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 Ilulissat - Greenland 2010 |
West Greenland for 4 or 5 days!You have some choice how long to stay in west Greenland -but all options have a similar structure - you leave the US on an overnight flight to Iceland, arriving at Keflavik airport, and board an Air Iceland flight to Illulissat. Once landed you’ll be in the care of guides from Arctic Adventure. They’ll get you between the airport and hotel, and help you decide upon and book the optional excursions. Why West Greenland?Most visitors to Ilulissat - with 4,000people and more than 5,000 sleddogs, find themselves marveling atsights they had never expected toexperience. Between the dogs, thevolumes of ice, the history, and the elements of an ancient respected culture, Ilulissat truly is a unique destination. If you appreciate the almost mystical qualities of light found in high latitudes, this place, naturally, flaunts those, too! From May 25 until July 23the Midnight Sun is visible in Ilulissat.From May to September shorter walking and sailing tours are the main options for excursions. Helicopter tours to the world-famous Kangia glacier are available all year round. The sight and sound of dogs is an eloquent statement of the importanceof the dogsled as a means of transport, even in a large modern town as Ilulissat. The harbor is filled with fishing vessels and trawlers that bear witness to the great importance of fishing in the area.Only a couple of kilometers from town is the lush valley of Sermermiut which extends down to the ice fjord. In 1727, this was the site of Greenland's then largest settlement with 250 people. Later excavations have shown that this beautiful valley has been inhabited for thousands of years. There's a list of day tours below, and the PDF for Ilulissat also lists them |
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The location of Ilulissat is breathtaking - all year round huge icebergs raising more than hundred meters above sea level are stranded at the mouth of the fiord.These icebergs are all products of the mighty and most productive glacier in the northern hemisphere; The Ilulissat Glacier gives birth daily to 20 million tons of ice which also explains why it is included on the World Heritage list. The indicated prices are per person unless otherwise stated. Prices may change without prior notice due to specific conditions at the time and place of the excursion. Please note that not all excursions are available during every tour-program that includes this destination. Check the tour-program for a list of excursions available on that particular tour. City Walk IlulissatDuring a walk through town the guide tells about the history of Ilulissat. You’ll visit the old part of town and see buildings from the very start of the Danish trading station, the busy fishing harbor, the old church and the museum. Lunch at a local restaurant. Duration: 4 hours Price: DKK 400 including lunch The Icebergs of SermermiutBy bus as far as the road goes. A beautiful walk along the UNESCO designated Ilulissat Ice Fiord to Sermermiut where traces from the 3 old Eskimo cultures still can be seen. Sermermiut is a fertile valley next to the Ice Fiord; here you can enjoy the flowers as well as the fantastic icebergs. Duration: 3 hours Price: DKK 300 including refreshment. Hunter’s Settlement - RodebayBy boat to the small settlement Oqaitsut/Rodebay with a local population of approx. 40 persons totally depending upon fishing and hunting - a quite different world compared to the nearby town of Ilulissat. Guided walk through the village before you enjoy lunch at the old trading station. Duration: 6 hours (approx.)Price: DKK 1000 including lunch Midnight Cruise to the Ice FjordThe midnight sun and the warm red colors reflecting in the gigantic icebergs is a fantastic sight. Cruise between the icebergs and enjoy a late Martini on “the real rocks”!Season for midnight sun is approx. 22may-24jul. Outside this season the excursion is operated as an evening cruise with the beautiful sunset reflecting over the icebergs. Duration: 3 hours (approx.)Price: DKK 500: By Helicopter to the Ice CapDuring the stay in Ilulissat the guide will try to arrange an excursion by helicopter - including a ground stop where you can leave the helicopter!During the flight we cruise in low altitude over the Ilulissat Ice Fiord which is now on the UNESCO World Heritage list.Operation is depending on the weather and helicopter capacity. Only to be booked locally. 