Albatros Arctic Circle - Greenland Brochure

DISKO BAY,
GREENLAND
6 DAYS EXPEDITION CRUISE
DEPARTURE IN AUG. - SEPT. 2019 / 2020
ITINERARY
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Flight Keflavík - Kangerlussuaq.
Embarkation in Kangerlussuaq
Sisimiut: Experience Greenland’s
second-largest city at the foot of
Nasaasaaq Mountain
Qeqertarsuaq on Disko Island. Enjoy
a traditional Greenlandic ‘kaffemik’.
We continue to the famous Calving
Glacier, Eqip Sermia
Onboard MV Ocean Atlantic we will cruise alongside glacial
landscapes, whales, the ever-present Northern Fulmar
sea bird and a multitude of facinating settlements. This is
just a small taste of all you can expect on this first-class
expedition cruise with Albatros Expeditions.
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Illulissat, Iceberg Capital of the World
Tiny settlement of Itilleq
Kangerlussuaq, disembarkation.
Return flight from Kangerlussuaq to
Keflavík, Iceland
Navigating along Greenland’s old intercoastal routes, we
can indulge in the multitude of beautiful natural wonders,
including “Iceberg Capital of the World”, Ilulissat, and the
nearby UNESCO-protected Icefjord.
We will pay a visit to the small town of Qeqertarsuaq
on mountaineous Disko Island where we can experience
the “Kaffemik” tradition in the community house, and we’ll
cruise close to the calving glacier of Eqip Sermia. We will
even make a call to the Polar Circle settlement of Itilleq.
While overnighting in Iceland, we will have an opportunity
to experience the island nation’s unique nature, as well as
centuries-old history and culture in the capital Reykjavík.
INCLUSIONS
6-days /5-nights’ cruise on Ocean Atlantic in
shared double cabins with private bathrooms/
toilet
Flights Reykjavik – Kangerlussuaq (round trip)
English-speaking guides
Briefings and talks by tour leaders
Local transport in Kangerlussuaq on day 1
City walks in Sisimiut, Qeqertarsuaq, Ilulissat,
and Itilleq
OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS
Museum visits in Sisimiut, Qeqertarsuaq and
Ilulissat
Day 4
Day 6
Flightseeing
Sailing among icebergs
From Kangerlussuaq to Reindeer
Glacier by 4W busses
Church visits in Qeqertarsuaq and Ilulissat
‘Kaffemik’ visit in Qeqertarsuaq
Full board, incl. free coffee, tea, water and
afternoon snacks
Taxes and tariffs
HIGHLIGHTS
Serenity & history of Disko Bay Island
Whale sightings, bird watching & Arctic wildlife
Cultural Kaffemik experience
Visit Ilulissat, nicknamed “Iceberg Capital
of the World”
UNESCO-protected Icefjord
Close encounter with the calving Eqip
Sermia Glacier
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Kangerlussuaq, tundra area close to Greenland’s
Ice Cap
Greenland Summer & Winter Tours
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