011
Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of life aboard ship as you sail toward Canada. | Day
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L’Anse aux Meadows, Newfoundland / Red Bay, Labrador, Canada September 15, 2011
Explore the location of the only Viking settlement in North America. See reconstructed sod houses and learn how the Vikings lived here 1,000 years ago. Visit a Basque whaling station in red Bay.
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Gros Morne National Park / Woody Point, Newfoundland September 16, 2011
Marvel at the fjords, lakes and waterfalls of Gros Morne National Park. Drive to the amazing Tablelands and visit Western Brook Pond, a raised inland fjord.
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16 | At Sea September 17, 2011
Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of life aboard ship as you sail toward Halifax. | Day
17 | Halifax September 18, 2011
Disembark or continue your journey with the next voyage. |
All meals are included aboard the ship. |
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