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& Iceland and South Greenland ItineraryAn impressive tour that lets you experience some of the best of two very interesting, very different northern islands - Iceland and Greenland. This 10 day adventure shows the amazing diversity of nature and culture in these ancient lands – with boiling water spouts, geothermal springs and mighty waterfalls on the small green island, and the inland ice cap, ice filled fjords and ancient Inuit and Viking culture on the large icey one. You can follow the Viking trails first blazed by Eric the Red over 1000 years ago. Back to first Greenland page Dates and Prices Hotels |
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| Here’s an outline of the itinerary. The time in Greenland can be less structured than the Iceland time but the activities and the guides are very good. | ||||||||||
| Sunday Overnight flght 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, where you’ll stay for the next 3 nights. Then you can set out to see some of Iceland’s capital. We’ll provide lots of ideas for what to see and do. Breakfast is included all mornings except arrival day, dinner included all nights except departure day. Tuesday Reykjavik Sightseeing After breakfast at the hotel you’ll have a morning city sightseeing tour of Reykjavik including the town of Hafnarfjordur where you’ll briefly visit the Fish Market, the open Air Museum Arbær, one of the outdoor swimming pools and the towering Hallgrim's Church. You’ll also pass through the old town, the harbor, the summit-meeting house Höfdi and the House of Parliament. Afternoon of leisure in Reykjavik. Optional excursion to Blue Lagoon (not incl.), or an alternative could be to stay in Reykjavik using one of the many local geothermal swimming pools - a perfect way to meet the Icelanders Wednesday 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 Thursday 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 toNarsarsuaq - 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 biggest town of Qaqortoq, and on to your hotel for check-in. There’s an informational meeting and a guided city walk. Then you can enjoy some of the optional excursions. Breakfast included all mornings and dinner included all nights in Greenland. . Thursday, Friday, Saturday Optional tours in Qaqortoq Hike around Storesøeng Hike around the big lake "storesøen" located right outside the town. Enjoy the beautiful Greenlandic countryside on this 12 km hike. Coffee and tea will be served in route, while enjoying the scenery and the back of the town. *4-5 hours,Price: DKK 550 including lunchHvalsey Church Ruin Beautiful sailing into the Hvalsey Fiord around the Arpatsivik island to Hvalsey, where you’ll visit the old norse ruins including the church ruin which is the most well preserved from the Norse period. A wedding in the church in 1309 is the last written confirmation that there is from the Norse settlement in Greenland, *3 hours, Price: DKK 600 including refreshment Hot springs of Uunartoq A visit to the hot springs in Uunartoq includes an amazing boat trip into arctic nature, before arriving at the hot springs. 1-1.5 hour stop gives you time to enjoy the hot pools and the contrast of icebergs floating by. *4-5 hours,Price: DKK 1300 Boat excursion to Inland Ice Cap By boat to the inland ice cap. If the weather permits we go ashore very close to glaciers. From here we get the chance to see the Ice cap from below, and fell the massive power of nature. *5 hours,Price: DKK 1300 Coffee mik Come join a local family for a cup of coffee. The Greenlanders are famous for opening up their houses, inviting everyone over for a cup of coffee and a piece of cake. The latest gossip is shared and it will also be possible to see the national suit and learn about a life so very isolated from the rest of the world. *1.5 hour,Price: DKK 150 Sunday Qaqaortoq to Narsaq After breakfast at the hotel you’ll be transferred to the pier for yor boat transfer to Narsaq. You’ll be taken to the hotel for check in and a guided city walk Sunday, Monday 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: Easy hike - The Dyrnæs Peninsula A leisurely hike including 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. *3 hours, Price: DKK 400 By boat to the Inland Ice Cap By 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's cliffs and a big waterfall. *4 hours, DKK 1300 including lunch The Dyrnæs Peninsula and Kvanefjeld Walk up along Narsaq river to the geologically interesting area around the Kvanefjeld (Kvane Mountain). Here you might find the rare gem stone Tugtupit, found only in this area and in a small part of Siberia. The Arctic scenery is amazing and the view incredible. Packed lunch included. *5-6 hours, DKK 700 including lunchGreenland Buffet Delicious Buffet with all the Greenland delicacy. Price: DKK 350 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. Tuesday Farewell Greenland, hello again 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. 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 Wednesday 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. |
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| Dates, Prices* 2012 There are weekly departures in July and August. The price for our Iceland and South Greenland Adventure depends on your choice of hotel in Iceland. We offer it with a comfortable 3 Star hotel in a very convenient location at $5184 per person, double occupancy or $6349 single. If you’d rather a 4 Star Hotel, with plenty of amenities and great location, this will be $5325 per person, double occupancy, or $6490 single. These prices are subject to hotel availability. Back to TOP *Price includes round trip airfare, including fuel surcharge and departure taxes, from Boston, New York, or Washington Dulles International Airport, and Denver. Ask about Minneapolis, Seattle, Toronto, Halifax and Europe. Note: Not all gateways have daily departures. Also includes transfers to and from Keflavik Airport, 4 nights in Iceland in double rooms in 3 or 4 star hotels, all with private bath, with breakfast every day, dinner each night, 2 day tours with hotel pick up and drop off, Air Iceland flights to and from Narsarsuaq, 5 nights in double rooms at the Hotel Narsaq or similar with private bath, breakfast, and dinner, local guide to assist with airport transfers and excursion booking. *Not included in the price are travel insurance, lunches in Greenland, lunches in Iceland, and optional excursions in Greenland, which can only be booked locally. 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. |
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| Hotel Descriptions Hotel Qaqortoq Located centrally in Qaqortoq. 21 rooms with twin beds, private facilities, TV, coffee & tea amenities. Hotel facilities: Restaurant and bar. Hotel Narsaq In addition to top quality and service, Hotel Narsaq offers a personal touch and attention to detail. Breakfast and dinner are served daily in the hotel restaurant.. All rooms have a TV, mini bar and safe. There is also everything you need to make yourself a cozy cup of tea or coffee in your room. Guests can enjoy drinks at the hotel bar in the evenings Hotel Perlen Located 1.5 km from the heliport and from the harbor. 6 double rooms with private facilities and TV. 9 single rooms with private shower and shared toilet. Hotel facilities: Access to common kitchen/TV Lounge. Restaurant Klara is situated approx. 1.5 km from Hotel Perlen. Transfer to/from Restaurant Klara is provided. Gedebakken 5 apartments with private facilities each with a small kitchen Located on the hill with a view of the town, the fiord and to the icecap. Internet connection is available at Hotel Narsaq in the reception area. Restaurant Klara for breakfast and dinner. Restaurant Klara is 300 meters away.  There is a PDF that has the information for Iceland and South Greenland
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