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South & West Greenland 16 days

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22 MAY, 2017 | Up to 15 nights
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South & West Greenland 16 days

Aboard: Sea Spirit

Find yourself among some of the most magnificent scenery in the world. Massive icebergs and soaring mountains provide a humbling perspective on our diminutive size within the natural world. The juxtaposition of glittering icebergs and verdant hillsides in one scene may strike you as unreal, but that's Greenland.

Highlights

  • Spectacular scenery
  • Historical sites
  • Marine mammals and birdlife
  • Icebergs in Disko Bay and Ilulisaat
  • Inuit culture

What's Included

  • One night's hotel pre-voyage
  • Group transfers to and from ship
  • Full board accommodation on ship
  • All zodiac landings and excursions
  • Programme of lectures by expert guides
  • Expedition parka
  • Loan of rubber boots
  • All port fees
  • Emergency Evacuation Insurance upto US$100,000 (age limit 85 years)

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All our itinerary holidays are fully customisable

Reykjavik
1Day

Reykjavik

Arrive in Reykjavik and transfer to hotel.Take time today and in the morning to explore this northerly capital city with its interesting shops, thermal baths and spectacular cathedral.

Embarkation
2Day

Embarkation

Embark in the afternoon and set sail into the Bay of Faxafloi. Keep an eye out for early sightings of whales.

Denmark Strait
3-4Days

Denmark Strait

Head out towards Cape Farewell on the southern tip of Greenland. look out for whales and birds from deck and enjoy the first of your programme of expert lectures and briefings

Explore South & West Greenland
5-15Days

Explore South & West Greenland

Though there are several settlements in this part of Greenland, unpredictable weather and scarcity of docking facilities nevertheless make this a real expedition. Itinerary and exploration opportunities along this coast are therefore heavily dependent on weather and ice conditions.  Places we hope to visit include:

Hvalsey – The site of Greenland’s largest and best-preserved Norse ruins. According to the Icelandic Book of Settlements, the farmstead was established in the late 10th century by Erik the Red’s uncle, Thorkell Farserkur. Most impressive among the remains are the walls of an exceptionally well-built stone church.

Qaqortoq – The most populous town in southern Greenland with colorful historical buildings, such as the former blacksmith shop that now houses the Qaqortoq Museum.

Narsaq – The colonial sealing and trading port of Narsaq was built in an area formerly inhabited by Vikings. Some of Greenland’s oldest Norse ruins are located nearby.  

Paamiut – This picturesque town has one of Greenland’s finest churches, built in 1909 from wood in the Norwegian style. The area is also known for an abundance of white-tailed eagles.

Nuuk – The capital and largest city of Greenland, with a population of over 16,000. The famous Qilakitsoq mummies can be seen at the Greenlandic National Museum.

Itilleq – A settlement just north of the Arctic Circle on a small island with about 100 inhabitants - the main trade here is fishing and hunting. 

Sisimiut – The second-largest town in Greenland known for adventure sports, especially dog sledding. The Sisimiut Museum offers insight into the local culture and a history of human habitation dating back 4,500 years.

Assaqutaq – This abandoned settlement near Sisimiut is now used as a summer camp by local schools. The old fish factory and a beautiful church are set amidst delightful surroundings.

Ilulissat – This where the Jakobshavn Glacier calves off vast quantities of ice each day into Disko Bay -  truly spectacular sight. The area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  

Qeqertarsuaq – On volcanic Disko Island, this is a charming small town with views of the massive icebergs in Disko Bay.  

Eqip Sermia – This active tidewater glacier is situated in a wild and scenic fjord. In the period after the Second World War, this area functioned as a starting point for expeditions onto the ice cap conducted by the French explorer Paul Emile Victor, whose hut still stands today.

Uummannaq – Founded in 1763, this is a hunting and fishing base with a canning factory and a marble quarry.  

Kangerlussuaq
16Day

Kangerlussuaq

Disembark and transfer to international airport.

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Sea Spirit
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Sea Spirit

Sea Spirit is a high-quality purpose-built Antarctica expedition ship with en-suite accommodation for up to 114 passengers. Recently refurbished, all suites and cabins have windows, satellite phone access, flat-screen TV and DVD player and king size or twin beds and a number also have private balconies. There is a passenger lift, spacious dining room, lounge, Polar library, bar, shop, gym and hot tub. The ship has plenty of open deck space and an open bridge policy. A 10mb communications access card is included in every voyage.

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Take advantage of our vast experience, passion and expertise to help you hand craft the perfect Arctic adventure for you.

Amy Lucas Travel Specialist

Amy’s abiding love of adventure travel has taken her to some of the most incredible wildlife-rich places on Earth. Her vast experience and genuine desire to share her knowledge makes her an outstanding and invaluable person to help you organise your wildlife adventure trip.

Simon Rowland Senior Travel Expert

With a lifetime of unforgettable nature and adventure based travel under his belt, Simon shares his passion, enthusiasm and hands-on experience to help create the perfect itinerary for every client.

Michael Gardiner Senior Travel Expert

Mike has more than fifteen years hands-on experience in the industry, travelling to some of the most incredible wild places on the planet. His far-reaching knowledge and invaluable skills will ensure that your wildlife travel adventure is a dream come true.

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