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Iceland
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South Greenland 2011

You'll get to start with your first day in Iceland's capital city of Reykjavik, to rest and relax then it's off on a short flight to Greenland, where you'll have a couple of days to chose optional excursions to see the fjords, ice cap, Innuit culture and Viking ruins of south Greenland before returning to Iceland for some guided tours to some of the most interesting sights of this action packed island.

If you're interested in the old Viking ways, geology, glaciers, ancient hunters or modern Euro tech life, this is a hard tour to pass up!!
And at Iceland adventure, we put it together with flights to and from Iceland from the US (and those from Europe available, too!) airport transfers, and everything else you need to make a very interesting, enjoyable holiday. You'll have comfortable accommodations, great guides, some free time for your own exploration and a trip of a lifetime!

Here's an outline for the Iceland and South Greenland Adventure, which departs from Reykjavík weekly in July and August.

Here's a brief outline of the itinerary

Sunday
Overnight flight to Iceland

Travelers from North America leave for Iceland on an overnight flight with an early morning arrival at Keflavik Airport in Iceland.

Monday
Welcome to Iceland

You have a voucher for the airport shuttle which will drop you off at your hotel in Reykjavik. Then you can set out to see some of Iceland’s capital. We’ll provide lots of ideas for what to see and do - and while meals are on your own today, there are lots of interesting places to eat

Tuesday
Reykjavik to South Greenland

After breakfast you’ll have the morning free to check and out explore. Early afternoon you’ll be taken to the Reykjavik domestic airport for your flight Narsarsuaq - there’s a two hour time difference, so you’ll land not much later than you took off.
Once in Greenland you’ll be in the capable hands of the Arctic Adventure guide who will get you to the boat which will take you down Eric’s Fjord, to South Greenland’s main town of Narsaq, and then to your hotel for check-in and an informational meeting. Then you can enjoy some of the optional excursions.

Narsaq
A south Greenland town

Narsaq means "the plain" in Greenlandic, and the name is due to the large green plain on which the town lies. With its central location in a huge complex of fjords, Narsaq is a good place to begin a tour of South Greenland.
The glaciers north of the town ensure that there are almost always icebergs around Narsaq, and the fjords around the Narsaq peninsula are rich in seals, salmon, trout and minke whales. The temperature varies from plus 22º C (72º F) in the summer to minus 17º C (1º F) in the winter.
Narsaq is the starting point for many activities and excursions. It has a population of more than 2000 people, many of whom are fisherman or sheep farmers. As the town is situated close to the ice cap, boat trips to glaciers are very impressive, and visits to Norse ruins and long hikes are also popular activities. The valleys and mountains in Narsaq’s hinterland are paradise for those interested in geology. The area has many rare and unique rocks and minerals that are not found anywhere else in the world.

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Narsaq days

There will be optional excursions available each day in Narsaq. Your hotel will be able to book these for you, and you can pay for them with a credit card. Please note that as with everything in Greenland, the availability of these tours is affected by the weather. Breakfast and dinner is included in the package while lunch is included in many of the day tours, otherwise it’s on your own.

These are the optional excursions during stay in Narsaq:

City walk Narsaq

Walk through Narsaq where the guide will talk about daily life in a Greenland town. You’ll visit the newer part as well as the old kayak harbor, where local hunters still bring in seals. A visit to one of the local stores and the local market “Brædtet” show how the old way of life still exists with the modern way of life. Lunch and visit to the little museum included.
Price: DKK 400 including lunch, 5 hours*

Easy hike - The Dyrnaes Peninsula

A leisurely hike includes a visit to a non-excavated Viking ruin, remains from the Eskimos, as well as beautiful Arctic scenery. This hike is not that demanding and most clients will be able to participate.
Price: DKK 300, 3 hours*

By boat to the Inland Ice Cap

Boat across the ice filled Bredefiord to a fiord system northwest of Narsaq leading up to the impressive Twin Glaciers, where you’ll go ashore on a small rock emerging from the glacier front. Here you’ll enjoy your packed lunch before continuing into another fiord with bird cliffs and a big waterfall.
Price: DKK 1000 including lunch, 4 hours*

