A man in Assaqutaq £79
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Boat trip to Assaqutaq

In the 1960s and 1970s several Greenlandic settlements were abandoned for reasons of economic prosperity and moved to larger cities.

Description

Assaqutaq, located at the foot of Sisimiut’s famous mountain, the Kællingehætten, is such a settlement. Today it is used as a summer camp for the local schools but for a short period in June, it becomes a vibrant hub of life when the inhabitants from Sisimiut gather to fish for the capelin, a small local fish.

A short boat trip to Assaqutaq is followed by a leisurely walk through the village visiting the old fishing factory, the summer camp and the small church beautifully situated top of a hill. However, the highlight has to be the passing Humpback whales, which can often be spotted.

Available on the following voyages

Day 2 - Voyage to Inuit North
Day 2 - Glaciers and Icebergs of Greenland
Day 12 - Tale of Two Ice Lands

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Price per person £79
In brief
Duration: 2 1/2 hours
Dates: .
Price: £79
Practical info

Degree of difficulty: 1 (for everyone)
Languages: Scandinavian and English
Max capacity: 72
Children 0-11 years receive a 50% discount

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Hurtigruten Ltd, 3 Shortlands, London W6 8NE
Reservations UK: 0844 448 7654. Reservations Ireland: 01 607 4420
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