GREENLAND TOUR

FROM SOUTH TO NORTH

11 days

Narsaq, Narsarsuaq & Ilulissat, the town of the Icebergs
Combined with Nuuk & Kangerlussaq

Monday Departures July thru August
2006

WEST GREENLAND

About half of Greenland’s 55,000 inhabitants live in the large towns along the west coast. Enormous fjord systems and skerries are typical of the whole region with the Gulf Stream keeping the seas from freezing over allowing opportunities for boat trips with a good chance of seeing seals and whales. Kangerlussuaq (Sondre Stromfjord) is the main airport of the region having regularly scheduled service from Denmark as well as connections to other areas in West Greenland. It is the best area to see the Arctic wild life as well as the Greenland Ice Cap. It is also a main embarkation and disembarkation point for passengers traveling on Greenland’s “Coastal Steamer”. There is quite a fascination in the mixture of the old and new that now has become part of Greenland’s landscape. A short air flight further north of the Arctic Circle from Kangerlussuaq is the town of Ilulissat (Jakobshavn) known for its gigantic icebergs, fast moving glaciers and its location on Disko Bay. This area is also very historic with isolated settlements dating from 1734 which can still be visited today. There are not many animals in this area but bird and fish abound. Mainly because of the unpredictability of the weather and the short span of light days, the touring season to West Greenland is shorter than that of other parts of Greenland. All tours only start and end in Copenhagen, Denmark.

There are many local excursions to choose from in West Greenland. Please see the list following the tour. These excursions can only be ordered and paid for during your stay and operate based on weather and capacity restrictions. Your “Destination Guides” are on hand to assist you at your hotel with information on the excursions.

Please note there is a four-hour time difference between Denmark and Greenland. The flight time between Copenhagen and Narsarsuaq is about 5 hours.

This is the Grand tour of Greenland:
- Beautiful and fertile South Greenland: Narsarsuaq & Narsaq
- the Capital of Nuuk
- the Town of the Icebergs, Ilulissat
- the Wild Life Area around Kangerlussuaq

Guaranteed departures from Copenhagen/2006

Every Monday: July - August

-Ilulissat - the Town of the Icebergs: We offer daily optional excursions which means good possibilities to get familiar with a modern Greenland town north of the Polar Circle:

- Gigantic Icebergs: Gigantic Icebergs are situated in the fjord right outside the town and experienced at close range on our Sermermiut excursion as well as on our Midnight Cruises.

- Isolated Settlements: On boat excursions we sail to exotic and isolated tiny settlements, where "the old world" and the everyday life of the Greenlandic hunters are still to be experienced.

- Home Visit: Get in contact with the local population and learn more about their everyday life while enjoying the traditional "Coffee-Mik" at a private house.

- Helicopter Sightseeing: While in Ilulissat we will also try to organize a helicopter sightseeing to the Ilulissat Glacier. Please note that this excursion is depending upon availability of helicopter.

South Greenland: Historic sites from the Viking Age, the Inland Ice Cap, fertile mountains with sheep farms, deep blue fiords with multi-coloured icebergs, calving glaciers - and everything within short range from our hotel.

Narsaq - a small provincial town with an interesting museum area around the old harbor. Many walking possibilities to the Viking ruins at Dyrnaes and to points of great geological interest.

The Greenland Capital, Nuuk: A modern town in the Arctic, the centre of Greenland administration and the site of the famous Greenland National Museum.

Ilulissat: Town of the Icebergs and the most modern town in the Disko Bay area – still man is outnumbered by the huskies and traces of 4000 years old inuit settlements are still are to be found. Furthermore small and isolated settlements where the local population still are depending upon hunting and fishing are to be found close to the town - not to forget the Ilulissat Ice fiord and its gigantic icebergs.

Kangerlussuaq: The wildlife area where a short stopover makes it possible to join an arctic safari and experience musk oxen & reindeer.

Accommodation: In Ilulissat whenever possible, we offer the Hotel Arctic located at the outskirts of the town with the most beautiful view towards the fjord and the gigantic Icebergs - at Hotel Arctic we furthermore are able to offer superior rooms, all brand new and with a guaranteed fjord view! Hotel Narsarsuaq is the biggest and best hotel in South Greenland.

Destination Guides: We offer Destination Guides in Narsarsuaq, Kangerlussuaq and Ilulissat. Local guides are in Narsaq and Nuuk.

ITINERARY:

MON      COPENHAGEN - NARSARSUAQ - NARSAQ
Morning departure on Air Greenland from Copenhagen to Narsarsuaq with lunch onboard. Upon arrival, you are met and taken to the pier for transfer by Coastal Steamer to Narsaq where you are transferred to the Hotel Narsaq or Hotel Perlen for check-in. Optional excursion available.

