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ARCTIC CIRCLE<br />
GREENLAND
Welcome to<br />
GREENLAND with<br />
<strong>Albatros</strong><br />
With strong footholds in Kangerlussuaq and Ilulissat, we<br />
can provide your guests with a seamless experience of<br />
the epitome of <strong>Greenland</strong>.<br />
Three decades ago, we were one of the first travel<br />
operators to venture into the <strong>Arctic</strong> wilderness of<br />
<strong>Greenland</strong>. Today, we have cemented our presence in<br />
the form of accommodation, excursions and restaurants<br />
owned and operated by <strong>Albatros</strong> <strong>Arctic</strong> <strong>Circle</strong> and our<br />
staff, with local expertise and <strong>Arctic</strong> know-how.<br />
Søren Rasmussen<br />
Biologist, Expedition leader,<br />
Founder and Owner<br />
ARCTIC CIRCLE<br />
<strong>Greenland</strong> is a matchless, unique<br />
place, and we are determined to<br />
show guests from abroad how<br />
incredibly beautiful and untouched<br />
this great <strong>Arctic</strong> island is.<br />
We cherish the wide, open spaces,<br />
the long, dark winters only<br />
brightened by the sparkling snow,<br />
breathtaking Northern Lights (the<br />
Aurora Borealis), the short - and<br />
surprisingly green- summers lit by<br />
the midnight sun, the seemingly<br />
endless icescapes and the warmth<br />
of the <strong>Greenland</strong>ic people. Yes, the<br />
list is long and we could go on.<br />
We don’t just know <strong>Greenland</strong>’s<br />
history, the names of its birds,<br />
wildlife and its nature. We breathe<br />
the crisp, <strong>Arctic</strong> air and feel it<br />
coursing through our veins.<br />
We treasure the warmth and culture<br />
of its people, its rich history and<br />
beauty.<br />
Our passion for <strong>Greenland</strong> is all<br />
encompassing and reflected in<br />
everything we do. We have had<br />
offices In <strong>Greenland</strong> for decades.<br />
Our staff in Kangerlussuaq and<br />
Ilulissat has lived there for years,<br />
even decades, and many of them<br />
are born and raised there.<br />
We look forward to sharing our<br />
love and admiration for this<br />
magnificent country with you<br />
and your guests. Unforgettable<br />
experiences await!<br />
<strong>Albatros</strong> <strong>Arctic</strong> <strong>Circle</strong> (DMC)<br />
- your gateway to <strong>Greenland</strong>.<br />
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TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />
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Welcome to <strong>Greenland</strong> and Table of Contents<br />
Maps of <strong>Greenland</strong> and Iceland<br />
KANGERLUSSUAQ<br />
Polar Lodge & Old Camp<br />
Restaurant Roklubben<br />
Summer tours in Kangerlussuaq<br />
Full Day Adventure on the Ice Sheet<br />
<strong>Greenland</strong> Ice Sheet, Point 66<br />
Camp Ice Cap tour<br />
Russel Glacier & Russell Glacier BBQ<br />
<strong>Greenland</strong> Glacier Camp<br />
Robinson River Fish Camp & Boat and Hikes in the Fjord<br />
Tundra Safari<br />
Hike to the Garnet Rock and Sightseeing, Kangerlussuaq<br />
Winter tours in Kangerlussuaq<br />
Dog Sledding<br />
Northern Lights<br />
ILULISSAT<br />
Hotel Hvide Falk<br />
Summer tours in Ilulissat<br />
Kayaking in Ilulissat<br />
Oqaasut Day & Inuit village life<br />
<strong>Arctic</strong> outdoor adventure<br />
Hike and cultural immersion<br />
Winter tours in Ilulissat<br />
<strong>Arctic</strong> Ride & Northern Light Ride<br />
Authentic settlement experience<br />
Icefjord night walk & night sky photography<br />
Winter Adventure & Ice Fjord hike<br />
PACKAGE TOURS IN GREENLAND AND ICELAND<br />
Authentic <strong>Greenland</strong><br />
Magic of the Sea & Midnight Sun<br />
Summer in Iceland and Ilulissat<br />
Treasures of South <strong>Greenland</strong><br />
Winter Wonderland in <strong>Greenland</strong><br />
Winter Smiles in <strong>Greenland</strong><br />
Discovering <strong>Greenland</strong> by Dog sled<br />
Winter in Ilulissat and Kangerlussuaq<br />
ALBATROS EXPEDITIONS<br />
Disko Bay, <strong>Greenland</strong><br />
In the Wake of Eric the Red<br />
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THE COOLEST MARATHON ON EARTH<br />
The Polar <strong>Circle</strong> Marathon takes place in icy <strong>Greenland</strong><br />
and is a unique chance to explore one of the world´s<br />
most fascinating corners.<br />
The Polar <strong>Circle</strong> Marathon is one of the world’s most<br />
exclusive races as the logistics in the area caps the<br />
number of participants to a total of 250.<br />
International participants from<br />
Australia to Brazil and South Africa<br />
to Japan travel to this remote part<br />
of the world to take up the challenge<br />
of battling the freezing temperatures<br />
and the endless sky.<br />
The marathon takes place on<br />
Saturday and the half marathon<br />
on Sunday giving you the chance<br />
to run both distances and take<br />
on the Polar Bear Challenge.<br />
Starting with a loop on the ice<br />
sheet, participants run through an<br />
extraordinary landscape of glacier<br />
tongues and arctic desert. Runners<br />
will be in for a challenge in this<br />
astonishing area, where reindeer and<br />
musk oxen graze and the Northern<br />
Lights create a mesmerising show in<br />
the night sky.<br />
With five days in Kangerlussuaq,<br />
participants have time to take in the<br />
fascinating nature and get a taste of<br />
<strong>Greenland</strong>.<br />
See more on:<br />
polar-circle-marathon.com<br />
Race day 26 – 27 October<br />
2019 &<br />
24 – 25 October 2020<br />
Location Kangerlussuaq,<br />
<strong>Greenland</strong><br />
Climate -15 - -5°C/5-23°F<br />
First run 2001<br />
Max capacity 250<br />
Best time men 2:57:19<br />
Best time women 3:41:37<br />
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Siorapaluk<br />
Qaanaaq (Thule)<br />
Pittufik<br />
Kullorsuaq<br />
GREENLAND<br />
Upernavik<br />
Niaqornat<br />
Saqqaq<br />
Qeqertarsuaq<br />
Uummannaq<br />
Eqip Sermia<br />
Ilulissat<br />
Constable Point<br />
Ittoqqortoormiit<br />
Sisimiut<br />
Itilleq<br />
Nuuk<br />
Kangerlussuaq<br />
Evighedsfjord<br />
Kulusuk<br />
Tasiilaq<br />
66°33’N The <strong>Arctic</strong> <strong>Circle</strong><br />
ICELAND<br />
Keflavík<br />
Reykjavík<br />
CPH<br />
Airport<br />
Skjoldungen<br />
Ivittuut<br />
Narsarsuaq<br />
Qaqortoq<br />
Prins Christian Sund<br />
AIR GREENLAND A330<br />
Number of seats: 278<br />
AIR ICELAND CONNECTS<br />
Number of seats: from 37 to 76<br />
AIR GREENLAND DASH 8<br />
Number of seats: 37<br />
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KANGERLUSSUAQ<br />
HOME OF THE RUSSELL GLACIER AND GATEWAY TO GREENLAND<br />
<strong>Greenland</strong> Summer & Winter Tours<br />
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PLACES TO STAY IN<br />
KANGERLUSSUAQ<br />
OLD CAMP<br />
Old Camp is a cosy and traditional hostel in<br />
Kangerlussuaq. It is located 2km from the<br />
airport and offers a fantastic view of the<br />
Søndre Strømfjord. The Old Camp consists of<br />
three accommodation buildings and a fourth<br />
building serving as the reception with a souvenir<br />
shop with a great variety of products.<br />
THE QAJAK AND TUUKKAQ buildings are newly<br />
renovated and feature double rooms with two<br />
single beds which can be joined as a double bed.<br />
THE ULO BUILDING consists of bunk bed rooms.<br />
All accommodation buildings have shared toilets<br />
and showers in the corridors.<br />
CAPACITY<br />
• Qajak - 10 double rooms<br />
• Tuukkaq - 16 double rooms<br />
• Ulo - 13 rooms<br />
• Souvenir shop<br />
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OUR TOURS OFFER THE BEST ACCOMMODATION<br />
IN THE COUNTRY.<br />
WHILE IT IS NOT YOUR USUAL FIVE-STAR<br />
EXPERIENCE, THE STUNNINGSURROUNDINGS<br />
MORE THAN MAKE UP FOR IT.<br />
DISCOVER THE BEAUTY OF THIS GREAT<br />
COUNTRY DURING YOUR STAY AND KEEP<br />
COMING BACK FOR MORE.<br />
POLAR LODGE<br />
With Mount Hassel in the background, Polar Lodge is<br />
a charming property situated 100m from the airport<br />
with shopping facilities close by.<br />
All rooms are spacious and tastefully furnished with<br />
comfortable beds. Bathroom facilities and restrooms<br />
are placed in the corridor. The lodge has kitchen facilities<br />
and a dining and sitting room where breakfast<br />
is served. Also, Wi-Fi at reasonable prices is offered<br />
and many TV channels are available on a big flat<br />
screen TV.<br />
THE SOUVENIR SHOP offers the best prices in town<br />
for you to take memories home. The Polar Lodge is a<br />
great choice for travellers, whether you are staying<br />
in Kangerlussuaq for a vacation, or just passing by on<br />
your way to another <strong>Greenland</strong> destination.<br />
CAPACITY<br />
• 13 double rooms<br />
• 3 single rooms<br />
• Kitchen facilities<br />
• Dining and sitting room<br />
• Wi-Fi at additional cost<br />
• Television<br />
• Souvenir shop<br />
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RESTAURANT ROKLUBBEN<br />
THE CULINARY HOT SPOT OF KANGERLUSSUAQ<br />
Beautifully located on the shore of Lake Ferguson, approximately 5km<br />
outside Kangerlussuaq, Restaurant Roklubben has catered to tourists<br />
and locals alike for many years. Taste the best that <strong>Greenland</strong>ic cuisine<br />
has to offer in a relaxed atmosphere.<br />
MUST-TRY BITES: Ask for must-try-bites such<br />
as musk ox tartare or steaks of reindeer from<br />
local herds.<br />
INNOVATION: We urge our chefs to innovate<br />
and to use local ingredients whenever possible<br />
throughout the year.<br />
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Lake Ferguson (or Tasersuatsiaq in <strong>Greenland</strong>ic) is<br />
a 2x5 km source of fresh water for Kangerlussuaq.<br />
Oftentimes, musk ox herds can be seen east of the<br />
lake, i.e. the opposite side of Roklubben. A few Great<br />
Northern Divers can sometimes be seen – and heard<br />
– on the lake near the restaurant.<br />
THE RESTAURANT<br />
For years, tourists and locals have flocked<br />
to the relaxed atmosphere of Restaurant<br />
Roklubben to enjoy the surroundings and<br />
sample some of the best fare that<br />
<strong>Greenland</strong>ic cuisine has to offer.<br />
Restaurant Roklubben rotates their menu<br />
with each season, thereby serving you the<br />
freshest local ingredients and traditional<br />
dishes year-round.<br />
THE MENU<br />
A LA CARTE MENU<br />
Availability: Weekdays, 1 Feb. to 30 Nov.<br />
GREENLANDIC BUFFET: This <strong>Greenland</strong>ic<br />
buffet feast includes an incredible selection<br />
of many different dishes, which are almost<br />
entirely prepared from <strong>Greenland</strong>ic products.<br />
Please note, the buffet must be ordered in<br />
advance.<br />
EXAMPLES of the menu selections; shrimp,<br />
fish, smoked musk ox and reindeer, mattak,<br />
scallops, fried musk ox, reindeer, homemade<br />
cake and much more.<br />
Availability: Sundays, 1 Feb. to 30 Nov.<br />
GROUP DINING: We offer a variety of<br />
complete meal service options for groups,<br />
including a sandwich lunch and 2- or<br />
3-course evening menu.<br />
Contact us for availability and pricing.<br />
TRANSPORTATION<br />
Transportation to and from Restaurant<br />
Roklubben is done by bus from Kangerlussuaq.<br />
DEPARTURE: times vary depending on the<br />
season. The bus is free of charge.<br />
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SUMMER<br />
TOURS IN KANGERLUSSUAQ<br />
UNSPOILED ARCTIC WILDERNESS NEAR THE ICE CAP<br />
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Exploring the <strong>Arctic</strong> landscape and being in a<br />
polar climate are unique experiences for many.<br />
The culture, architecture and living conditions<br />
are enriched and limited by the harsh nature<br />
of the <strong>Arctic</strong>. Unforgettable experiences awaits<br />
you!<br />
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FULL DAY<br />
ADVENTURE<br />
ON THE ICE<br />
SHEET<br />
INCLUSIONS<br />
• Guide<br />
• Transportation<br />
• Lunch<br />
• Hiking poles<br />
• Crampons<br />
DIFFICULTY LEVEL<br />
• 2 out of 5<br />
DURATION: 8 HOURS<br />
SEASON: MAY TO SEPTEMBER<br />
