10/13D GREENLAND EXPEDITION CRUISE & ICELAND Midnight Sun Holiday

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1 10/13D GREENLAND EXPEDITION CRUISE & ICELAND Midnight Sun Holiday 2019 Special Dep: Aug 18, 21 Onboard MV Ocean Atlantic we will cruise alongside glacial landscapes, whales, the ever-present Northern Fulmar sea bird and a multitude of facinating settlements. This is just a small taste of all you can expect on this first-class expedition cruise with Albatros Expeditions. Navigating along Greenland s old inter-coastal routes, we can indulge in the multitude of beautiful natural wonders, including Iceberg Capital of the World, Ilulissat, and the nearby UNESCO-protected Icefjord. We will pay a visit to the small town of Qeqertarsuaq on mountaineous Disko Island where we can experience the ageold Kaffemik tradition in the community house, and we ll cruise close to the calving glacier of Eqip Sermia. We will even make a call to the polar circle settlement of Itilleq. While overnighting in Iceland, we will have an opportunity to experience the island nation s unique nature, as well as centuries-old history and culture in the capital Reykjavík.

2 DAY/DATE Day 1/ 21AUG Day 2/ 22AUG Day 6/ 23AUG Day 7/ 24AUG (SAT) Day 8/ 25AUG (SUN) Day 9/ 26AUG (MON) Day 10/ 27AUG (TUE) Day 11/ 28AUG Day 12/ 29AUG Day 13/ 30AUG 10DAYS 7NIGHTS GREENLAND EXPEDITION CRUISE & ICELAND SINGAPORE REYKJAVIK (Meals on board) Depart Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Icelandic capital of Reykjavik. REYKJAVIK (Meals on board / Welcome Dinner) Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Today, embark on a guided city tour of Reykjavik including the futuristic glassdomed Perlan, historical Hofdi House, sports and recreation centre Laugardalur and Parliament House. Continue on to Hallgrimskirkja, one of the key landmarks in the city with its remarkably unique design inspired by Iceland s characteristic lava flows cooling into basalt rock. This evening, join in a delectable welcome dinner. Thereafter, you can spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring the city. REYKJAVIK BLUE LAGOON KANGERLUSSUAQ (B/D) Today, make a visit to world-famous Blue Lagoon. Thereafter, transfer to Airport. Fly from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq, transfer from airport to pier for your cruise check in. SISIMIUT (B/L/D) This morning, you will arrive at Sisimiut, located 40 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle. Soak up the rugged and adventurous atmosphere that permeates this Arctic Circle backcountry and learn all about Greenland s famed tradition of dog sledding. You can experience the town s history and culture by exploring the older part of town where the buildings date back to the 16th century. This afternoon, continue your voyage further north of the country. QEQERTARSUAQ EQIP SERMIA CLACIER (B/L/D) Today, the ship will dock at Qeqertarsuaq, Disko Island. Spend your day at leisure and explore this exciting city s attractions. Visit the distinguished octagonal church, a Lutheran church also known as God s Inkpot. Next, experience a Greenlandic tradition called Kaffemik which refers to a social gathering in a community house over coffee, Greenlandic specialties and storytelling. This evening, sail west past Disko Island into Uummannaq Bay. Get up close to the active calving Eqip Sermia Glacier and enjoy the thrill of watching and waiting for the chunks of ice to break off. You may even spot curious seals that sometimes pop their heads above water amid the deafening crash. ILLULISSAT (B/L/D) This morning, head to Ilulissat, the 3rd-largest city in the country located on the shores of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Icefjord. Start your day with an old settlement walking tour. See the abandoned settlement Sermermiut, located 15 kilometres south of the city. For 4,000 years, different Inuit tribes lived in the settlement and today, you can still see the relics of their presence. Hear the story about the Inuits lifestyle and customs before the Europeans came to Greenland, see the ruins, touch the permafrost with your own hands and marvel at the magnificent views of Ilulissat Icefjord. ITILLEQ (B/L/D) Today, you will arrives a tiny settlement of Itilleq. Thereafter, sail along the coast towards Kangerlussuaq Fjord and keep your eyes peeled for wildlife such as seals and whales as you admire the gorgeous landscape of Greenland. KANGERLUSSUAQ REYKJAVIK (B/D) Today, your memorable voyage in Greenland comes to an end. Proceed to take a flight to Reykjavik, where you will spend the rest of the day at leisure. REYKJAVIK SINGAPORE (B/ Meals on board ) In the morning, if time permits, you can do some last-minute shopping before you transfer to the airport for your flight home. Arrival Singapore

