Tour Greenland Encompassed - 11 Days | Visit Denmark, Iceland

Flights

Economy class flight from Copenhagen - Kangerlussuaq

Guide

Services of English-speaking guides at sites of interest All guided sightseeing and excursions as per itinerary

Meals

10 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 10 dinners

Transport

Cruise ship

Others

10 nights aboard the Ocean Albatros expedition cruise ship in a shared outside double cabin with private facilities Services of the ship captain and crew and an English-speaking expedition team Full board on the ship, afternoon snacks, free tea and coffee daily Special photo workshop and a digital visual journey to remember your trip Lectures from the expedition team onboard Taxes and port fees Welcome and farewell cocktails

Accommodation

11 nights aboard the Ocean Atlantic expedition cruise ship in a shared outside double cabin with private facilities

Not included:

Others

International flights and visa Tipping - an entirely personal gesture Any meals not onboard the ship & any drinks (excluding tea and coffee) Pre and post tour accommodation, plus any airport or port transfers Optional excursions

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Optional

The Icebergs of Sermermiut approx. USD $55 per person Rodebay Hunter’s Settlement approx. USD $200 per person Northern Lights Night Rider approx. USD $250 per person Snow Show Expedition approx. USD $115 per person Dog Sledge Adventure approx. USD $140 per person The Calving Eqi Glacier approx. USD $360 per person Fishing Tour approx. USD $180 per person Whale Safari approx. USD $175 per person Ice Fjord Photo Sightseeing prox. USD $250 per person Hike on the Cecily Trail approx. USD $140 per person

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Day 1 Day 1: Fly To Greenland
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Fly To Greenland

Copenhagen or Reykjavik - Kangerlussuaq (Greenland). In the afternoon, we board our chartered flights Copenhagen, Denmark or Reykjavik, Iceland bound for Kangerlussuaq in Greenland (both flight options are available, please contact us for more information). Upon arrival you will be transferred to the port. Arriving at the small port, we embark the Ocean Albatros expedition cruise ship. Enjoy a welcome cocktail and settle into your cabin as we make our way out of port and into the Kangerlussuaq Fjord to begin our Arctic adventure. Facilities aboard the Ocean Albatros include a spacious restaurant serving international cuisine, two bars, a comfortable lounge area, and a library. Relax in the sauna or work out in the gym. There is also a lecture theatre where you can learn more about this part of the world. All of your meals onboard are included, and you can enjoy free snacks, tea and coffee. From the top deck you can keep your eyes peeled for marine life and watch sea birds swooping and wheeling over the ship.
Day 2 Day 2: Exploring Sisimiut
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Exploring Sisimiut

Kangerlussuaq - Sisimiut. This morning we dock at Sisimiut, Greenland’s ’second city’. Enjoy a guided tour to highlights of the settlement including the historical colonial quarter, 18th century Blue Church and the oldest house in town. This dates back to 1756, when Count Johan Ludvig Holstein established a colony here, which he pompously named ’Holsteinsborg’. After our tour, we set sail, heading north towards Disko Bay. Cruising on magical fjords, we pass small villages and towns on the coast. Keep your eyes peeled from the observation deck in search of whales and dolphins. As we are now in the Arctic Circle, the nights will be bright, and you can spot gigantic icebergs from the nearby Ilulissat Icefjord floating by in the late evening sun.
Day 3 Day 3: Disko Island & Eqip Sermia Glacier
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Disko Island & Eqip Sermia Glacier

Sisimiut - Qeqertarsuaq - Eqip Sermia Glacier. Today we dock at the southern tip of Disko Island, in the natural harbour of Qeqertarsuaq. The town has a rich history, and was once an economic hub for the now-banned whaling industry. During our visit, we wander through town, taking in the octagonal church and a local community centre, where we join a traditional Greenlandic "kaffemik" - a friendly gathering of the locals with coffee, cake and traditional music. After a day of exploring Qeqertarsuaq, we set sail once again and head to the impressive Eqip Sermia Glacier, as far north as we will go on our trip. We’ll get as close as we can to this giant sheet of ice, wary of icebergs breaking off and crashing into the sea below.
Day 4 Day 4: Ilulissat
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Ilulissat