TUE     NARSAQ
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day for optional excursions.

WED     NARSAQ - NARSARSUAQ
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the heliport for scenic helicopter ride to Narsarsuaq. Free day for optional excursions.

THU     NARSARSUAQ
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day for optional excursions.

FRI      NARSARSUAQ - NUUK
After breakfast and leisure time, flight to Nuuk. On arrival transfer combined with city tour of Nuuk including the National Museum. Overnight at Hotel Hans Egede.

SAT     NUUK - ILULISSAT
Breakfast at the hotel and then transfer to the airport. Flight from Nuuk to Ilulissat. On arrival, transfer to the Hotel Arctic.

SUN/MON/TUE      ILULISSAT
Breakfast at the hotel. Free days for optional excursions.

WED ILULISSAT - KANGERLUSSUAQ
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for Air Greenland flight to Kangerlussuaq and check-in at Hotel Kangerlussuaq. Optional excursion available.

THU       KANGERLUSSUAQ - COPENHAGEN
Breakfast and dinner at the hotel. To the airport for Air Greenland mid day flight to Copenhagen with lunch on board. Evening arrival in Copenhagen.

From:
$ 5855 per person double
$   965 single supplement

(Fuel surcharges are extra and not included in price)

INCLUDES:
- Air Copenhagen - Greenland - Copenhagen
- Transfers/transportation in Greenland
- 11 nights at Hotel
- Destination/local Guides
- Daily Breakfast
- Excursions and lunches as mentioned
- Tax and Service Charges

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS IN NARSAQ:

CITY WALK
The guide tells the history of the town and about the everyday life in Greenland that in many ways is different to elsewhere in the world. We make a stop in the old Kayak Harbor where the local people still bring in fish and seals with their small boats and we visit the little market where the catch is sold, the church, the museum and the local skin factory. A tour where we try to give an all round understanding of the conditions of living in Greenland. Duration: 6 hours (approx.) Price: DKK 350 including lunch

BY BOAT TO THE INLAND ICECAP
We sail across the ice filled Bredefiord to reach the Inland ice Cap. Here we go ashore on an island emerging from the edge of the ice cap at the twin glaciers; here we can walk up and touch the Inland Ice Cap. Packed lunch will be enjoyed in this amazing place. Before heading back towards Narsaq we sail into a bay with bird cliffs and a big waterfall.
Duration: 4 hours (approx.) Price: DKK 1000 including lunch

DYRANES PENINSULA HIKE WITH LUNCH
Easy hike in the Arctic Nature passing Norse Ruins, Eskimo
graves and with many beautiful views.
Duration: 6 hours (approx.) Price: DKK 350 including lunch

DYRANES PENINSULA SHORT HIKE
Easy hike in the Arctic Nature passing Norse Ruins, Eskimo graves and with many beautiful views.
Duration: 3 hours (approx.) Price: DKK 250

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS IN NARSARSUAQ:

ERIC THE RED”S VIKING RUINS:
We cross Eric's Fiord by boat and go ashore at the sheep breeding settlement Qassiarsuk, situated on the very spot where Eric the Red in year 985 settled and named his farm "Brattahlid". We visit the ruins of Eric's Farm and some nearby Eskimo ruins.
Duration: 3 hours (approx.) price per person: DKK 450

THE VILLAGE OF IGALIKU
By boat through the ice filled Eric's Fiord to Itilleq where we go ashore next to some of the biggest agricultural fields in South Greenland. We walk 6 km (transportation can be arranged at surcharge) to Igaliku - a beautiful village where the ruins of the Vikings' Cathedral and the Bishop's Farm are situated. After lunch in a small cafeteria we walk through the village back to Itilleq and by boat to Narsarsuaq.
Duration: 9 hours (approx.) price per person: DKK 900 Including lunch

QOOROQ ICEFJORD
The Greenland Ice Cap is "producing" 250 mill. tons of icebergs every summer and their last journey begins when they break off the glaciers. One of these glaciers is the Qooroq Glacier. We cruise between the icebergs, towards the glacier and at location by the choice of the captain, we stop the engine and let the boat silently drift in these beautiful surroundings.
Duration: 3 hours (approx.) price per person: DKK 475 Including refreshment.

HIKING TO THE ICE CAP
This excursion demands that participants are able to walk at least 6 km in mountain terrain. We go by bus as far as the road leads and continue by foot through the "Flower Valley" where the colorful sub arctic flora can be experienced. Lunch at the top of a 300 m high mountain from where we have a fantastic view over the glacier and the Ice Cap. For participants in good physical shape it will be possible to walk down and touch the Ice Cap.
Duration: 8 hours (approx.) price per person: DKK 400 Including lunch.

