West Greenland | Hike, Photo & Sail

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Small Ship Cruise
A voyage to West Greenland, where we visit Hunde Ejland, Hamborgerland, Sydbay and many other interesting sites for hikes and shore based walking. With landings at Narujuk and Modderbugt to observe a population of birds typical to the High Arctic with species such as Long-tailed Skua, Turnstone and Grey Phalarope. On this trip we also spot Humpback Whales, an...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Visit Jakobshavn Isfjord is a World Heritage Site
    • An opportunity to observe a population of birds typical to the High Arctic, with species such as Long-tailed Skua, Turnstone and Grey Phalarope
    • Discover fantastic landscapes of the Sermilinguaq Fjord
    • Visit the museum which has a remarkable collection of Inuit mummies

What's this trip about?

    A voyage to West Greenland, where we visit Hunde Ejland, Hamborgerland, Sydbay and many other interesting sites for hikes and shore based walking. With landings at Narujuk and Modderbugt to observe a population of birds typical to the High Arctic with species such as Long-tailed Skua, Turnstone and Grey Phalarope. On this trip we also spot Humpback Whales, and possibly even the Blue Whale. For shutterbugs we offer an optional Leica Akademie photo workshop.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityAasiaat
End CityNuuk

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • 50 Plus
  • Sailing
  • National Parks

Destinations

Activities

Trip includes

    • Voyage aboard the indicated vessel as indicated in the itinerary
    • All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea.
    • All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac.
    • Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff.
    • Free use of snow shoes.
    • Transfers and baggage handling between airport and ship in Greenland harbours on the chartered group flights.
    • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme.
    • AECO fees and governmental taxes.
    • Comprehensive pre-departure material.

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: We will embark our vessel s/v Rembrandt van Rijn in Aasiaat, in the late afternoon

We arrive in Aasiaat from Kangerlussuaq by chartered plane. Aasiaat is a settlement which was created in the 17th century to support the whaling at the mouth of Disko Bay. Its port is ice free from late spring to early winter.

Highlights

Aasiaat

Day 2: We may climb a hill in the Jakobshavn Isfjord and enjoy the stunning views

Today we find ourselves just south of the large Jakobshavn Glacier with its enormous icebergs. The Jakobshavn Isfjord is a World Heritage Site. Just south of it we may climb a hill and enjoy the view across the bay with icebergs.

Highlights

Photo Workshop

Hiking & Snowshoeing

Jakobshavn Isfjord

Enormous icebergs

Day 3: We will observe Long-tailed Skua, Turnstone and Grey Phalarope at Flakkerhuk

In the morning we land at Flakkerhuk, on the east side of Disko Island, making our way through waters dominated by huge icebergs. We intend to land at several points along the coast, like Narujuk and Modderbugt to observe a population of birds typical to the High Arct...

Day 4: We land at nearby Isortoq with remains of houses of the Thule culture

We arrive at Sydbay (Ukivik) on a beautiful sandy beach, where the 18th Century whalers traded with the Greenlanders during the annual Assivik, an occasion when people from a large area come together. We land also at nearby Isortoq with remains of houses of the Thule culture. In this area we may see reindeer.

Highlights

Sydbay

Isortoq

Remains of Thule houses

Day 5: Near the glacier fronts of Sermetsiaq and Taterat Sermiat we are surrounded by mountains of nearly 2000 m high

Kangaamiut at the mouth of Evighedsfjord (Eternities fjord) is a friendly Greenlandic village where people still indulge in handicraft. Some way into Evighedsfjord near the glacier fronts of Sermetsiaq and Taterat Sermiat we are surrounded by mountains of nearly 2000 ...

Day 6: East of Hamborgerland we reach the fantastic landscapes of the Sermilinguaq Fjord

East of Hamborgerland we reach the fantastic landscapes of the Sermilinguaq Fjord. The Maniitsoq area has rugged scenery with mountain tops flanked by glaciers reaching down to the sea.

Highlights

Zodiac Cruising & Shore program

Hamborgerland

Sermilinguaq fjord

Day 7: Alanngua and Atamik

South of Maniitsoq between Alanngua and Atamik, we land in an area which is the base of a large impact crater, caused by a huge meteorite, which hit the earth about 3 milliard years ago. It is the oldest impact structure recorded to date on earth.

