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Greenland Explorer: Sail and Soar the Alpine Arctic (Ultramarine)

11 Days | Cruise Greenland's epic arctic coastline

11 days

Start

Reykjavik, Iceland

Finish

Reykjavik, Iceland

Trip Code

BQMSA

Min Age

Trip Size

1 - 199

Physical Rating

Meals

10 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 9 dinners

Transport

Ship, Zodiac, plane

Accommodation

Expedition Cruise Ship (8 nights), comfortable hotel (2 nights)

From £7,750(11 days)

Trip Informations

This trip is defined by the awe-inspiring scenery of Greenland that makes you ooh and ahh. But there's more to this arctic wonderland than fabulous fjords, snow-capped mountains and arctic tundra, the history and culture that's still celebrated here today will be sure to wow you as well. Discover quaint villages where locals remain steadfastly faithful to their hunting and fishing heritage. Get the opportunity to listen to their stories, hear their music, taste their food, learn about their hunting traditions, and perhaps even join a friendly game of soccer. Ohh and the wildlife, did we mention that yet? Fingers crossed the likes of marine mammals such as polar bears and humpbacks will make an appearance if you're lucky!

Why you’ll love this trip

Marvel at dramatic cliffs, towering icebergs, snow-capped peaks and blooming fields as you cruise the arctic coastline in the comfort of our expedition ship.

Do your best to spot fascinating marine mammals like polar bears and humpback whales as you explore the depths of the fjord systems that are home to an abundance of wildlife.

Enjoy a Greenland Ice Sheet Experience and become one of the few people to set foot on this incredible body of ice as you explore the Ice Sheet, hike the foothills and cruise or paddle the surrounding waters.

Visit Kujataa UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is a living history lesson in Viking farming and visit the charming Qassiarsuk, a small sheep farming settlement where you can gain insight into the fascinating lives of sheep farmers here.

Get to know the local people of Aappilattoq, perched on the shores of Prins Christian Sund (Ikerasassuaq), who remain steadfastly faithful to their hunting and fishing heritage.

Is this trip right for you?

You will be supplied with an expedition parka and waterproof boots that are sturdy and warm. Please see the ‘Packing’ section of the Essential Trip Information for a detailed guide on what to bring with you.

You'll regularly board Zodiac boats to explore and search for wildlife. Please be aware it can get very cold and wet on the Zodiacs. Sturdy sea legs are needed for wet and dry landings by Zodiac, and you will hike on steep terrain, snow and other uneven surfaces.

The weather plays a pivotal part in this adventure and, although there’s an itinerary in place, there are no guarantees that you’ll be able to do everything that is planned. A level of flexibility and openness to embracing the unexpected are important in expedition travel, especially in such a remote area.

Itinerary

DAY 1
Reykjavik, Iceland
Arrive in the Icelandic capital and make your way to your included hotel. You will have the rest of the day to explore the city on your own.
Accommodation
Comfortable Hotel (1 night)
Meals
There are no meals included on this day.
DAY 2
Fly to Narsarsuaq, Greenland
In the early afternoon we will transfer you to Keflavik Airport for our private charter flight from the Icelandic capital to Narsarsuaq, Greenland, where you’ll set sail on Ultramarine. A scenic community deep in Tunulliarfik Fjord, Narsarsuaq is the gateway to South Greenland. Originally established in the 1940s as a U.S. military base, the approximately 2,000–metre paved runway and small terminal are now managed by Mittarfeqarfiit (the Greenlandic Airport Authority).
Accommodation
Expedition Cruise Ship (1 night)
Meals
Breakfast
Dinner
DAY 3
The Wild East
We set out for the wild fjords of the uninhabited east coast, one of which is Lindenow Fjord, also known by its Greenlandic name, Kangerlussuatsiaq. Thousands of years ago, groups of paleo– Inuit hunters and fishermen made their home in these isolated fjords, living off the land and surviving mostly on the resources the sea provided, before European explorers and the subsequent establishment of settlements prompted one of the biggest waves of migration in Greenland. Traces of these once proud peoples can still be found today against the backdrop of cascading glaciers and steep–walled mountains.
Accommodation
Expedition Cruise Ship (2 nights)
Meals
Breakfast (2)
Lunch (2)
Dinner (2)
DAY 4
Arctic Patagonia
The stunning maze of fjords, sounds, islets, inlets and skerries (rocky islands) in and around Cape Farewell (Nunap Isua) at Greenland’s most southern tip possesses its own particular magic. Transiting the 100–km long Prins Christian Sund (Ikerasassuaq)—one of the world’s most scenic fjords—will be truly unforgettable. Guests can then look forward to dramatic mountain and seascapes with glaciers tumbling down to the sea, and stunning vistas around every corner. Inhabiting this domain are Southern Greenlanders living on the frontier, a people as unique as the landscape they call home. This is where the migrating hunting peoples from the east finally settled around the European trading posts.
Accommodation
Expedition Cruise Ship (3 nights)
Meals
Breakfast (3)
Lunch (3)
Dinner (3)
DAY 5
The Westland
Following in the footsteps of the Greenlandic Norse into the Western fjords, it’s easy to appreciate why Erik the Red chose this land as his home and gave Greenland its name: every direction you look rewards visitors with vistas of blue, ice–strewn waters set against a breathtaking backdrop of lush, verdant valleys and pastures bursting with blooms.
Accommodation
Expedition Cruise Ship (3 nights)
Meals
Breakfast (3)
Lunch (3)
Dinner (3)
DAY 6
Depart Reykjavik, Iceland
Today, you can make your way home at your leisure or continue your independent explorations of Iceland.
Meals
Breakfast

Inclusions

Meals

10 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 9 dinners

Transport

Ship, Zodiac, plane

Accommodation

Expedition Cruise Ship (8 nights), comfortable hotel (2 nights)

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Important notes

Your voyage is operated by our sister company, Quark Expeditions. All accommodation and transfer arrangements as listed in the itinerary are also operated by Quark Expeditions or their local representatives.

BOOKING CONDITIONS

To confirm your reservation, a deposit of 25% (unless indicated otherwise at time of booking) of the total invoice amount is required at time of booking. Balances are due 120 days prior to departure.

Please refer to our "Booking terms and conditions" page on our website for all Quark Expedition terms and conditions.

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DAY 1
Reykjavik, Iceland
Arrive in the Icelandic capital and make your way to your included hotel. You will have the rest of the day to explore the city on your own.
Accommodation
Comfortable Hotel (1 night)
Meals
There are no meals included on this day.

DAY 6
Depart Reykjavik, Iceland
Today, you can make your way home at your leisure or continue your independent explorations of Iceland.
Meals
Breakfast