NARSARSUAQ &
NARSAQ 2005
 SOUTH
GREENLAND - 6 days
from Copenhagen
Fridays
Jun 17 - Aug 26
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 in 2005 (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 &
NARSAQ
The perfect tour of Narsarsuaq and
Narsaq in South Greenland along
with Arctic nature
and Viking history.
Guaranteed
departures
from Copenhagen
Every Friday:
First dep.: Jun 17
Last dep.: Aug 26
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.
Narsaq - A small colorful town
with an interesting museum area around the old harbour. Many walking
possibilities to the Viking ruins at Dyrnæs and to points of great
geological interest. Narsaq is also a perfect place to experience the
everyday life in a small Greenlandic town.
Destination guides - Your guides are
on-hand in Narsarsuaq and Narsaq to assist.
Greenland Panorama - Narsarsuaq and Narsaq offer the
most varied excursion programs in Greenland: Iceberg & Glacier Cruises,
the Inland Ice Cap, Viking Ruins, tiny settlements and Greenland towns.
TOUR B6:
FRI COPENHAGEN - NARSARSUAQ -
NARSAQ
Morning flight on Air Greenland from Copenhagen to Narsarsuaq with lunch
onboard. Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to the harbor and
continue on by boat to Narsaq and taken to the Hotel Perlen or Hotel
Narsaq. Information meeting, dinner at the Restaurant Klara and overnight
at the hotel.
SAT NARSAQ
Breakfast at hotel.
Many optional excursions are available during your stay. Please see list
following.
Dinner at the Restaurant Klara.
SUN NARSAQ
Breakfast at the hotel. There are many optional excursions available.
Dinner at the Restaurant Klara.
MON
NARSAQ - NARSARSUAQ
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by boat back to Narsarsuaq and Hotel
Narsarsuaq. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
TUE
NARSARSUAQ
Breakfast at the hotel. There are many optional excursions available.
Dinner at the hotel
WED NARSARSUAQ - COPENHAGEN
Transfer to airport for afternoon departure on Air Greenland. Lunch
onboard. Evening arrival in Copenhagen.
From:
$ 2750 per person double
$ 470 single supplement
INCLUDES:
- Air Copenhagen - Greenland -
Copenhagen
- Transfers in Greenland
- 5 nights at Hotel with private facilities
- Destination Guides
- 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
EXCURSIONS IN NARSAQ:
City walk Narsaq
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
Dyrnæs Peninsula hike w/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
Dyrnæs 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
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