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The Heart of Greenland

Meet the fascinating Inuit culture and the stunning land they inhabit. Only accessible by boat, the small settlements give you a genuine picture of Greenlandic life. The spectacular scenery and Midnight Sun provide a stunning backdrop for the voyage.

Day 1 Copenhagen/Kangerlussuaq

Begin your Greenland experience in Copenhagen with our specially chartered flight to Kangerlussuaq, the main gateway to Greenland. Situated close to the majestic inland ice that covers more than 80 % of Greenland, this desert-like place is home to only 600 people.

Day 2 Sisimiut

Sisimiut is the second largest community in Greenland. Here you’ll find fishing trawlers, a shipyard and a busy fish processing factory. We recommend a visit to the arts and crafts workshop close to the pier. Here you may watch the local craftsmen create traditional jewellery and purchase local souvenirs.

Day 3 Qeqertarsuaq

Qeqertarsuaq is situated on the old volcanic island of Disko and plays host to the Arctic Station, part of Copenhagen University, studying flora, fauna and the climate. Enjoy a stroll along the beach with its grounded icebergs or join the highly recommended walking tour to Blæsedalen, an area rich in high Arctic flora.

Day 4 Uummannaq/Ukkusissat

The town of Uummannaq is situated in scenic surroundings at the foot of a 1170m heart-shaped mountain. Here, you may join a walking tour, or just stroll around this beautiful town on your own. In the evening we will be calling Ukkusissat, a traditional hunting and fishing settlement of about 190 welcoming inhabitants.

Day 5 Eqip Sermia

The five kilometre glacier front of Eqip Sermia is constantly calving icebergs. Here you will have an outstanding possibility to experience the glacier and sense the grandeur of nature.

Day 6 Ilulissat

Ilulissat means iceberg in Greenlandic, and this town lives up to its name. The most productive glacier in the Northern Hemisphere, Sermeq Kujalleq feeds enormous bergs into the Ilulissat Icefjord. As a result this area is an UNE SCO’s list of World Heritage sites.

Day 7 Itilleq

This small isolated settlement close to the Arctic Circle is home to about 130 inhabitants who make their living by traditional fishing and hunting. Itilleq always welcomes us for an active stay in their settlement to give us a closer understanding of their culture.

Day 8 Kangerlussuaq

In the early 1960’s 27 Musk oxen were introduced to Kangerlussuaq from north east Greenland and today their numbers are over 10,000. We will have time for a closer look at the area before our evening flight to Copenhagen.

Day 9 Kangerlussuaq/Copenhagen

Arrival in Copenhagen next day.

2012 Price (USD)

Cabin
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EBO II
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MG 9260 10289 16692
M 8841 9823 15875
F 8084 8982 14405
U 7496 8329 13261
N 7076 7862 12444
FJ 7076 7862 12444
I 6656 7395 11628
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In brief
Duration: 9 days
Dates: Jun 10, 17, 24 & Jul 1
Price: from $7,395pp
2012 The Heart of Greenland Pricing
Practical info

Includes: Voyage full board basis. Return flights from Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq. Transfers & excursions in Kangerlussuaq. Wind & water resistant jacket, Landings Polarcirkel boats, Lectures by Expedition team.

Not Included International flights, Travel Insurance, luggage handling, optional excursions.

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