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- PRODUCT:
- GLGT-19
- DURATION:
- 5 Days / 4 Nights
- SEASON:
- 18 Jun - 13 Sep
- PRICE FROM:
- € 1535
- DEPARTURES:
- Tuesday
Introduction
South Greenland offers amazing contrasts, from the intense green landscapes and colourful villages to Viking ruins and the awe-inspiring beauty of glaciers spilling into the sea. Led by an experienced local guide, this 5-day group tour brings you up close to this region‘s most incredible features with various boating safaris through ice-filled fjords, scenic walks, and a thrilling 4x4 adventure to a remote Inuit settlement surrounded by giant icebergs. You‘ll also have free time for meeting the locals, exploring small towns, and optional activities like hiking or kayaking.
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to South Greenland
Depart from Reykjavik Domestic Airport for a three-hour flight to Narsarsuaq Airport in Greenland, where you are greeted and transferred to your hotel in Narsarsuaq. After settling in, the afternoon is free for you to partake in an optional excursion, such as kayaking or a scenic hike or mountain bike trip through the picturesque “Flower Valley” towards the ice sheet 9 km out of town. Spend the night in a double room with private facilities at Hotel Narsarsuaq.
Optional activities: Helicopter tour, hiking, mountain biking, or sea kayaking (kayaks and mountain bikes can be hired in Narsarsuaq).
Day 2: Brattahlid Viking Ruins and the "Bay of Icebergs"
Follow in the footsteps of the Vikings! Travel by motorboat from Narsarsuaq to the tiny village of Qassiarsuk for a visit to Brattahlíð, the remains of the settlement founded by the infamous Viking Erik the Red, the first documented Norse settler in Greenland in 982 A.D. Here, a knowledgeable local guide will show you around a replica of Erik’s farm and Thjodhild’s Church, now an open-air museum.
Afterwards, enjoy a tasty lunch at the Leif Eriksson Hostel, named after the great explorer and son of Erik the Red, who used this area as the starting point for his historic voyage to “Vinland” in North America around 1,000.
A.D. In the afternoon a thrilling 4x4 excursion brings you to Tasiusaq, known locally as the “Bay of Icebergs”, an isolated community of just seven people that earns its nickname from the Sermilik fjord, which is almost always full of icebergs from Eqaloruutsit glacier. Return to Narsarsuaq in the evening and spend another night at Hotel Narsarsuaq.
Optional activity: Kayak excursion at Tasiusaq.
Day 3: Free Time to Explore Narsaq
Travel by boat to Narsaq, the third most populated town in South Greenland with about 1,700 inhabitants. Here, you will have plenty of free time to visit the local market and handicraft shops along with the hunters harbour and the local museum.
Narsaq is also an excellent starting point for day tours and optional excursions into the surrounding areas, such as sea kayaking or hiking trips with impressive views over the town. Return to Narsarsuaq in the afternoon and spend another night at Hotel Narsarsuaq.
Optional activities: sea kayaking; Viking Tour; glacier walk; guided walking tour; Kaffemik with a Greenlandic family; guided hikes to Tasiigaaq, Qaqqarsuaq, or Kvanefjeld; or an ice climbing adventure.
Day 4: Qoorooq Icefjord and Igaliko*
In the morning, travel by boat to the small village of Itilleq followed by an easy hike across Kongevejen, or the “Path of the Kings”, towards charming Igaliku, a tiny Inuit settlement with around 40 people. Known as one of the most beautiful settlements in Greenland, Igaliko is also home to the ruins of Gardar, the archdiocese and religious capital during the Viking era. On the way back, enjoy spectacular views of the Qoorooq glacier as the boat sails through a maze of icebergs in the incredible Qoorooq Icefjord. Spend another night at Hotel Narsarsuaq.
Day 5: Goodbye Greenland
When the time has come to say farewell to this magnificent land, you are transferred from your hotel to the airport in Narsarsuaq for your departure flight to Reykjavík. If your flight is in the afternoon, you can squeeze in some last-minute souvenir shopping or a short optional excursion in the morning.
Optional activity: helicopter excursion or Qooroq Icefjord boat safari.
Please note: flights can also be arranged from Copenhagen, Denmark on departure and/or on return. For further information about tour origin and flights, please contact us.
