 NARSARSUAQ
- NATURE & HISTORY
SOUTH GREENLAND - 5 days
from Iceland
Fridays Jun
30 - Sep
2006
SOUTH GREENLAND
For most people visiting South Greenland, the
adventure begins at Narsarsuaq Airport which has flight connections to
Denmark, Iceland and the rest of Greenland. During the summer, South
Greenland lives up to its name of “green land”. Because of the mild
climate, the economic life is very different from the rest of Greenland
with sheep farming and agriculture playing a major part. You can see
isolated sheep farms some of which can only be reached by boat. But South
Greenland is not just known for its fertility, mountains and flowers but
also for its glaciers, icebergs in all shapes and colors and fantastic
views of the Northern Lights from the end of August. Field ice is a
remarkable phenomenon of South Greenland. It is formed in the Arctic Ocean
north of Greenland and carried down and around the southern cape and into
South Greenland’s bays and fjords. The ice brings seals and seal hunting
and fishing are other occupations in the area. Narsarsuaq is the center of
various excursions and Narsaq is the pearl of the area. They are the two
of the three sizeable towns in South Greenland and are separated by a
short boat ride. South Greenland is the most accessible and most traveled
to point in Greenland. All tours start and end in Reykjavik, Iceland and
again there is air service from Iceland in 2006. There are also tours from
Copenhagen (see Greenland from Denmark tours).
There are many local excursions to choose from in
South 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 two-hour time difference
between Iceland and Greenland. The flight time between Reykjavik and
Narsarsuaq is about 2.0 hours.
NARSARSUAQ -
NATURE AND HISTORY
The perfect weekend departure tour of
Narsarsuaq in South
Greenland. Narsarsuaq, the center of excursions in South Greenland
along with the Arctic nature and
Viking history.
Guaranteed
departures
from Reykjavik
Fridays
Jun 30 - Sep
Narsarsuaq
- This is the area which Eric the Red found to be the best place to settle
and where he found inspiration to name the new land: Greenland.
Hotel Narsarsuaq - is the biggest and best
hotel in South Greenland. It is a modern tourist class hotel offering a
good restaurant with a panoramic view over the nearby fjord, cafeteria,
bar & a souvenir shop. We offer rooms with private facilities.
Destination guides - Your guides are
on-hand in Narsarsuaq to assist.
Greenland Panorama - Narsarsuaq offers the most
varied excursion programs in Greenland: Iceberg & Glacier Cruises, the
Inland Ice Cap, Viking Ruins, tiny settlements and Greenland towns.
TOUR E5R:
FRI REYKJAVIK - NARSARSUAQ
Afternoon
flight on Air Iceland from Reykjavik to Narsarsuaq with light lunch
onboard. Upon arrival, you are met and taken to the Hotel Narsarsuaq.
Information meeting and overnight at the hotel.
SAT NARSARSUAQ
Breakfast at hotel.
Many optional excursions are available during your stay. Please see list
following.
SUN/MON NARSARSUAQ
Breakfast at the hotel. There are many optional excursions available.
TUE NARSARSUAQ - REYKJAVIK
Transfer to airport for afternoon departure on Air Iceland with light
lunch onboard. Evening arrival in Reykjavik.
Prices From:
$ 1705 per person double
$ 305 single supplement
INCLUDES:
- Air Reykjavik - Greenland -
Reykjavik
- Transfers in Greenland
- 4 nights at Hotel with private facilities
- Destination Guide
- Daily Breakfast
- Tax and Service Charges
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
Please note: This excursion is only operated on ad hoc
basis: When helicopter capacity is available and when minimum 15
participants.
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.
Please note: This excursion is only to be booked at "seat-available-basis"
maximum 24 hours prior to departure!
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
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