The fire, frost and water symbolized by the red, white and blue of Iceland’s flag are manifested in this land. Reykjavik, or Smoky Bay, was so named in 874 A.D. by Ingolf Arnarson when he sighted the numerous hot springs on the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula. Today this remarkably pollution-free city is wrapped around a sweeping bay and has managed to retain its charming Old-World atmosphere. A pastiche of red-blue-and green-roofed houses together with the tall gray tower of Hallgrim’s Church dominate the skyline. In Old Town, many of the wooden buildings have been lovingly restored and stand side by side with modern timber and concrete structures. There are fine museums and art galleries; historic pubs present activity in late afternoon. The beautiful countryside outside of Reykjavik includes such natural wonders as volcanoes, geysers, glaciers, mountains and spectacular waterfalls.
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Sep 06, 2028 - Reykjavik
The fire, frost and water symbolized by the red, white and blue of Iceland’s flag are manifested in this land. Reykjavik, or Smoky Bay, was so named in 874 A.D. by Ingolf Arnarson when he sighted the numerous hot springs on the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula. Today this remarkably pollution-free city is wrapped around a sweeping bay and has managed to retain its charming Old-World atmosphere. A pastiche of red-blue-and green-roofed houses together with the tall gray tower of Hallgrim’s Church dominate the skyline. In Old Town, many of the wooden buildings have been lovingly restored and stand side by side with modern timber and concrete structures. There are fine museums and art galleries; historic pubs present activity in late afternoon. The beautiful countryside outside of Reykjavik includes such natural wonders as volcanoes, geysers, glaciers, mountains and spectacular waterfalls.
Sep 07, 2028 - Westfjords
Sep 08, 2028 - Denmark Strait
Sep 09, 2028 - Northeast Greenland
Inuit villages were scattered around Qaanaaq (Thule) in far northwestern Greenland when the area was explored by Sir James Ross in 1818 (and later by Knud Rasmussen). Today, special permits are required for visits to this region because it is home to the Thule Air Base operated by the U.S. (located at Pittuffik). The base was built in a few weeks during the height of the Cold War (1951)—the undertaking was dubbed Operation Blue Jay. Although other NATO bases in Greenland have been closed, the base at Thule remains in operation, but there has been talk of converting it to a civil airport. Aside from the base, the region contains some of the northernmost civilian communities in the world. It's not easy to visit this area, nor is it cheap, but those interested in doing so can start by obtaining the necessary permit: Contact the U.S. Air Attache at the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark. (If you plan to visit as part of an organized tour, your operator may handle all of the necessary permits.) 620 mi/1,000 km north of Nuuk.
Sep 10, 2028 - Northeast Greenland
Inuit villages were scattered around Qaanaaq (Thule) in far northwestern Greenland when the area was explored by Sir James Ross in 1818 (and later by Knud Rasmussen). Today, special permits are required for visits to this region because it is home to the Thule Air Base operated by the U.S. (located at Pittuffik). The base was built in a few weeks during the height of the Cold War (1951)—the undertaking was dubbed Operation Blue Jay. Although other NATO bases in Greenland have been closed, the base at Thule remains in operation, but there has been talk of converting it to a civil airport. Aside from the base, the region contains some of the northernmost civilian communities in the world. It's not easy to visit this area, nor is it cheap, but those interested in doing so can start by obtaining the necessary permit: Contact the U.S. Air Attache at the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark. (If you plan to visit as part of an organized tour, your operator may handle all of the necessary permits.) 620 mi/1,000 km north of Nuuk.
Sep 11, 2028 - Northeast Greenland
Inuit villages were scattered around Qaanaaq (Thule) in far northwestern Greenland when the area was explored by Sir James Ross in 1818 (and later by Knud Rasmussen). Today, special permits are required for visits to this region because it is home to the Thule Air Base operated by the U.S. (located at Pittuffik). The base was built in a few weeks during the height of the Cold War (1951)—the undertaking was dubbed Operation Blue Jay. Although other NATO bases in Greenland have been closed, the base at Thule remains in operation, but there has been talk of converting it to a civil airport. Aside from the base, the region contains some of the northernmost civilian communities in the world. It's not easy to visit this area, nor is it cheap, but those interested in doing so can start by obtaining the necessary permit: Contact the U.S. Air Attache at the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark. (If you plan to visit as part of an organized tour, your operator may handle all of the necessary permits.) 620 mi/1,000 km north of Nuuk.
