16 days tour

Disko Bay โ€“ The Heart Of Greenland

Disko Bay โ€“ The Heart Of Greenland

This tour includes:

Transport

Expedition Cruise ship

Guide

English-speaking Expedition Team who organise and accompany activities on board and ashore

Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner including beverages* in restaurants Aune and Fredheim ร€ la carte restaurant Lindstrรธm included for suite guests

Accommodation

A stay in a cabin of your choice

Others

Complimentary tea and coffee Complimentary Wi-Fi on board Complimentary reusable water bottle Range of included activities

Not included:

Optional

Optional shore excursions with our local partners Optional small-group activities with our Expedition Team Optional treatments in the onboard wellness and spa area

Flights

International flights are not included

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Others

International Flights

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Itinerary of your trip Disko Bay โ€“ The Heart Of Greenland

  • Day 1 Day 1: Cosmopolitan Reykjavรญk
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Cosmopolitan Reykjavรญk

      Reykjavรญk is full of art, culture, and delightful history. It is definitely worth discovering, either before or after your cruise to Greenland. Stroll along Laugavegur, filled with boutiques and outdoor shops, or head to the architecturally striking Hallgrรญmskirkja church or the fascinating Reykjavรญk Art Museum. Why not book a Pre-Program with us? That way, you can discover the nearby waterfalls, hot springs, geysers, and national parks. At Reykjavรญk Harbor, MS Fridtjof Nansen awaits you. After collecting your complimentary expedition jacket, take time to settle into your cabin. Your adventure has begun.

  • Day 2 Day 2-3: Crossing The Denmark Strait
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2-3: Crossing The Denmark Strait

      We sail to Greenland across the Denmark Strait, the route taken by Erik the Red, supposedly the first European to have settled there. Relax and explore the stylish onboard facilities of our hybrid electricโ€“powered ship. Your Expedition Team will explain the protocols of respectfully visiting wildlife habitats and indigenous Arctic communities. In the Science Center, learn more about Greenlandโ€™s geology, or join one of our Citizen Science projects. Then hit the gym, swim in the infinity pool, book a treatment in the wellness area, or enjoy a delicious meal in one of our three onboard restaurants.

  • Day 3 Day 4: Culture And History In Qaqortoq
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Culture And History In Qaqortoq

      Our expedition cruise of Greenland begins in earnest in a town has been settled since prehistoric times. The colorful houses and lush scenery of Qaqortoq provide a beautiful backdrop for its rich culture. Explore the local museum, which includes rare Inuit artifacts, or enjoy lush scenery on a walk to a nearby lake. Join an optional excursion to meet friendly locals and hear their stories at a traditional kaffemik social gathering.

  • Day 4 Day 5: Explore Kvanefjord
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Explore Kvanefjord

      Experience the sublime fjords of Greenlandโ€™s west coast as we reach Kvanefjord in Sermersooq, meaning โ€™Place of Much Iceโ€™. Have your camera ready for glistening icebergs and semi-submerged glacial ice, which is pure white with undertones of crystalline blue. These sculpted ice blocks are some of Arctic natureโ€™s finest creations. Few people venture into this remote fjord, making it even more special to spend the day exploring here. The Expedition Team will select places to venture ashore, where you will enjoy beautiful scenery on a nature walk. You could also head out in boats to scout for wildlife.

  • Day 5 Day 6: Fascinating Maniitsoq
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Fascinating Maniitsoq

      Today our expedition cruise reaches Maniitsoq. Nicknamed the โ€™Venice of Greenlandโ€™ for its natural canals, the surrounding mountains deliver awe-inspiring views. You might even spot pods of humpback whales from shore. Once a regional hub for trading reindeer hides, people have lived here for 4,000 years. Discover figurines carved from walrus ivory, traditional Greenlandic costumes, and many works of art in the local museum. Maniitsoq has many hiking options with different viewpoints to discover. And donโ€™t miss the chance to chat to the townโ€™s welcoming locals.

  • Day 6 Day 7: Spectacular Sisimiut
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Spectacular Sisimiut

      We reach spectacularly situated Sisimiut, just 25 miles north of the Arctic Circle, where youโ€™ll experience the Midnight Sun at the height of summer. Old traditions are alive and well here, and you can learn more about the ancient Saqqaq artifacts in the local museum. If youโ€™re looking for a special souvenir, pick up a scarf, hat or mittens made of qiviut, the inner wool of a musk ox, said to be 10 times warmer than sheep wool. One of the best things youโ€™ll experience on your expedition cruise to Greenland with us is meeting the local communities in the places we exploreโ€”authentic interactions that make for fantastic memories.

