12 days / 11 nights
Copenhagen • Kangerlussuaq • Reykjavik
This is a Hurtigruten voyage taking you through the highlights of Disko Bay and to the less visited southern parts of Greenland. En route you will visit traditional Inuit settlements and historic places from the Viking era, the capital of Greenland, Nuuk, and the impressive alpine landscape of the south.
Itinerary
Day 1 Copenhagen / Kangerlussuaq : Join the charter flight in Copenhagen and fly to Kangerlussuaq, the main gateway to Greenland. The town is situated close to the majestic inland ice that covers more than 80% of Greenland.
Day 2 Qeqertarsuaq : Qeqertarsuaq is situated on the old volcanic island of Disko. Witness the grounded icebergs as you take a stroll along the beach or join the highly-recommended walking tour to Blæsedalen.
Day 3 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 on UNE SCO's list of World Heritage sites.
Ilulissat Icefjord, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Located on the west coast of Greenland is the Icefjord, here you can witness Sermeq Kujalleq, one of the fastest and most active glaciers in the world. The combination of a huge ice-sheet and the dramatic sounds of a fast-moving glacial ice-stream calving into a fjord covered by icebergs makes for a dramatic and awe-inspiring natural phenomenon.
Day 4 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 5 Nuuk : Nuuk is the capital and the oldest town in Greenland founded by the Norwegian missionary Hans Egede in 1728. Today old and new traditions meet here, from picturesque old buildings in "Kolonihaven" to the modern building of the Greenland Home Rule.
Day 6 Ivittuut : Ivittuut is an old abandoned mining village, once a production centre of cryolite. In summertime, however, some people return to inhabit the old houses by the sea.
Day 7 Narsaq and Qassiarsuk : Narsaq is located in a huge complex of fjords. The glaciers close by scatter icebergs into the waters which are rich in seals, salmon, trout and minke whales. Qassiarsuk is known for the nearby settlement of Brattalid which was home to Erik the Red, Greenland's Viking founder in 982.
Day 8 Hvalsey and Qaqortoq : In Hvalsey some of the best preserved ruins from the Norse period are found including the former 'Austurbygd' which was abandoned in 1408. From here you continue to Qaqortoq, founded by the Norwegian trader Anders Olsen in 1775, and today home to 3,400 people.
Day 9 Prince Christian Sound : This 45 km long channel-like sound is often full of icebergs and its impressive granite rock faces on each side create a spectacular transit.
Day 10 Denmark Strait : While crossing the Denmark Strait you take the reverse route of the great Norse settlers who left the shores of Iceland and Norway more than 900 years ago to travel to the "Green Land".
Day 11 Grundarfjörður, Iceland : Grundarfjörður is a fishing village on the Snæfellsnes peninsula. It is also often called "Iceland in a nutshell" because of the diversity of its landscape; lava and rock formations, glaciers and volcanic activity, as well as a wealth of bird life and picturesque scenery.
Day 12 Reykjavik, Iceland : The world's northernmost capital, Reykjavik is an exciting, vibrant city surrounded by incredible scenery. Here is where your Hurtigruten voyage ends.
DEPARTURE 2012 :
8 July
Glaciers and ice - PRICES : 2012Move cursor over cabin grade for description.
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| 2012 | |||
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| Cabin Grade | July | ||
| I | Twin | Brochure Price | 4565 |
| Inside |
Single | Brochure Price | 7618 |
| FJ | Twin | Brochure Price | 4928 |
| Inside Superior |
Single | Brochure Price | 8254 |
| N | Twin | Brochure Price | 4928 |
| Outside |
Supp* | Brochure Price | 8254 |
| U | Twin | Brochure Price | 5291 |
| Outside |
Single | Brochure Price | 8889 |
| F | Twin | Brochure Price | 5654 |
| Outside Superior |
Single | Brochure Price | 9524 |
| M | Twin | Brochure Price | 6470 |
| Suite | Single | Brochure Price | 10953 |
| MG | Twin | Brochure Price | 6833 |
| Grand Suite | Single | Brochure Price | 11588 |
All above prices are in £s per person based on two people travelling together and sharing a twin cabin/room.
YOUR HURTIGRUTEN VOYAGE PRICE INCLUDES :
- Voyage in cabin grade of your choice including full board.
- Economy flight from Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq including current taxes and surcharges.
- Transfers and excursions in Kangerlussuaq.
- Suites also include a selection of drinks with meals on board and flights in business class between Copenhagen and Kangerlussuaq.
- Wind and waterproof jacket.
- Landings in Polarcirkel boats.
- Lectures by expedition team.
- Free tea and Coffee / CD log
NOT INCLUDED :
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Luggage handling
- Optional excursions
- Gratuities
ADD A FLIGHT PACKAGE - Price from £483 per person
FLIGHT PACKAGE PRICE INCLUDES :
- Flight in Economy class from London Heathrow to Copenhagen and from Reykjavik to London Heathrow including current taxes and charges.
- Airport transfer in Reykjavik.
NOT INCLUDED :
- Travel insurance.
- Regional departures and upgrades may be available at extra cost.
