Expedition through the Northwest Passage - A Journey through the Arctic Labyrinth

Day 1 - Reykjavík

Reykjavík, Iceland: Sprawling Reykjavík, the nation's nerve centre and government seat, is home to half the island's population. Located on a bay overlooked by proud Mt. Esja with its ever-changing hues, Reykjavík is a colourful sight with concrete houses painted in light colours, topped by vibrant red, blue, and green roofs. In contrast to the almost treeless countryside, it boasts many tall, native birches, rowans, willows, and imported aspens, pines, and spruces. The city's name comes from the Icelandic words for smoke and bay, reflecting its natural hot springs, which heat most of the houses in an eco-friendly way. A practical option for visitors is to purchase a Reykjavík City Card for unlimited bus access and free admission to city attractions.

Day 2 - Nuuk

Nuuk (Godthaab), Greenland: The capital of Greenland, Nuuk, meaning “the cape”, was Greenland’s first town, founded in 1728. Situated just south of the Arctic Circle, around 30% of Greenland’s population resides in Nuuk. Renowned for its natural beauty, the town features nearby Inuit ruins, historical sites like Hans Egede’s home and the Church of our Saviour, and cultural spots such as the Greenlandic National Museum, which houses an outstanding collection of traditional dresses. The Katuaq Cultural Center is architecturally inspired by the undulating Northern Lights.

Day 3 - Evighedsfjorden

Evighedsfjorden, Greenland: This fjord, translated as the 'Eternity Fjord', is renowned for its stunning, serene landscapes of sharply rising cliffs and vast stretches of ice. The captivating beauty of this area serves as a testament to Greenland's natural grandeur.

Day 4 - Sisimiut

Sisimiut (Holsteinsborg), Greenland: Situated just north of the Arctic Circle, Sisimiut is Greenland’s northernmost town where the port remains free of ice in the winter. It's also the southernmost area with enough snow for dog sledging during winter and spring. With a history of 4,500 years of habitation, Sisimiut is the largest business centre in northern Greenland, with commercial fishing as its economic backbone.

Day 5 - Ilulissat

Ilulissat (Jakobshavn), Greenland: Known as the birthplace of icebergs, the Ilulissat Icefjord produces nearly 20 million tons of ice each day. Ilulissat, meaning “icebergs” in Kalaallisut, is famous for its settled weather contrasted by the cold climate due to the nearby fjord. Home to the third-largest population in Greenland, it also boasts a rich history museum in the former home of polar explorer Knud Rasmussen.

Day 8 - Pond Inlet

Pond Inlet, Nunavut, Canada: On northern Baffin Island, Pond Inlet is a small, predominantly Inuit community. Named in 1818 after the English astronomer John Pond, it is one of Canada's