Tour In The Footsteps Of The Explorer Erik The Red

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Extensive scientifically based lecture program on board Sturdy hiking boots (on loan)

Flights

Scheduled flight from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq (or vice versa) with Air Iceland or other airline in economy class

Meals

Meals: 10×F, 9×M, 10×A

Transport

all transfers according to the program all shore excursions, hikes, dinghy trips according to program depending on weather and ice conditions

Guide

English speaking expedition team

Accommodation

10 nights: ship in booked cabin category

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Insurance

Optional

Others

PCR or rapid antigen tests required, if any. Arrival/departure meals and drinks not mentioned optional activities travel insurance services on board possible fuel surcharge tips Personal

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Day 1 Embarkation In Kangerlussuaq 1×A
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Embarkation In Kangerlussuaq 1×A

Individual arrival to Kangerlussuaq. The town is a former US Air Force base and Greenland’s most important airfield. With 190 kilometers of magnificent scenery, the Kangerlussuaq Fjord (Søndre Strømfjord) is one of the longest fjords in the world, with Kangerlussuaq at its end. Optional excursion before embarkation to the Greenland Ice Sheet. You will begin your adventure with a passage of the dramatic fjord and crossing of the Arctic Circle. Overnight stay on board.
Day 2 Sisimiut - Greenland’S Second Largest City 1×(B/M/A)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Sisimiut - Greenland’S Second Largest City 1×(B/M/A)

You will reach the colorful city of Sisimiut (5400 inhabitants), an expression of modern Greenland and the second largest city in the country. On your city tour you will see the historic colonial quarter with 18th century town houses as well as the museum and the beautiful church. In the afternoon the journey continues north. Towards evening you will pass the Sisimiut-Isortuat fjord and the settlements of Attu, Ikerasaarsuk and Kangaatsiaq. During the light night you will enter the southern waters of the world famous Disko Bay. The ship sets course for Disko Island, known for its characteristic layered cliffs up to 1000 meters high. Enjoy the sight of the icebergs in Disko Bay, which feed from the Ilulissat Icefjord. Overnight stay on board.
Day 3 Qeqertarsuaq On Disko Island - Eqip Sermia Glacier 1×(B/M/A)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Qeqertarsuaq On Disko Island - Eqip Sermia Glacier 1×(B/M/A)

Your next shore leave will be at the southern tip of Disko Island, where the Ocean Atlantic will anchor in a protected natural harbor. Qeqertarsuaq has a long history and was once one of the country’s most important economic centers. During your visit, you will stroll through the town and visit the distinctive octagonal church and local community center. Here, a traditional Greenlandic "kaffemik" is held, a social gathering with coffee, cake and traditional dancing and music. Towards the end of the day you will set course for the huge Eqip Sermia glacier. This lies about 50 nautical miles north of Ilulissat and is known for its breathtaking beauty. You will cruise as close as possible to the ice edge, but at a safe distance from calving glaciers and sometimes violent waves. Overnight stay on board.
Day 4 In The Ilulissat Icefjord (Unesco) 1×(B/M/A)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

In The Ilulissat Icefjord (Unesco) 1×(B/M/A)

Ilulissat simply means icebergs and the place is known as the capital of the same. The gigantic icebergs in the sea of Disko Bay originate from an ice fjord just half an hour’s walk south of Ilulissat. These impressive frozen structures are "born" from the huge Sermeq-Kujalleq glacier about 70 km away in the fjord. All of its peculiarities, together with the unforgettable landscape of the fjord, have

secured the Icefjord a place on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Ilulissat today is the third largest town in Greenland with more than 4500 inhabitants. On this day you have the opportunity to hike along the bay, join a boat trip to the ice fjord (optional) or even book a helicopter flight over the ice fjord (optional). Overnight stay on board.
Day 5 A Day At Sea 1×(F/M/A)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

A Day At Sea 1×(F/M/A)

As you sail along, the expedition team will enhance your knowledge of the Arctic. The day at sea offers numerous opportunities to attend lectures, watch a documentary film, or relax on deck. Always have your binoculars ready for minke and humpback whale sightings, as well as the seabirds that accompany your passage for long stretches. Overnight stays on board.
Day 6 In The Capital Nuuk 1×(F/M/A)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