3 10DAYS 7NIGHTS GREENLAND EXPEDITION CRUISE & ICELAND MIDNIGHT SUN HOLIDAY 2019 Special Dep: Aug 21 Package Includes Return Airfare Return Inter-Europe Flight between Iceland and Greenland Round Trip Airport Transfer 1N Pre Cruise Accommodation in Reykjavik with Daily Breakfast 1N Post Cruise Accommodation in Reykjavik with Half Board Meal Arrangement 5N Shipboard Accommodation on Ocean Atlantic with Full Board Meal Guided Zodiac, Land and Sea Tours, and Shoreside Activities Blue Lagoon with Comfort Package Admission Welcome Dinner* All Land and Cruise Tipping Excludes Highlights Serenity & history of Disko Bay Island Whale sightings, bird watching & Arctic wildlife Cultural Kaffemik experience Visit Ilulissat, nicknamed Iceberg Capital of the World UNESCO-protected Icefjord Close encounter with the calving Eqip Sermia Glacier Kangerlussuaq, tundra area close to Greenland s Ice Cap All applicable airport taxes and airlines surcharges Visa fees, insurance, optional shore-excursion and beverages onboard Others not specify in the inclusion OCEAN ATLANTIC Ship specifications Crew: 140 Passengers: 214 Length: 140 m Breadth: 21 m Draft: 5.8 m Engines: 4 x 3,600 kw Ice class: 1B Speed, cruising: 12 knots Speed, maximum: 15 knots Elevators: 2 Stabilizers: 2 Zodiacs: 20 Lifeboats, covered: 6 Remarks * Revisions, if any, in itinerary are subject to the Company s Terms and Conditions, a copy of which is available at: In particular, the Customer is requested to note the following: * Itinerary may be subject to change due to circumstances beyond the Company s control. * Accommodation in designated cities is subject to room availability. * Sequence of itinerary may be subject to change. * Different tour groups may be merged. * Proposed changes, if any, that are not accepted will be subject to the refund provisions set out in the Terms and Conditions.

4 DAY / DATE Day 1/ 18AUG (SUN) Day 2/ 19AUG (MON) Day 3/ 20AUG (TUE) Day 4/ 21AUG Day 5/ 22AUG Day 6/ 23AUG Day 7/ 24AUG (SAT) Day 8/ 25AUG (SUN) Day 9/ 26AUG (MON) Day 10/ 27AUG (TUE) Day 11/ 28AUG Day 12/ 29AUG Day 13/ 30AUG 13DAYS 10NIGHTS GREENLAND EXPEDITION CRUISE & ICELAND SINGAPORE REYKJAVIK (Meals on board) Depart Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Icelandic capital of Reykjavik. REYKJAVIK (Meals on board / Welcome Dinner) Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. Today, embark on a guided city tour of Reykjavik including the futuristic glassdomed Perlan, historical Hofdi House, sports and recreation centre Laugardalur and Parliament House. Continue on to Hallgrimskirkja, one of the key landmarks in the city with its remarkably unique design inspired by Iceland s characteristic lava flows cooling into basalt rock. This evening, join in a delectable welcome dinner. Thereafter, you can spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring the city. REYKJAVIK GOLDEN CIRCLE REYKJAVIK (B) After breakfast, depart Reykjavik and embark on a Golden Circle tour for an adventure through southern Iceland s most popular tourist route. Stop by Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Next, head to the magnificent two-tiered Gullfoss waterfall, followed by visits to the geothermal hot springs of The Great Geysir and Strokkur. REYKJAVIK SOUTH COAST REYKJAVIK (B) This morning, travel to Iceland s South Coast. Be enthralled by the picturesque Seljalandsfoss, as it plummets 200 feet into a deep plunge pool below. You may also hike through the back of the waterfall where you will behold a breathtaking view from a different perspective. Next, view the cone-shaped Eyjafjallajokull glacier, an ice-capped volcano. Next, stop by Skogar to visit the famous Skogafoss waterfall, regarded as the most spectacular waterfall in Iceland. Continue the charming village of Vik and make a stop to view the basalt sea stacks of Reynisdrangar. REYKJAVIK (B) Today, spend your day at leisure to explore this exciting city. REYKJAVIK BLUE LAGOON KANGERLUSSUAQ (B/D) Today, make a visit to world-famous Blue Lagoon. Thereafter, transfer to Airport. Fly from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq, transfer from airport to pier for your cruise check in. SISIMIUT (B/L/D) This morning, you will arrive at Sisimiut, located 40 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle. Soak up the rugged and adventurous atmosphere that permeates this Arctic Circle backcountry and learn all about Greenland s famed tradition of dog sledding. You can experience the town s history and culture by exploring the older part of town where the buildings date back to the 16th century. This afternoon, continue your voyage further north of the country. QEQERTARSUAQ EQIP SERMIA CLACIER (B/L/D) Today, the ship will dock at Qeqertarsuaq, Disko Island. Spend your day at leisure and explore this exciting city s attractions. Visit the distinguished octagonal church, a Lutheran church also known as God s Inkpot. Next, experience a Greenlandic tradition called Kaffemik which refers to a social gathering in a community house over coffee, Greenlandic specialties and storytelling. This evening, sail west past Disko Island into Uummannaq Bay. Get up close to the active calving Eqip Sermia Glacier and enjoy the thrill of watching and waiting for the chunks of ice to break off. You may even spot curious seals that sometimes pop their heads above water amid the deafening crash. ILLULISSAT (B/L/D) This morning, head to Ilulissat, the 3rd-largest city in the country located on the shores of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Icefjord. Start your day with an old settlement walking tour. See the abandoned settlement Sermermiut, located 15 kilometres south of the city. For 4,000 years, different Inuit tribes lived in the settlement and today, you can still see the relics of their presence. Hear the story about the Inuits lifestyle and customs before the Europeans came to Greenland, see the ruins, touch the permafrost with your own hands and marvel at the magnificent views of Ilulissat Icefjord. ITILLEQ (B/L/D) Today, you will arrives a tiny settlement of Itilleq. Thereafter, sail along the coast towards Kangerlussuaq Fjord and keep your eyes peeled for wildlife such as seals and whales as you admire the gorgeous landscape of Greenland. KANGERLUSSUAQ REYKJAVIK (B/D) Today, your memorable voyage in Greenland comes to an end. Proceed to take a flight to Reykjavik, where you will spend the rest of the day at leisure. REYKJAVIK SINGAPORE (B/ Meals on board ) In the morning, if time permits, you can do some last-minute shopping before you transfer to the airport for your flight home. Arrival Singapore