30min. flight + 30min. ground stop DKK 2350, 55 min. flight +30min. ground stop DKK 2850 Hunter’s Settlement - IlimanaqBy boat to the settlement of Ilimanaq, which is situated just south of the Kangia Ice Fiord. Ilimanaq has a population of approx. 80 persons mainly depending upon fishing and hunting. A completely different world compared to the town of Ilulissat. Upon arrival to Ilimanaq guided tour of the settlement before enjoying lunch with a local family.Can also be operated by night at a smaller surcharge of DKK 250 per person. Duration: 6 hours (approx.)Price: DKK 1000 including lunch Home VisitVisit a Greenland home, 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 175 Eqip - The Calving GlacierEqip glacier is the only glacier in the Ilulissat area where you can often experience a glacier calving. You’ll cruise in front of the 5 km wide glacier - enjoying lunch - and hoping for the unique sight of an iceberg “delivery” - so are also a lot of seabirds as they know by experience, that any calving from the glacier will result in a huge meal, when the new iceberg is turning around in the water bringing a lot of sea animals to the surface. Duration: 8 hours (approx.) Price: DKK 1595 including lunch Fishing tourYou’ll sail to a fishing spot of the day, most probably near Bredebugt or at the mouth of the Ilulissat Ice Fiord. While waiting for your catch you’ll have time to enjoy the beautiful surroundings. By the end of the day you will hopefully bring home different sorts of fish like cod, halibut, redfish and catfish. Duration: 4 hours (approx.)Price: DKK 1000 Feeding the huskiesIlulissat is sledge-area and the approx. 3500 dogs in town are still used for both work and fun every winter. You’ll be invited to join the feeding of a dog team. You can see, feel, touch and most of all hear the howling of 20 hungry dogs. The owner will demonstrate the sledge and the harness and tell about life as a sledge dog in Greenland. Good shoes advised! Duration: 1 hour (approx.)Price: DKK 125 Whale SafariBy boat you’ll go out into the Disko Bay to spot whales. In the summer humback whales come to the Disko Bay to feed on the capelin, a small herring-like fish. As the humback whales are protected they are very trusting and can often be enjoyed at close range. However, as this is not a zoo there is of course no guarantee for seeing the whales. Duration: 5 hours (approx.)Price: DKK 850 including lunch packet The HotelsHotel Hvide Falk Hvide Falk is a modern 3 star hotel based in Ilulissat. The hotel is situated at the waterfront of the world famous Icefiord with an impressive view over the Disko Bay. Hotel ArcticThe warm and welcoming four-star Hotel Arctic is set in the dramatic surroundings just outside Ilulissat and 1.5 kilometers from the airport. Most rooms have a magnificent view of the town and the fjord with its impressive icebergs. The relaxed, yet professional, atmosphere makes a stay here pleasant and rewarding. The hotel has been awarded the Green Key Award in recognition of its environmentally friendly atmosphere. Restaurant, brassiere and bar with a panoramic view over the Ilulissat Ice fjord. The hotel bus shuttles regularly between the hotel and the town, which is a modest walk away.
2010 Price includes round trip airfare to Iceland , including fuel surcharge and departure taxes, from Boston, New York, Minneapolis (ask about prices from Toronto, Halifax and Europe) Add $110 per person from Seattle. Also includes most airport transfers, flights to and from Greenland, hotels with private baths, breakfast every day, English speaking guides. Not included in the price are meals other than breakfast, optional tours or excursions in Iceland and Greenland. Leave US on Friday or Monday Meals: Breakfast Breakfast Please note: All bookings in Greenland are subject to Special Conditions, to which you must agree when booking! 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. Flying is the only way to travel between communities in most of Grenland. The aircraft that serve Greenland fly from one remote area to another and any delays at one airport is telegraphed through the system. Because of this, we build some flexibility into any Greenland program. Travel between Iceland and Greenland can be uncertain as well, so we never schedule a flight back to the US from Iceland on the same day as you return from Greenland. Most packages include a final night’s accommodations in Iceland - and if not, we’ll be happy to arrange that for you. Day tours are booked, and paid for, once you are in Greenland. |
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