Sep 12, 2028 - Northeast Greenland
Inuit villages were scattered around Qaanaaq (Thule) in far northwestern Greenland when the area was explored by Sir James Ross in 1818 (and later by Knud Rasmussen). Today, special permits are required for visits to this region because it is home to the Thule Air Base operated by the U.S. (located at Pittuffik). The base was built in a few weeks during the height of the Cold War (1951)—the undertaking was dubbed Operation Blue Jay. Although other NATO bases in Greenland have been closed, the base at Thule remains in operation, but there has been talk of converting it to a civil airport. Aside from the base, the region contains some of the northernmost civilian communities in the world. It's not easy to visit this area, nor is it cheap, but those interested in doing so can start by obtaining the necessary permit: Contact the U.S. Air Attache at the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark. (If you plan to visit as part of an organized tour, your operator may handle all of the necessary permits.) 620 mi/1,000 km north of Nuuk.
Sep 13, 2028 - Northeast Greenland
Inuit villages were scattered around Qaanaaq (Thule) in far northwestern Greenland when the area was explored by Sir James Ross in 1818 (and later by Knud Rasmussen). Today, special permits are required for visits to this region because it is home to the Thule Air Base operated by the U.S. (located at Pittuffik). The base was built in a few weeks during the height of the Cold War (1951)—the undertaking was dubbed Operation Blue Jay. Although other NATO bases in Greenland have been closed, the base at Thule remains in operation, but there has been talk of converting it to a civil airport. Aside from the base, the region contains some of the northernmost civilian communities in the world. It's not easy to visit this area, nor is it cheap, but those interested in doing so can start by obtaining the necessary permit: Contact the U.S. Air Attache at the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark. (If you plan to visit as part of an organized tour, your operator may handle all of the necessary permits.) 620 mi/1,000 km north of Nuuk.
Sep 14, 2028 - Northeast Greenland
Inuit villages were scattered around Qaanaaq (Thule) in far northwestern Greenland when the area was explored by Sir James Ross in 1818 (and later by Knud Rasmussen). Today, special permits are required for visits to this region because it is home to the Thule Air Base operated by the U.S. (located at Pittuffik). The base was built in a few weeks during the height of the Cold War (1951)—the undertaking was dubbed Operation Blue Jay. Although other NATO bases in Greenland have been closed, the base at Thule remains in operation, but there has been talk of converting it to a civil airport. Aside from the base, the region contains some of the northernmost civilian communities in the world. It's not easy to visit this area, nor is it cheap, but those interested in doing so can start by obtaining the necessary permit: Contact the U.S. Air Attache at the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark. (If you plan to visit as part of an organized tour, your operator may handle all of the necessary permits.) 620 mi/1,000 km north of Nuuk.
Sep 15, 2028 - Northeast Greenland
Inuit villages were scattered around Qaanaaq (Thule) in far northwestern Greenland when the area was explored by Sir James Ross in 1818 (and later by Knud Rasmussen). Today, special permits are required for visits to this region because it is home to the Thule Air Base operated by the U.S. (located at Pittuffik). The base was built in a few weeks during the height of the Cold War (1951)—the undertaking was dubbed Operation Blue Jay. Although other NATO bases in Greenland have been closed, the base at Thule remains in operation, but there has been talk of converting it to a civil airport. Aside from the base, the region contains some of the northernmost civilian communities in the world. It's not easy to visit this area, nor is it cheap, but those interested in doing so can start by obtaining the necessary permit: Contact the U.S. Air Attache at the U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark. (If you plan to visit as part of an organized tour, your operator may handle all of the necessary permits.) 620 mi/1,000 km north of Nuuk.
Sep 16, 2028 - Denmark Strait
Sep 17, 2028 - Reykjavik
The fire, frost and water symbolized by the red, white and blue of Iceland’s flag are manifested in this land. Reykjavik, or Smoky Bay, was so named in 874 A.D. by Ingolf Arnarson when he sighted the numerous hot springs on the Seltjarnarnes Peninsula. Today this remarkably pollution-free city is wrapped around a sweeping bay and has managed to retain its charming Old-World atmosphere. A pastiche of red-blue-and green-roofed houses together with the tall gray tower of Hallgrim’s Church dominate the skyline. In Old Town, many of the wooden buildings have been lovingly restored and stand side by side with modern timber and concrete structures. There are fine museums and art galleries; historic pubs present activity in late afternoon. The beautiful countryside outside of Reykjavik includes such natural wonders as volcanoes, geysers, glaciers, mountains and spectacular waterfalls.