On this adventurous excursion, we follow the same<br />
program as the Ice Sheet, Point 660 tour, but have<br />
3-4 hours on the <strong>Greenland</strong> Ice Sheet itself, an<br />
encounter not many have the chance to have. This<br />
location is an extraordinary place, covered by<br />
waterfalls, lakes, crystal-blue meltwater streams<br />
and rivers so pure you can drink directly from them.<br />
If you are able to walk for more than 3 hours, then<br />
this hiking experience is for you. We will have the<br />
company of a skilled guide and be equipped.<br />
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EXPLORE<br />
ANOTHER WORLD<br />
- Venture deep into a white wonderland<br />
The opportunity to simply set foot on the<br />
<strong>Greenland</strong>’s Ice Sheet is a great experience,<br />
but to walk amid its white emptiness on a mini<br />
expedition is truly an unbeatable adventure.<br />
In this exciting full-day excursion, we will have<br />
8 hours to explore the <strong>Greenland</strong> Ice Sheet.<br />
Few people venture onto the Ice Sheet, yet so<br />
much awaits only a little deeper within, where a<br />
great ice landscape unfolds! On this excursion,<br />
we will wander among the hills and valleys, and<br />
eventually find ourselves surrounded by crystal<br />
blue streams, rivers, waterfalls and lakes - all<br />
formed by melt water from the ice.<br />
Equipped with crampons and hiking poles,<br />
walking across the ice sheet is still a bit more<br />
challenging than trekking across hilly terrain,<br />
but you will manage the technique after some<br />
instruction from our guides. All levels of<br />
experience are welcome to join. With 500<br />
meters of ancient ice compacted beneath our<br />
feet, we will wander through the <strong>Arctic</strong> Desert<br />
in pursuit of the ideal spot to enjoy lunch.<br />
Here, the drinking water comes directly from<br />
the glacial lake!<br />
During our drive to and from the <strong>Greenland</strong><br />
Ice Sheet, we will pass through serene <strong>Arctic</strong><br />
landscapes, which are home to reindeer, musk<br />
oxen and many varied species of <strong>Arctic</strong> birds and<br />
plant life.<br />
Be sure to bring adequate gear for the hike,<br />
including sunglasses, sunscreen, a warm jacket<br />
and hiking boots.<br />
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THE EDGE OF<br />
GREENLAND’S ICE<br />
SHEET<br />
Very few places in <strong>Greenland</strong> offer such a<br />
phenomenal sensation and view of the<br />
<strong>Greenland</strong> Ice Sheet as Point 660, located<br />
at the Ice Sheet’s edge.<br />
The <strong>Greenland</strong> Ice Sheet is a fantastic natural<br />
formation developed over millions of years as<br />
layers of compacted snow and ice, gasses,<br />
dust and water accumulated. Although the<br />
landscape appears to be a frozen mass that<br />
has stood unchanged for eons, the Ice Sheet is<br />
active just like a living, breathing, evolving<br />
organism.<br />
In fact, with an average thickness of 2- to<br />
3-kilometers (1.25-1.75 miles), the immense<br />
weight continues to push the ice outward<br />
toward the sea, which is why this so-called inland<br />
ice sheet can also be seen along much<br />
of <strong>Greenland</strong>’s coast.<br />
As the excursion to Point 660 begins, our<br />
4WD-vehicle or coach will pass Kangerlussuaq’s<br />
makeshift golf course, a miniature forest of<br />
conifers and a roughly 400-meter high<br />
cone-shaped rock called Sugarloaf.<br />
As Kangerlussuaq fades in the distance, we<br />
enter a stunning landscape of mountains,<br />
plains and semi-desert valleys. The route to<br />
the <strong>Greenland</strong> Ice Sheet winds along the<br />
beautiful valley of Sandflugtsdal and its<br />
equally long, milky turquoise meltwater river.<br />
The terrain alternates between fertile moor<br />
and dense scrub with sandy dunes and barren<br />
mountain slopes. By <strong>Greenland</strong>ic standards,<br />
this landscape is mild, with rich flora and<br />
speckled with lakes, yet relatively arid.<br />
A few kilometers from the Ice Sheet’s outer<br />
periphery lies the Russel Glacier, an impressive<br />
sight with vertical ice walls rising as high as 60<br />
meters.<br />
Our final destination, Point 660, is nearby<br />
at the edge of the <strong>Greenland</strong> Ice Sheet. Its<br />
towering backdrop of glacial foothills stretches<br />
from North to South as far as the eye can see,<br />
and is quite a remarkable sight to behold.<br />
You will have the opportunity to explore the<br />
surrounding area on foot and breathe in the<br />
Ice Sheet’s one-of-a-kind atmosphere.<br />
After an hour on the ice, we will have time<br />
to warm-up on the bus as we drive through<br />
<strong>Greenland</strong>’s beautiful tundra landscape during<br />
our return to Kangerlussuaq. There is a good<br />
chance we will spot reindeer, musk oxen and,<br />
depending on the season, many species of<br />
birds and flowers.<br />
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GREENLAND<br />
ICE SHEET,<br />
POINT 660<br />
INCLUSIONS<br />
• Guide<br />
• Transportation<br />
• Warm drinks<br />
DIFFICULTY LEVEL<br />
• 2 out of 5<br />
DURATION: 5 HOURS<br />
SEASON: YEAR-ROUND<br />
Powerful 4WD-vehicles will take us an incredibly beautiful<br />
landscape, through mountains, plains and semi-desert<br />
valleys. Near the Ice Cap, we hike through the fantastic<br />
moraine landscape.<br />
At the end of the road, we walk to the <strong>Greenland</strong> Ice Cap<br />
and onto the vast ice sheet. We spend some time exploring<br />
this world of ice before returning to our vehicle.<br />
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AN UNFORGETTABLE<br />
ICE CAMPING AND<br />
TREKKING ADVENTURE<br />
ONLY TWO ICE SHEETS EXIST IN THE WORLD,<br />
NAMELY IN ANTARCTICA AND IN GREENLAND,<br />
WHERE THE SETTLEMENT OF KANGERLUSSUAQ IS<br />
FORTUNATE TO ENJOY A DISTINGUISHING FEATURE:<br />
IT IS THE ONLY PLACE IN GREENLAND WHERE<br />
YOU CAN LITERALLY DRIVE TO THE GREENLAND<br />
ICE SHEET, AND IT IS SITUATED ONLY 25 KM FROM<br />
KANGERLUSSUAQ! FROM ALL OTHER LOCATIONS IN<br />
GREENLAND, YOU MUST HIKE, SAIL OR FLY.<br />
This mini-expedition offered both Summer and<br />
Winter, begins in our 4WD all-terrain vehicle, which<br />
features large panoramic windows, making it easy to<br />
enjoy<br />
the changing landscape along the way. We will drive<br />
approximately one hour to our destination, Point 660,<br />
and hold an important briefing on safety and the<br />
forthcoming activities.<br />
Following the leadership of our experienced guide, we<br />
will venture onto the <strong>Greenland</strong> Ice Sheet and walk in<br />
the footsteps of legendary explorers such as Fridtjof<br />
Nansen.<br />
Upon reaching our destination, our first priority will<br />
be setting up camp. With our night’s accommodations<br />
in order, it is time to relax with a warm beverage<br />
and enjoy the total silence that prevails only a few<br />
kilometers into the ice sheet. Isolated from modern<br />
electrical appliances and the buzzing of city lights,<br />
this is an extraordinary opportunity to witness the<br />
Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) amid the Winter’s<br />
darkness.<br />
Dinner is warm, wholesome and simple, consisting<br />
of freeze-dried food that is easy to carry on such an<br />
expedition. In an environment where no other food<br />
sources are available, this humble meal leaves us<br />
feeling happy and at ease.<br />
Following an adventurous night spent snuggled in our<br />
warm sleeping bags and an energy-packed breakfast,<br />
it is time to get going on our hike.<br />
Following a route across seemingly eternal fields of<br />
ice, we set our sights on Russell Glacier. We must<br />
proceed with thoughtfulness, heeding any potential<br />
ice fissures. Throughout the duration of this<br />
expedition, we will maintain a safe distance from<br />
danger and plot a route across secure terrain.<br />
Crampons and trekking poles will provide each<br />
guest with extra stability. Ropes will not be used.<br />
Depending on the weather conditions, we will<br />
enjoy our packed lunch while in route or back at<br />
base camp. As our adventure concludes, we will<br />
break camp, packing up our goods and leaving only<br />
footprints behind. We will return to civilization,<br />
feeling enriched and awakened by our winter<br />
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Feel nature’s veritable strength amidst a <strong>Greenland</strong>ic Summer or Winter.<br />
Stay overnight on the <strong>Greenland</strong> Ice Sheet. Brave the blustery winds and<br />
snowfall for an opportunity to witness the stunning Northern Lights and the<br />
stillness of endless ice.<br />
The chance to overnight on the <strong>Greenland</strong>ic Ice Sheet is typically reserved<br />
for research and expedition purposes, but to join our special camping<br />
experience, one need not be a glaciologist or die-hard adventurer! All that<br />
is required to join this unrivaled 2-day/1-night expedition is your sense of<br />
adventure and the pursuit of a unique life experience.<br />
CAMP<br />
ICE CAP<br />
-In the footsteps of the<br />
Great Explorers<br />
DURATION: 2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT<br />
INCLUSIONS<br />
• Transport<br />
• Dinner<br />
• Lunch<br />
• Guide<br />
• Crampons<br />
• Hiking poles<br />
• Camping equipment<br />
DIFFICULTY LEVEL<br />
• 3 out of 5<br />
SEASON: MARCH TO OCTOBER<br />
This is an extraordinary chance to walk in the footsteps of<br />
Fridtjof Nansen and other great explorers. With an experienced<br />
guide, we walk from our 4WD vehicle to the Ice Sheet<br />
towards Camp Ice Cap.<br />
Once we’ve set up the camp, we enjoy the complete silence<br />
and peacefulness of the <strong>Greenland</strong> Ice Sheet. After a night<br />
in our warm sleeping bags, we spend the second day on the<br />
ice, where we will explore the incredible nature, such as the<br />
glacial rivers and meltwater lakes.<br />
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RUSSELL<br />
GLACIER<br />
-To the Ice wall<br />
INCLUSIONS<br />
• Guide<br />
• Transportation<br />
• Warm drinks<br />
DIFFICULTY LEVEL<br />
• 2 out of 5<br />
DURATION: 4 HOURS<br />
SEASON: FEBRUARY TO NOVEMBER<br />
Driving partially off-road we take a fascinating route to the<br />
spectacular Russell Glacier. The glacier is an impressive<br />
sight with its vertical ice walls rising as high as 60 m.<br />
We’ll get close enough for some great photo and video<br />
opportunities. During Summer, we have good chances of<br />
witnessing the glacier calve. The surroundings are<br />
spectacular, and chances are good for spotting musk<br />
oxen and perhaps even ptarmigans and <strong>Arctic</strong> hare.<br />
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RUSSELL<br />
GLACIER<br />
BBQ<br />
- A <strong>Greenland</strong>ic experience<br />
for all your senses<br />
INCLUSIONS<br />
• Guide<br />
• Transportation<br />
• Beverages<br />
• <strong>Greenland</strong>ic BBQ<br />
DIFFICULTY LEVEL<br />
• 2 out of 5<br />
DURATION: 5 HOURS<br />
SEASON: MAY TO SEPTEMBER<br />
The front of the Russell Glacier which flows from the<br />
<strong>Greenland</strong> Ice Sheet, is located 25 km east of Kangerlussuaq.<br />
The Glacier is active, and its walls rise up to an impressive<br />
60 meters.<br />
We will drive partially off the road towards this spectacular<br />
location, to take in all its magnificent splendor.<br />
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GREENLAND<br />
GLACIER CAMP<br />
COMING UP 2020!<br />
UNESCO World Heritage Site: <strong>Greenland</strong> Glacier Camp is a new one-of-a-kind camp,<br />
close to the <strong>Greenland</strong> Ice Sheet and right in front of a glacier and a meltwater lake.<br />
Here, the calm and the silence of nature dominate the natural environment. The few<br />
guests who stay with us at the camp have their own and very spacious shelters;<br />
Luxuriously furnished, with comfortable beds, linens and other necessities, inspired<br />
by high-end camps from the African Savannah.<br />
The temperatures here are those of the latitudes of the<br />