Eqip Sermia Glacier - Ilulissat. This morning we dock at Ilulissat, which literally translates to ’icebergs’ in Greenlandic. There’s an optional excursion to the UNESCO-listed Icefjord, where the enormous Sermeq Kujalleq Glacier calves icebergs at a rate of around 20 million tonnes per day. You may instead choose to take a helicopter ride over the Icefjord (book locally, subject to availability). Alternatively, you can explore Ilulissat, which is more than 250 years old. Approximately 4,500 people call the town home and it is a very welcoming and lively place to explore. Later in the day we leave Ilulissat behind and head out of Disko Bay to begin our return journey south.
Day 5 Day 5: Day At Sea
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Day At Sea

Today is spent cruising towards Nuuk. Listen to a fascinating lecture from the expedition team, watch a film about Arctic nature or head up to the observation deck to spot some wildlife yourself. Seabirds wheel over the deck and with a keen eye and a bit of luck, you may be able to see some of the 15 whale species that call Greenland home in the summer - including Humpbacks, Fin whales and Minke whales.
Day 6 Day 6: The Greenlandic Capital - Nuuk
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: The Greenlandic Capital - Nuuk

Ilulissat - Nuuk. This morning we enter the Nukk Fjord where we have another good chance to spot the gentle giants of the sea - Humpback whales frequent these waters in the summer. Docking at Nuuk, we have time to explore the historic capital of Greenland. Inhabited first by hardy hunter-gatherers, then by the Vikings, Norse and the Inuits, Nuuk has a rich history. Today the city is the largest settlement in Greenland by far, with a population of around 17,000. This makes it the most northern capital in the world. It is home to the Landsting (Parliament), the University of Greenland and the only shopping centre in Greenland. After exploring the city, we continue our journey south aboard Ocean Albatros.
Day 7 Day 7: South Greenland & Erik The Red
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: South Greenland & Erik The Red

Nuuk - Eriksfjord. Around lunch, we sail into Eriksfjord, which in Greenland is called Tunulliarfik. We throw anchor off Erik the Red’s Brattahlíd settlement, where the Qassiarssuk village is today. Here we see, among other things, a reconstruction of Tjodhildur’s church, which was the first church on the North American continent. There are also other ruins after the Norse people, which disappeared in the 1400s. Here one can really sense the path of history and wonder why the Norse people suddenly disappeared from Greenland. It was from Brattahlíd that Erik and Tjodhildur’s son Leif Eriksson sweet sail west and discovered Baffin Island, the Labrador coast and Newfoundland, before returning to South Greenland a few years later. Around lunch time we sail out of Eriksfjord close to Qooroq Isfjord.
Day 8 Day 8: Prins Christian Sund
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Prins Christian Sund

Eriksfjord - Prince Christian Sound. Reaching the southern tip of Greenland, we opt for a spectacular route through the Prince Christian Sound. This 60km long waterway is surrounded by steep mountainsides, interrupted only by the tiny village of Aappilattoq, population of around 100. There is also a now un-manned weather station along the route but mostly this area is a pristine wilderness, which makes for an amazing photo opportunity.
Day 9 Day 9: Skjoldungen Nature Hike
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Skjoldungen Nature Hike

Prince Christian Sound - Skjoldungen. Today’s journey begins with Dronning Marie Dal in the area’s northwestern corner to get a closer view of its interesting flora. Heading up the eastern coastline of Greenland, we make a landing on Skjoldungen, home to lush scenery, steep fjords and beautiful glaciers. The climate here is milder than one would expect and the conditions are perfect for a nature hike to take in some of the islands plants and animals. Hooded seals laze on the beaches and birds including the eider can be spotted. We will also see the abandoned village of Skjoldungen before departing Greenland aboard Ocean Albatros, as we begin to make our way back to Reykjavik.
Day 10 Day 10: Day At Sea, The Denmark Strait
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Day At Sea, The Denmark Strait

Spend your final full day aboard Ocean Albatros as we cross the Denmark Strait. Relax with a book in the library or listen to a lecture about Arctic wildlife or climatology. This evening we enjoy a farewell drink with the captain.
Day 11 Day 11: Reykjavik
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Reykjavik

Skjoldungen - Reykjavik (Iceland). Today we reach our final destination, Reykjavik. After a final breakfast onboard, our cruise comes to an end as you disembark.

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Greenland Encompassed - 11 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Greenland Encompassed - 11 Days

Day 1: Fly To Greenland

Day 2: Exploring Sisimiut

Day 3: Disko Island & Eqip Sermia Glacier

Day 4: Ilulissat

Day 5: Day At Sea

Day 6: The Greenlandic Capital - Nuuk

Day 7: South Greenland & Erik The Red

Day 8: Prins Christian Sund

Day 9: Skjoldungen Nature Hike

Day 10: Day At Sea, The Denmark Strait

Day 11: Reykjavik

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