Grand Tour of South Greenland from Reykjavik

   
 
 

Greenland from South to North from Reykjavik - 8 Days

West Greenland Tour

8 Days / 5 locations in Iceland and Greenland

Departures from Reykjavik. Discover the immense variety of nature on this grand tour of Greenland: The beautiful and fertile South Greenland with the fascinating history of the Vikings; Nuuk, a modern capital in a traditional Inuit society and Ilulissat - town of Icebergs with the UNESCO World Heritage site; Ilulissat Ice Fjord.

Narsarsuaq

This tour includes a short stay in Narsarsuaq, the area where Eric the Red decided to settle and where he found inspiration to name the new land: Greenland. It has recently been awarded UNESCO World Heritage status.

Beside the viking history that dominates the area Narsarsuaq is also the only international airport of South Greenland with quite an amazing military history.

Nuuk

Nuuk is the northernmost as well as the smallest capital in the world – though still the largest and oldest city in Greenland with just over 16,000 inhabitants.

Nuuk has plenty to offer visitors: from high quality art and craft work, a shopping centre, to the Greenland National Museum which houses a wonderful collection of artifacts and exhibits related to Greenland's archaeology, history, art, and handicrafts, as well as the famous Qilakitsoq mummies. Not to be missed is the architectural marvel of Katuaq, the cultural centre of which the design was inspired by the waves of the northern lights, icebergs and the play of light on ice and snow.

Ilulissat

The town of Icebergs and the most modern town in the Disko Bay area – man is still outnumbered by the huskies, and traces of 4000-year old Inuit settlements are found close to town. Join us on tours to small and isolated settlements where the local population is still dependent on hunting and fishing - and don't miss the UNESCO designated Ilulissat Ice Fjord with its gigantic icebergs.

Itinerary

 
Day 1     Reykjavik - Narsarsuaq
Accommodation:
Meals: Dinner

Flight with Air Iceland Connect from Reykjavik Domestic Airport to Narsarsuaq.

Meet and greet by your Arctic Adventure guide. Transfer to the hotel for check-in. Information and welcome meeting followed by short "city tour" of Narsarsuaq.

Included meals: Welcome dinner

Accommodation: Hotel Narsarsuaq

 
Days 2 - 3     Narsarsuaq
Accommodation:
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at hotel. Day at leisure in Narsarsuaq for optional excursions.

Included meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel Narsarsuaq

 
Day 4     Narsaq - Nuuk
Accommodation: Hans Egede Hotel
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the airport and flight to Nuuk. Transfer to the hotel for check-in. City tour of Nuuk including visit to the National Museum.

Included meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel Hans Egede

 
Day 5     Nuuk - Ilulissat
Accommodation: Arctic Hotel
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport. Air Greenland flight from Nuuk to Ilulissat. Transfer to the hotel for check-in, information meeting and guided city walk. Optional excursions during stay in Ilulissat.

Included meals: Breakfast and welcome dinner

Accommodation: Hotel Arctic

 
Days 6 - 7     Ilulissat
Accommodation: Arctic Hotel
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner

Breakfast at the hotel. Days at leisure in Ilulissat for optional excursions.

Included meals: Breakfast (Farewell dinner Monday evening)

Accommodation: Hotel Arctic

 
Day 8     Ilulissat - Reykjavik
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Farewell coffee with your guide at the hotel. Transfer to the airport.

Afternoon flight by Air Iceland Connect from Ilulissat to Reykjavik Domestic airport.

Included meals: Breakfast

 
Price Includes
Dinners As Mentioned
Service of Adventure Guides
Hotel Accommodation As in Itinerary With Daily Breakfast
All Airfare Per Itinerary
Transportation
Tax
Price Does Not Include
 Optional Excursions
 Travel Insurance
ARC-1269
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