Polar <strong>Circle</strong>, but still quite pleasant, as we only keep the<br />
camp open during the warmest months - from late June<br />
to the beginning of September.<br />
As our guest, we’ll cater to your every need so your<br />
only focus is enjoying the absolute quietness and<br />
peaceful surroundings.<br />
Guests come to <strong>Greenland</strong> Glacier Camp to obtain<br />
peace of mind, time and utter silence in order to<br />
embrace to nature. The creaking ice from the glacier,<br />
the melting water and the wind gently bending the sparse<br />
amount of grass and <strong>Arctic</strong> plants and flowers. Perhaps<br />
it’s a lucky day and you can see a herd of musk ox. Maybe<br />
a reindeer appears while you are enjoying the views from<br />
your private wooden terrace.<br />
This is a wi-fi free location; you will not be disturbed by<br />
interfering external distractions.<br />
Whatever happens, you are here to be spoiled on the<br />
premises of nature and to become a part of the <strong>Arctic</strong><br />
environment with little human interference.<br />
Practical necessities and amenities such as delicious<br />
food and drinks will be prepared and served from our<br />
famous Restaurant Roklubben. And of course, we will<br />
make sure to provide you with appropriate bathing<br />
facilities and tundra toilets on site. <strong>Greenland</strong> Glacier<br />
Camp is located within the UNESCO World Heritage<br />
Site of Aasivissuit - Nipisat.<br />
We and our <strong>Greenland</strong> Glacier Camp Manager are<br />
looking forward to welcoming you!<br />
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GREENLAND<br />
GLACIER<br />
CAMP<br />
- Enjoy the unique<br />
off-grid experience<br />
INCLUSIONS<br />
DURATION: 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS • Transfer<br />
SEASON: JUNE TO SEPTEMBER<br />
• Food<br />
• Hiking Gear<br />
SAMPLE ITINERARY<br />
Day 1: Arrival to Kangerlussuaq at 10. Sightseeing Kangerlussuaq.<br />
Lunch. Transfer to <strong>Greenland</strong> Glacier Camp and check-in.<br />
Afternoon coffee & tea. Short hike around the camp. Tundra style<br />
warm dinner deliciously served from Restaurant Roklubben.<br />
DIFFICULTY LEVEL<br />
• 2 out of 5<br />
Day 2: Exciting full-day adventure to explore the <strong>Greenland</strong> ice<br />
sheet. Lunch on the ice. Afternoon coffee & tea at the camp.<br />
Tundra style warm dinner deliciously served from Restaurant<br />
Roklubben. Evening with interpretive presentations by our camp<br />
manager about <strong>Greenland</strong>’s geology, glaciology and human history.<br />
Day 3: Breakfast. Enjoy the profound silence of our surroundings.<br />
Lunch. Or opt in for our popular fjord sailing, full-day tour, lunch<br />
included (optional excursion, not included). Overnight stay at<br />
Hotel Kangerlussuaq. Farewell dinner – <strong>Greenland</strong> Plate – at<br />
Restaurant Roklubben.<br />
Day 4: Breakfast Hotel Kangerlussuaq. Check-in and before-noon<br />
departure to Copenhagen.<br />
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B OAT &<br />
HIKE THE<br />
FJORD<br />
- Fishing, BBQ and<br />
Sightseeing on the<br />
Fjord<br />
INCLUSIONS<br />
• Guide<br />
• Transportation<br />
• BBQ<br />
• Fishing Gear excl. spinners<br />
DIFFICULTY LEVEL<br />
• 2 out of 5<br />
DURATION: 5 HOURS<br />
SEASON: JUNE TO SEPTEMBER<br />
Sailing off from the harbor, we will head towards a place<br />
called the Thumbs, where we will have a 3-hour stop,<br />
trying our luck at fishing. Afterwards, we will continue our<br />
experience by a short hike in the backcountry, and will<br />
even enjoy a delicious BBQ.<br />
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ROBINSON<br />
RIVER FISH<br />
CAMP<br />
A beautiful scenery,<br />
perfect for fishing<br />
INCLUSIONS<br />
• Guide<br />
• Fishing Gear excl.<br />
spinners<br />
• Food<br />
• Fishing license<br />
DIFFICULTY LEVEL<br />
• 2 out of 5<br />
DURATION: 2 DAYS TOUR<br />
SEASON: FROM JULY TO SEPTEMBER<br />
Sailing 40km from Kangerlussuaq, we will head towards<br />
Robinson River, where we will check in at Camp Robinson.<br />
The next day and a half will be spent delighting in the<br />
landscape as we fish. If you want to experience fishing for<br />
<strong>Arctic</strong> Char, this is the perfect tour for you.<br />
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TUNDRA<br />
SAFARI<br />
-Meet the <strong>Greenland</strong>ic<br />
wildlife<br />
INCLUSIONS<br />
• Transport<br />
• Guide<br />
DIFFICULTY LEVEL<br />
• 2 out of 5<br />
DURATION: 1,5 HOURS<br />
SEASON: FROM FEBRUARY TO NOVEMBER<br />
Kangerlusssuaq has incredibly beautiful nature and is home<br />
to the Musk-Ox. We will drive through the stunning tundra<br />
landscape in our 4WD truck and the guide will fill us in on<br />
the various wildlife in this area. We might get the chance<br />
to spot musk oxen and learn more about these incredible<br />
creatures.<br />
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to explore the stunning<br />
nature and wildlife around Kangerlussuaq.<br />
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EXPLORE<br />
GREENLAND’S<br />
BACKCOUNTRY<br />
With a fjord on one side and the massive<br />
<strong>Greenland</strong> Ice Sheet bordering the<br />
other, Kangerlussuaq is surprisingly one<br />
of the most ice-free tracks of land in all<br />
of <strong>Greenland</strong>. Its location is a paradise for<br />
both reindeer and musk oxen, who thrive in<br />
this environment due to the relatively mild,<br />
stable and dry climate and the abundance<br />
of food.<br />
The trip takes place on one of our tough,<br />
off-road 4WD coaches, which are outfitted<br />
to accommodate transport in the <strong>Arctic</strong>’s<br />
Summer and Winter terrain. We will follow<br />
a route through the beautiful tundra<br />
landscape, while the guide tells us about<br />
the surrounding flora and fauna.<br />
With a bit of luck, we will observe musk<br />
oxen roaming freely in their natural habitat<br />
around Kangerlussuaq and learn about<br />
these incredible creatures. Musk oxen can<br />
be aggressive and charge without warning,<br />
so we are unable to confirm how closely we<br />
can observe their behavior. However, the<br />
guide will always bring a pair of binoculars,<br />
ensuring you have a chance to watch these<br />
impressive animals.<br />
We will also be on the lookout for other<br />
wildlife in the area, such as reindeer, and<br />
learn about the tundra’s vegetation and<br />
flowering plants, including the dense<br />
scrub that grows on the south-facing<br />
rocky slopes and the wooded thickets of<br />
<strong>Arctic</strong> willow that thrive along the rivers<br />
and streams.<br />
Geologically-speaking, Kangerlussuaq’s<br />
history dates back 2.8 – 2.7 billion years,<br />
and at least once, the area has been<br />
completely frozen over in ice from<br />
Kangerlussuaq to the coastal town of<br />
Sisimiut. This is evidenced by the area’s<br />
rigid, moraine landscapes and generally<br />
lower geological reliefs, in comparison to<br />
the geological mass that lies to the north.<br />
In other words, the geological structure of<br />
Kangerlussuaq’s mountain landscapes has<br />
been eroded by ice through the ages.<br />
Today, the height of the largest rounded<br />
hills in the area does not exceed 700 meters.<br />
On this excursion, we often drive up to<br />
the American-named mountain of Tacan.<br />
It is a mountain south of Kangerlussuaq<br />
that offers fantastic panoramic views of<br />
the valleys, rivers, Kangerlussuaq and<br />
even parts of the <strong>Greenland</strong> Ice Sheet.<br />
We will take a few breaks during the<br />
excursion, so you can stretch your legs<br />
while enjoying the peacefulness, the fresh<br />
air and views of the distant horizon.<br />
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HIKING TO<br />
GARNET ROCK<br />
- <strong>Greenland</strong>ic nature<br />
at its best<br />
INCLUSIONS<br />
• Guide<br />
• Transportation<br />
• Lunch<br />
• Hammer & Chisel<br />
DIFFICULTY LEVEL<br />
• 3 out of 5<br />
DURATION: 8 HOURS TOUR<br />
SEASON: FROM MAY TO SEPTEMBER<br />
We will drive to the mountain top and enjoy the fantastic<br />
view. From there, we circle the big salt lake. The walk is<br />
mostly downhill, although we can’t avoid climbing a few<br />
hills.<br />
After 2½-3 hours of hiking through spectacular landscape<br />
with good chances to spot musk oxen, we will find ourselves<br />
at Garnet Rock. Now is the time to bring out our hammers<br />
and chisels and start our hunt for the semi-precious stones,<br />
garnets. In between the hammering, we’ll take a break to<br />
enjoy our sandwich.<br />
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SIGHTSEEING<br />
KANGERLUSSUAQ<br />
Unmatched beauty and<br />
peaceful surroundings<br />
DURATION: 2 HOURS TOUR<br />
INCLUSIONS<br />
• Guide<br />
• Transportation<br />
• Lunch<br />
• Hammer<br />
• Chisel<br />
DIFFICULTY LEVEL<br />
• 3 out of 5<br />
SEASON: FROM FEBRUARY TO NOVEMBER<br />
Kangerlussuaq is a former American air base, but today<br />
it is the main airport of <strong>Greenland</strong>. The guide will share<br />
exciting stories, starting from the origins of the base, from<br />
WWII to the Cold War, into a modern international airport.<br />
The area around Kangerlussuaq has <strong>Greenland</strong>’s longest<br />
road and here we will experience and see several interesting<br />
places and meet the great <strong>Greenland</strong>ic nature. We’ll drive<br />
to the harbour to enjoy views of the beautiful fjord, past<br />
Kellyville, a small town for science and tour round the old<br />
base area. We will also visit the village kennel where we can<br />
get better acquainted with <strong>Greenland</strong>ic sled dogs.<br />
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WINTER<br />
TOURS IN KANGERLUSSUAQ<br />
FROM DOG SLEDDING TO ICE CAMPING, AND<br />
THE AWE-INSPIRING NORTHERN LIGHTS<br />
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DOG SLEDDING<br />
TOUR<br />
- 2 or 4 hours<br />
DURATION: 2 OR 4 HOURS<br />
SEASON: JANUARY TO APRIL<br />
Spending any time above the <strong>Arctic</strong> <strong>Circle</strong> during the<br />
winter sledding months certainly calls for a classic dog<br />
sledding experience.<br />
Not only will you gain new respect for the <strong>Greenland</strong>ic<br />
sled dog’s keen abilities and innate environmental<br />
awareness, but you will also better understand the<br />
importance of sled dogs to man’s survival and everyday<br />
life north of the <strong>Arctic</strong> <strong>Circle</strong>. It is truly a heartwarming<br />
cultural experience.<br />
The sled dog is a working animal and does not share<br />
much in common with a typical family pet. It enjoys an<br />
iconic status in <strong>Greenland</strong>, and fulfills a very important<br />
role in the <strong>Greenland</strong>ic way of life. Due to <strong>Greenland</strong>’s<br />
isolated location and <strong>Greenland</strong>ers keen awareness of<br />
the sled dog’s unique abilities, breeders have placed<br />
great importance on maintaining the breed’s purity and<br />
imposed strict regulations to prevent crossbreeding.<br />
These efforts have ensured the <strong>Greenland</strong>ic sled dog<br />
is one of the world’s most pure breeds.<br />
Here in Kangerlussuaq, the fjord offers the opportunity<br />
for a sledding excursion across the frozen, flat ice, which<br />
can provide a more pleasant and smoother ride than<br />
when driving across hilly terrain.<br />
To ensure you are comfortably warm during the drive, we<br />
provide the same type of outerwear and footwear that<br />
actually many drivers prefer, including warm fur clothing<br />
and good boots with appropriate insulation that can<br />
withstand the biting cold temperatures and wind.<br />
The sled team will lead you over the fjord to enjoy the<br />
magnificent nature, as well as the love these dogs have<br />
for pulling the sled across the frozen terrain. Sled dogs<br />
work as a team with a clear hierarchy, where the driver is<br />
head of the pack. To begin, the driver will lead the team<br />
halfway, and then provide a lesson on how to control and<br />
care for the dogs. Before the excursion is over, you will<br />