  • Day 7 Day 8: Unesco-Listed Ilulissat Icefjord
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Unesco-Listed Ilulissat Icefjord

      Our expedition cruise reaches Disko Bay, a haven for whales and seals. The Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, regularly tops the list of things to see and do in Greenland. Today, youโ€™ll find out why. Enjoy breathtaking scenery as you walk to the ice fjord and the old Inuit settlement of Sermermiut. Marvel at giant icebergs floating past in the deep blue waters, as they take on different hues of white, grey, and blue. Even amateur photographers will return to the ship with enviable images. Back in pretty Ilulissat, enjoy a hot drink by the colorful houses along the water.

  • Day 8 Day 9: Go Wild In Vaigat Sound
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Go Wild In Vaigat Sound

      The rugged Vaigat Sound is our northernmost point. You may feel like the first person to explore it. We are at the hands of Mother Nature today and the Expedition Team will identify the best landing sites to explore. If possible, weโ€™ll take small boats (RIB) out for a shore landing or take an optional kayaking trip between icebergs. You may visit Camp Frieda, trek across the tundra, and get up close to a glacier and learn how it moves. Have your binoculars and camera ready as wildlife sightings in Disko Bay can include orcas and bowhead whales, as well as harp, hooded, bearded, and ringed seals.

  • Day 9 Day 10: Beguiling Evighedsfjord
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Beguiling Evighedsfjord

      Our expedition cruise now heads back south. Enjoy a day of exploration in the magical and imposing Evighedsfjord, near Kangerlussuaq. Until that day, we wonโ€™t have determined the exciting adventures that lie in store for you. The โ€™Fjord of Eternityโ€™ is fed by an ice cap that calves huge icebergs into its waters, 2,300 ft deep. It is surrounded by misty mountains with beautiful white ridges, punctuated by crystal-blue ice caves. Nature reigns here. The only settlements in this region are tiny fishing villages clinging to the shores. Like always, weโ€™ll be on the lookout for Arctic flora and wildlife, including whales and seabirds.

  • Day 10 Day 11: Nuuk, Greenlandโ€™S Capital
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Nuuk, Greenlandโ€™S Capital

      After several days exploring remote, idyllic icescapes, youโ€™ll cruise into Nuuk, Greenlandโ€™s colorful capital. It has a population of 18,000 people and a striking mix of old and new buildings. Compare the old buildings like the Hans Egede House and Nuuk Cathedral with the ultra-modern architecture of Greenlandโ€™s parliament building. Visit the national museum and gain fascinating insight into life here 500 years ago. See the six Qilakitsoq mummies, or join a long nature walk through Paradise Valley and around Mt. Lille Malene as part of an optional excursion.

  • Day 11 Day 12: Forgotten Town
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Forgotten Town

      As you wander around the abandoned ruins of this ghost town, itโ€™s hard to believe that Ivittuut, a former mining outpost, once played a pivotal role in the course of history. During World War II, the US secretly stationed troops here to prevent rare cryolite, used to make aluminum alloys, from falling into enemy hands. Supplies were instead shipped to the UK to manufacture aircraft that fought in the Battle of Britain. Here, you can walk among the areaโ€™s deserted buildings. In what was once the last Viking settlement in Greenland, the only inhabitants youโ€™re likely to see nowadays are musk oxen.

  • Day 12 Day 13: Prince Christian Sund
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Prince Christian Sund

      We aim to explore the incredible waters of Prince Christian Sound, stretching 60 miles long. Sharp-peaked granite mountains provide a stunning contrast to the bright white glaciers. Look out for calving icebergs and colorful houses in the village of Aappilattoq. Nature is abundant here. Keep an eye out for ringed and bearded seals resting on the ice and glaucous gulls and black guillemots soaring above. You may even spot minke and humpback whales. If sea ice prevents us from entering the sound, weโ€™ll head to the jagged Cape Farewell, the southernmost point of Greenland.

  • Day 13 Day 14-15: Reflections Of Greenland
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14-15: Reflections Of Greenland

      After exploring the ethereal beauty of western Greenland, we set our course back to Iceland. Enjoy two days at sea recapping highlights with the Expedition Team, learning about the delicate ecology of Greenland in the Science Center, and relaxing. Out on deck, you might spot seabirds or whales that like to follow our ship. Our onboard photographer will share tips to capture them in action. You can even count the whales you see for our Happywhale Citizen Science project. This might be the time to enjoy the panoramic sauna, the hot tubs on deck, or the heated pool. Why not book a treatment in our wellness area? You can also enjoy the company of fellow explorers over drinks in the Explorer Lounge &Bar.

  • Day 14 Day 16: Return To Reykjavรญk
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 16: Return To Reykjavรญk

      Your expedition cruise to Greenland will come full circle when you arrive back in Icelandโ€™s stylish capital in the early morning. If you want to discover more, join our optional Post-Program to the south of Iceland before you head home. Or simply extend your stay to enjoy more of Reykjavรญk and its surrounding geothermal attractions.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 6 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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