Greenland Encompassed - 12 days
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Overview
Highlights
- Sermilikfjord - Witness the icy majesty of this incredible fjord with its giant icebergs - one of Greenland's most spectacular sights
- Tasiilaq - Visit the largest settlement in East Greenland and experience the unique culture of this isolated region
- Skjoldungen - Sail into this staggeringly beautiful fjord on the southeastern coast of Greenland
- Prince Christian Sound - Admire the towering mountains that rise up on either side of the 60km sound, which is one of the most spectacular waterways anywhere on Earth
- Aappilattoq - Visit this sedate little village which sits beneath the towering mountains at the end of Prins Christians Sound
- Qassiarsuk - Visit the ancient remains of Btattahlid, Erik the Red's former farmstead and trek across to Igaliku, once the seat of the Norse Bishops of Greenland
- Nuuk - Visit the capital of Greenland, which is the world's most northern capital city and home to 19,000 people
- Kangaamiut - Stop at this incredibly picturesque settlement where you can hike to the hill-top heliport for stunning views over the town and the surrounding fjordlands
- Evighedsfjorden - Cruise through the spectacular 'Eternity Fjord which stretches around 100km into the glacier-clad mountains
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Trip includes
- 11 breakfasts, 10 lunches and 11 dinners - full board on the ship
- 12-day/11-night cruise on Ocean Albatros in an en suite outside cabin, in the cabin category chosen
- Charter flight from Kangerlussaq to Keflavik or Copenhagen via Keflavik on day 12
- Group departure transfer from the vessel to Kangerlussaq Airport
- Services of an English-speaking expedition team
- Near-port walks with the expedition team
- Information briefings and lectures by the expedition team
- Nature hikes and Zodiac cruises as per itinerary
- Special photo workshop
- Free coffee, tea and afternoon snacks on the ship
- Dinner drink package
- Welcome and farewell cocktails
- Taxes, tarriffs and landing fees
- Digital visual journal link after the voyage, including voyage log, gallery, species list and more
Itinerary
Arrive in Iceland's vibrant capital and make your own way to the Reykjavik Harbour to board the MV Ocean Albatros. After a mandatory safety briefing and lifeboat drill, the ship will set sail from Reykjavík, heading towards the wild east coast of Greenland.
Today we cross the Denmark Strait from Iceland to Greenland. Days at sea are never dull. There's a variety of activities onboard to enjoy and engage the mind, body and soul. Join lectures led by the expedition team in the theatre, unwind with a massage in the Albatros Polar Spa, or watch seabirds gliding alongside the ship as you relax in the hot tub.
Our first port of call in Greenland is Tasiilaq, East Greenland's largest settlement. Unlike the west coast, which had European contact since the 1700s, East Greenland remained isolated until 1894 when a Danish trading post was established. The vast Arctic distances k...
This morning we sail slightly eastwards towards Ikateq, a spectacular fjord with a rich history. During the Second World War American forces established an airbase here, which they then abandoned in 1947, leaving almost everything behind. Over 75 years later however, ...
Today we cruise to the Sermilik Fjord with its vast awe-inspiring icebergs which mostly originate at the vast Helheim Glacier, one of the largest glaciers in Greenland. This is one of the most spectacular natural wonders of the region! The volume of ice will dictate o...
Beginning today's adventure, we sail into the breathtaking Skjoldungen, a stunning fjord on Greenland's southeastern coast. Named after Skjold, an ancient Danish King of Norse legend, the many archaeological finds on the island that sits in the fjord suggest past visi...
Today we head further south of Skjoldungen to Cape Farewell, not only Greenland's southernmost point but also renowned for its notoriously challenging weather. Opting for a more comfortable and spectacular route, we cruise through the inside passage of Prince Christia...
In the early morning, we cruise below the majestic mountains of Tunulliarfik Fjord towards the small beach of Itilleq. Coming ashore we follow a farm trail to the village of Igaliku. Here we trek through the lush green hills to see the remains of the Norse Bishop's pa...
From South Greenland, we trace the rugged coastline of this expansive island northwards. In Greenland, all settlements (except Kangerlussuaq) are situated directly along the ocean coast. The majority of the population, approximately 50,000 residents, resides on the na...
Nuuk, Greenland's vibrant capital, blends skyscrapers with traditional wooden houses, offering a mix of the quaint and the cosmopolitan. Despite its 19,000 inhabitants, Nuuk feels larger, rich in contrasts and experiences. Inhabited since 2200 B.C., the calm fjords be...
On our expedition's final full day, we reach the charming village of Kangaamiut in Greenland's central Qeqqata region. Nestled amid cold rich waters and a vast hinterland teeming with game, life in Kangaamiut embraces a slower pace, rooted in traditional hunting and f...
Overnight, we navigate the 160-kilometer/100-mile Kangerlussuaq Fjord. After breakfast, it's time to bid farewell to the ship's crew, Expedition Team, and fellow travellers. We then shuttle ashore by Zodiac. Kangerlussuaq, with its military history and role as a ke...
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- International flights and visa
- Beverages (other than those noted under inclusions)
- Reykjavik transfer to the ship on day 1
- Meals not onboard the ship
- Tips for the crew (we recommend USD 16 per person per day)
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