Hurtigruten
Greenland Voyages - Glaciers and Icebergs of Greenland
Glaciers and Icebergs of Greenland
Disko Bay Cruise
On board MS Fram
9 day itinerary – Full board
Prices from £1945pp
Our exploratory voyage, aboard the comfortable and uniquely designed MS Fram, takes us through a wonderland of natural and cultural diversity, where towering icebergs plunge into the clear icy waters of majestic fjords and the bays and coasts abound with traditional fishing communities, marine life and soaring seabirds. A series of on board lectures highlighting the history and wildlife of the region will help to enhance our journey to this most remarkable of settings.
Voyage Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Kangerlussuaq and transfer by Polar Cirkel boats to MS Fram.Day 2
Sail into Sisimiut. Visit includes the museum. Optional hiking and cultural workshops.Day 3
Sail to Qeqertarsuaq on Disko Island. Visit and hike in Blæsedalen.Day 4
Visits to Uummannaq and Ukkusissat. Hike to ‘Santa’s Cabin’ and optional visit to the Grave of the Mummies and sail to the Red Desert.Day 5
Eqip Sermia Glacier. Shore visit and possibility of hiking, followed by a barbeque.Day 6
Sail to Ilulissat. Cultural visit and optional hike to the ancient settlement of Sermermiut. Opportunities for boat trip and helicopter ride over fjords.Day 7
Sail to Evighedsfjorden and hike along the glacier.Day 8
Sail to Kangerlussuaq and disembark ship. Evening barbeque dinner beside Lake Ferguson. Transfer to airport for return flights to Copenhagen.Day 9
Arrive in Copenhagen. Connect to return flight.
Excursions
Qeqertarsuaq – Historical and Cultural town walk
On board you will be given a map of the town and a guide will be available for you in different locations. You will pass through the old quarter from when Qeqertarsuaq was the ‘capital’ of Northern Greenland, to visit the octagonal church, called 'Our Lord's Little Ink Pot'. The tour continues further through town for a vivid impression of the ‘hunters’ society which is modern Qeqertarsuaq. Discover the town’s history with a visit to a museum.
Nature hike in Blæsedalen (The Valley of the Winds)
A walk over Rødeelv (the Red River) through Blæsedalen is the main highlight of this tour. Passing by the 900m high Skarvefjeld (Mountain of the Cormorant) you will walk through characteristic mountain heath to see flora specific to Disko Island. The hike starts from the Women’s’ House (marked on the map) and ends at the waterfall.
Uummannaq - Town walk
On board you will be given a map of the town and a guide will be available for you in different locations of the walk. Uummannaq Church is located in the centre of town with traditional turf huts nearby. The town museum displays replicas of the costumes of the famous Qilakitsoq mummies and collections of traditional arts and crafts. A special exhibition on the expedition of the German meteorologist Alfred Wegener is also on show.
Nature hike along the ‘heart shaped mountain’
Behind Uummannaq Santa Claus has found a location suitable for his needs. He uses this cabin when he has to build up his strength for the busy Christmas month - you can leave your Christmas wishes here.
You start at the harbour and continue through Uummannaq town to light hilly terrain. The last part of the hike is quite steep and you may wish to stay here and enjoy the view. During the hike you get a sense of how small the Island is and you may be surprised by the rich flora of this area. From the cabin you have a marvellous view of the Sea towards Nuussuaq Peninsula.
Ukkusissat - Settlement visit
There are several activities, information about which you will be given to you on board.
Eqip Sermia - BBQ
Join a welcome barbecue dinner with a superb view over the glacier. There is also an option to join a short guided hike, or walk around on your own.
Ilulissat - Town walk
On board you will be given a map of the town and a guide will be available to you at different locations. On this cultural walk you can learn about Greenlandic history and the complexity of today’s society. You can also visit the church of Zion and the Knud Rasmussen museum.
Hike to Sermermiut
Enjoy a guided hike to the ancient settlement of Sermermiut, where Inuits have been living for thousands of years. The settlement is located approximately 1.5 kilometres south of the city at the estuary of the Icefjord. On the way to Sermermiut you will be able to see Greenlandic dogs. In Sermermiut your guide will talk about the sights and way of life before Europeans came to Greenland, and take you to see the Old Woman’s Cliff.
Sisimiut -Kayak show
Before docking in Sisimiut there is an opportunity to see a traditional kayak show, which demonstrates old hunting techniques alongside the ship.
Modern Greenland/Culture Town walk & Museum
A guide is available for you at different locations of the walk and on board you receive a city map to help you. In the old part of the town with its beautiful buildings dating back to the 17th century, learn about the history of Sisimiut, and hear stories about the town and buildings. The Sisimiut Museum is a culture-historical local museum and its speciality is the Greenland trade, industry and shipping. The museum is housed in beautiful old buildings originating from the colonial period and it lies close to the harbour.
Evighedsfjorden - Polar Cirkel Boat cruising
Polar Cirkel cruise in breathtaking Evighedsfjorden. Our expedition team will guide you on a cruise along the glacier and explain about the fantastic glaciers and moraines in this area. If the conditions are good, a landing and a short hike may be possible.
Kangerlussuaq – Nature Bus tour to the Icecap
During our drive to the icecap there are chances to see reindeer, musk oxen, Arctic foxes and a variety of birdlife. On arrival you will have the opportunity to set foot onto the ice that covers 85% off the island and holds 10% of the planet’s fresh water reserves. The drive to the icecap is along a bumpy gravel road in a vehicle specially designed for this terrain and takes about one hour each way. (Animal sightings cannot be guaranteed.
BBQ
In the late afternoon you are welcome to join an outdoor lunch in the beautiful surroundings of Lake Ferguson
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