West Greenland Tour

   
 
 

Greenland from the Sea - 9 Days from Denmark

West Greenland Tour

9 Days / 5 locations in Denmark and Greenland

Sailing plays a very important role in the Greenlandic infrastructure, and a cruise along the West coast of Greenland is a fabulous way of experiencing this beautiful and varied country. Accommodation is in outside cabins with private facilities.

Ilulissat

Town of the giant icebergs and home to the UNESCO designated Ilulissat Ice Fjord. This is the third largest town in Greenland and a place where modern life meets traditional life style, all surrounded by amazing nature. Here, ice is the main theme; get close to the icebergs covered in the rays of the midnight sun on an amazing Ice Fjord cruise or join a full-day boat excursion to the calving glacier Eqip Sermia. You can also visit some of the remote settlements where fishing and hunting still is the only way to survive.

The Sea Voyage

Meet the local population travelling from town to town to visit relatives and friends along the coast. Enjoy the beautiful and varied landscape as we leave the rugged Arctic nature in the Disko Bay and reach green and fertile South Greenland. We sail in open waters and narrow straits, so close that you can almost touch the mountains. Along the way the ship calls at the major towns and small settlements. Everywhere, the arrival of the ship makes people rush to the harbour to welcome friends and relatives. Life on board is relaxing; enjoy the view and make sure to keep your eyes open, as humpback whales are sometimes seen.

Narsaq

Narsaq (meaning The Plain in Greenlandic) is a charming town known for its colourful wooden houses, where modern living is mixed with ancient traditions. It is an area of great geological and historic interest; several interesting minerals can be found only a short hike from the town in the Kvanefjæld area as well as the Viking ruins of Dyrnæs and the Landnamsgård which are among the oldest Viking ruins found in South Greenland dating back to AD 1000.

Itinerary

 
Day 1     Copenhagen - Ilulissat
Accommodation: Arctic Hotel
Meals: Dinner

Air Greenland morning flight from Copenhagen to Ilulissat.

Meet and greet by Arctic Adventure guide. Transfer to the hotel for check-in, information meeting including details for the upcoming ship voyage and guided city walk. Welcome dinner at the hotel.

Optional excursions during stay in Ilulissat:

• The Icebergs of Sermermiut

• Hunter's Settlement - Rodebay

• Midnight Cruise to the Ice Fiord

• Helicopter to Iulissat Icefiord

• Hunter's Settlement - Ilimanaq

• Home Visit

•The calving glacier Eqi and Inuit Settlement Ataa

• Fishing tour

• Feeding the huskies

• Whale Safari

* Deluxe flight over Ilulissat Ice Fjord

* Ice fjord photo Sight seeing

* Northern Glacier Photo Sight seeing

* Qasigiannguit: Experiencing the old inuit way of life - Arctic Adventure Special

* Hike on the Cecily Trail

* Rodebay Kayak Masterclass

 
Days 2 - 4     Ilulissat
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Days at leisure in Ilulissat. Being situated almost 400 km north of the Polar Circle you have a fantastic opportunity to discover more about daily life in the Arctic. Your guides can help organise home visits, gentle walks to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ilulissat Icefjord or maybe you just wish to sit on the hotel balcony and watch the gigantic icebergs float by!

 
Day 5     Ilulissat
On Board the MV Sarfaq Ittuk
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel.

Day at leisure in Ilulissat for optional excursions until afternoon transfer to the pier for embarking MV Sarfaq Ittuk. Departure at 16:30 for our southbound cruise along the Greenlandic West coast. 21.00-22.00 Short stop in Aasiaat.

Included meals: Breakfast

 
Day 6     Sisimiut
On Board the MV Sarfaq Ittuk

Sailing south along the Greenlandic West coast.

09.00-11.00 Call at Sisimiut incl. city tour of Sisimiut.

21.15-22.30 Short stop in Maniitsoq.

Included meals: None

 
Day 7     Nuuk
On Board the MV Sarfaq Ittuk

Sailing south along the Greenlandic West coast.

07.30-13.00 Call at Nuuk incl. special Arctic Adventure city tour of Nuuk.

Included meals: None

 
Day 8     Narsaq
Accommodation: Narsarsuaq Hotel

Sailing in the South Greenland Archipelago.

06:00-06:30: Short stop in Paamiut.

21:30: Arrival to Narsaq.

Meet and greet by Arctic Adventure guide. Transfer to the hotel for check-in

 
Day 9     Narsaq - Copenhagen
Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Short guided city tour of Narsaq and debriefing with Arctic Adventure guide.

Today you will fly back to Copenhagen around midday - but first you will travel to Narsarsuaq Airport by helicopter! Flying in low altitude over the magnificent Arctic landscape, this is a memorable way to end your trip!

NB! on certain days, if there is no helicopter availability, the transfer Narsaq-Narsarsuaq will be by boat!

 
Price Includes
Airfare Per Itinerary
2 Dinners at Hotel Arctic
Transfers Per Itinerary
Hotel Accommodation As in Itinerary With Daily Breakfast
Accommodations in Select Cabin Category
Daily Breakfast
Price Does Not Include
 Optional Excursions
 Meals Onboard
 Arctic Adventure Guide During Cruise
 Travel Insurance
ARC-1269
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