have a chance to drive the sled and lead the team!<br />
INCLUSIONS<br />
• Transfer<br />
• Polar-grade clothing<br />
DIFFICULTY LEVEL<br />
• 2 out of 5<br />
INFORMATION<br />
When booking a 2-4-hour dog<br />
sledding tour, the maxmium<br />
number of guests permitted<br />
on the sled per excursion is<br />
three. The minimum age for<br />
participation is 10 years.<br />
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DOG SLEDDING<br />
TOUR<br />
- 2 or 3 days<br />
DURATION: 2 OR 3 DAYS<br />
INCLUSIONS<br />
• Guide<br />
• Equipment / Supplies<br />
• Meals<br />
• Sleeping bag<br />
• Polar-grade clothing<br />
SEASON: FEBRUARY TO APRIL<br />
DIFFICULTY LEVEL<br />
• 4 out of 5<br />
Dog sledding is a meaningful part of <strong>Greenland</strong>ic Culture and<br />
is a traditional, age-old form of transportation that has been<br />
used by the Inuit for centuries when the landscape becomes<br />
otherwise impassable beneath blankets of snow and ice.<br />
The trip between Kangerlussuaq and Sisimiut offers a true<br />
expedition experience, allowing you to test your limits in a<br />
controlled environment and truly begin to grasp <strong>Greenland</strong>’s<br />
enormity. During the 3-day journey, you will mostly overnight<br />
in remote hunting cabins, but some time will be spent in a<br />
tent.<br />
INFORMATION<br />
When booking a dog sledding<br />
tour, the number of guests<br />
permitted on the sled per<br />
excursion is two. The minimum<br />
age for participation is 10.<br />
Pricing varies depending on<br />
the number of guests who will<br />
be joining the excursion.<br />
Together with the sled driver on this expedition, you will<br />
experience <strong>Greenland</strong>’s harsh and captivating environment,<br />
where people, animal and nature work harmoniously. You will<br />
become an important part of the team and will be involved<br />
with preparing food, packing the sled and feeding the dogs.<br />
The trip can be quite challenging at times and guests should<br />
be in good health and condition. Due to the rough and<br />
unpredictable terrain, including ascents and descents, we do<br />
not recommend this tour for people who have back problems.<br />
Please note that it is obligatory to rent polar clothing<br />
(seal skin or down) and boots, unless you have proper<br />
polar equipment of your own. In our experience, very few<br />
participants bring adequate equipment to ensure their safety<br />
and comfort while on the expedition. Our staff will determine<br />
whether you have proper clothes for this expedition.<br />
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NORTHERN<br />
LIGHTS<br />
- The best in the world !<br />
DEPARTURE: 3 HOURS<br />
SEASON: SEPTEMBER TO APRIL<br />
During the frozen winter months, <strong>Greenland</strong>ic fjord fishermen return to the age-old techniques<br />
developed centuries ago by their Inuit ancestors. On this ice fishing excursion, you too can try your<br />
hand at these traditional fishing methods and learn how locals have adapted to life in the <strong>Arctic</strong><br />
winter.<br />
Every winter when Kangerlussuaq Fjord, known in English as ”the Big Fjord”, freezes, sailors return<br />
to shore as their boats are pulled from the unnavigable waters. These seemingly lifeless waters<br />
are a sure signal that winter has taken hold! However, even in these frigid temperatures, life buzzes<br />
both above and below the surface with local residents and visitors enjoying popular winter activities,<br />
such as sledding, snowmobiling and ice fishing.<br />
On our ice fishing excursion, we will drive about 13 km (8 mi) from Kangerlussuaq, and then, venture<br />
onto the frozen fjord in search of our perfect fishing spot.<br />
Arriving well-prepared with our ice drill, we will bore our way through the thick surface and drop<br />
our hooked fishing line in hopes of great catch. There are usually many fish, primarily cod bites, but<br />
it is important to remain both patient and vigilant, giving the line a gentle pull once in a while.<br />
While you are testing your luck at ice fishing, the excursion guide will serve up hot drinks along with<br />
a fishing story or two.<br />
The weather is typically calm, but the conditions are cold, so it is necessary to outfit yourself with<br />
the appropriate outwear to fully enjoy the nature, fresh polar air and calm environment.<br />
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INCLUSIONS<br />
• Guide<br />
• Transportation<br />
• Fishing gear<br />
• Bait<br />
DIFFICULTY LEVEL<br />
• 1 out of 5<br />
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ILULISSAT<br />
THE KANGIA, UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE AND THE BIGGEST<br />
AND MOST REKNOWN ICEBERGS OF GREENLAND.<br />
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HOTEL<br />
HVIDE FALK<br />
Hotel Hvide Falk is a historic hotel, which<br />
was founded as the first luxury hotel for<br />
tourists back in 1970. Since then, the hotel<br />
has been expanded and continuously<br />
modernized without losing its historical<br />
origins and its focus on <strong>Greenland</strong>’s<br />
proud culture and traditions.<br />
The central location of the hotel in<br />
Ilulissat, a few minutes walking distance<br />
to both the center and the old town with<br />
church and museum, as well as the good<br />
view of the Disko Bay, are among the<br />
reasons that many guests become regular<br />
visitors.<br />
Hotel Hvide Falk (HHF) offers 40 rooms,<br />
9 hotel apartments and a family house<br />
located next door to the hotel itself.<br />
Depending on the season, HHF has<br />
10-20 employees in Ilulissat.<br />
Welcome to Ilulissat - ‘tikilluarit’, as it’s<br />
called in <strong>Greenland</strong>ic!<br />
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GUESTS BOOKED AT<br />
HOTEL HVIDE FALK ENJOY:<br />
• Free Wi-Fi<br />
• Breakfast included<br />
• Easy tour booking at AAC<br />
Ilulissat adjacent to HHF<br />
• Central location, minutes from<br />
historic down-town<br />
• Friendly service & local staff<br />
with decades of experience<br />
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SUMMER<br />
TOURS IN ILULISSAT<br />
EXPERIENCE THE MIDNIGHT SUN AND THE LUSH<br />
SUMMER LANDSCAPES OF GREENLAND<br />
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Our unique location is much more than<br />
icebergs, and makes possible to live the<br />
best <strong>Arctic</strong> experiences all year round<br />
with Midnight sun, lakes and colorful<br />
valleys, beautiful coasts, whales and<br />
<strong>Arctic</strong> wildlife in Summer<br />
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KAYAKING IN<br />
ILULISSAT<br />
- Enjoy morning or<br />
evening outings<br />
INCLUSIONS<br />
• Guide<br />
• Kayaking Gear: Double sea<br />
kayak, paddle, thermal<br />
suit, dry suit, life-jacket,<br />
boots and gloves.<br />
• USB with pictures from<br />
the tour<br />
DURATION: 3 HOURS<br />
DIFFICULTY LEVEL<br />
• 2 out of 5<br />
SEASON: JUNE TO SEPTEMBER<br />
INFORMATION<br />
Paddle in a kayak and witness up close the overwhelming<br />
beauty of icebergs of the Iulissat’s Icefjords.<br />
Kayaking in Ilulissat is a unique activity for two reasons. The<br />
first one is very obvious, kayaking is possibly the best way<br />
to experience the Ilulissat Icefjord (UNESCO World Heritage<br />
Site). Being at the sea level, without any sound and just<br />
using your own body to sail among icebergs, makes it very<br />
special.<br />
The duration of our activities<br />
includes the time to gear-up /<br />
dress-up, safety briefings and<br />
transfers to departure points.<br />
The time spent in the water<br />
paddling is 2 hours.<br />
The second one, perhaps not that known among people<br />
visiting us, is that 4,000 years ago, people already used<br />
“qajaat” (traditional kayaks) for travelling and hunting in<br />
<strong>Greenland</strong> and most of the Inuit region.<br />
Thanks to our experienced and certified kayaking guides,<br />
modern expedition equipment and safety protocols, we<br />
make it possible for you to kayak among icebergs, even if<br />
you have never been kayaking before. Besides, they will<br />
introduce you to the fascinating world of the original kayak<br />
“qajaq”, invented in <strong>Greenland</strong> and made out of drifting<br />
wood and animal skin.<br />
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OQAATSUT<br />
DAY<br />
DURATION: 7 HOURS<br />
SEASON: JUNE TO SEPTEMBER<br />
INCLUSIONS<br />
• Guide<br />
• Boat transfer to Oqaatsut<br />
and back<br />
• Kayaking gear: Double sea<br />
kayak, paddle, thermal suit,<br />
dry suit, life-jacket, boots<br />
and gloves.<br />
• Lunch in a local family<br />
house<br />
• USB with pictures from<br />
the tour<br />
An authentic <strong>Greenland</strong>ic experience. Explore the <strong>Arctic</strong><br />
nature and Inuit culture paddling among icebergs, visit an<br />
Inuit settlement and enjoy a traditional <strong>Greenland</strong>ic lunch.<br />
Kayak around the bay of Oqaatsut and its impressive<br />
icebergs, visit a local family and learn about their<br />
lifestyle as you share their meal and sail back to Ilulissat<br />
with astonishing views of Oqaatsut and Disko Island.<br />
Our experienced and certified kayaking guides, modern<br />
expedition equipment and safety protocols will make it<br />
possible for you to kayak in the beautiful surroundings<br />
of Oqaatsut, full of nature and with a unique peaceful<br />
atmosphere.<br />
DIFFICULTY LEVEL<br />
• 2 out of 5<br />
INFOMATION<br />
2 hours in the water padding<br />
This activity is suitable for you even if you have never been<br />
on a kayak before. Besides, our guides will introduce you to<br />
the life of the settlement and be your translator to talk to<br />
some of the local families who live all year around here.<br />
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ARCTIC<br />
OUTDOOR<br />
ADVENTURE<br />
- Hiking and kayaking<br />
DURATION: 2 DAYS<br />
INCLUSIONS<br />
• Guide<br />
• Transfer<br />
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner<br />
• Kayaking Gear: Double sea<br />
kayak, paddle, thermal suit,<br />
dry suit, life-jacket, boots<br />
and gloves.<br />
• USB with pictures from<br />
the tour<br />
DIFFICULTY LEVEL<br />
• 3 out of 5<br />
SEASON: JUNE TO SEPTEMBER<br />
Cecilia was a girl who lived with her family in Oqaatsut,<br />
a small settlement north of Ilulissat. The story tells that<br />
one night, Cecilia’s father was severely ill. In a desperate<br />
call for getting help, Cecilia ran the 20 kilometers that<br />
separate these two villages. In memory of Cecilia’s story,<br />
this trail that goes from one village to the other has been<br />
called after her.<br />
We invite you to walk with us, accompanied by our local<br />
guide, and take you through the fauna, flora and stories<br />
of this untouched landscape: a bay full of blue icebergs,<br />
rivers where fish run up for migration, <strong>Arctic</strong> flowers in<br />
the middle of tundra fields, metamorphosed rocks<br />
polished by the action of glaciers. Once in Oqaatsut we<br />
settle down in our rooms and have a traditional dinner,<br />
with free time to walk around the settlement.<br />
Next day, after breakfast, we all meet to go out kayaking.<br />
Our experienced and certified kayaking guides, modern<br />
expedition equipment and safety protocols make it<br />
possible for you to kayak in the beautiful surroundings<br />
of Oqaatsut, full of nature and with a unique peaceful<br />
atmosphere.<br />
We then visit a family of the settlement and enjoy a<br />
traditional lunch made with local ingredients. After our<br />
lovely meal, we will be ready to head back by boat to<br />
Ilulissat.<br />
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HIKE &<br />
CULTURAL<br />
IMMERSION<br />
- Walk and Talk<br />
DURATION: 2 DAYS TOUR<br />
SEASON: FROM JUNE TO SEPTEMBER<br />
Cecilia was a girl who lived with her family in Oqaatsut, a small<br />
settlement north of Ilulissat. The story tells that one night,<br />
Cecilia’s father was severely ill. In a desperate call for getting<br />
help, Cecilia ran the 20 kilometers that separate these two<br />