In The Capital Nuuk 1×(F/M/A)

In the morning you will reach Nuuk and when entering the fjord you have a good chance to observe humpback whales. Nuuk is the capital of Greenland and with 17000 inhabitants and one third of the country’s population, a real ’metropolis’. The recent history of Greenland began in 1721, when the missionary Hans Egede established a permanent colony and trading station near Nuuk. In 1979, the parliament was established in Nuuk and the city was finally recognized as the country’s capital. In the afternoon, depart Nuuk and continue your journey south. Overnight stay on board.
Day 7 Qassiarsuk And The History Of Erik The Red 1×(B/M/A)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Qassiarsuk And The History Of Erik The Red 1×(B/M/A)

Early in the morning you will enter Eriksfjord and your ship will drop anchor off Qassiarsuk. This historically very important place is located at the spot where Erik the Red landed in Greenland around 985. He founded the settlement of Brattahlíð here, where Greenland’s first church was also built. From Brattahlíð, Erik’s son Leif Eriksson went west around 1000 AD and discovered Baffin Island and the coast of Labrador and Newfoundland. After your visit to Brattahlid you will leave Eriksfjord. Overnight stay on board.
Day 8 In Prince Christian Sound 1×(F/M/A)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

In Prince Christian Sound 1×(F/M/A)

Cape Farvel or Cape Farewell is not only known as the southernmost point of Greenland, but also for its notorious, albeit seasonal, gale force winds. You’ll deliberately take the much more comfortable yet spectacular route, which takes you through the inner passage of Prince Christian Sound. This 60 km waterway stretches from the settlement of Aapilattoq in the heart of the fjord landscape of southwest Greenland to the Atlantic Ocean in the east. Overnight stay on board.
Day 9 Skjoldungen - Fjords, Glaciers And Settlement Remains 1×(F/M/A)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Skjoldungen - Fjords, Glaciers And Settlement Remains 1×(F/M/A)

Skjoldungen Island is without doubt one of the most beautiful areas of East Greenland. Located at 63° North, the island is surrounded by narrow, steep fjords and glaciers. Nevertheless, you will experience a more lush landscape and a milder climate than you would expect. Skjoldungen is also the name of an abandoned settlement, up to 100 people lived here until 1965, some houses are preserved. You will continue your journey to Dronning Marie Dal in the northwest of Skjoldungen for a closer look at the interesting flora. Overnight stay on board.
Day 10 A Day At Sea 1×(F/M/A)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

A Day At Sea 1×(F/M/A)

The day at sea offers numerous opportunities to attend lectures, watch a documentary film or relax on deck. The lecturers on board will give inspiring and enriching presentations about Iceland and Greenland’s history, nature, wildlife and climate. In the evening, toast this great voyage with the captain. Overnight stay on board.
Day 11 Disembarkation Reykjavik 1×F
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Disembarkation Reykjavik 1×F

The adventure ends in the port of Reykjavik. After breakfast disembarkation and individual departure or onward journey.
Day 12 Day 12: Disembarkation In Kangerlussuaq
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Disembarkation In Kangerlussuaq

Kangerlussuaq is a former US Air Force base and Greenland’s most important airfield. With 190 kilometers of magnificent scenery, the Kangerlussuaq Fjord (Søndre Strømfjord) is one of the longest fjords in the world, with Kangerlussuaq at its end. Disembarkation in the morning and individual journey home.

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In The Footsteps Of The Explorer Erik The Red

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Itinerary of your trip In The Footsteps Of The Explorer Erik The Red

Embarkation In Kangerlussuaq 1×A

Sisimiut - Greenland’S Second Largest City 1×(B/M/A)

Qeqertarsuaq On Disko Island - Eqip Sermia Glacier 1×(B/M/A)

In The Ilulissat Icefjord (Unesco) 1×(B/M/A)

A Day At Sea 1×(F/M/A)

In The Capital Nuuk 1×(F/M/A)

Qassiarsuk And The History Of Erik The Red 1×(B/M/A)

In Prince Christian Sound 1×(F/M/A)

Skjoldungen - Fjords, Glaciers And Settlement Remains 1×(F/M/A)

A Day At Sea 1×(F/M/A)

Disembarkation Reykjavik 1×F

Day 12: Disembarkation In Kangerlussuaq

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