On this voyage explore the northernmost region of human settlement and follow the footprints of original Inuit people and arctic explorers on our journey to the top of the world.
Voyage Itinerary
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from the magnificent Søndre Strømfjord to the remoteness of Qaanaaq, one of the northernmost settlements anywhere on Earth.
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Day 1 Kangerlussuaq
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Fly to Kangerlussuaq and transfer by Polar Cirkel Boats to MS Fram.
For optional excursions please see pdf at the bottom of the page.
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Day 2 Sisimiut
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Sail to Sisimiut. Tour and museum visit. Optional hiking and cultural workshops.
Excursions available: Town Walk, Boat trip to Assaqutag, Historical Hike to Teleoen, Hike to Palaasip Qaqqa Mountain.
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Day 3 Qeqertarsuaq
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Call at Qeqertarsuaq on Disko Island. Visit and hike in Blæsedalen.
Excursions available: Town walk including Museum, Hike in Blaesedalen. (The Valley of the Winds)
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Day 4 Uummannaq
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Stop at Uummannaq and visit the town. Hike to ‘Santa’s Cabin’ and enjoy an optional visit to the Grave of the Mummies or to the Red Desert.
Excursions available: Uummannaq Town Walk, Hike along the Heart Shaped Mountain, Greenlandic lunch at Uummannaq hotel, Sailing to the Red Desert.
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Day 5 At Sea
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At sea with on board lectures
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Day 6 Dundas
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Sail to Dundas and visit this abandoned settlement.
Excursion Available: Knud Rasnussen's Old Trading Post
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Day 7 Siorapaluk
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Stop at Siorapaluk. Cultural visits & lectures.
Excursion available: Settlement Walk
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Day 8 Ice Edge
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Cruise along the ice edge and admire the spectacular views.
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Day 9 Qaanaaq
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Sail to Qaanaaq (Thule). Cultural visits and nature hikes.
Excursions available: Town Walk, Hike to the Mountain behind Thule, Drum, dance and Choir.
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Day 10 At Sea
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At sea with on board lectures.
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Day 11 Upernavik
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Visit to Upernavik.
Excursion Available: Town Walk and Open Air Museum
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Day 12 Eqip Sermia Glacier
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Eqip Sermia Glacier. Shore visit and the possibility of hiking with glacier views, followed by a barbecue.
Excursion available: Fjord Walk
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Day 13 Ilulissat
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Sail to Ilulissat. Cultural visit and optional hike to the ancient settlement of Sermermiut. Opportunities for a boat trip or helicopter flight over the fjord.
Excursions available: Town walk, Hike to Sermermiut, Boar trip to the Iceford, Helicopter ride to the Ice Cap, Hike to Holms Bakke, Rodebay.
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Day 14 Itilleq
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Visit the small settlement of Itilleq surrounded by majestic mountains and glaciers, only 200 metres north of the Arctic Circle.
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Day 15 Kangerlussuaq
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Arrive in Kangerlussuaq and disembark. Barbecue beside Lake Ferguson. Transfer to the airport for your return flight to Copenhagen.
Excursions available: Bus Tour to the Ice cap, BBQ
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Day 16 Tour ends
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Arrive in Copenhagen where your tour ends.
View our detailed dossier for this voyage (pdf)
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Flight Package 2010
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All departures from £285pp (2010)
Your flight package includes: Return economy class flights from London Heathrow and Copenhagen, including applicable taxes and surcharges.
Not included: Optional carbon balancing fee.
Departures & supplements from other UK airports are available on request.
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Excursions
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See the attached pdf for a description of excursions available for this voyages. View Excursions
Pre-book your excursions by filling out this form Hurtigruten Ltd, 3 Shortlands, London W6 8NE or Fax: 020 8846 2678 or your travel agent up to 14 days before your departure.
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Price per person
From £6468pp Voyage Only*
Your holiday price includes:
Return economy class flights including applicable taxes and current fuel surcharges
Voyage in cabin grade of your choice (full board)
Excursions as described
Transfers as applicable
* Price is based on I grade cabin travelling 19 Aug 10. Subject to Availability.
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