South Greenland -
the Grand Tour

Thursday
Leave the US on Icelandair flights from Baltimore, Boston, New York (JFK) and Minneapolis, (Halifax and San Franciso are an option, too) have a quick night’s sleep on the flight, and arrive at Iceland’s Keflavik airport early the next morning.

Friday
14:00-14:00 Air Iceland flight from Reykjavik Domestic Airport to Narsarsuaq. Transfer to the hotel. Check in & information meeting.
All tours in Greenland are arranged and paid for on the spot. Optional excursions during stay in Narsarsuaq (the tour returns to Narsrsarsuaq on Thursday, so you have the same day tour choices).

Eric the Red's Viking Ruins
Crossing Eric's Fiord by boat to the sheep breeding settlement at Qassiarsuk, situated on the very spot where Eric the Red, in year 985, settled and named his farm "Brattahlið". There’s a visit to the ruins of Eric's Farm and some nearby Eskimo ruins. Duration: 3 hours Price: DKK 450

Eric the Red's Viking Ruins and Tasiussaq

This starts like the preceding. After the stay in Qassiarsuk we walk 8 km (transportation can be arranged at a surcharge) along the mountain-track to Tasiussaq - one of the most beautiful situated farms in South Greenland. We enjoy our lunch box and visit the Frederiksen Family, who used to be sheep breeders, to learn about "farming at the end of the world". Duration: 8 hours (approx.) Price: DKK 800 including lunch

Qooroq Ice Fiord
The Greenland Ice Cap is producing 250 million tons of icebergs every summer. One of the glaciers that makes these icebergs is the Qooroq Glacier. This cruise goes between the icebergs towards the glacier. The captain stops the engine for a short time to expose the passengers to the amazing stillness of this environment. Duration: 3 hours (approx.) Price: DKK 475 (including refreshment)

By Helicopter to the Ice Cap

Fly by helicopter to Bredefiord. A ground stop makes it possible to leave the helicopter and enjoy the fantastic scenery: The beautiful Ice filled fiord and to the north the Inland Ice Cap. Alternative routing depending on the weather.
Operation is depending upon the weather and helicopter capacity. Min. 15 participants. Only to be booked locally! Duration: 1 hour (approx.) Price: DKK 1700

Alluitsup Paa by Helicopter

By helicopter cruising in low altitude over the South Greenland inlet system to the cosy fishing village Alluitsup Paa. Guided walk through the colorful village, which in many ways is reminding about villages in the Disko Bay area.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Please note: Helicopter capacity can alter destination Alluitsup Paa to Qaqortoq or Narsaq. This excursion is only to be booked at "seat-available-basis" maximum 24 hours prior to departure! Pre-booking and confirmation possible at surcharge DKK 1200 per person.Duration: 8 hours (approx.) Price: DKK 2000 incl. lunch, soft drink, wine or beer. Included meals: In flight meal
Accommodation: Hotel Narsarsuaq

Narsarsuaq
A guided drive through Narsarsuaq. The guide points out location of the different service facilities, explains about the daily life and the exciting history of the airport. Visit and entrance fee to the local museum is included. Duration: 2 hours (approx.) Price: DKK 100 Included meals: Breakfast and dinner Accommodation: Hotel Narsarsuaq: Standard or Superior
Included meals: Light lunch* and dinner Accommodation: Hotel Narsarsuaq.

Saturday
Breakfast at Hotel Narsarsuaq. Morning at leisure in Narsarsuaq for optional excursions.
Afternoon transfer to the pier and by boat to Narsaq. Transfer to the hotel, check-in & information meeting.
Optional excursions during stay in Narsaq:

City walk Narsaq

Walk through Narsaq where the guide will tell about the daily life in a Greenland town. A visit the newer part as well as the old kayak harbour, 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 alongside the modern. Lunch and visite to the little museum included. Duration: 5-6 hours (approx.) Price: DKK 350 including lunch
Easy hike on the Dyrnæs Peninsula incl. lunch

A leisurely hike

including visit to a Viking ruin, remains from the Eskimos as well as beautiful Arctic scenery. Is is a moderate hike that most clients will be able to take. Packed lunch included. Duration: 5-6 hours (approx.) Price: DKK 350 including lunch
By boat to the Inland Ice Cap
By boat across the ice filled Bredefiord to a fiord system norh of Nrsaq leading up to the impressive Twin Glaciers, wand a stop ashore on a small rock emerging from the glacier front. Eating a box lunch at the glacier before continuing into the next fiord with bird's cliffs and a big waterfall. Duration: 6-7 hours (approx.) Price: DKK 1000 including lunch

Hike along the Narsaq River incl. lunch

Walking up along the Narsaq river to the geological interesting area around the Kvanfjeld (Kvane Mountain). a chance to find the rare gem stone Tugtupit (only to be found in thes area and in a samll part of Siberia). The Arctic scenery here is amazing. Duration: 5-6 hours (approx.) Price: DKK 400

Half day by boat to Eskimo ruins

By boat across the Narsaq sound among the numerous icebergs to a natural harbor. Once ashore you’re among the ruins of Eskimo turf houses and will find some "jumping stones" - a popular game in the old Eskimo world. Duration: 3 hours (approx.) Price: DKK 450
Included meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Narsaq / Hotel Perlen / Gedebakken or Guesthouse Niviarsiaq
Included meals: Breakfast