BY HELICOPTER TO THE ICE CAP
We cross the Johan Dahls Land by helicopter to Lake Nordbo (680 m a.s.). A ground stop makes it possible to leave the helicopter and enjoy the fantastic scenery: The beautiful Lake Nordbo surrounded by mountains and a huge glacier wall on one side. Rising up from the glacier is the Ice Cap. Alternative routing depending on the weather.
Duration: 1 hours (approx.) price per person: DKK 1450

ALLUITSUP PAA BY HELICOPTER
By helicopter cruising in low altitude over the South Greenland inlet system to the cosy fishing village Alluitsup Paa. Guided walk through the colorful village, which in many ways is reminding about villages in the Disko Bay area. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Duration: 8 hours (approx.). price per person: DKK 1500 including lunch, soft drink, wine or beer.

NARSARSUQ
Guided drive through Narsarsuaq where the guide points out location of the different service facilities, explains about the daily life and the exciting history of the airport. Visit and entrance fee to the local museum also included.
Duration: 2 hours (approx.). price per person: DKK 100

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS IN ILULISSAT:

CITY WALK
(I1) During a walk through town the guide tells about the history of Ilulissat. We visit the old part of town and see the buildings from the very start of the Danish trading station, the busy fishing harbor, the old church and the museum. Lunch at a local restaurant.
Duration: 5 hours (approx.) price per person: DKK 325 Including lunch.

THE ICEBERGS OF SERMERMIUT
(I2) By bus as far as the road goes. A short walk to Sermermiut where traces from the 4 old Eskimo cultures still can be seen. Sermermiut is a fertile valley next to the Ice Fjord; here one can enjoy the flowers as well as the fantastic icebergs.
Duration: 4 hours (approx.) price per person: DKK 225 Including refreshment.

HUNTER’S SETTLEMENT
(I3) By boat to the small settlement Oqaitsut/Rodebay with a local population of approx. 80 persons totally depending upon fishing and hunting - a quite different world compared to the nearby town of Ilulissat. Guided walk through the village before we will enjoy lunch at the old trading station.
Duration: 7 hours (approx.) price per person: DKK 900 Including lunch.

MIDNIGHT CRUISE TO THE ICE FJORD
(I4) The midnight sun and the warm red colours reflecting in the gigantic icebergs is a fantastic sight. Cruise between the icebergs and enjoy a late Martini on "the real rocks"!
Duration: 3 hours (approx.) price per person: DKK 450

BY HELICOPTER TO THE ICE CAP
(I5) During the stay in Ilulissat the guide will try to arrange an excursion by helicopter to the Inland Ice Cap - including a ground stop where clients can leave the helicopter! During the flight we cruise in low altitude over the Ice Fjord and the Ilulissat Glacier which daily are producing approx. 20 million

Duration: 1 hour (approx.) price per person: DKK 1600

HOME VISIT
(I7) Visit a Greenland home, enjoy the "Coffee-Mik" (a cup of coffee which by tradition is served to all visitors) and learn about Greenland and its population.
Duration: 2 hour (approx.) price per person: DKK 175

EQIP-THE CALVING GLACIER
(I8) Eqip glacier is the only glacier in Ilulissat area where we often experience the glacier calving. We cruise in front of the 5 km wide glacier - enjoying our lunch - and hope for the unique sight of an iceberg "delivery" - so are also a lot of seabirds as they know by experience, that any calving from the glacier will result in a huge meal when the new iceberg is turning around in the water bringing a lot of sea animals to the surface.
Duration: 8 hour (approx.) price per person: DKK 1395 Including lunch.

OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS IN KANGERLUSSUAQ:

SIGHTSEEING KANGERLUSSUAQ
(K1) A tour by minibus where we show the location of all service facilities (such as swimming pool, bowling center, night club etc.) and where we tell the history of Kangerlussuaq. A visit to the museum is of course included.
Duration: 2 hours (approx.) price per person: DKK 250.

BY CAR TO THE ICE CAP
(K2) A tour by 4-wheel-drive cars through an arctic desert, along rivers, through old glacier valleys and over small mountains directly to the Inland Ice Cap.
Duration: 4-5 hours (approx.) price per person: DKK 500.

MUSK OXEN & REINDEER SAFARI
(K3) By minibuses to an area where we often see musk oxen and reindeer - the animals are wild but very often it is possible to get quite close and have good photo-shots. Visit to the Musk Oxen Visitor centre.
Duration: 3.5 hours (approx.) price per person: DKK 375

DINNER AT THE ROWING CLUB
(K5) Transfer from the hotel to Restaurant Rowing Club where you will be served a 3 course dinner in Nature surroundings. After dinner transfer back to the hotel. no guide on this excursion.
Price per person: DKK 250

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