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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 in outside cabins with private facilities.

Ilulissat

Town of the giant icebergs and home of the UNESCO designated Ilulissat Ice Fiord. This is the third largest town in Greenland and a really big city where modern life meets old fashion life style, all surrounded by amazing nature. Here, ice is the main theme; get close to the icy giants covered in the rays of the midnight sun on an amazing Ice Fiord cruise, 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 provide for the living.

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 rough Arctic nature and reach the green and fertile South Greenland. We sail in open waters and in narrow straits, so close that you can almost touch the mountains. Along the way the ship calls at the major towns and at a few 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 often seen.

Qaqortoq

Qaqortoq is the biggest town in South Greenland.

Situated near the big lake "Storesøen" with rising mountains in the outback of the city. Old colony houses show the history of the town, while new big modern houses rises up along the cliff wall, all with splendid views over the open sea. A real town of contrasts.

Itinerary

Air Iceland noon flight from Reykjavik Domestic Airport to Ilulissat.

Meet & greet by an Arctic Adventure guide.

Transfer to the hotel for check-in, information meeting including details for the upcoming ship voyage and guided City walk.

Optional excursions during stay in Ilulissat:

•The Icebergs of Sermermiut

•Hunter's Settlement - Rodebay

•Midnight Cruise to the Ice Fiord

•Helicopter De Luxe to Iulissat Icefiord

•Hunter's Settlement - Ilimanaq

•Home Visit

•The calving glacier Eqi and Inuit Settlement Ataa

•Fishing tour

•Feeding the dogs

•Whale Safari

•Sightseeing flight over Ilulissat Ice fiord

•Ice fiord photo sightseeing

Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure in Ilulissat until afternoon transfer at 15:30 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.

Sailing south along the Greenlandic West Coast.

09.00-11.00 Call at Sisimiut incl. special Arctic Adventure City tour of Sisimiut

21.15-22.30 Short stop in Maniitsoq.

Sailing south along the Greenlandic West Coast.

07.30-13.00 Call at Nuuk 06.30-09.00 Call at Nuuk incl. special Arctic Adventure City tour of Nuuk.

Sailing in the South Greenland Archipelago.

06.00-06,30 Short stop in Paamiut.

21:30 Short stop in Narsaq

24:00 Arrival to Qaqortoq. Meet & greet by an Arctic Adventure guide. Transfer to the hotel for check-in and information meeting.

Breakfast at hotel. Short city tour of Qaqortoq. Optional excursions during stay in Qaqortoq:

•Hike around Storesøen

•Hvalsey Church Ruin

•Hot springs of Uunartoq

•Boat excursion to Inland Ice Cap

Breakfast at hotel.

Day for leisure and optional excursions in Qaqortoq.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to Qaqortoq pier and by boat through Eric's Fiord to Narsarsuaq. Transfer from Narsarsuaq pier to the airport.

Air Iceland afternoon flight from Narsarsuaq to Reykjavik Domestic Airport.