It is also possible to take 6, 7, or 8 day versions of this tour,
About half of Greenland’s 55,000 inhabitants live in the large towns along the west coast. Enormous fjord systems and skerries are typical of the whole region with the Gulf Stream keeping the seas from freezing over allowing opportunities for boat trips with a good chance of seeing seals and whales. Kangerlussuaq (Sondre Stromfjord) is the main airport of the region having regularly scheduled service from Denmark as well as connections to other areas in West Greenland. It is the best area to see the Arctic wild life as well as the Greenland Ice Cap. It is also a main embarkation and disembarkation point for passengers traveling on Greenland’s “Coastal Steamer”. There is quite a fascination in the mixture of the old and new that now has become part of Greenland’s landscape. A short air flight further north of the Arctic Circle from Kangerlussuaq is the town of Ilulissat (Jakobshavn) known for its gigantic icebergs, fast moving glaciers and its location on Disko Bay. This area is also very historic with isolated settlements dating from 1734 which can still be visited today. There are not many animals in this area but bird and fish abound. Mainly because of the unpredictability of the weather and the short span of light days, the touring season to West Greenland is shorter than that of other parts of Greenland. These tours only start and end in Copenhagen, Denmark.
There are many local excursions to choose from in West Greenland. Please see the list following the tour. These excursions can only be ordered and paid for during your stay and operate based on weather and capacity restrictions. Your “Destination Guides” are on hand to assist you at your hotel with information on the excursions.
Please note there is a four-hour time difference between Denmark and Greenland. The flight time between Copenhagen and Kangerlussuaq is about 5 hours.
Kangerlussuaq has proved not only to be an airport or a gateway into Greenland. The airport does not look much when arriving from Copenhagen, but the area actually has much to offer:
Greenland Wild Life: Kangerlussuaq has become the best area in Greenland to spot Arctic wild life - just a few minutes away from the hotel you very often can see Arctic foxes, reindeer and musk oxen!
The Inland Ice Cap: No other destination in Greenland offers this easy access to the Ice Cap as Kangerlussuaq - we drive by car directly to the Greenland Ice Cap.
Fantastic weather: The location approx.180 km inland from the coast makes Kangerlusuaq one of the most weather stabile tourist destinations in Greenland with lots of sunshine!
Ilulissat - where a 3 day stay means plenty of time to get familiar with a modern Greenland town north of the Polar Circle and experience the spectacular Disko Bay:
Calving Glaciers & Gigantic Icebergs: Gigantic Icebergs are situated in the fjord right outside the town and are experienced at close range on our Midnight Cruises and during full day excursions where we cruise close to the impressive glacier of Eqi.
Isolated Settlements: On other excursions we sail to small and remote settlements, where "the old world" and the Greenlandic hunters are still to be experienced.
Home Visit: Get in contact with the local population and learn more about their everyday life.
Helicopter Excursions: Over the Icefjord & its gigantic icebergs to the Ilulissat Glacier or to the Isle of Disko for a dogsled ride.
Fine hotels: Hotel Kangerlussuaq is a modern tourist hotel where all rooms we use are renovated and are offering modern interior, minibar, satellite TV and private facilities.
In Ilulissat we offer the Hotel Arctic: Whenever available, we use Hotel Arctic located at the outskirts of the town with the most beautiful view towards the fjord and the gigantic Icebergs - at Hotel Arctic we furthermore are able to offer superior rooms, all with a guaranteed fjord view!
Destination Guides: We offer Destination Guides in Ilulissat as well as in Kangerlussuaq.
Your Itinerary:
Day 1: Copenhagen - Kangerlussuaq
Morning departure on Air Greenland from Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq with lunch onboard. Upon arrival, you are met and escorted to Hotel Kangerlussuaq for check-in followed by an Information Meeting.
Optional excursions available today. Please see list following.
Day 2: Kangerlussuaq - Ilulissat
Breakfast at hotel. Depart for Ilulissat on Air Greenland. Transfer to Hotel Arctic (Superior Room) for check-in and Information Meeting. Many optional excursions are available during your stay. Please see list following.
Day 3: Ilulissat
Breakfast at the hotel. Your Destination Guide is there to assist you in planning your day.
Day 4: Ilulissat
Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure or more optional tours available.
Day 5: Ilulissat - Kangerlussuaq - Copenhagen
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to airport for departure on Air Greenland to Kangerlussuaq and on to Copenhagen with lunch onboard. Evening arrival in Copenhagen.
Departures: Mondays, May 28 - Sept. 17, 2007
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
(Fuel surcharges are extra and not included in price)
Includes:
- Air Copenhagen - Greenland - Copenhagen
- Transfers in Greenland
- 4 nights at Hotel
- Destination Guides
- Daily Breakfast
- Tax and Service Charges
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Europe
Denmark
Greenland
Arctic
Ecotourism
Glacier Tours
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