Hike - The Dyrnaes Peninsula and Kvanefjeld

Walk along the Narsaq river to an interesting geological area around the Kvanfjeld (Kvane Mountain). Here you might find a rare gem stone, Tugtupit, which is only found in this area and in a small part of Siberia. The Arctic scenery is amazing with an incredible view. Packed lunch included.
Price: DKK 600 including lunch, 5-6 hours*

Half day by boat to Eskimo ruins

Boat across the Narsaq sound among numerous icebergs to a natural harbor where you go ashore to see the ruins of Eskimo dwellings and some “jumping stones” - a popular game in the old Eskimo world.
Price: DKK 600, 3 hours*

Full day tour to Qaqortoq including city walk

Sail through the narrow Mato Strait to the biggest town in South Greenland, Qaqortoq. The old town center from the 1750’s is still intact and the contemporary art project “Stone & Man” can be seen all over town, with more than 40 sculptures made into the rocks. Lunch at the cozy little restaurant Napparsivik which is one of the oldest houses in the old square.
Price: DKK 1100 including lunch, 6-7 hours*

Evening cruise

Sail into the fiords surrounding Narsaq, enjoying the beautiful evening light with all its pink and purple shades on the icebergs. With a little luck you might even see a whale coming in to feed on the capelin, a small herring-like fish.
Price: DKK 500, 1½ -2 hours*

*Expedition times are approximate.

Saturday
Farewell Greenland, hello Iceland!

After breakfast you'll reverse your arrival process. Your guide will get you to boat back to Narsarsuaq to catch the afternoon flight to Reykjavik, with lunch on the plane. You’ll lose the two hours you gained on your way to Greenland, so you’ll be arriving in Reykjavik’s domestic airport at 6:30 PM. From there, you’ll be taken to your hotel.

Sunday
Reykjavik and Environs

Your Iceland Adventure starts with tour of the Reykjavík area, which will give you an overview of this interesting small European capital and may help you plan how you’d like to spend your free time. There’s lots to be seen -- the harbor, the world’s oldest parliament, the towering church Hallgrímskirkja the Tjorn - the pond in the middle of town, where you may be hit upon by some of the zillions of panhandling ducks, the nearby town of Hafnafjordur where the hidden folk live, and Bessastadir, the beautiful home of the prime minister. The afternoon is free for shopping and sight-seeing in Reykjavík’s city center. You can book an optional tour to the Blue Lagoon, or soak in one of the city’s many warm swimming pools.

Monday
Golden Circle

This tour takes you to some “must see” sights of Iceland on the Golden Circle Tour.
From the geothermal valley of Haukadalur, home of Geysir, the original boiling water spout, to the double waterfalls at Gullfoss, then national park at Thingvellir, where Europe’s first parliament started meeting in the ninth century, and the greenhouse village of Hveragerdi, you’ll see parts of Iceland’s complex history and unusual landscape. There will be a lunch stop and you’ll be back in Reykjavik late afternoon.
This might be a good night to sample one of Iceland’s more upscale restaurants, and if you're hardy, some of its famous nightlife.

Tuesday
Going Home

After breakfast at your hotel you’ll have a long morning to check out, relax, see a bit more of the city. You’ll have a voucher for the Flybus shuttle which will have you at Keflavik Airport in time for your flight. There are also day tours which offer some sight-seeing, followed by a late afternoon drop off at Keflavik Airport in time for your flights.

Download a PDF of the itinerary of the Iceland & South Greenland Tour

Currency in Greenland is the Danish Kronur (DKK) which is available in Icelandic at the airport banks or the Forex in downtown Reykjavik , so you should change some currency into DKK while in Iceland. Credit cards are often accepted .PINs are usually needed. Check www.xe.com for exchange rates. Please note: All bookings in Greenland are subject to Special Conditions, to which you must agree to when booking!
Arctic weather conditions and limited capacity in Greenland may cause traffic delays resulting in interruptions, limitations or changes in the itinerary. This may result in extra expenses to cover meals, hotel accommodation and/or transportation not foreseen in the program. Such expenses have to be paid directly by travelers themselves. The tour operator cannot accept any responsibility, economic or otherwise for such changes.

South Greenland alone, without guided Iceland portion

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