5 13DAYS 10NIGHTS GREENLAND EXPEDITION CRUISE & ICELAND MIDNIGHT SUN HOLIDAY 2019 Special Dep: Aug 18 Package Includes Return Airfare Return Inter-Europe Flight between Iceland and Greenland Round Trip Airport Transfer 4N Pre Cruise Accommodation in Reykjavik with Daily Breakfast 1N Post Cruise Accommodation in Reykjavik with Half Board Meal Arrangement 5N Shipboard Accommodation on Ocean Atlantic with Full Board Meal Guided Zodiac, Land and Sea Tours, and Shoreside Activities Excursion to Golden Circle and South Coast Blue Lagoon with Comfort Package Admission Welcome Dinner* All Land and Cruise tipping Excludes All applicable airport taxes and airlines surcharges Visa fees, insurance, optional shore-excursion and beverages onboard Others not specify in the inclusion Highlights Serenity & history of Disko Bay Island Whale sightings, bird watching & Arctic wildlife Cultural Kaffemik experience Visit Ilulissat, nicknamed Iceberg Capital of the World UNESCO-protected Icefjord Close encounter with the calving Eqip Sermia Glacier Kangerlussuaq, tundra area close to Greenland s Ice Cap OCEAN ATLANTIC Ship specifications Crew: 140 Passengers: 214 Length: 140 m Breadth: 21 m Draft: 5.8 m Engines: 4 x 3,600 kw Ice class: 1B Speed, cruising: 12 knots Speed, maximum: 15 knots Elevators: 2 Stabilizers: 2 Zodiacs: 20 Lifeboats, covered: 6 Remarks * Revisions, if any, in itinerary are subject to the Company s Terms and Conditions, a copy of which is available at: In particular, the Customer is requested to note the following: * Itinerary may be subject to change due to circumstances beyond the Company s control. * Accommodation in designated cities is subject to room availability. * Sequence of itinerary may be subject to change. * Different tour groups may be merged. * Proposed changes, if any, that are not accepted will be subject to the refund provisions set out in the Terms and Conditions.

6 Category A: (Deck 5) Size m2. Featuring a double bed or two single beds, a relaxing sitting area, private bathroom and a window. Located on the Marco Polo Deck. Category B: (Deck 7 & 8) Size m2. Featuring a double bed or two single beds, a relaxing sitting area, private bathroom and a window. Partly obstructed view. Located on the Magellan and Hudson Deck. Category C: (Deck 4 & 5) Size m2. This Standard Cabin has a double bed or two single beds, private bathroom, and a window. Located on the Columbus and Marco Polo Deck. Category G: (Deck 4) Size 9-10 m2. Cabins feature a single bed, private bathroom, and a porthole. Located on Columbus Deck. Category E: (Deck 5) Size m2. Large Inside Cabin, featuring a double or two single beds, a relaxing sitting area, and a bathroom with a bathtub. Located on Marco Polo Deck. Category D: (Deck 4) Size m2. Featuring a double bed or two single beds, private bathroom, and a porthole. Located on the Columbus Deck.