Spitsbergen, Greenland and Iceland

Arctic

Finland, Norway, Iceland,Greenland • Northern Expedition • July 12-26, 2026

Quick Facts

Tipping Recommendations

At your discretion onboard
Tipping isn’t expected or common in Finland, Norway, Iceland or Greenland. If you’d like to tip, rounding or leaving a small tip (5-15%) is appreciated for good service.

Tipping is always optional but appreciated.

Weather & Climate

Weather conditions in the Arctic.

Weather conditions are variable in July
Expect temperatures areound -5C to 15C (20F to 59F)

Layers are essential for staying warm and comfortable.

Suggested Packing List

Clothing

Fleece top or sweater
Gloves and/or mittens
Hat for sun protection
Jacket
Long pants and shorts
Scarf or wrap
Shirts (blouses, t-shirts, tank tops, etc.)
Sleepwear
Smart casual outfit (optional for evenings out)
Warm hat

Footwear

Essentials

Camera (with extra memory cards and batteries)
Daypack (for daily excursions)
Electrical adapter and converter
External charger / power bank
Flight information and documents
High SPF sunscreen
Lip balm with SPF
Passport
Pen (for filling out documents)
Personal medications
Refillable water bottle
Sunglasses with UV protection
Travel insurance policy (with photocopies)

Nice-to-have

Binoculars
Headphones or earbuds
Locks for bags
Money belt
Motion and/or seasickness tablets
Reusable shopping bags for souvenirs
Small travel towel
Waterproof cell phone case or dry bag
Zoom lens

This is a suggested packing list for your tour. Individual needs vary, and not every item will be necessary for every traveler.

Cultural Notes & Local Etiquette

When visiting religious sites, dress modestly and respect quiet and photography rules
Ask before photographing locals

Your guides will assist with cultural interactions.

Health & Wellness

Please visit a travel clinic prior to departure.

Always drink bottled water
Stay hydrated
Consider packing motion and/or seasickness medication

Entry Requirements

Visa
Finland, Norway and Iceland are Schengen area countries. Canadian and U.S. citizens do not need a visa for travel to countries within the Schengen area. However, visa-free travel only applies to stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Stays are cumulative and include visits to any Schengen area country.

For Canadian and U.S. citizens, a visa is not required for stays up to 90 days in a 180-day period in Greenland.

Passport
Passports must be valid for 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave the Schengen area and have 2 blank pages.

Your passport must be valid for a least 3 months beyond the date you expect to leave Greenland.

Travel requirements may change at any time. Please visit your government’s travel recommendations page.
Canada – https://travel.gc.ca/
USA – https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel.html

Electricity & Devices

A universal all-in-one travel adapter (can be purchased from retailers like Amazon) will allow you to plug in and charge most electronic devices. Most electronic devices have built-in converters. However, if you plan to use North American appliances like hair dryers, flat irons or curling irons you will need a converter.

In Finland, Norway and Iceland there are two associated plug types, types C and F. Type C plugs have two round pins and type F plugs have two round pins with two earth clips on the side. Finland, Norway and Iceland operate on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.

In Greenland there are four associated plug types, types C, E, F and K. Type C plugs have two round pins, type E plugs have two round pins and a hole for the socket’s male earthing pin, type F plugs have two round pins with two earth clips on the side and type K plugs have two round parallel pins and a grounding pin. Greenland operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.