NARSARSUAQ - NATURE & HISTORY 2006

SOUTH GREENLAND - 5 days
from Copenhagen

Mondays Jun 16 - Aug 31

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 Copenhagen, Denmark and again there is air service from Iceland (see Greenland from Iceland 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 four-hour time difference between Denmark and Greenland. The flight time between Copenhagen and Narsarsuaq is about 4.5 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 Copenhagen

Every Monday:

First dep.: Jun 16
Last dep.: Aug 31

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 E5:

MON COPENHAGEN - NARSARSUAQ
Morning flight on Air Greenland from Copenhagen to Narsarsuaq with lunch onboard. Upon arrival, you are met and taken to the Hotel Narsarsuaq. Information meeting and overnight at the hotel.

TUE NARSARSUAQ
Breakfast at hotel.
Many optional excursions are available during your stay. Please see list following.

WED/THU NARSARSUAQ
Breakfast at the hotel. There are many optional excursions available.

FRI NARSARSUAQ - COPENHAGEN
Transfer to airport for afternoon departure on Air Greenland. Lunch onboard. Evening arrival in Copenhagen.

From:
$ 1880 per person double
$ 320 single supplement

(Fuel surcharges are extra and not included in price)

INCLUDES:
- Air Copenhagen - Greenland - Copenhagen
- 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!

NARSARSUAQ
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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