Your voyage aboard MS Fram takes you through some of the most dramatic nature in the world.
Highlights
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Beginning your journey in Kangerlussuaq, you depart aboard the superbly appointed MS Fram, as she makes her way along the beautiful Søndre Strømfjord, towards Greenland’s second largest town, Sisimiut. Here you will get the chance to discover thetown’s turbulent past.
The voyage continues on to the ice strewn waters of Disko Bay to the once thriving whaling port of Qeqertarsuaq. A walk into the fabulous Blæsedalen presents us with a majestic panorama of mountain peaks, cascading waterfalls and a possibility to explore the Arctic tundra.
The ship then takes you north, towards the remote communities of Uummannaq and Ukkusissat. Stopping to visit the tiny community of Ukkusissat you will get an inside view of the true value of life in these remote Arctic regions, before turning south where the majesty of Eqip Sermia (Sermia means glacier in Greenlandic) stands before you.
At Ilulissat you will get the chance to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sermermiut and come across the cathedral-like icebergs of the Jakobshavn Glacier, vast sculptures of ice that clamour to reach the open seas of Disko Bay. This must surely be the sparkling jewel in this most dazzling of crowns. There are options to explore this region by boat or helicopter, or a walk to the nearby ancient settlement of Sermermiut reveals an Inuit presence believed to date back some 3500 years.
Our last stop is Itilleq where you will get the chance to meet the locals and try their ‘Greenlandic Cake’ over a cup of coffee before continuing back to Kangerlussuaq.
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Itinerary
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Towering icebergs plunge into clear icy waters of majestic fjords and traditional fishing communities nestle in bays and fjords.
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Day 1 Kangerlussuaq
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Fly to Kangerlussuaq and transfer by Polar Cirkel Boats to MS Fram.
Excursions available: ( please see pdf at bottom of page for full details of all the excursions available for this voyage) Town Sights
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Day 2 Sisimiut
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Sail into Sisimiut. Visit includes the museum. Optional hiking and cultural workshops.
Excursions Available: Town Walk, Boat trip to Assaqutag, Historic Hike to Teleoen, Hike to Palaasip, Qagga Mountain.
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Day 3 Qeqertarsuaq
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Call at Qeqertarsuaq on Disko Island. Visit and hike in Blæsedalen.
Optional Excursion available: Town walk including museum, Hike in Blaesedalen.
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Day 4 Uummannaq/ Ukkusissat
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Visits to Uummannaq and Ukkusissat. Optional excursions include a hike to ‘Santa’s Cabin’ or sailing to the Red Desert.
Excursions available: Ummannaq Town Walk, Hike along the Heart Shaped Mountains, Greenlandic Lunch at Uummannaq hotel. Sailing to the Red Desert, Talk with young people, Talk with local hunter. Ukkusissat Settlement Visit.
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Day 5 Eqip Sermia
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Eqip Sermia Glacier. Shore visit and possibility of hiking, followed by a barbecue.
Excursion Available: Fjord walk
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Day 6 Ilulissat
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Call at Ilulissat. Cultural visit and optional hike to the ancient town of Sermermiut. Opportunities for a boat trip and helicopter flight over the fjord.
Excursion available: Town Walk, Hike to Sermeiniut, Boat trip to the ice fjord, Helicopter Ride to the Icecap, Hike to Holms Bakke, Rodebay.
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Day 7 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.
Excursions available: Town Visit
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Day 8 Kangerlussuaq
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Sail to Kangerlussuaq and disembark. Enjoy an evening barbecue beside Lake Ferguson. Transfer to the airport for return flight to Copenhagen.
Excursions Available: Bus Tour to the Ice Cap, BBQ
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Day 9 Copenhagen
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Arrive in Copenhagen where your tour ends.
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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 to London Heathrow, 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 £3501pp*
Your holiday price includes:
Return economy class flights including applicable taxes
Voyage in cabin grade of your choice (full board)
Excursions as described
Transfers as applicable
* Price is based on I grade cabin travelling 29 Jul 10. Subject to Availability.
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