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Detailed Information
Seasons
Seasons From 18 June - 13 September
Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Accommodation for this tour
Due to the limited selection of hotels in Greenland’s smaller towns, the accommodation for this tour includes a mixture of budget and comfort hotels. This means that some nights will be spent at more basic hotels with shared bathroom facilities while other nights will be spent in hotels with private bathrooms for each guest room. Regardless of the accommodation category, all hotels in our packages offer clean, comfortable private rooms and breakfast included in the price.
Booking
• Advanced booking of at least four weeks prior to departure is recommended due to the limited availability of airfare and accommodation in summer. Booking early allows us to better accommodate your desired arrangements.
• This tour can be customized to meet your needs, including additional nights in Reykjavik and/or Greenland on request. We can also arrange accommodation in Reykjavik or combine other Iceland packages with this tour.
• This tour originates in Iceland so it includes round-trip airfare to/from Reykjavik. If you prefer, flights can be arranged from Copenhagen, Denmark on departure and/or on return. For further information about tour origin and flights, please contact us.
Other
• Due to flight times between Greenland and Iceland (or Denmark), passengers may need to spend a night before departure and/or a night upon return in Reykjavik (or Copenhagen).
• The summer climate in Greenland is generally mild and dry with average temperatures of 5 -7° Celsius. However, Arctic conditions in Greenland can cause sudden weather changes so it is recommended to bring warm, weather-proof outerwear, thermal layers, and good walking boots. It is also ideal to bring a mosquito net or mosquito repellent and sunglasses.
• The itinerary can change without notice due to weather conditions.
• The currency in Greenland is Danish Krona (DKK). Credit cards are not widely accepted, thus we recommend bringing some Danish currency or a debit card (bank card) with a 4-digit PIN number for cash withdrawals at ATM machines.
• Travel insurance is highly recommended.
Important information about this escorted tour:
This escorted tour in South Greenland offers a unique experience, keeping the elements of adventure and discovery alive throughout the journey. It’s also important to keep in mind that in Greenland, nature rules. That’s why this itinerary has a certain amount of flexibility built in—it may be necessary for the local guides to make changes (often with short notice) in the order of the route or schedule of activities in order to adapt to local weather and sea conditions or other logistical issues. We believe this flexibility is the key to maximizing your experience of this amazing Arctic destination!
PRICES
The example prices in the tables below are listed as per person and in Euros (€/EUR). You can use our Currency Calculator to convert the price.
Your total package price will be determined by your preferred level of accommodation (e.g. budget, comfort, etc.) and number of travellers as well as by travel season (e.g. high, low, shoulder) and choice of rental car (Types A, B, C etc.) if applicable.
(See information about children's prices below price tables.)
Note: You can also check prices for your exact specifications by clicking "book now" and completing the first step.
EXAMPLE PRICES
Standard
| 1 Adult | 2 Adults | |
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| € 1795 | € 1535 |
Children
Children age 0-2: Please contact our travel consultant for children prices
Children age 3-11: Please contact our travel consultant for children prices
Children age 12+: Full Price
Included
- Round-trip airfare between Reykjavik (Iceland) and Narsarsuaq (Greenland)
- Transfers on arrival and on departure between the airport and hotel in Narsarsuaq
- Accommodation (mix of budget & comfort) for 4 nights; breakfast included
- Professional tour guide for 5 days as per the program (English speaking)
- All boat transfers and excursions as per the program
- Guided visit to Brattahlid
- Guided 4x4 tour to Tasiusaq
- Lunches in Qassiarsuk and Igaliko
- 24-hour emergency service
- Taxes and service fees
Not included
- Optional Excursions (can be booked in advance or at your hotel)
- Meals & drinks at restaurants and entrance fees (unless otherwise stated)
- Personal travel insurance
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Included
- Round-trip airfare between Reykjavik (Iceland) and Narsarsuaq (Greenland)
- Transfers on arrival and on departure between the airport and hotel in Narsarsuaq
- Accommodation (mix of budget & comfort) for 4 nights; breakfast included
- Professional tour guide for 5 days as per the program (English speaking)
- All boat transfers and excursions as per the program
- Guided visit to Brattahlid
- Guided 4x4 tour to Tasiusaq
- Lunches in Qassiarsuk and Igaliko
- 24-hour emergency service
- Taxes and service fees
Not included
- Optional Excursions (can be booked in advance or at your hotel)
- Meals & drinks at restaurants and entrance fees (unless otherwise stated)
- Personal travel insurance
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An unforgettable travel experience