villages. In memory of Cecilia’s story, this trail that goes from<br />
one village to the other has been called after her.<br />
On the first day of our program, we invite you to walk with us,<br />
accompanied by our local guide and take you through the fauna,<br />
flora and stories of this untouched landscape: a bay full of blue<br />
icebergs, rivers where fish run up for migration, <strong>Arctic</strong> flowers in<br />
the middle of tundra fields, or metamorphosed rocks polished by<br />
the action of glaciers. Once in Oqaatsut we will settle down in our<br />
rooms and have a traditional dinner, with free time to walk around<br />
the settlement.<br />
On the next day, we go on a small walk and tell you about the<br />
everyday life of the village’s inhabitants. We then join some<br />
local activities, tasks that the locals do in their everyday life. The<br />
activity we will do is subject to the season and the activities that<br />
local people do, such as learning how to cook and smoke fish, how<br />
to cut and dry it for storage, collecting wild plants and flowers to<br />
make tea, feed the sled dogs with their musher, repair a fishing<br />
net, or build a sled. Our local English speaking guide will translate,<br />
so you understand and learn about the <strong>Greenland</strong>ic reality.<br />
INCLUSIONS<br />
• Guide<br />
• Boat transfer<br />
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner<br />
• Demonstration of traditional<br />
fishing and ways to process<br />
and preserve it.<br />
• Walk around the settlement<br />
DIFFICULTY LEVEL<br />
• 3 out of 5<br />
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WINTER<br />
TOURS IN ILULISSAT<br />
WINTER NIGHTS IN GREENLAND,<br />
A SPECTACLE THAT WILL AWAKE ALL YOUR SENSES.<br />
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ARCTIC RIDE<br />
- Snowmobile day<br />
DURATION: 3 - 3,5 HOURS<br />
SEASON: FEBRUARY TO APRIL<br />
INCLUSIONS<br />
• Guide<br />
• Equipment: snowmobile,<br />
helmet, extra warm jacket and<br />
pants, mittens, boots<br />
• Hot drinks and snacks<br />
DIFFICULTY LEVEL<br />
• 3 out of 5<br />
The snowmobile has become a very frequent form of<br />
transport in <strong>Arctic</strong> countries, because it adapts to a<br />
wide variety of terrains and allows quick access to the<br />
remotest places.<br />
The backcountry of Ilulissat offers great landscapes to<br />
be discovered. Our local guides and modern<br />
snowmobiles are a great way to explore snowy valleys<br />
and mountains, frozen lakes, fjords and the sea ice.<br />
Our guide will choose the route depending on snow,<br />
ice and weather conditions. One choice will be visiting<br />
the authentic settlement of Oqaatsut 20 km north from<br />
Ilulissat where 37 Inuit live all year round.<br />
The other choice is a route that has an unbeatable<br />
scenery. We will go up the mountains, see dogsleds<br />
doing their route to ice-fish in the Icefiord, and reach<br />
a series of viewpoints of Ilulissat, Disko Bay and the Ice<br />
Cap. In both routes we will stop to have some hot drinks<br />
and biscuits.<br />
INFOMATION<br />
This tour is on a shared basis with<br />
a driver and guest per snowmobile.<br />
All participants driving must have a<br />
valid driving license, either for car<br />
or motorcycle.<br />
The duration of our activities includes<br />
the time to gear-up/ dressup,<br />
safety briefings and transfers to<br />
departure points.<br />
From mid-April, the daylight is<br />
longer, so our tours will be during<br />
the sunset and not when the night<br />
is dark.<br />
No previous experience is required. We provide all the<br />
equipment and our experienced guide will teach how to<br />
drive the snowmobile.<br />
Please note that due to unpredictable weather and<br />
snow conditions during winter, the itinerary of this tour<br />
is subject to change. While it is our goal to deliver the<br />
best tour experience possible, the safety of our clients<br />
is always our first priority.<br />
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NORTHERN<br />
LIGHT RIDE<br />
DURATION: 2 - 2,5 HOURS<br />
SEASON: FEBRUARY TO APRIL<br />
INCLUSIONS<br />
• Guide<br />
• Equipment: snowmobile,<br />
helmet, extra warm jacket and<br />
pants, mittens, boots<br />
• Hot drinks and snacks<br />
DIFFICULTY LEVEL<br />
• 3 out of 5<br />
The snowmobile has become a very frequent mean of<br />
transport in <strong>Arctic</strong> countries, because it adapts to a<br />
wide variety of terrains and allows quick access to the<br />
remotest places. We will ride these vehicles in the arctic<br />
night and enjoy breathtaking views after going up the<br />
hills that dominate the Ilulissat skyline. From there, no<br />
sound or light polution so we can fully experience the<br />
winter nights.<br />
In the middle of the wilderness, where silence is all<br />
around us, we will have hot drinks and biscuits, tell Inuit<br />
stories and talk about the nature and lifestyle of <strong>Greenland</strong>.<br />
And if Sila allows us, we will witness the spectacular<br />
phenomenon of the Northern Lights from our scenic<br />
viewpoint.<br />
INFORMATION<br />
This tour is on a shared basis with<br />
a driver and guest per snowmobile.<br />
All participants driving must have a<br />
valid driving license, either for car<br />
or motorcycle.<br />
The duration of our activities includes<br />
the time to gear-up/ dressup,<br />
safety briefings and transfers to<br />
departure points.<br />
From mid-April, the daylight is<br />
longer, so our tours will be during<br />
the sunset and not when the night<br />
is dark.<br />
No previous experience is required. We provide all the<br />
equipment and our experienced guide will teach how to<br />
drive the snowmobile.<br />
Please note that due to unpredictable weather and<br />
conditions during winter, the itinerary of this tour is<br />
subject to change. While it is our goal to deliver the<br />
best tour experience possible, the safety of our clients<br />
is always our first priority.<br />
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AUTHENTIC<br />
SETTLEMENT<br />
EXPERIENCE<br />
Establish a connection with the Inuit culture<br />
and the <strong>Arctic</strong> environment.<br />
DURATION: 3 DAYS<br />
SEASON: FEBRUARY TO APRIL<br />
This is a journey to the heart of <strong>Greenland</strong>, where<br />
winter is cold but the hearts of people are warm.<br />
Riding a snowmobile to the settlement, walking over<br />
the sea ice to see northern lights, eating local food,<br />
meeting and spending time with the local families<br />
of the settlement… And the highlight of the trip, a<br />
dogsled journey with a local from the settlement<br />
and his dogs.<br />
The snowmobile has become a very frequent mean<br />
of transport in <strong>Arctic</strong> countries, because it adapts<br />
to a wide variety of terrains and allows quick access<br />
to the remotest places. This is why we are using this<br />
mean of transport to travel from Ilulissat to the<br />
settlement of Oqaatsut. The scenery of this journey<br />
is beautiful and varied, with snowy valleys and<br />
mountains, small huts of hunters, lakes with black<br />
ice and a big bay that freezes over with icebergs<br />
stuck in the midst of the sea ice.<br />
In Oqaatsut you will be accommodated in a local<br />
house that has been converted into a B&B, with<br />
private rooms for 1 or 2 people and a big living room<br />
where we will eat breakfast and enjoy spare time,<br />
with views of the frozen sea and the mountains in<br />
the back. The meals will be cooked by local families<br />
with local ingredients and our guide will be your<br />
interpreter to talk with them in <strong>Greenland</strong>ic.<br />
One of the night activities will be walking from the<br />
settlement over the frozen sea, to find the best spot<br />
to see our shades under the full moon or the natural<br />
phenomena of the Northern Lights. The other night<br />
activity will be indoors, a warm evening with locals.<br />
The second day, our full day of in the settlement, we<br />
will do something unique: dogsledding. A local musher<br />
will take you with his dogs to do an unforgettable<br />
journey through the untouched surroundings<br />
of Oqaatsut.<br />
Travel back in time and get away from everything<br />
you know. Far away from your everyday lifestyle,<br />
discover a new, real world where nature is the<br />
one setting the pace.<br />
The last day is when we depart from Oqaatsut,<br />
saying goodbye to these cold and beautiful surroundings<br />
and its warm and welcoming inhabitants.<br />
We will ride back with our snowmobiles to Ilulissat,<br />
a journey with great scenery, ideal as a farewell for<br />
these three authentic days in the settlement.<br />
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INCLUSIONS<br />
• Guide<br />
• Equipment: Jacket, pants,<br />
boots, mittens, helmet.<br />
• 2 nights in a B&B<br />
• 2 breakfast<br />
• 3 meals with a local family<br />
DIFFICULTY LEVEL<br />
• 3 out of 5<br />
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ICEFJORD<br />
NIGHT WALK<br />
- Snowshoes walk<br />
DURATION: 2 HOURS<br />
SEASON: FEBRUARY TO APRIL<br />
Winter nights dress the landscape of Ilulissat, sometimes<br />
dotted-with-stars black, sometimes full-moon white and<br />
sometimes Northern-Lights green. No matter the color, it<br />
is a landscape that will awake all your senses.<br />
Using snowshoes and ski poles is a comfortable way to<br />
hike in winter conditions. The knowledge and experience<br />
of our local guides will help you to make the best of this<br />
trip. We will take you to the Ilulissat Icefiord, the UNESCO<br />
World Heritage Site. From there, no sound or artificial<br />
light prevent us from fully experiencing the winter nights.<br />
In the middle of the wilderness, where silence is the only<br />
sound, we will find shelter to have hot drinks and biscuits,<br />
tell Inuit stories and talk about the nature and lifestyle<br />
of <strong>Greenland</strong>. And if “Sila” allows us, we will witness the<br />
spectacular phenomenon of the Northern Lights from our<br />
privileged position.<br />
INCLUSIONS<br />
• Guide<br />
• Equipment: snowshoes, poles,<br />
flashlight<br />
• Hot drinks and snacks<br />
DIFFICULTY LEVEL<br />
• 2 out of 5<br />
INFORMATION<br />
No previous experience is<br />
required, but a minimum level of<br />
fitness adviced. Anyone can learn<br />
how to move in winter terrain<br />
with snowshoes and ski poles.<br />
From mid-April, the daylight<br />
is longer, so our tours will be<br />
during the sunset and not when<br />
the night is dark.<br />
The duration of our activities<br />
includes the time to gear-up /<br />
dress-up, safety briefings and<br />
transfers to departure points.<br />
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NIGHT SKY<br />
PHOTOGRAPHY<br />
- While snowshoeing<br />
DURATION: 2 - 2,5 HOURS<br />
SEASON: FEBRUARY TO APRIL<br />
Winter nights dress the landscape of Ilulissat,<br />
sometimes dotted-with-stars black, sometimes<br />
full-moon white and sometimes Northern-Lights<br />
green. No matter the color, we will show you how<br />
to best capture the incredible beauty and colours<br />
of the winter <strong>Arctic</strong> sky, using your camera.<br />
INCLUSIONS<br />
• Guide<br />
• Professional photographer<br />
• Equipment: snowshoes, poles,<br />
fl a s h li g h t<br />
• Hot drinks and snacks<br />
DIFFICULTY LEVEL<br />
• 2 out of 5<br />
INFORMATION<br />
From mid-April, the daylight<br />
is longer, so our tours will be<br />
during the sunset and not when<br />
the night is dark.<br />
The duration of our activities<br />
includes the time to gear-up /<br />
dress-up, safety briefings and<br />
transfers to departure points.<br />
The activity starts from our office, where we will be<br />
warm and comfortable. Our professional photographer<br />
will explain to you how to use your camera settings to<br />
capture stars and Northern Lights over a cup of coffee,<br />
tea and biscuits.<br />
Then we go outside, and use snowshoes and ski poles.<br />
We walk to the best spot to put in use these techniques<br />
we have learned. We will take you to the Ilulissat<br />
Icefjord, the UNESCO World Heritage Site. From there,<br />
