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West Greenland Ski and Sail Cruise

Nuuk to Maniitsoq

Days / 2 locations in Greenland

Alpine peaks of West Greenland. Explore the West of Greenland on your mountain ski's or snowshoes and spot wildlife aboard sailing vessel "Rembrandt van Rijn" or from the Greenland shores

This is a voyage for experienced ski mountaineers who climb snow covered alpine mountains and ski downhill. Non-skiers may explore the valleys and lower peaks on snowshoes. From the ship we all will have the opportunity to see wildlife at sea and on shore. At night, when there is open sky we may be able to admire the Aurora borealis (Northern Lights)

Itinerary

 
Day 1     Kangerlussuaq - Maniitsoq
On Board the S/V Rembrandt van Rijn
Meals: Dinner

We arrive in Maniitsoq from Kangerdlussuaq by chartered plane (flight not included in the voyage cost). The town is nestled on an island at the mouth of a fjord surrounded by peaks above 2000 m. The port of Maniitsoq is ice free from late spring to early winter. It is a community where fishing and hunting form the backbone of the economy. There is a museum which portrays regional history and culture. Sperm Whale frequently surface in the waters near town.

 
Day 2     Maniitsoq
On Board the S/V Rembrandt van Rijn
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

HAMBORGERLAND

East of Hamborgerland we reach the fantastic landscapes of the Sermilinguaq Fjord. The Maniitsoq area offers the most rugged scenery and mountain tops are flanked by impressive glaciers. The snowshoe hikers will explore the lower slopes and viewpoints. We continue sailing North.

 
Days 3 - 5     Maniitsoq
On Board the S/V Rembrandt van Rijn
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

ETERNITY FJORD & TAATERAT GLACIER

We spend quality time in the Evighedsfjorden (Eternity Fjord) and Kangerdluarssuat fjord. The skiers climb a 1000 m peak at the interior of Taaterat Glacier. The glacier itself comes all the way down to sea level. The snowshoe walkers choose one of the many hikes in the area, for instance near the Sermitsiaq glacier. The other days we aim for other high alpine peaks in the region. The view across Eternity Fjord from top of the mountains is magnificent. The Northern slopes of the mountains surrounding the Kangerdluarssuat fjord north of Kangaamiut will offer promising ski outings. The snowshoe walkers opt for an easy route whilst the ski mountaineers scale higher peaks and pick a downhill run. Once skiers and snowshoe walkers reassemble back on the ship we will sail through this beautiful alpine scenery and enjoy evening in relaxed atmosphere onboard.

 
Day 6     Maniitsoq
On Board the S/V Rembrandt van Rijn
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

SKI'S & SNOWSHOES

The slopes of the mountains surrounding Kangerluarsuat are attractive for skiers and snowshoe walkers. The snow conditions govern our best options for the day. We will spend the night North of Hamborgarland

 
Day 7     Maniitsoq
On Board the S/V Rembrandt van Rijn
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

SERMERSUUT

At the North side of Sermersuut (Hamborgerland) we ski for the last time into the glaciated interior of this beautiful and unique wilderness. North facing slopes become our playground for alpine descents. Snowshoe walkers will enjoy a coastal walk to a viewpoint. In the evening we will depart towards Maniitsoq and enjoy the evening hours at sea.

 
Day 8     Maniitsoq - Kangerlussuaq
On Board the S/V Rembrandt van Rijn
Meals: Breakfast

We disembark in Maniitsoq. We board the charter plane from Maniitsoq to Kangerdlussuaq, and onward scheduled flight to Copenhagen (flights not included in the voyage cost).

 
Price Includes
Airfare Per Itinerary
Comprehensive Pre-Departure Material
Tax and Port Charges
Transfers and Luggage Handling
Conferences and Shipboard Entertainment
Shore Excursions
All Meals
Accommodations in Select Cabin Category
OCE-1269
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