Itinerary

A day-by-day plan to guide your arctic adventure.

• Day 1: Welcome To Greenland

  Board a morning flight with Air Iceland Connect from Keflavik International Airport to Narsarsuaq. Transfer from the airport to the pier by boat through Erik's Fjord to Narsaq. Enjoy the route to the town, before you transfer to the hotel by car for check-in and an information and welcome meeting followed by short city tour of Narsaq. Settle in at the hotel in the evening and enjoy an included dinner.
  
  Spend the night in Narsaq.

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• Day 2: Norse Ruins & Scenic Nature Hike

  Narsaq, which means “the plain” in Greenlandic, is a charming town known for its colourful wooden houses, where modern living is mixed with ancient traditions. It is an area of great geological and historical interest. Several interesting minerals can be found only a short hike from the town in the Kvanefjæld area as well as the Viking ruins of Dyrnæs and the Landnamsgård which are among the oldest Viking ruins found in South Greenland dating back to AD 1000.
  
  Spend another night at Narsaq.

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• Day 3: The Norsemen of Narsaq

  Enjoy your surroundings at your leisure. If you have the chance of joining a day tour to learn even more about the area, it is the perfect opportunity to do so today. One option is to visit the ruins of a Norse longhouse in the town of Narsaq that is believed to be Erik the Red’s first home before settling an estate at Brattahlid in the Tunulliarfik Fjord. The nature surrounding Narsaq is also breathtaking -- in fact, the mountain known as Qaqqarsuaq behind the town contains coveted minerals and attracts many rock collectors and others with an interest in geology.
  
  Spend another night at Narsaq.

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• Day 4: Explore Nuuk, the Smallest Capital in the World

  You have the morning to relax, sleep-in or to do some last-minute sightseeing. In the afternoon, you will board a flight to your next stop, the small and friendly capital city of Nuuk. After arriving and settling in at your hotel, the rest of the day is free to spend at your leisure.
  
  For a good overview of Greenlandic history and culture, spend some time at the National Museum, which houses a large collection of objects such as kayaks, umiaks and ceremonial costumes. The Nuuk Art Museum also contains many traditional artworks. For a taste of more modern culture and art, head to the Katuaq cultural centre, which is also a great place for a coffee break.

  Spend the night in Nuuk

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• Day 5: Icebergs Under the Midnight Sun in Ilulissat

  Start the day with a flight to the charming Arctic village of Ilulissat, beautifully situated at the mouth of the 56 kilometre-long Ilulissat Icefjord. After being transferred to your accommodation, you have the rest of the day to explore your surroundings and enjoy the views. In the evening, relax at your hotel and enjoy an included dinner.
  
  Spend the next four nights in Ilulissat.
  
  Note: We strongly recommend booking optional activities well in advance with your travel consultant at Nordic Visitor. Please note that some activities are subject to a minimum number of participants along with having specific travel departure dates. Contact your travel consultant for more details.

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• Day 6: Choose your Own Adventures in Ilulissat

  For the next few days, the sky’s the limit! You can choose from an array of exciting optional excursions in the Ilulissat region, including helicopter rides over the ice cap, boat rides among the icebergs, tours to remote settlements or whale watching — just to name a few options. Note: We recommend booking optional activities in advance with your travel consultant, but you may also books tours at your hotel’s information desk.

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• Day 7: Leisurely Morning

  Today, have a relaxing day or plan some fun optional activities in Ilulissat. For a truly incredible experience, we recommend an evening boat tour along the idyllic Icefjord, where you will sail among towering icebergs as big as office buildings under the rosy glow of the midnight sun. And for hiking enthusiasts, the Sermermiut Valley is just a few kilometres from town, offering spectacular views from several well-marked trails.

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• Day 8: More free time in Ilulissat

  Enjoy another free day in beautiful Ilulissat. If you didn’t have the chance to enjoy the hike to Sermermiut yesterday, we recommend taking time today to enjoy the scenic hike. The view you get of the Icefjord is an unforgettable experience and truly breathtaking. In the evening, enjoy an included dinner.

• Day 9: Return to Iceland

  Today it’s time to say goodbye to this majestic island, but you still have time to do some last-minute souvenir shopping. On the return flight to Reykjavík in the afternoon, enjoy the stunning views over the Ilulissat Icefjord and its surrounding landscapes. As we say in Greenland, angalalluarina (have a good trip)!