there is no sound or light polution, so you can fully<br />
experience the winter nights. Our snowshoeing guide<br />
will show you how to use the equipment and guide the<br />
route.<br />
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WINTER<br />
ADVENTURE<br />
- Snowmobiling &<br />
snowshoeing day<br />
INCLUSIONS<br />
• Guide<br />
• Equipment: snowmobile,<br />
helmet, extra warm jacket<br />
and pants, mittens, boots,<br />
snowshoes and poles<br />
• Hot drinks and lunch<br />
DIFFICULTY LEVEL<br />
• 2 out of 5<br />
DURATION: 4 HOURS<br />
SEASON: FEBRUARY TO APRIL<br />
INFO<br />
The duration of our activities includes<br />
the time to gear-up / dressup,<br />
safety briefings and transfers to<br />
departure points.<br />
Our day starts with a safety briefing before we gear<br />
up. When we are all set, we will start our way to a<br />
small hunter’s hut by snowmobile. The route takes<br />
around an hour and a half, where we will follow the<br />
dogsled way. This same way is used by fishermen from<br />
Ilulissat to go fishing to the frozen fjord of Sikuiuitsoq<br />
(in <strong>Greenland</strong>ic: place that always has ice). Along the<br />
way we will stop in some viewpoints to see impressive<br />
panoramic views of the Ilulissat Icefiord and the ice<br />
cap.<br />
In the hunter´s hut we will leave the snowmobiles, put<br />
our snowshoes on and continue walking inside the<br />
UNESCO area (where snowmobiles are not allowed).<br />
It is time to start our adventure over the frozen sea<br />
and the small mountain next to the hut. The guide will<br />
choose the best itinerary according the location’s,<br />
safety and physical condition of the group. This<br />
snowshoe hike will take around 1 hour.<br />
After the hike we will stop for lunch. Then we will ride<br />
our snowmobiles back to Ilulissat, following the same<br />
way we came.<br />
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ICEFJORD<br />
HIKE<br />
Snowshoeing<br />
adventure<br />
DURATION: 5 HOURS<br />
SEASON: MARCH TO APRIL<br />
INCLUSIONS<br />
• Guide<br />
• Equipment: snowshoes and poles<br />
• Hot drinks and lunch<br />
DIFFICULTY LEVEL<br />
• 2 out of 5<br />
INFO<br />
The duration of our activities includes<br />
the time to gear-up / dressup,<br />
safety briefings and transfers to<br />
departure points.<br />
The Ilulissat Icefiord, a UNESCO world heritage site, is<br />
as beautiful it is as inaccessible in the middle of<br />
the <strong>Arctic</strong> winter. This unique natural phenomenon<br />
pushes out 20 million tons of ice every day, in form<br />
of gigantic icebergs that can rise up to 100 meters<br />
above the sea level. Take this unique opportunity<br />
and join our guided hike with snowshoes to explore<br />
remote spots with unbeatable scenery.<br />
Using snowshoes and ski poles is a comfortable way<br />
to hike in winter conditions. Plus, the knowledge and<br />
experience of our guides will help you to make the<br />
best of this trip. Choosing the best viewpoints for<br />
sightseeing and pictures, managing the route according<br />
the weather conditions, relevant information<br />
about the flora and the fauna, and many stories<br />
about the present and the past of <strong>Greenland</strong> and its<br />
inhabitants.<br />
As we put our feet in a UNESCO World Heritage Site,<br />
we will ascend between walls covered with snow and<br />
ice, enjoy the magnified panorama of the “dogs<br />
sledge highway”, see frozen lakes and rivers and icebergs<br />
shining under the beautiful golden winter light.<br />
To recover energies, we will take a break to eat our<br />
meal, sandwich and hot soup make locally with local<br />
ingredients. We will continue hiking until the old<br />
settlement of Sermermiut, where the first Inuit<br />
people arrived 4000 years ago, 10 minutes away from<br />
Ilulissat.<br />
*No previous experience is required, but it is strongly<br />
recommended a minimum level of fitness. Anyone<br />
used to hike or other sports can learn how to move in<br />
winter terrain with snowshoes and ski poles.<br />
Note: please not that due to unpredictable weather<br />
conditions during winter, the itinerary of this tour is<br />
subject to change. While it is our goal to deliver the<br />
best tour experience possible, the safety of our<br />
clients is always our first priority.<br />
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PACKAGE TOURS<br />
IN GREENLAND<br />
SUMMER & WINTER TOURS IN<br />
NORTH, WEST AND SOUTH GREENLAND<br />
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AUTHENTIC<br />
GREENLAND<br />
- Ideal for small group<br />
World Heritage of<br />
Kangerlussuaq & Ilulissat,<br />
local inuit life in Oqaatsut<br />
ITINERARY<br />
Day 1<br />
Day 2<br />
Day 3<br />
Day 4<br />
Arrival to Kangerlussuaq, <strong>Greenland</strong>.<br />
Russell Glacier BBQ.<br />
Town tour and museum visit.<br />
Departure to Ilulissat and hike to<br />
Sermermiut plain by the Icefjord.<br />
Ilulissat: Lecture on the <strong>Greenland</strong>ic<br />
sled dog and evening sailing in the<br />
midnight sun to the World Heritage<br />
Icefjord.<br />
Optional flightseeing tour over the<br />
Icefjord.<br />
Ilulissat: Daytour to Eqip Sermia<br />
- the Calving Glacier and dinner with<br />
local family in Oqaatsut. Overnight<br />
stay at Hotel Nordlys.<br />
6 DAYS TOUR<br />
SEASON : JUNE - JULY<br />
Day 5<br />
Day 6<br />
Morning polar dip, village life and boat<br />
back to Ilulissat. Farewell dinner in<br />
Hotel Hvide Falk.<br />
Departure.<br />
Discover all the highlights of beautiful West<br />
<strong>Greenland</strong>: ice sheet, Inuit settlements,<br />
icebergs in the midnight sun and much more.<br />
Join us for an unforgettable adventure to<br />
<strong>Greenland</strong> and experience a summer in the<br />
midnight sun.<br />
<strong>Greenland</strong> is not just cold winters, harsh landscapes and<br />
rough mountains. Summers here are the warming rays of<br />
the sun and the midnight sun that lights up the summer<br />
night. The landscape changes to a fresh breath of colours<br />
when mountains and plains are blanketed in a lush summer<br />
tapestry of heather, moss and flowers. <strong>Greenland</strong> provides<br />
the perfect setting for incredible nature experiences. We<br />
visit the mighty ice sheet that covers 80 per cent of the<br />
country, and sail through the UNESCO-listed Icefjord to<br />
experience the majestic icebergs in the midnight sun.<br />
We have the pleasure of meeting the locals and enjoying<br />
their hospitality when we are invited to dinner in a private<br />
<strong>Greenland</strong>ic home in the small settlement of Oqaatsut.<br />
Hikes and kayaking is possible here and we will be sampling<br />
local specialities.<br />
HIGHLIGHTS<br />
• Village Overnight Stay<br />
• Boat trip to Eqip Sermia<br />
• Hiking to Sermermiut<br />
INCLUSIONS<br />
• English-speaking local tour guides<br />
• Flight Denmark - <strong>Greenland</strong> (round trip)<br />
• Flight Kangerlussuaq - Ilulissat (round trip)<br />
• Transportation airport - hotel (viceversa)<br />
• Russell Glacier Excursion w. BBQ<br />
• Sightseeing tour by bus in Kangerlussuaq<br />
• Town tour and hike to Sermermiut plain in<br />
Ilulissat<br />
• Sailing to the UNESCO-protected Icefjord<br />
• Lecture and introduction to the <strong>Greenland</strong>ic<br />
sled dog<br />
• Day tour to Eqip Sermia - the Calving<br />
Glacier incl. lunch<br />
• 1 night in Kangerlussuaq in a double room<br />
with shared bath and toilet<br />
• Overnight stay in Oqaatsut incl. dinner,<br />
shared bath and toilet<br />
• 3 nights at the hotel in Ilulissat in a double<br />
room with ensuite facilities<br />
• Half board<br />
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MAGIC OF THE<br />
SEA &<br />
MIDNIGHT SUN<br />
5 DAYS TOUR<br />
SEASON : JUNE - AUGUST<br />
During this voyage, we visit some of the<br />
most beautiful parts of <strong>Greenland</strong>, the ice<br />
sheet, settlements, and get up close with<br />
icebergs and the midnight sun.<br />
Join us for an unforgettable adventure to <strong>Greenland</strong>, where<br />
we commence the journey by getting close to the local<br />
ice wall of Kangerlussuaq to get an understanding of the<br />
mighty ice sheet that covers 80 per cent of the country.<br />
In Ilulissat, we will visit the two nearby settlements just<br />
South and North of the World Capital of Icebergs. We will<br />
get adventurous in our kayaks with a soft outing in the<br />
protected Oqaatsut bay, followed by a kayak finale among<br />
huge icebergs in the magic of the midnight sun the next<br />
day. In the small settlement of Ilimanaq we are invited to<br />
enjoy a meal in a private <strong>Greenland</strong>ic home to sample local<br />
specialties. We stay at our comfortable hotel in Ilulissat for<br />
three nights.<br />
ITINERARY<br />
Day 1<br />
Day 2<br />
Day 3<br />
Day 4<br />
Day 5<br />
Arrival Kangerlussuaq, <strong>Greenland</strong>.<br />
Russell Glacier excursion w. BBQ.<br />
Kangerlussuaq: Town tour and museum<br />
visit. Departure to Ilulissat and hike to<br />
Sermermiut plain by the Ice Fjord.<br />
Ilulissat: Daytour to Oqaatsut by boat<br />
– short kayak outing before or around<br />
noon in Oqaatsut.<br />
Ilimanaq by boat, private family visit and<br />
evening kayak outing in the midnight sun<br />
to the World Heritage Ice Fjord (Ilulissat).<br />
Departure.<br />
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INCLUSIONS<br />
• English-speaking local guides<br />
• Flight Denmark - <strong>Greenland</strong> (round trip)<br />
• Flight Kangerlussuaq - Ilulissat (round trip)<br />
• Shuttles airport - hotel (viceversa)<br />
• Excursion to the Russel Glacier with BBQ<br />
• Sightseeing tour by bus in Kangerlussuaq<br />
• Town tour and hike to Sermermiut plain in<br />
Ilulissat<br />
• Kayak at Bay of Oqaatsut and to the<br />
UNESCO-protected Ice Fjord<br />
• By boat to Oqaatsut and by boat to Ilimanaq<br />
incl. locally prepared meal<br />
• 1 night in Kangerlussuaq in a double room<br />
with shared bath and toilet<br />
• 3 nights at the hotel in Ilulissat in a double<br />
room with ensuite facilities<br />
• Half board<br />
• Taxes & tariffs<br />
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SUMMER IN<br />
ICELAND &<br />
ILULISSAT<br />
ITINERARY<br />
Day 1<br />
Day 2<br />
Day 3<br />
Arrival Keflavik, Iceland. The Blue Lagoon<br />
and hotel check-in in Reykjavík.<br />
Reykjavík: Full day excursion Golden <strong>Circle</strong><br />
with the waterfall Gullfoss, Geysir and<br />
Thingvellir National Park.<br />
Fly to Ilulissat, <strong>Greenland</strong>. Town tour and<br />
hike to Sermermiut plain and Icefjord.<br />
7 DAYS TOUR<br />
SEASON : MAY - AUGUST<br />
Discover all the highlights of beautiful<br />
Iceland and <strong>Greenland</strong>: volcanoes,<br />
geysers, the Ice Sheet, Nordic Viking<br />
lifestyle & Inuit settlements, icebergs<br />
in the midnight sun and much more.<br />
Day 4<br />
Day 5<br />
Day 6<br />
Day 7<br />
Ilulissat: Lecture on the <strong>Greenland</strong>ic sled<br />
dog and evening sailing in the midnight<br />
sun to the World Heritage Icefjord and<br />
<strong>Greenland</strong>ic dinner. Optional flightseeing<br />
tour over the Icefjord.<br />
Ilulissat. Day tour to Eqip Sermia - the<br />
calving glacier and dinner with local family<br />
in Ilimanaq.<br />
Flight to Reykjavik, Iceland.<br />
Departure.<br />
Join us for an unforgettable adventure to Iceland and<br />
<strong>Greenland</strong> and experience the best of both countries.<br />
Stunning and surreal landscapes in Iceland and ice-carved<br />
mountains in North <strong>Greenland</strong>. The combination of Iceland<br />
and <strong>Greenland</strong> provides the perfect setting for incredible<br />
nature experiences. We will do the classic Golden <strong>Circle</strong><br />
tour in Iceland with gushing geysers, the Gullfoss Waterfall<br />
and the UNESCO-protected national park Þingvellir.<br />
On our way to <strong>Greenland</strong>, we will fly over the mighty Ice<br />
Sheet that covers 80 per cent of the country. In North<br />
<strong>Greenland</strong>, we will go by boat to the UNESCO-listed<br />
Icefjord to experience the gigantic icebergs in the midnight<br />
