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Tale of Two Ice Lands

A cultural and scenic odyssey of spellbinding grandeur, starting in Iceland this incredible journey offers a chance to fully explore some of Greenland’s most historic settlements.

Day 1 Reykjavik (Iceland)

Embark the MS Fram in Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland.

Optional excursion available (for a pdf of all excursions available please see the bottom of the page): A tour of Reykjavik

Day 2 Grundarfjördur (Iceland)

Sail to Grundarfjördur, situated on the Snæfellsnes
peninsula and surrounded by volcanic landscape filled with
glaciers, fishing villages and seabirds.

Excursions available: Snaefellsnes National Park, A Boat Tour of Breidafjodur Bay.

Day 3 At sea

Sail across the Denmark Strait bound for Greenland,
lectures will prepare for your next destination.

Day 4 Prins Christian Sund

Navigate Prins Christian Sund, a narrow, often ice
choked channel to reach the western coast of Greenland.

Day 5-6 Southern Greenland- Qassiarsuk

At the southern tip of the island, Qaqortoq is a thriving fishing community and the largest municipality in southern Greenland, boasting its oldest fountain, some superb colonial architecture and a collection of remarkable sculptures.

Excursions available: Qaqortog Town, Stone & Man Tour, Great Greenland Tannery & Fur House, Greenlandic Specialities.

Day 7 Nuuk

Call at Nuuk, Greenland’s oldest town and its political
and social centre. Visit the town and its museum for an insight into the country’s distinctive heritage.

Day 8 Disko

Continue to the volcanic island of Disko where you
call at the only settlement, Qeqertarsuaq. The Arctic Station is located here, used by the Copenhagen University to study the flora and fauna in Greenland.

Excursions available: Town walk including Museum, Hike in Blaesedalen (The Valley of the Winds)

Day 9 Uummannaq - Ukkusissat

Ivittuut is Greenland’s smallest community, with just 200 people living in an area of some 600 square kilometres. Lying close to the beautiful waters of the Karsakn Strait, the area is rich in mineral deposits. Visit the abandoned mines.

Excursions available: Uummannaq Town Walk, Hike along the heart shaped mountain, Greenlandic lunch at Ummannaq hotel, Sailking to the Red Desert, Talk with the young people, Talk with the local hunter, Ukkusissat Settlement Visit.  

Day 10 Eqip Sermia Glacier

Sail to the vast Eqip Sermia glacier which you can admire
during a barbecue dinner on shore.

Excursions available: Fjord Walk

Day 11 Ilulissat

Visit Ilulissat, situated at the end of a vast icefjord filled
with massive icebergs. Cultural visits and optional excursions offer a spectacular introduction to the area.

Excursions available: Town walk, Hike to Sermermiut, Boat trip to the Icefjord, Helicopter ride to the Ice cap, Hike to Holms Bakke, Rodebay.

Day 12 Sisimiut

In Sisimiut you can participate on a walk through the
settlement and other optional excursions to experience life in this quaint little fishing village.

Excursion available: Town Walk, Historical Hike to Teleoen, Boat trip to Assaqutag, Hike to Palaasip Qaqqa Mountain.

Day 13 Itilleq Fjord

Located on the head of the Itilleq Fjord is the tiny
settlement of Itilleq. Discover how the inhabitants survive with no fresh water and take a visit to its church with an interesting past.

Excursions available: Town Visit

Day 14 Kangerlussuaq

The voyage ends with the arrival in Kangerlussuaq.

Excursions available: Bus tour to the Ice Cap, BBQ

Flight Package 2010

All departures from £415pp (2010)

Your flight package includes: Economy class flights from London Heathrow to Reykjavik 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.

Excursions

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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In brief
Duration: 15 days
Dates: 16 July 2010
Ports visited: 13
Price: From £4129pp*
2010/11 Prices Tale of Two Icelands
Practical info

Expeditions require some equipment, here is a list of what you will need when traveling in Greenland. 

* Price is based on I grade cabin travelling 16 July 10, Subject to availiabilty.

** Ports visited are subject to weather and ice conditions.

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