Highlights

Greenland scenery

Sailing aboard s/v Rembrandt van...

Atamik

Day 8: The waters somewhat to the west of Akilia are a good place to see Humpback Whales and Blue Whales

On the island of Akilia, we may lay our hands on the oldest sedimentary rocks ( about 3.9 milliard years old) that has been found at the surface of the earth. The waters somewhat to the west are a good place to see Humpback Whales and Blue Whales.

Highlights

Blue Whale

Humpback Whale

Oldest sedimentary rocks on earth

Day 9: We land at Nuuk, the capital of Greenland

We find ourselves some way into the Nuuk fjord and land at Nuuk at mid-day. Nuuk (Godthåb - Neu Herrenhut) the capital of Greenland has a rapidly growing population of about 20.000 people. An excursion should include a visit to the museum which has a remarkable collec...

Day 10: Our final morning. We will disembark the ship in the morning in Nuuk

From Nuuk the passengers fly home via Kangerlussuaq or Reykjavik.

Highlights

Nuuk

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Last Updated: 7/13/2023

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Any airfare, whether on scheduled or charter flights
    • Pre- and post- land arrangements.
    • Passport and visa expenses.
    • Government arrival and departure taxes.
    • Meals ashore.
    • Baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is mandatory).
    • Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges.
    • The customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard (guidelines will be provided).

Accommodation

Ship & cabin information
s/v Rembrandt van Rijn
History S/V ‘Rembrandt Van Rijn’ was built as a herring lugger early last century. The vessel was rebuilt as a three-mast passenger sailing schooner in he Netherlands in 1994 and sailed in Spitsbergen (1994 – 1996) and in Galápagos (1998 - 2001). The vessel underwent a complete rebuilding and refurbishment program until 2011. The communication and navigation equipment has been completely renewed according to the latest SOLAS regulations. Perfect for expedition cruising among small islands The ship is well suited for expedition cruising among small islands and offer good open deck viewing areas, also when under sail. The 2 inflatable rubber crafts (zodiacs) enable landing and wildlife viewing opportunities in otherwise inaccessible areas. Comfort and Character The Rembrandt van Rijn measures 56 meters in length (168 ft.), 7 meters in width and has a draft of 2,5 meters. The maximum speed on engines is 9 knots. It has an experienced crew of 12 persons on board including 2 tour guides. The ship can accommodate a maximum of 33 passengers in 16 cabins. 1 Triple Private cabin (with shower and toilet and porthole), 6 Twin Private Inside cabins (with shower and toilet, no porthole), 9 Twin Private cabins (with shower and toilet and porthole).
Passengers:33 in 16 cabins Staff & crew:12 Length:56 meters (168 ft) Breadth:6,65 meters (22,9 ft) Draft:2,8 meters (8 ft) Ice class:The bow of the vessel is enforced and is therefore suitable to sail in the Greenlandic waters. Displacement:435 tonnes Propulsion:2 cummins engines together 550 KW Speed:9 knots maximum
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In the case of cancellation by the contracting party, OE is entitled to charge the following cancellation fees to the contracting party:

  • up to and including 90 days prior to departure: 20 % of the total price;
  • from 89 days up to and including 60 days prior to departure: 50 % of the total price;
  • from 59 days up to and including the day of departure: 100 % of the total price .

Other (deviating) cancellation policies / fees (for example in the case of group charters, block charters or whole boat charters) may be applicable; these are valid only if confirmed by OE in writing (in e.g. the original offer made, travel confirmation, (block) charter agreements or in communication sent later) and these cancellation policies shall prevail over those of the cancellation policy

In the case of flight and hotel reservations, a 100 % cancellation fee will apply for those involved costs unless this is a non-refundable ticket / hotel accommodation; in that case the terms and conditions of the related airline company / hotel will apply.

If the contracting party after booking wishes to introduce changes into the booked trip, this is considered a cancellation and the cancellation costs. In case of minor changes, OE is entitled to charge reservation costs of at least 50 EURO per alteration.

OE STRONGLY RECOMMENDS the contracting party in the case of a (travel) organisation: the client(s) of the (travel) organiser to take out a cancellation insurance to cover the costs of any cancellation of the trip

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