sun. We will have the pleasure of meeting the locals and<br />
enjoying their hospitality when we are invited to dinner<br />
in a private <strong>Greenland</strong>ic home in the small settlement of<br />
INCLUSIONS<br />
• English-speaking tour guides<br />
• Flight Iceland - <strong>Greenland</strong> (round trip)<br />
• Transportation airport - hotel (round trip) in<br />
Iceland and <strong>Greenland</strong><br />
• Excursion to the Blue Lagoon (incl. towel)<br />
• Golden <strong>Circle</strong>, Gullfoss, Geysir and the<br />
UNESCO-protected national park Þingvellir incl.<br />
lunch<br />
• Town tour and hike to Sermermiut plain in<br />
Ilulissat<br />
• Sailing to the UNESCO-protected Icefjord<br />
HIGHLIGHTS<br />
• Blue Lagoon and Golden <strong>Circle</strong><br />
• Dining with local family<br />
• Eqip Sermia<br />
• The Icefjord<br />
• UNESCO heritage sites & Village visit<br />
• Lecture and introduction to the <strong>Greenland</strong>ic<br />
sled dog<br />
• Day tour to Eqip Sermia - the Calving Glacier<br />
incl. lunch<br />
• Cruise to Ilimanaq incl. dinner<br />
• 3 nights at the hotel in Reykjavík in a double<br />
room with ensuite facilities<br />
• 3 nights at the hotel in Ilulissat in a double<br />
room with ensuite facilities<br />
• Half board including: <strong>Greenland</strong>ic Dinner in<br />
Ilulissat on day 3. Icelandic dinner in Reykjavík<br />
on day 6<br />
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TREASURES<br />
OF SOUTH<br />
GREENLAND<br />
8 DAYS TOUR<br />
DEPARTURE MAY - SEPTEMBER<br />
Discover the beauty of <strong>Greenland</strong>’s<br />
balmy South during the summer as the<br />
icebergs are tinged a bright turquoise,<br />
the tundra is carpeted in lush vegetation<br />
dotted with arctic flowers and the smell<br />
of freshly-caught trout on the BBQ is in<br />
the air.<br />
Summer in the <strong>Arctic</strong> doesn’t get better<br />
than this.<br />
South <strong>Greenland</strong> offers a wild and magnificent coastal<br />
scenery and we take every opportunity to walk in the lush<br />
tundra with the moss-covered mountains in the background<br />
and along the Ice Sheet that covers 80 per cent of the entire<br />
country. We sail among the majestic icebergs and try our<br />
hand at fishing in the pristine meltwaters abundant with<br />
<strong>Arctic</strong> char. Just drop the line and relax!<br />
On this voyage, we also experience the great hospitality<br />
of the <strong>Greenland</strong>ic people and taste <strong>Greenland</strong>’s fantastic<br />
cuisine as we visit villages and settlements such as<br />
Narsarsuaq, Qaqortoq and Igaliku.<br />
HIGLIGHTS<br />
• Experience one of the last <strong>Arctic</strong><br />
wildernesses<br />
• Sail among the stunning icebergs by Qooroq<br />
Fjord<br />
• Hike along the <strong>Greenland</strong> Ice Sheet<br />
• Small groups of 11 people max.<br />
• <strong>Greenland</strong>ic specialties and hospitality<br />
in settlements and villages<br />
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ITINERARY<br />
Day 1<br />
Day 2<br />
Day 3<br />
Day 4<br />
Day 5<br />
Day 6<br />
Day 7<br />
Day 8<br />
Narsarsuaq: Excursion to Qassiarsuk.<br />
Former Norse settlement Brattahlid and<br />
sheep farm visit.<br />
Narsarsuaq: Boat transfer to Qinngua Valley<br />
with fishing or hiking to the <strong>Greenland</strong> Ice<br />
Sheet.<br />
Narsarsuaq – Qaqortoq with boat trip to<br />
the Ice Sheet and shore landing at<br />
Tvillingebræen.<br />
Qaqortoq: Town tour and hike in the lush<br />
mountain plains.<br />
Qaqortoq – Itilleq. Hike to Igaliku<br />
settlement and tour.<br />
Igaliku: Full-day hike and view of Qooroq<br />
Ice Fjord.<br />
Itilleq - Narsarsuaq. Fishing in Narsarsuaq<br />
Valley or hike to Signal Hill and <strong>Greenland</strong>ic<br />
specialities.<br />
Boat trip to Qooroq Ice Fjord.<br />
Departure from Narsarsuaq.<br />
INCLUSIONS<br />
• English-speaking tour leader<br />
• Flights Copenhagen-Narsarsuaq (round trip)<br />
• Excursions and hikes as per itinerary<br />
• Fishing trips including fishing licences,<br />
days 2 and 7<br />
• All necessary local transport<br />
• 3 nights at Hotel Narsarsuaq in a shared<br />
double room with ensuite facilities<br />
• 2 nights at Højskole Qaqortoq in a shared<br />
double room with bathroom in hallway<br />
• 2 nights at Igaliku hotel in a shared double<br />
room with bathroom in hallway<br />
• Daily breakfast<br />
• Packed lunch, days 2-7<br />
• Dinner, days 1-7 with optional barbeque of<br />
freshly-caught fish<br />
• <strong>Greenland</strong>ic dinner in Narsarsuaq on day 7<br />
• Taxes and tariffs<br />
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WINTER<br />
WONDERLAND<br />
IN GREENLAND<br />
ITINERARY<br />
Day 1<br />
Day 2<br />
Kangerlussuaq Arrival.<br />
Town tour and museum visit. Dinner at<br />
Restaurant Roklubben (the Rowing<br />
Club) at the shore of Lake Ferguson.<br />
Kangerlussuaq: Excursion to the Ice<br />
Sheet and Russell Glacier. Introduction<br />
to dogsledding.<br />
5 DAYS TOUR<br />
SEASON JANUARY - MARCH<br />
Day 3<br />
Day 4<br />
Kangerlussuaq: Dogsled tour,<br />
Northern Lights and <strong>Greenland</strong>ic<br />
coffee.<br />
Kangerlussuaq: Exploring the tundra,<br />
‘kaffemik’ with local family and<br />
<strong>Greenland</strong>ic dinner.<br />
“Adventure awaits the one who is ready<br />
to embrace it,” said Knud Rasmussen,<br />
the famed Polar Explorer.<br />
Winter adventures are truly awaiting<br />
us in <strong>Greenland</strong>, where the winter<br />
sun casts its rays over the dream-like<br />
snow-covered tundra and snowcapped<br />
mountain landscapes.<br />
We scout for musk oxen and go dogsledding across the<br />
sparkling, silent winter backdrop, and when darkness falls,<br />
we hope to see the northern lights dance across the starry<br />
sky.<br />
The wavering, green band of Northern Lights is truly an<br />
unforgettable sight. The weather in this time of year is<br />
often stable and clear, and just before the spring equinox,<br />
the northern lights shine brightest.<br />
We are in the perfect setting to experience the enigmatic<br />
phenomenon. During this adventure, we will be sampling<br />
local specialties and drinks.<br />
Day 5<br />
Departure<br />
INCLUSIONS<br />
• English-speaking tour leaders<br />
• Flight Denmark - <strong>Greenland</strong> (round trip)<br />
• Transportation Airport - Hotel (viceversa)<br />
• Dogsledding introduction • Dog sled tour<br />
• Northern lights and <strong>Greenland</strong>ic Coffee<br />
• Russell Glacier Excursion including hot drink<br />
• Home visit and kaffemik<br />
• 4 nights at Old Camp or Polar Lodge with<br />
shared facilities<br />
• Half board included<br />
• Taxes & tariffs<br />
HIGHLIGHTS<br />
• Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)<br />
• Dog Sled Tour<br />
• Kaffemik<br />
• <strong>Greenland</strong>ic dinner<br />
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WINTER SMILES<br />
IN GREENLAND<br />
Best part of the<br />
<strong>Arctic</strong> Winter<br />
8 DAYS TOUR<br />
SEASON MARCH - APRIL<br />
This time of year brings smiles on people’s<br />
faces and is considered to be the best<br />
weeks of the <strong>Arctic</strong> winter. The daytime<br />
hours are plentiful, and the snow quality is<br />
still good.<br />
ITINERARY<br />
Day 1<br />
Day 2<br />
Day 3<br />
Day 4<br />
Day 5<br />
Day 6<br />
Day 7<br />
Flight Copenhagen – Kangerlussuaq.<br />
Tundra safari<br />
Kangerlussuaq. Excursion to the<br />
Russell Glacier<br />
Flight Kangerlussuaq - Ilulissat. Town<br />
tour and Welcome dinner<br />
Ilulissat. Hiking to Sermermiut (w.<br />
snowshoes if advantage) ,<br />
Ilulissat. By boat to the Icefjord.<br />
Evening lookouts for aurora borealis<br />
Ilulissat. Dog sledding tour<br />
Ilulissat. Day for shopping or<br />
optional excursions<br />
Day 8 Flights Ilulissat – Kangerlussuaq –<br />
Copenhagen<br />
During this trip, we visit Kangerlussuaq from day 1 to 3 at<br />
the <strong>Arctic</strong> <strong>Circle</strong> and Ilulissat from day 3-8 with its magic<br />
Winter landscapes, admirable sled dogs and giant icebergs.<br />
We experience enchanting snow landscapes in<br />
Kangerlussuaq, home to the largest herds of reindeer and<br />
musk oxen. In Ilulissat we will visit the icefjord, Sermermiut,<br />
and experience life in the country’s third largest town.<br />
Though our chances for seeing the Aurora Borealis are not<br />
entirely optimal due to the many daylight hours, we will give<br />
it a chance and chase it in the late evening hours.<br />
INCLUSIONS<br />
• English-speaking local guides<br />
• Flight Denmark - <strong>Greenland</strong> (round trip incl.<br />
Kangerlussuaq and Ilulissat)<br />
• Shuttles Airport - Hotel (viceversa)<br />
• Tundra excursion & to Russell Glacier<br />
• Town tour and hike to Sermermiut plain in<br />
Ilulissat<br />
HIGHLIGHTS<br />
• Marvels of an <strong>Arctic</strong> Winter<br />
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS<br />
Day 7 Sailing among icebergs, Ilulissat<br />
• Short hikes to see Aurora Borealis<br />
• Dogsledding tour<br />
• 2 nights at hostels in Kangerlussuaq w.<br />
shared facilities. 5 nights at hotel in Ilulissat<br />
in a double room with ensuite facilities<br />
• Half board in both Kangerlussuaq and<br />
Ilulissat. <strong>Greenland</strong>ic welcome dinner in<br />
Ilulissat on day 3<br />
• Taxes & tariffs<br />
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DISCOVERING<br />
GREENLAND<br />
BY DOG SLED<br />
6 DAYS TOUR<br />
SEASON FEBRUARY - MARCH<br />
This adventure is guaranteed to give you an<br />
unforgettable impression of <strong>Greenland</strong>ic<br />
nature and when darkness falls, the<br />
possiblility of seeing the Northern Lights<br />
play across the starry sky.<br />
This 6-day dog sled trip from Kangerlussuaq to Sisimiut is an<br />
expedition-like experience where you can test your limits<br />
under controlled conditions. You also get a good idea of<br />
<strong>Greenland</strong>’s vast size. Staying in cabins and tents along the<br />
way.<br />
Experience the rough and fascinating nature of <strong>Greenland</strong>,<br />
where humans, animals and nature form a symbiosis. On the<br />
tour you are part of the team and help to cook, pack the sled<br />
and feed the<br />
dogs. Arrangements have been made for everything from<br />
catering to flawless and warm clothing consisting of fur<br />
outerwear and a warm sleeping bag. Participants will receive<br />
a packing list before departure.<br />
You will also receive a thorough introduction to <strong>Arctic</strong><br />
survival, including what kind of weather to expect, equipment<br />
for the journey, handling sled dogs, <strong>Arctic</strong> clothing and first<br />
aid. During the sled journey, there will be ample opportunity<br />
to try out life as a sled driver – you will take part in everything<br />
from preparing the dogs and steering the sled, to feeding the<br />
dogs.<br />
Please note: The trip can be quite challenging at times and<br />
all participants must be physically able to take part in such a<br />
journey. For this reason, we do not recommend this trip for<br />
people with back problems.<br />
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ITINERARY<br />
Day 1<br />
Day 2<br />
Day 3<br />
Day 4<br />
Day 5<br />
Day 6<br />
Arrival. Kangerlussuaq. City tour and<br />
museum visit. Dinner at the Rowing Club<br />
on the shore of Lake Ferguson.<br />
Kangerlussuaq: Excursion to the Ice Sheet<br />
and Russell Glacier. Introduction to dog<br />
sledding followed by a <strong>Greenland</strong>ic dinner.<br />
Kangerlussuaq: Equipment check and<br />
instruction. First stage of the route by<br />
dog sled (60km)<br />
Dogsledding in the wilderness (60km).<br />
Arrival in Sisimiut, goodbye to driver and<br />
the dogs. Dinner at Hotel Sisimiut (60km).<br />
Departure.<br />
After breakfast, we are driven to the<br />
airport and bid farewell to <strong>Greenland</strong>.<br />
INCLUSIONS<br />
• English-speaking tour guides<br />
• Flight Denmark - <strong>Greenland</strong> (round trip)<br />
• Sightseeing tour by bus in Kangerlussuaq<br />
including museum visits<br />
• Trip to the Ice Sheet and Russell<br />
Glacier (about 5 hours)<br />