Sunday
Breakfast at the hotel.
Day at leisure in Narsaq for optional excursions.
Included meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Narsaq / Hotel Perlen / Gedebakken or Guesthouse Niviarsiaq

Monday
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer from Narsaq via Qaqortoq where we have time to see the town and the art project before we continue to Alluitsup Paa. Transfer to accommodation. Dinner at the hotel. Optional excursions during stay in Alluitsup Paa:

Village Walk Alluitsup Paa

The cosy fishing village of Alluitsup Paa is different to most other towns and villages in South Greenland - in many ways it duplicates villages in the Disko Bay Area. A walk through the town as the guide ex-plains about daily life and tells the history of the village. Lunch at a local restaurant. Duration: 4 hours (approx.) Price: DKK 250

The Hot Springs of Uunartoq and Lichtenau
By boat to the island of Uunartoq where there’s a chance to take a dip in the geothermal hot spring while enjoying the view of icebergs in the nearby fiord. At Uunartoq some time is spent visiting ruins and graves of old Eskimo settlements.
The cruise continues through the fiord to the colorful settlement Lichtenau - a former missionary station. Duration: 7 hours (approx.) Price: DKK 1000 including lunch

Home Visit Alluitsup Paa
A visit a Greenland home to enjoy the "Coffee-Mik" (a cup of coffee, which by tradition is served to all visitors) and learn about Greenland and its population. Duration: 2 hours (approx.) Price: DKK 125
Included meals: Breakfast and dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Seaside Whale / Hotel Qaannivik

Tuesday
Breakfast and dinner at the hotel.
Day at leisure in Alluitsup Paa for optional excursions.
Included meals: Breakfast and dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Seaside Whale / Hotel Qaannivik

Wednesday
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning at leisure in Alluitsup Paa for optional excursions.
Air Greenland helicopter to Narsarsuaq. Transfer to Hotel Narsarsuaq – rest of the day at leisure in Narsarsuaq for optional excursions:
See last Friday’s itinerary for the tours availble in Narsarsuaq

Eric the Red's Viking Ruins,2d chance

Crossing Eric's Fiord by boat to the sheep breeding settlement at Qassiarsuk, situated on the very spot where Eric the Red, in year 985, settled and named his farm "Brattahlið". There’s a visit to the ruins of Eric's Farm and some nearby Eskimo ruins. Duration: 3 hours Price: DKK 450

The Village of Igaliku By boat

through the ice filled Eric's Fiord to Itilleq where we go ashore next to some of the biggest agricultural fields in South Greenland. We walk 3 km (transportation can be arranged at a surcharge) to Igaliku - a beautiful village where the ruins of the Vikings' Cathedral and the Bishop's Farm are situated. After lunch we walk through the village back 3 km to Itilleq and by boat back to Narsarsuaq. Duration: 9 hours (approx.) Price: DKK 900 including lunch

Qooroq Ice Fiord, 2d Chance

The Greenland Ice Cap is producing 250 million tons of icebergs every summer. One of the glaciers that makes these icebergs is the Qooroq Glacier. This cruise goes between the icebergs towards the glacier. The captain stops the engine for a short time to expose the passengers to the amazing stillness of this environment. Duration: 3 hours (approx.) Price: DKK 475 (including refreshment)

Hike to the Ice Cap

This excursion demands that participants are able to walk at least 6 km in mountain terrain. We go by bus as far as the road leads and continue by foot through the "Flower Valley" where the colorful sub arctic flora can be experienced. Lunch at the top of a 300 m high mountain from where we have a fantastic view over the glacier and the Ice Cap. For participants in good physical shape it will be possible to walk down and touch the Ice Cap.
Duration: 8 hours (approx.)
Price: DKK 400 including lunch
Included meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Narsarsuaq
Day at leisure in Narsaq for optional excursions:
Included meals: Breakfast and dinner. Breakfast at the hotel. Dinner at restaurant Klara:Accommodation: Hotel Narsaq/Perlen or Guesthouse Niviarsiaq

Thursday
Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure in Narsarsuaq for optional excursions.

Included meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Narsarsuaq

A chance to continue the exploring you couldn’t get in last Tuesday.

Friday
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport.
14:45-18:45 Air Iceland flight to Reykjavik Domestic Airport.
Included meals: Breakfast and in flight meal
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport. 16:00 Departure by Air Iceland from Narsarsuaq 20:00 Arrival to Reykjavik Domestic Airport. Once back in Reykjavik, you'll go to your hotel for a last nights stay. This might be a good night to sample some of Iceland’s more upscale restaurants, and even, if you're hardy, some of its famous nightlife.

Saturday:
After breakfast at your hotel you'll have a long morning to check out, relax, see a bit more of Reykjavik. Ask the front desk to arrange for the Flybus shuttle to pick you up 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.

There's a PDF for The South Greenland Tour

*Not included in the price are US departure taxes and fees of about $85, meals other than breakfast, optional tours or excursions in Iceland and Greenland.

Special Conditions! Arctic weather 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. Please note: All bookings in Greenland are subject to Special Conditions, to which you must agree when booking!

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