Arctic Express: Greenland's Northern Lights -...

  • Days 10
  • Style Original
  • Travellers rating

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  • iceland

    86°F

    86°F

  • From HKD 6590 +

Start

11 Mar 2017

Finish

17 Mar 2017

OR
HKD 6590 +
Tour Code:792697

Cruise, hike and Zodiac through the incredible icy landscape of Eastern Greenland.

Love to experience the natural wonders of Eastern Greenland but short on time? This here’s your trip. Starting and finishing in Reykjavik, this Arctic adventure substitutes the long sea voyages with flights so that you’ll see a whole lot in under ten days of cruising. Drift through the sublime scenery of Apelfjord, zipping out by Zodiac to look for Arctic fox and musk ox, be awed at close quarters by the enormous Walterhausen Glacier and behold Brogetdal’s multi-coloured mountains. See how local Inuit communities live in Itoqqortoormiit, witness the famed Northern Lights, visit an ancient Thule settlement and feast your eyes on Sydkap’s natural splendour. This is one trip you won’t be forgetting any time soon.

Schedule & Pricing Details

  • Date
  • Start

    11 Mar 2017

    Finish

    17 Mar 2017

    OR
  • Options

Attention

Cruise ship (7 nights)
Hotel (2 nights)

  • Highlights

    Location

    City:iceland

    Name:Cruise, hike and Zodiac through the incredible icy landscape of Eastern Greenland.

    Address:iceland

    Tel: 00852-21210230

    Itinerary

    Day

    1

    adventure
    overnight
    thoroughly-modern

    Your adventure begins with an overnight stay in thoroughly-modern Reykjavik, the world’s northernmost capital city. Clients are required to make their own way to the joining hotel in Reykjavik. Special Information

    Day

    2

    You’ll
    Reykjavik
    Constable

    You’ll fly from Reykjavik to Constable Point to board your vessel and begin your expedition. Get ready for a great adventure ahead!

    Day

    3

    You’ll
    through
    breathtaking

    You’ll cruise through breathtaking Apelfjord. Fjords punctuate the scenery all around. Your day will be spent exploring and Zodiac cruising through a multitude of dazzling icebergs, fjords and sounds in all shapes and sizes. Be on the lookout for arctic fox and musk ox, which roam free here. The following Optional Activities are available to participate in, on some or all of the departures of this itinerary. These must be booked in advance (additional costs apply) and space is limited. KAYAKING – Our kayaking adventures are the best way to feel at one with the sea. Taken in small groups of maximum 16 people, multiple times per voyage, kayaking adventures are only conducted during calm weather conditions. Kayaking is open to all levels of experience, however kayaking in the polar waters is not suitable for novice kay...

    Day

    4

    Multi-hued
    mountains
    surround

    Multi-hued mountains surround lovely Brogetdal, which was originally called “painted valley”, and later translated to mean “multicolored valley”. You’ll view colorful vistas, and fascinating geology. Later, you’ll travel to the impressive and rarely visited Waltershausen Glacier, an imposing ice floe at the head of Nordfjord, named after German explorer Baron Wolfgang Sartorius von Waltershausen, after his failed 1869 attempt to reach the North Pole via East Greenland.

    Day

    5

    beautiful
    colored
    we’ll

    Blomsterbugten, the “Bay of Flowers,” is home to beautiful purple and gold colored rocks that we’ll explore in the distance, or on a hike for those who wish. Later we’ll continue to Renbugten, called “Reindeer Bay” for the herd of 12 reindeer seen on one of the first expeditions to the area. Artic hare are a common and delightful sight in this area.

    Day

    6

    hiker’s
    surrounded
    ice-choked

    Ella Oya is a hiker’s paradise. The area is surrounded by ice-choked waters, rugged cliffs and sky-blue icebergs. Challenge yourself with a climb to the top of the Island - the views are worth it.

    Day

    7

    Itoqqortoormiit
    Greenland’s
    northerly

    At the start of the sound, Itoqqortoormiit is East Greenland’s most northerly community and boasts a blend of traditional and modern lifestyles. With clear skies, you’ll have a great opportunity to see the Northern Lights. You can also support local Inuit artisans by purchasing unique handicrafts. Our time here is spent bonding with the Inuit people and gaining an appreciation of their way of life. Later, we’ll see huge icebergs - larger than football fields, taller than apartment buildings - crossing Hall Bredning, part of Scoresbysund.

    Day

    8

    Sailing
    Scoresbysund
    you’ll

    Sailing on, deeper into Scoresbysund you’ll encounter massive icebergs and an ancient Thule settlement as we approach Sydkap. The scenery here is unforgettable, with towering mountain sides and hundreds of monumental icebergs playing tricks with your sense of perception.

    Day

    9

    Constable
    charter
    vibrant

    Arrive at Constable Point. Sit back and enjoy your charter flight from Constable Point to Reykjavik, the vibrant and artistic capital of Iceland. Overnight in your comfortable Reykjavik hotel.

    Day

    10

    airport
    Reykjavik
    you’ll

    Make your own way to the airport for your return flight home, or spend some extra time in Reykjavik - you’ll be amazed at the variety of attractions and must-see places of interests Reykjavik has to offer. No transfer is included. Special Information

    Inclusions

    Included activities
    • Meals

      9 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners

    • Transport

      Ship, Zodiac

    • Accommodation

      Cruise ship (7 nights), Hotel (2 nights)

    • Insurance

      This day tour excludes fee of insurance.

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