• Dog sled journey Kangerlussuaq - Sisimiut<br />
including warm fur/leather clothes, boots,<br />
sleeping bag and full board (3 days / 2 nights<br />
in tent / cabin)<br />
• 2 nights in Kangerlussuaq in a double room<br />
with shared bath and toilet<br />
• 1 night at a hotel in Sisimiut in a double room<br />
with ensuite facilities<br />
• Transportation airport - hotel r/t in<br />
Kangerlussuaq and Sisimiut<br />
• Half board including: <strong>Greenland</strong>ic Dinner at<br />
Restaurant Roklubben on day 2<br />
• Taxes & tariffs<br />
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WINTER IN<br />
ILULISSAT &<br />
KANGERLUSSUAQ<br />
ITINERARY<br />
Day 1<br />
Day 2<br />
Arrival in Illulissat, <strong>Greenland</strong>.<br />
City tour.<br />
Ilulissat: Sailing to the World Heritage<br />
Icefjord, Northern Lights and<br />
<strong>Greenland</strong>ic coffee.<br />
5 DAYS TOUR<br />
SEASON JANUARY - APRIL<br />
Day 3<br />
Day 4<br />
Ilulissat: Hike to Sermermiut plain by<br />
the Ice Fjord. Optional helicopter<br />
tour over the Icefjord.<br />
Fly to Kangerlussuaq: Exploring<br />
dogsled and ‘kaffemik’ with local<br />
family and <strong>Greenland</strong>ic dinner.<br />
Scout for musk oxen and go dog<br />
sledding across the sparkling, silent<br />
winter backdrop, and experience the<br />
Northern Lights dancing across the<br />
starry sky.<br />
The wavering, green band of northern lights is truly an<br />
unforgettable sight. The weather during Winter time is often<br />
stable and clear, and at this time of year, just before the<br />
Spring Equinox, the Northern Lights shine brightest. We<br />
are in the perfect setting for experiencing this enigmatic<br />
phenomenon.<br />
We visit the famed Ilulissat Icefjord with its majestic icebergs<br />
and learn about sled dogs.<br />
During this winter adventure, we will be sampling local<br />
specialities such as smoked musk ox, ‘mattak’ (whale skin<br />
with a strip of blubber) and reindeer.<br />
Day 5<br />
Departure.<br />
INCLUSIONS<br />
• English-speaking tour guides<br />
• Flight Denmark - <strong>Greenland</strong> (round trip)<br />
• City tour and hike to Sermermiut plain in<br />
Ilulissat<br />
• Sailing to the UNESCO-protected Ice Fjord<br />
• Northern Lights Hike incl. <strong>Greenland</strong>ic coffee<br />
• Lecture and introduction to the <strong>Greenland</strong>ic<br />
sled dog<br />
• Dogsled incl. warm fur clothing,<br />
approximately 2 hours in Kangerlussuaq<br />
• ‘Kaffemik’ with a <strong>Greenland</strong>ic family<br />
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS<br />
Day 3<br />
Flightseeing by fixed wing aircraft or<br />
helicopter of the Icefjord in Ilulissat,<br />
<strong>Greenland</strong>.<br />
• Transportation Airport - Hotel (round trip) in<br />
Ilulissat and Kangerlussuaq<br />
• 3 nights at the hotel in Ilulissat in a double<br />
room with bath and toilet<br />
• 1 night in Kangerlussuaq in a double room<br />
with ensuite facilities<br />
• Half board including: <strong>Greenland</strong>ic dinner in<br />
Kangerlussuaq on day 4<br />
• Taxes & tariffs<br />
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AS PART OF THE ALBATROS GROUP, OUR COMPANY HAS AMASSED DECADES OF KNOW-HOW IN<br />
THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY AROUND THE WORLD, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON OUR HOME TURF, THE<br />
NORDIC COUNTRIES.<br />
ALBATROS EXPEDITIONS HAS BEEN INTRICATELY CONCEIVED ON THE FOUNDATION OF THIS<br />
EXPERIENCE, THE EXPERTISE OF OUR STAFF, THE DISTINCT SUPERIORITY OF SMALL SHIP<br />
CRUISES, AND OUR GREATEST ADVANTAGE: THE FAMILIARITY AND PROXIMITY TO OUR NATIVE<br />
ENVIRONMENT, THE NORDIC REGIONS.<br />
To continue bringing high measures of<br />
quality in each voyage, our team is often<br />
tracing routes on the map to bring forth<br />
new exciting expeditions for our guests.<br />
Before the voyages are approved, we have<br />
established a demanding set of conditions<br />
to ensure Nordic standards of service,<br />
safe and transformational experiences in<br />
every outing, distinguished lectures and<br />
programs.<br />
In the following pages, we are pleased to<br />
present two unique expeditions onboard<br />
Ocean Atlantic across Glacial landscapes:<br />
In the Wake of Erik the Red and Disko Bay.<br />
We are busily preparing ourselves to offer<br />
more trips to Svalbard from June, as well<br />
as new variants of our tours in <strong>Greenland</strong>,<br />
with a focus on the best of Disko bay.<br />
From our vision to the final details that<br />
make each voyage extraordinary, our focal<br />
point is quality and experience, and we<br />
hope you allow us to corroborate this<br />
when choosing your next Polar adventure.<br />
Thank you for making us your Polar<br />
Expedition providers od choice,<br />
Your friends at <strong>Albatros</strong> Expeditions.<br />
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<strong>Greenland</strong>’s combination of<br />
impressive landscapes, icefilled<br />
seas and fascinating culture<br />
makes this country one of the<br />
most remarkable expedition<br />
cruise destinations in the world.<br />
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DISKO BAY,<br />
GREENLAND<br />
6 DAYS EXPEDITION CRUISE<br />
DEPARTURE IN AUG. - SEPT. 2019 / 2020<br />
ITINERARY<br />
Day 1<br />
Day 2<br />
Day 3<br />
Flight Keflavík - Kangerlussuaq.<br />
Embarkation in Kangerlussuaq<br />
Sisimiut: Experience <strong>Greenland</strong>’s<br />
second-largest city at the foot of<br />
Nasaasaaq Mountain<br />
Qeqertarsuaq on Disko Island. Enjoy<br />
a traditional <strong>Greenland</strong>ic ‘kaffemik’.<br />
We continue to the famous Calving<br />
Glacier, Eqip Sermia<br />
Onboard MV Ocean Atlantic we will cruise alongside glacial<br />
landscapes, whales, the ever-present Northern Fulmar<br />
sea bird and a multitude of facinating settlements. This is<br />
just a small taste of all you can expect on this first-class<br />
expedition cruise with <strong>Albatros</strong> Expeditions.<br />
Day 4<br />
Day 5<br />
Day 6<br />
Illulissat, Iceberg Capital of the World<br />
Tiny settlement of Itilleq<br />
Kangerlussuaq, disembarkation.<br />
Return flight from Kangerlussuaq to<br />
Keflavík, Iceland<br />
Navigating along <strong>Greenland</strong>’s old intercoastal routes, we<br />
can indulge in the multitude of beautiful natural wonders,<br />
including “Iceberg Capital of the World”, Ilulissat, and the<br />
nearby UNESCO-protected Icefjord.<br />
We will pay a visit to the small town of Qeqertarsuaq<br />
on mountaineous Disko Island where we can experience<br />
the “Kaffemik” tradition in the community house, and we’ll<br />
cruise close to the calving glacier of Eqip Sermia. We will<br />
even make a call to the Polar <strong>Circle</strong> settlement of Itilleq.<br />
While overnighting in Iceland, we will have an opportunity<br />
to experience the island nation’s unique nature, as well as<br />
centuries-old history and culture in the capital Reykjavík.<br />
INCLUSIONS<br />
6-days /5-nights’ cruise on Ocean Atlantic in<br />
shared double cabins with private bathrooms/<br />
toilet<br />
Flights Reykjavik – Kangerlussuaq (round trip)<br />
English-speaking guides<br />
Briefings and talks by tour leaders<br />
Local transport in Kangerlussuaq on day 1<br />
City walks in Sisimiut, Qeqertarsuaq, Ilulissat,<br />
and Itilleq<br />
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS<br />
Museum visits in Sisimiut, Qeqertarsuaq and<br />
Ilulissat<br />
Day 4<br />
Day 6<br />
Flightseeing<br />
Sailing among icebergs<br />
From Kangerlussuaq to Reindeer<br />
Glacier by 4W busses<br />
Church visits in Qeqertarsuaq and Ilulissat<br />
‘Kaffemik’ visit in Qeqertarsuaq<br />
Full board, incl. free coffee, tea, water and<br />
afternoon snacks<br />
Taxes and tariffs<br />
HIGHLIGHTS<br />
Serenity & history of Disko Bay Island<br />
Whale sightings, bird watching & <strong>Arctic</strong> wildlife<br />
Cultural Kaffemik experience<br />
Visit Ilulissat, nicknamed “Iceberg Capital<br />
of the World”<br />
UNESCO-protected Icefjord<br />
Close encounter with the calving Eqip<br />
Sermia Glacier<br />
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Kangerlussuaq, tundra area close to <strong>Greenland</strong>’s<br />
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IN THE WAKE OF<br />
ERIC THE RED<br />
ITINERARY<br />
Day 1 Iceland, Reykjavík. Embarkation<br />
Day 2 At sea<br />
Day 3 Tasiilaq and Kuummiit<br />
12 DAYS EXPEDITION CRUISE<br />
DEPARTURE IN AUG. - JULY 2019 / 2020<br />
Join us on an expedition cruise from Reykjavík to Kangerlussuaq,<br />
which follows the same maritime course set by<br />
Norse settlers over a thousand years ago.<br />
After crossing Denmark Strait between Iceland and<br />
<strong>Greenland</strong>, we will visit the Inuit settlements of Tasiilaq<br />
and Kulusuk. Further south we will pass from East<br />
<strong>Greenland</strong> to West <strong>Greenland</strong> through the dramatic Prince<br />
Christians Sound. Heading north along the coast we will visit<br />
the capital of <strong>Greenland</strong>, one of the smallest capitals in the<br />
world.<br />
Day 4<br />
Day 5<br />
Day 6<br />
Day 7<br />
Day 8<br />
Day 9<br />
Day 10<br />
Day 11<br />
Day 12<br />
Skjoldungen / Saqqisikuik<br />
Prince Christian Sound, passing from<br />
East to West <strong>Greenland</strong><br />
Ivittuut; world strategic cryolite mine<br />
Nuuk<br />
Evighedsfjorden / Fjord of Eternity<br />
Qeqertarsuaq on Disko Island,<br />
‘kaffemik’ in a community centre and<br />
Eqip Sermia Glacier<br />
Iceberg Capital of the World, Ilulissat<br />
Itilleq<br />
Kangerlussuaq. Flight connection to<br />
Iceland, Reykjavík<br />
In Disko Bay, we will experience local folk dancing in<br />
Qeqertarsuaq and sail to the renowned Eqi Glacier. At the<br />
Sermermiut Plain we will have the chance to admire the<br />
World Heritage Site of the Ilulissat Icefjord and the dazzling<br />
icebergs in the late evening sun. Finally we will enter the<br />
long fjord of Kangerlussuaq, where we can hope to get a<br />
glimse of the musk ox and reindeers roaming the tundra<br />
along the <strong>Greenland</strong> Ice Cap.<br />
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS<br />
Day 10<br />
Day 12<br />
Flightseeing<br />
Sailing among icebergs<br />
Reindeer Glacier, Kangerlussuaq<br />
INCLUSIONS<br />
HIGHLIGHTS<br />
Visit Ilulissat, nicknamed “The Iceberg Capital” and<br />
UNESCO-protected Icefjord<br />
Glaciers of Evigshedsfjorden & Eqip Sermia<br />
<strong>Arctic</strong> “Minitropolis” of Nuuk, capital of <strong>Greenland</strong><br />
Whale sightings, bird watching & <strong>Arctic</strong> wildlife<br />
Cruising the Prince Christian Sound & East <strong>Greenland</strong> Coast<br />
12-days / 11-nights cruise on Ocean Atlantic in<br />
shared double cabins with private bathrooms/<br />
toilet<br />
Flight Kangerlussuaq - Reykjavík<br />
English-speaking guides<br />
Inspiring and enriching lectures onboard by<br />
qualified lecturers<br />
Church visit and ‘kaffemik’ in Qeqertarsuaq<br />
Town and settlement walks in Qeqertarsuaq,<br />
Ilulissat, Itilleq, Nuuk, Tasiilaq & Kuumiit<br />
Museum visits in Qeqertarsuaq and Ilulissat,<br />
Nuuk, Tasiilaq<br />
Slow-crusing in Zodiacs in fjords<br />
Full board, incl. free coffee, tea, water and<br />
afternoon snacks<br />
Taxes, tariffs, and AECO fees<br />
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Qeqertarsuaq<br />
Eqi<br />
Ilulissat<br />
GREENLAND<br />
Ittileq<br />
Kangerlussuaq<br />
Tasiilaq<br />
ICELAND<br />
Nuuk<br />
Reykjavik<br />
Skjoldungen<br />
Prince Christian Sound<br />
<strong>Greenland</strong> Summer & Winter Tours<br />
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ARCTIC CIRCLE<br />
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<strong>Albatros</strong> <strong>Arctic</strong> <strong>Circle</strong><br />
takes full responsibility for changes,<br />
modifications or sold-out tours.<br />
<strong>Albatros</strong> <strong>Arctic</strong> <strong>Circle</strong> <strong>Brochure</strong>, 2019<br />
Credit to the photographers:<br />
Jeremy Bernard<br />
Sergi Ricart<br />
Mads Pihl<br />
Cathrine Cort Koppel<br />
Jonas Beyer<br />
Magnus Reneflot<br />
Lars Maltha